March 2024
My car was stolen from my driveway yesterday morning at 1.10 a.m., the time was captured on a Bushnell Naturcam camera, this was installed temporarily while a CCTV camera was being setup. I have notified the police and got a crime report; I understand that they also notify the DVLA about the theft and if the vehicle is found. The dilemma is that the insurance company is notified that they will pay out, the car then becomes their property, however, I want to have the car back if found and continue restoration of this 28 year old car, I have carried out many repairs and renewals to shock absorbers, brakes etc. etc.. Although the car was still insured till September and had road tax, there was no MOT since it was off the road, this will aid the police in ANPR, I think that I should notify the insurance company but to have them wait for a period. What to do?
Jaymack in High Wycombe Read more
The one thing that really annoys me is the mystery noises that seem to plague most cars and are so difficult to identify and fix.
My new Golf Mk 6 had a rattle from the dashboard which the main dealer tried to fix but ended up making it much worse.. Similarly my Honda Accord had a clicking from the roof area. Turned out to be a broken weld. But Japanese cars seem to suffer from creaks and groans from cheap plastic panels .... Read more
Picked up a few cars that were totally rattle free. However, after a couple of weeks of British road surfaces (if you can call them that), the odd noise was finally teased out.
Hi all, this is my first post here.
We are looking for a used car (age: 2020 or newer, budget: £15-25k) as our family is expanding. The plan is to have 2 car seats at the back row. Ideally, a passenger should sit inbetween them but I know that this is almost impossible. Therefore, we are open for a 7-seater option as well.... Read more
Thanks badbusdriver for your recommendations!
How would you compare the Kodiak with the Kia Sorento?...
Heya, strange question but any help appreciated. Im trying to find out how much the New Photocard driving license cost when it was introduced in 1998/99. Nobody seems to know including the DVLA. So imagine you had a paper provisional, then you passed your test in 1999, and applied for your full driving license with the new photocard, what was the fee?
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We are required by an EC Directive to issue photocard licences to all UK drivers by 29 July 2001."
That requirement must have changed as we moved to our current address in April 1999. My updated driving licence was paper and it still is. Never had a photocard one, although that will have to change in 6 years when (if) I reach three score years and ten....
Thinking about the Dacia Duster Diesel, I've read on some forums there were issues with the clutch, or are there any other issues I need to look for?
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Not sure on the Dacia but on every other Renault 1.5dci I've seen it is a hydraulic clutch with a master/slave.
I can't remember the last car I saw a clutch cable on. Probably something from the 1980s.
Anyone booked a Holiday there ? You might want to check out the news before flying. Looks like another revolution brewing ( to me). Read more
Anyone booked a Holiday there ? You might want to check out the news before flying. Looks like another revolution brewing ( to me).
Tink that'd be a counter-revolution, pretty much by definition....
Hi guys,
Wanted to have your opinions.
I do low mileage, short journeys and live a city and don’t commute.
Want to replace my 15 plate Qashqai either with a Self charging Hybrid or 3rd gen normal Qashqai Automatic. Used of course. Now with the hybrids, I’ve read that many have flat batteries if you don’t drive often, which I hadn’t known! I often leave my car on my driveway for 2/3 days without driving and my current car doesn’t have flat batteries.
Considering my usages, do you recommend the 3rd gen mild hybrid Qashqai auto or still think a full hybrid is better say a Toyota. Thought of Lexus hybrid as well but also worried about the flat battery issue as well. Read more
For a low mileage user with few long journeys + off road parking, an EV is the logical choice.
If, for whatever reason, you don't want or like EVs (plugging it in is a chore) then there is little point in going for a PHEV which has to be plugged in to make any real sense. ...
My KA is reluctant to start in the morning, I have replaced the plugs and ignition leads.
The garage laptop tells me the fault lies with the following:- EVAP Purge Valve. Apparently Ford do not now hold any in stock nor do the local dealers in Swindon.... Read more
Be aware that the engine in the KA of this age (providing its not pne of the rebodied Fiat 500's) is not a Yamaha designed Zetec such as that fitted to the Fiesta but a Zetec Ro-Cam designed in Brazil. Its a SOHC iron block with a chain drive whereas the Yamaha Zetec is DOHC alloy block with a cam belt.
As far as I am aware parts are not interchangeable between the 2 so you need to be careful that you ensure they know which Zetec it is when ordering the part....
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My car was stolen 10 days ago and insurance claim processed.... Read more
The problem is if you buy it back now and it is recorded as a write-off you will probably only get sc*** value in the event of any claim including if someone drives into you. Best to learn from the experience.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJhFAwFv-O0
One of the most informative videos you'll see, from The Car Care Nut. Read more
Manufacturers probably set service intervals based on what will minimise service costs for users of new cars with unworn components,
I thought it was fairly common knowledge (or at least presumption) that service intervals were chosen so that fleet buyers never had to do any servicing during their ownership ?
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