March 2024
Anyone booked a Holiday there ? You might want to check out the news before flying. Looks like another revolution brewing ( to me). Read more
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....
Hi
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.
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.
Hi guys
After my old caddy has given up completely. I’m now looking for a new car but know next to nothing about cars and what to look for (the van was necessary for previous job and gifted to me)
Looking for a decent size hatchback. Something with a bit of go to it but I’m no petrol head by any means. Mileage is around 10k a year so petrol and I’m not fussed whether auto or manual.
I’ve been recommended to look at Ford Focus, Honda civics and Mazda 3 (have had a Mazda estate before which I thoroughly enjoyed) need something I could fit a Labrador in the back so don’t really want to go smaller.
Is there anything else worth looking for? Are these good cars or ones to avoid?
I’m probably looking budget wise around the 2014-2016 age although budget can flex a bit if needs be.
Any advice and recommendations would be gratefully recieved. Read more
The vast majority of petrol Focus at that age will have the 1.0 Ecoboost engine, and you don't want that. Also, any automatic Focus of that age will have the Powershift DCT, which is also to be avoided. So better to give the Focus a miss if it has to be a 2014-2016 car.
Which brings me to another point, 2014-2016 isn't a budget!. Not only can prices of cars within that age range be very high (another current thread has a link to a 2012 Toyota Avensis at over £8k), but they can vary dramatically. So if you want help or suggestions (there may be many), you really need to tell us what you can spend. ...
Why is the ride so harsh on the 2019 Sandero and can anything be done to improve it? Driving on cobble stones feels like the dashboard is going to shake loose. Read more
Why is the ride so harsh on the 2019 Sandero and can anything be done to improve it? Driving on cobble stones feels like the dashboard is going to shake loose.
"Another issue that affected some Sanderos was related to the suspension. Some owners reported that the car's suspension components, including the shock absorbers and struts, would wear down quickly, resulting in a rough ride and reduced handling performance."...
Why are so many new cars appearing with the Audi style dynamic indicators. Even lorries are fitted with them now. When these first appeared, they were something different and unique to Audi. Now they are on everything and to be honest are becoming a bit boring. I have never seen any problem with plain old flashing indicators.
I am assuming Audi were the first manufacturer to use these in the uk but I may be wrong. Also, I am aware that there were similar indicators and brake lights used in the US decades ago but these used filament lamps. I am really referring to the current LED type.... Read more
My complaint about indicators is that they are often located towards the centre line of the car often rolled up in the headlight cluster.
IMHO the correct place for indicators is as near the front & rear wings as possible....
Hi Guys,
Im in a bit of a bind. Well, it might not be but I think Im just a bit panicky. Wondering if anyone else has been in the same situation or could share some advice.... Read more
Guess there's a learning point here. If you are going to repair a damaged car, take before and after photos. Maybe even take some during ones as well.
hi can anyone give me the book time for replacing an automatic gearbox on a vw golf 1.9 diesel-powered, please cheers max. Read more
There is a reasonable amount of disassembly etc. My mkII 1.4tsi 2014 Superb which has similar oily bits / suspension and has just had a clutch done requiring gearbox removal etc but no Single Mass Flywheel replacement had a book time of 6 hours - I would imagine a dsg and Dual Mass Flywheel replacement would take a couple of hours longer.
PS Is it 2013? I thought they stopped doing the Golf with a pd diesel 1.9 around 2009....
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Tink that'd be a counter-revolution, pretty much by definition....