April 2024
Hi everyone,
Last year I purchased a DS3 Prestige 1.6 BlueHDi (99) with 63k miles for £6,500. Its comfortable and frugal and has mod cons. Unfortunately, in the past year I've experienced so many issues with the car, the most recent being a fault with the Adblue system and I've spent close to £2,500 in repairs and maintenance. Therefore, I have made the decision to look for a replacement.... Read more
Looking for advice on a smallish hybrid car second hand with some good longevity etc.
Thoughts? Read more
How about a Hyundai i10. We bought one 7 years ago on advice on this forum and other places. Easy to drive, easy to get in and out of, best of all no hybrid. Personally I would steer clear of the Yaris. They have tiny 12v starter batteries that go flat if the car isn't regularly driven. We can leave the i10 for 3 or 4 weeks when we go on holiday and it still starts straight away. A friend with a Yaris has had issues when not driving his for a week.
PS. If you can find an older non-hybrid Yaris then that will be fine....
This has been much discussed before but it seems that quotes for my son are particularly high at the moment. He is taking his test next week so in a spirit of optimism I am tentatively exploring options for insurance.
Last summer we bought a project car for him on his 17th, a 2002 Fiat Seicento and since January I’ve been taking him out for practise in addition to his lessons. Insuring him as a learner was through Adrian Flux for £257 for 4 months (I’m also insured to drive it on a cheap classic policy).... Read more
Money savings expert link - usually decent quality advice:
I have taken out a 2 year lease (not PCP/.finance etc) on the 3008, which made financial sense for us given our particular circumstances.
The car was not delivered on the day, and on inquiring with lease company late afternoon, they said that the dealer advised that the car developed a mechanical fault on its way. They first said it was a recall issue, and then also added that the dealer said something about MLT. They didn't know what that meant. Sounds suspiciously like a "Management Light something" to me. ... Read more
Order cancelled....
I am currently between jobs (by design, and for one week only) so now would seem like a good time to get any car switching out of the way. I have taken the Karoq to various dealers, who have given me a PX value of £15k-£15,500 but I have unfortunately either not liked the car I went to see or it has been sold the same day (why don't they phone you and tell you??) I tried WBAC, who offered £14,500.
Yesterday, I thought I'd give this new-fangled Motorway a go. It is, frankly, a bit more of a faff than they would lead you to believe. Once you've entered all the details, you then need to upload photos. Fair enough, but they can't be any old photos; they have to be taken from the exact angle they require. To assist you with that, you need to download an app that puts a 'ghost' car on your phone screen to line it all up. ... Read more
Good chip shop in Cheddar, if you needed to refuel on the way home.
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Came upon this Skoda promotional film this on YouTube morning, from back in the (glory?) days of the Estelle!
better still ten years later with the TDi engine in the 306.
Peugeot called their engines HDi. The TDi was the noisier but more economical VAG offering.
Found a good spec second hand one on offer for £16250 (compared to around £44k when new!) But it's a little dull in looks and and a bit "soft" in handling...
Anyone had experience of this car? It's a lot of car for £16k, but an equivalent Peugeot (3008), built on same base, looks a lot sharper, and has a better quality interior / display even in a lower spec... (The Pug tends to command a slightly higher price, possibly due to badge desirability and better looks / all electronic-instrumentation.)
Any feedback / suggestions / thoughts gratefully received!
also do some longer trips on occasion - which could work out quite expensive with that weight...
It will make a difference but maybe not as big as you think. Once up to speed, aerodynamics are a bigger factor than weight (within reason) and remember the car will take on battery charge through brake regeneration, though proportionally less than self charge hybrid because of the much bigger battery. Plus, you could charge on route if stopping for a comfort break.
As mentioned by HJ here www.honestjohn.co.uk/news/new-cars/2024-02/2024-mi.../ the MINI Cooper's 1.5 engine is going up to 154ps - it's currently 136.
Anyone know whether the BMW 118i which currently shares the 1.5 will also be getting the power hike? Just for the purposes of my next car daydreams. Read more
Enough rambling - any thoughts/suggestions?...
Looking for recommendations of a good, small car battery jump-starter. <£75.
Car is a 2.0L diesel BMW Touring (non-dpf). Read more
Your experiences, bazza, mirror my own entirely.
The great thing about that particular company is the fella who runs it and to whom you usually speak when ringing. He's a real enthusiast himself and uses his devices for all sorts of things other than starting cars. He does a lot of outdoor adventure type stuff and uses the battery packs for all manner of purposes and is happy to spend time talking about them. There's never any pressure, he just seems to enjoy getting involved and sharing his experience. But I expect you've found all that out for yourself....
Looking for a used 7 seater for under £3k. its a 2nd car, and the 2nd rear row of seats will very rarely if at all BUT allows a big , HIGH boot for my 3 alsations ( Yes 3.. one is small though )
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Forgot to give an update
In the interim I bought a 2005 VW Passat 1.9 tdi highline 100bhp estate for £1200...
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