February 2024
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I will soon have three children so it's time to upgrade the old polo! ... Read more
I have been hearing some groaning noise from my new automatic Clio hybrid at low speed when braking and moving off in start-stop traffic and on slopes. I have a habit of feathering off the brake to get a smooth stop. I came across a technical article on brake creep groan which explained the stick-slip phenomenon between the brake pad and the disc at low speeds especially prone to automatic cars which results in low frequency vibrations. It is related to the brake pad material as the friction coefficient has a role to play in it. The issue is present in even expensive cars and manufacturers do a lot of research to optimise it but have to strike a balance between NVH comfort and achieving shorter braking distance.
Just interested in knowing who else has experienced this and the make/model of the car. What did you do to mitigate the sound? Read more
Couldn’t agree more . Op should have bought an older car with less technology.
So should you all. You're just encouraging them.
My son and his girlfriend have lived in Manchester for years, but have their minds set on moving to the Rossendale area. I guess they are looking at average prices for housing in the region.
They both work in IT and rarely need to access Manchester, but occasional visits by car or public transport probably a requirement. Mountain Biking is their leisure activity,... Read more
Local news sites are a good source of information on an area
Hello,
I am looking to buy a Toyota Camry. There are two 2013 Toyota Camrys I am looking at.
One is the 2.0L VVTI Petrol Automatic 4 Speed Transmission and the other is the 2.5 Dual VVTI Petrol Automatic Six Speed (I think) Transmission. Both are same spec Camrys.
Driving in the UK with quite expensive Petrol prices I obviously want to have the best MPG. My question is will there be a big noticeable difference in real MPG?
I drive mostly Motorways driving.
Also are there others advantages and disadvantages between the two.
I will be buying one, I just want to make the correct choice.
Thank you,
Matt. Read more
I take your point but I would add the Camry is actually equivalent to the ES.
Yes, but the ES only appeared in the UK 2019, so without a bigger budget and/or high miles, that would also mean an import. There is the option of a GS, but a hybrid one of them (within a similar budget to those two imports) would be a different kettle of fish with about 345bhp!. ...
The headlights in this car are perfectly acceptable for town and motorway driving but on dark country roads they're not really up to the job. I'd planned on replacing them with Bosch Plus 90 bulbs which I've found strike a good compromise between added visibility whilst not blistering the eyesight of oncoming drivers. However, the car's manual prescribes H7u bulbs to avoid UV light damaging the headlight plastics and I can't find these for sale anywhere. Could it be that all H7 bulbs now anti-UV?
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Thank you. I'll go with it and keep my fingers crossed.
I have a 2011 Toyota Yaris, she has done 42,000 miles and is bullet proof- passes her MOT and I have not needed to spend much on her in the three years that I have had her.However she is getting old I am worried she will need more expensive repairs etc, it is a bit small- I have a toddler now, a dog, I do only 1-2K miles a year so not a lot of miles. It lacks power- up hills etc and just feels a bit tired now.
I am thinking about possibly replacing her for something newer,bigger, with a few more mod cons- I would like something very reliable, economical and preferably an automatic.... Read more
have Yaris's got rev limiters?
My '14 reg 1.3 petrol will do an indicated 80MPH in third as it hits the rev limiter - with three more gears to go!
(Not sure where to post this so I tried to take the broadest forum space here)
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Hi, can anyone translate an invoice. My engine failed under warranty and it remained with a Land Rover dealership for almost 4 months whilst they waited for the new engine. I collected it on Friday and when I looked at the invoice it says Engine - stripped, quantity 1. Total invoice £14495.22. Does this mean the engine has been replaced with a new one as I was told? There are other items mainly gaskets (turbocharge), pipes fuel-injection, O- Rings and water pump. I have asked for clarification but had no response as yet. Can any with more knowledge than me confirm this was in-fact a new engine? Thanks Read more
It was a 2020 reg, yes ecoboost engine but it didn’t have any catastrophic failure just a weird noise that they couldn’t get parts for anytime soon…
Hi. Following advice on here I have decided to replace the engine with HGF with a tested secondhand unit. I've changed a few engines but I'm reading conflicting reports about the way to get this engine out. Haynes say it has to come out underneath, others say if you remove front bumper, rads etc it will come out that way and others say it will hoist out the top no problem. I don't have access to a lift so hoping I can do it with an engine crane. Read more
Best way is to drop the whole power train with the gearbox out the bottom. But as you’ve only got a crane , then it’s likely you’ll need to split the engine and gearbox in situ . Removing the bumper and radiators is probably a good idea whichever way you do it. Just gives more swinging room .
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