February 2024
Hi everyone. Please can someone help me.
My normally reliable 2015 Renault Megane 1.5 diesel has broken down and I don't know what it is and need help fixing it.... Read more
hello there,
I seem to be having a issue with my car recently, my car has about 45,000 miles, it appears that at random intervals my gear stick don't seem to shift in gear (up or down gears), after a few clutch peddle pumps (or just holding in the clutch peddle) it will eventually go into gear, after it has happened it is fine to drive, it is not a Pacific gear nor is the gear stick stiff, my car does not seem to be leaking any transmission fluid either, the clutch has not slipped at all, however the clutch peddle has gone soft once but still sprang back, and with in 3 seconds it had resistance again and was not soft and slotted back into gear. (that is the newest thing it has just done) and was fine after, I just can not figure out why it is fine most of the time apart from the odd occasion. Read more
thanks for getting in touch, i have checked the brake/clutch fluid and the reservoir is full.
I posted earlier and thanks so much for your advice. So I am looking for a car up to £9k, probs a super mini. I've established Corsa 1.4 is not a bad one. Also considering Suzuki swift. Any other ideas for a good reliable little car Please? Read more
The Corsa 1.4 with just 75bhp is actually perfectly adequate on the road 95% of the time. It’s designed with low speed torque on mind and it doesn’t feel sluggish around town or in normal use out on the road. It’s certainly no rocket ship but it’s mechanically simple and generally robust. I
Sounds like it could be similar to that Suzuki Alto I had as a courtesy car. I suppose you just have to be extra careful planning overtakes on single up/down roads and pulling out from a standing start into fast flowing traffic at junctions, which is what i had to do with my 90s 1L Micra.
Please can anyone suggest my best way forwards. My engine seems to be overheating as the coolant boils out of expansion tank and makes a mess. I tried a test this morning with a cold engine and coolant refilled to the maximum mark:
1) Started cold engine - still no leaks from anywhere after 15 minutes... Read more
<< The pressure in the cooling system is directly related to temperature. The hotter the engine the greater the coolant expands, and the higher the pressure. As the engine temperature falls the coolant contracts and the pressure reduces. The cooling system pressure is therefore regulated by the temperature. >>
To be strictly accurate, 'coolant' expands as temperature rises, just like everything else, but the expansion of the liquid would be scarcely noticeable in the ballast reservoir. It's the rising vapour pressure of the water (1 bar when it boils) which lifts the relief valve if the engine overheats....
A friend told me this car is for chavs, not a 61 year old woman. What do you think? Thinking of buying this car and don't want to be ridiculed. Tia Read more
Thanks all! Useful and sometimes funny comments.
clutch fails to engage , sat at junction in first gear , lift clutch to move off , does not engage engine acts like car is in neutral but is in first gear. after a few attempts acts normal again . no noises or anything unusal ,clutch pedal comes up as normal just does not engage gear Read more
Think the gearbox will need to come out to check the friction and pressure plate .
Yup, sounds like a gearbox off job then - as well as replacing the above replace clutch release fork bushes which are a known fail point and obviously a new release bearing. I'd still fit a new slave cylinder anyway whilst you are at it - cheap.
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We have recently had a breakdown and it resulted in our clutch and flywheel being replaced. However since the car has been returned there is a very visible vibration through the car which can be seen and felt when inside. The gear stick shakes, the vibrations are felt through the seat and you can see things shaking in the footwell. Ie water bottle
We had this work done via a breakdown firm, and since had them check the car given concern linked to the work done.
The other garage has said it is our anti roll bar linkages causing the vibration. But being novices and sceptic on the advice as the garage has been appointed by the breakdown firm as an “independent review” we wanted to get other opinions.
On our reading of the faults with anti roll bar linkages the vibration seems to be when the car is driven. But the vibrations felt are when the car is idle, and when neutral. It can be felt when in gear though.
We wondered if we could get thoughts on this?
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Could it be a worn or loose engine mount?
Quite possibly. I found this interesting short u-tube about the A4 B8 vibration problem which the OP might find useful. I don't suppose they have access to the parts that were replaced, but they should be able to inspect the engine mountings. ...
Morning all!
I'm having difficulty choosing which vehicle I want to transport me, my partner and one child (no plans for any more).... Read more
The Mazda (petrol only) would be a good choice. It's quite a lot bigger than the other two and is probably the right size. Maybe consider a Toyota RAV 4 too.
You don't think a Kamiq or 2008 would have enough space for a couple with one child?...
2017 Kia Sportage just been in for 7th service and MOT. Just prior to service notified service department of a twanging noise/clunk when steering lock applied (both ways). This was looked at in service and confirmed to be worn/failing top mount to drivers side. Recommend changing as a pair and requiring immediate attention.
Car fully serviced by Kia and still within warranty period. However, dealer says not covered under warranty as apparently this is a wear and tear issue, which begs the question, what’s the benefit of Kia’s 7 year warranty over say VW’s 3 year warranty if items like this aren’t covered.
If this was brake pads or discs, bulbs, wipers etc I could understand these are items with a limited life, but would have assumed a suspension component would be covered by the warranty.
So whilst it did pass the MOT, having a car that makes a twanging clunk to the extent that I can feel it through the steering wheel and it can be heard outside the car is not ideal.
Cost to replace not cheap at £763.90 + VAT from dealers.
What are people’s thoughts on whether this should be covered under the warranty? Mileage is just over 50k. On speaking with Kia, they claim the issue is wear and tear and therefore not covered under warranty. I should add that issue appeared suddenly, and has not come of gradually or worsened over time. Read more
As I mentioned in a previous post (now removed as part of the clean-up), no-one is right all the time and clearly the main dealer here needs to get their act together.
There is no need for some of the self-congratulation or indeed the tedious stick-poking that resulted....
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Planning to buy a used Sedan (do not prefer Estate styling) in the c.£15k range.
Usage 6k annually expected mainly on weekends to local shops or weekend getaways.
Prefer max 4yrs age with 30k odd mileage, automatic, not hybrid as stay in a flat. May want to resell it in 3-4yrs to upgrade. So ideally looking at a car with good resale value.
Have narrowed on Skoda Octavia 2020/2021 models, or maybe a Superb 2020. Have also read reviews if Volvo sS60 but surprisingly they score 6/10 compared to 8 or 9 for Skodas. VW Passat was also on my radar but it’s discontinued now - it may cause reduced resale value.
Any other suggestions of cars I should look at? Or anything to watch for in Skoda models i mentioned.
Would appreciate any guidance. Read more
Hi, decision time so last minute doubts: Will S90 maintenance be something to worry about as it’s discontinued especially with parts availability in due course, relative to say a Superb 2019 model.
Really shouldn't be any problems getting service items.
If it is being discontinued, at some point maybe parts specific to the S and V90 (body and trim) could become tricky to obtain. But I wouldn't really expect that to become an issue anytime soon, maybe about a decade after it has been discontinued, possibly?...
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There are a few options. Autodata or Haynes pro . Annual subscription about £900 or you can register on the Renault portal . If I recall , about €50 per hour.