March 2024
I need to change my fuel filter on my Clio, Its now 7 years old and i am unsure if the filter has been changed or not , It was supposed to have been changed during its last service, But the garage ran out of time and only did a small service due to the car needing work done for its MOT. Most places are looking at £150 to change the filter, But looking on Youtube , Its quite a easy job but they don't really tell you how to bleed the Diesel if it airlocks. I have a 2017 1.5 Diesel engine.
I would have thought that there would be more up to date Videos on Youtube, But its very limited with old Videos.... Read more
First time visiting.
I wondered if anyone has any recommendations for a company there that offers good reliable service with no "sneaky" add-ons.... Read more
Having been to Corfu (many years ago). Get the smallest car possible with a powerful engine.
Most of the roads are fine, however if you are exploring the island, there you need this. Some road went up almost vertical uphill. You need a car with a good strong first gear. ...
Are there many people here interested in LPG's problems? I'm no expert, but here's my take. I'm interested because I have a petrol Nissan Elgrand people carrier and want to live in it, criss-cross Europe in it, be kind to the climate and not spend too much on fuel.
LPG sales at filling stations are so tiny that filling station owners are removing LPG pumps to make space for EV chargers. And LPG prices have gone up a great deal. So if you have a petrol or diesel engine, LPG conversion is not nearly as attractive as it used to be. The govt doesn't care. They're never going to help the LPG market with favourable tax rates. ... Read more
Good overview of the CNG technical basics as of 2014.
Currently driving a 2010 1.2 16v Renault Clio
Looking for a new car. I mainly drive to work in an urban area, but I like to get out and about on country lanes, A roads and the occasional motorway journey. The Clio has held it's own. Looking for my next car and would appreciate any advice please. Don't shout but petrol and manual is my ideal choice between 4 and 3 years old. Thanks Read more
If you want something of a similar size to your Clio, I'd echo FiestaOwner's recommendation of a VAG car with the excellent 1.0TSI engine. Skoda Fabia and Seat Ibiza will offer best value for money, VW Polo and Audi A1 are both available with the same engine but will be either older for the same money of more expensive for the same age. The engine is available with two power outputs, 94 or 110bhp, both will offer much more pep than your Clio.
Another option well worth consideration is the Suzuki Swift with the 1.0 Boosterjet (turbo, like the VAG cars). These are very reliable and very spritely as a result of being very light. There is also a Swift Sport with a 1.4 turbo if you wanted even more pep, later versions of these are mild hybrid and should just about be in budget. ...
I finally bought a new used car. The car has manufacturer tinted windows on the rear passenger windows and rear windows. I never thought about this on the test drive, as it during day light.
When when driving at night and checking my mirrors, visibility is n't great. All I can are two headlight. I can't make out the colour, make or model of car. This is useful, as I like to keep out of the way of faster cars when overtaking. ... Read more
These are manufacturer tints. I thought tints that dark were illegal.
They are, but only on the windscreen and front door windows. But think about it, if dark tinted glass on rear and rear side windows was illegal for safety reasons, you'd have to also ban vans...............
Found these searching tonight for a cheap estate ( under £3k )
Of these 4 if you were only driving 4000 max a year which is reliable and the best value ?... Read more
I took a Panda 4x4 for a spin yesterday. Brilliant car, but just a little too small for my needs and the engine is very noisy.
Surely no smaller than the Twingo?...
Saw this.
Other newspapers available.... Read more
This bit never sat right with me:
The platform allowed shoppers to buy, part-exchange and finance vehicles entirely online. People could order while sitting on the sofa, and the vehicle would be delivered to their home in as little as 72 hours, with a seven-day returns policy....
Friend has a model x with a failed headrest motor . Sorry, part only available complete with the seat £3k . Yikes . Managed to get a s/h seat with the part for £200 Read more
I've been getting the head off an Austin Devon that's on top of another car before now. Had to chip the ice off first. Now I don't wash the car unless the temperature's in double figures.
I parked my car on the street the other day. When I came back, I noticed the headlight and fog light on the driver's side looked a bit wonky and the bumper was scuffed and wasn't seated properly. Clearly somebody has backed into it and driven off.
I managed to get the bumper back on and opened the bonnet to see what was up with the light(s). They're one unit, bolted in two places to a metal support above and with a further bolt to a plastic strut on the lower side. A little bit of wiggling and the plastic strut dropped off. It has sheared off one end and snapped a piece of headlight case off the other end.... Read more
"There is also a brand new Hella (OE?) unit for £526 from Lithuania."
Which would be ideal if Adampr's car was LHD....
Hi
Looking for a bargain suv or estate ideally under £3k... Read more
What a few days, I've been checking what is feasible as a run around petrol estate and so far have seen toyota avensis estate , peugeot 308sw and a volvo v70
Am I ok in thinking that get the right one with good history and maintenance and either of these will do ?...
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