March 2024
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As anyone used Autoscratch. I assume they are a national franchise but I wouldn't mind any info on them. They have good on-line reviews buut for all I know that could be friends and family... Read more
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....
Was looking through the Facebook Marketplace Glasgow, this evening
A 2016 BMW 118 D M Sport Auto, caught my eye. Mileage was around 58000... Read more
Thanks for all the replies. I knew I would get some good impartial advice.
Ive been having a think on the purchase,and with hindsight, I think it was more a want than a need. I currently have an Astra GTC auto.Nothing wrong with Car. I need to stop looking at Facebook Marketplace. And as commented it’s like the Wild West on their. Virtual Minefield....
It’s well known that the addition of ethanol in petrol used in garden machinery engines and classic motorcycles is damaging carburettor s and supply pipes to the extent they need replacing rather than servicing.
Blocked jets and pipes that can’t be cleared by conventional means , even ultrasonics as it sets rock hard.... Read more
When burnt in an engine, CO2 from ethanol is similar to petrol but it is unclear what level of CO2 emissions are assumed for the ethanol content - processing of bio-fuels and carbon sequestration in new growth.
CO2 is CO2, whatever it comes from. The only offsetting possible is the difference between digging up petroleum (from geologically ancient trees) and ethanol recently made from fresh greenery. If vehicles need to burn more E10 than they would E5 to travel the same distance, the carbon balance may be smaller than expected ?
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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 ?...
We bought a 2022 insignia, new from a dealership. After about 11 months, a whistling noise developed in the engine area. It was brought in for "extensive tests", the dealership hd it for 4 weeks. We were told that a new engine was going to be put into the car.
The engine was finally replaced 3 weeks ago.... Read more
I assume Skidpan, there was some form of identification on the engine so that they knew they were sending an engine of the exact spec. required? A sticker on the crate doesn't sound secure enough.
Sticker with info (inc bar code) on cam belt cover just like the factory fit engine has.
I just came across something which I wasn't aware of but perhaps the panel is, tires as an industry is a thin margins industry.
I keep receipts for all the maintenance work my cars get and noticed that in 2014 I paid on average £40 for semi descent tires, same make, size and a slightly different design of these summer tires is now £120 a corner down at the local tire shop (known chain).... Read more
Rather than replacing tyres every 8-15k, 25-35k (5+ years?) is far more common to judge from the posts
What ? after 8-15 K ?? Back in the day when cars were smaller and lighter it was not uncommon to get 50K from a set. Now I am more used to about 30K. I would hazard a guess that as EVs are heavier they may go through tyres pretty fast, especially if the owner indulges in the smart acceleration.
Hi guys does anyone know what the bottom mount where the hose goes on what the boost pressure sensor sits on is called as mine has snapped off in hose ( renault trafic 2009 2.0 dci ) Thanks Read more
Hi its not the hose it's the plastic fitting which the boost pressure valve seats in .. I would add a photo but not sure how too.
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No side lights on near side / they started working then stopped . I have no voltage to them. Tried fuses. Earths, switch. Strange thing is I have trailer board side lights . Any advice thanks Alan Read more
Age of vehicle. ?
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Any claims you make (irrespective of fault) have to be declared to the insurance companies for 5 years. This increases the premium for 5 years (irrespective of NCD). This also applies to all policies which you are a named driver on and not just the policy in your name (which you claimed on).