April 2024
Looking for a rear black spoiler + 2 sides for an S3 Alfa spider ('82-'89)
Anyone have know someone dismantling an S3 spider in the UK?... Read more
Yesterday I spent looking for a lost part. Steel top-hat thing that goes inside the bottom of the forks of my also moribund Yamaha RZR. Unlikely to be available as a spare.
Bit heavy and the wrong shape to roll, but its gone. I had left a slight gap under the roller door, for ventilation, so maybe I accidentally kicked it under.... Read more
My Picanto has been with dealer for 2 months with a failed airbag module. The part is on back order and they can give no date for delivery. They don’t have any parts and there is a shortage of materials to make new ones hence the absence of delivery’s date.
The car is out of warranty so no courtesy car or help with inconvenience of not having the car.
They have said it could be months before a part is available but they have not way of knowing how long. I get weekly call saying no news. Tried private auto electricians but there are no after market parts available either…
I am wondering if I would be entitled to any sort of compensation towards the cost of the eventual repair as it has left me without a car for months and the quote for the repair was over £700!
Not sure who to ask ie omburdsman about any consumer rights…
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The best approach would be to first confirm the part number of the failed airbag module. Once you have this, explore sourcing the part through alternative suppliers including online OEM parts dealers and salvage yards which may have suitable second-hand units. Additionally, consider contacting specialized automotive electronics repair services that might be able to repair the existing module, as this could be faster and potentially more cost-effective than waiting for a back-ordered new part.
I currently own a 2013 Astra Elite CDTi S/S 5 Door Diesel which is having issues with the Diesel Particle Filter (DPF). I've had it cleaned a couple of times and this seems to help for about 4-5 months but then it has issues again (even though I'm driving it on the motorway a fair bit).
I need it to last another 1-2 years until I can afford a better car so was considering getting a new DPF. If I go for the official Vauxhall one however it will cost a fortune. I've heard you can get third party ones that are a lot cheaper (but I assume are just as good or at least close?). Does anyone know where I'd get a good third party DPF in the UK for a decent price? I know someone who can fit it for me at "mates rates", I just need to get the unit.... Read more
It could be the built in mileage limit, just like PSA vehicles have, where at 120K it tellls you it needs replacing, whether it does or not. It can be reset though.
Subject which wouldn't fit: Any actual data on lifetime of Enhanced Flooded Batteries (EFBs) in Standard (not Stop-Start) Cars?
Pardon the intrusion from across the pond, but EFBs are just starting to be retailed in the US. And this forum was recommended.
The EFBs tout enhancements like 1.5-2 greater "cycles" etc. Have the impression that EFBs have been more common in the UK for much longer. Presume people must use them in standard cars, too. (Especially as there is no question of whether or not there is a need to adjust charging in older vehicles to be better aware of an AGM.)
Is there any real data on their operational lifetimes in regular cars? (Perhaps especially those that sit or only take short-trips.) Seems paying a bit more, for significantly(?) longer life, might figure favorably in cost/value.
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Indeed, i replaced the OE battery on daughter's 15 plate Civic a few weeks ago, much higher rated Yuasa AGM replacing the Honda original, the new Yuasa was considerably heavier than the one that came off.
Nearly ended up getting one from Cox via their ebay shop, pics and details on the listing seemed confusing as to what exact CCA and AH figures the new battery would have, phone call confirmed it would have been same as OE, went with the much high rated yet similarly priced Yuasa from Tayna (longer warrant too) which arrived the following day.
Hello everyone, today I found the piece of plastic you see in the pictures in my car, a Fiat Punto Classic from 2007. Its size is similar to a coin. I have no clue of what it could be, and I don't even know if it actually comes from the car.
What do you think? What could it be? I found on the floor of the driver side, so perhaps it eventually could be something coming from the seats, but I'm not sure... as I said before I don't even know if that thing comes from the car.... Read more
<< .... my car doesn't have such a "detecting a presence" feature, so it's unlikely that the piece of plastic is one of those bits. >>
If your car is able to remind you to 'buckle up' it will be able to detect a presence. I'm rather surprised if it can't - my 207SW is of about the same age, and occasionally complains about a bag of heavy shopping on the passenger seat ....
I have a tyre inflator and I am happy with it, they aren't manufactured any more.
The hose split and I want to repair it. I need to source parts that are going to fit together so I can keep using it.
Can anyone help please?
Previously had Bridgestone Turanzo but they perished and had Iconic tyres fitted as a replacement as the new Bridgestone's were more expensive.
I noticed a slight vibration with the new tyres on the front and went to the garage to have the balancing checked. The guy said there was a very slight variation on the weights but should not be a vibration. He has been in the tyre business for 20 yrs plus.... Read more
The guy said there was a very slight variation on the weights but should not be a vibration. He has been in the tyre business for 20 yrs plus.
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So I own a 2019 BMW 1 series.
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With the way it's wired has the subwoofer become out of phase with existing speakers? - ie subwoofer cone goes forward , all the of he speakers go backwards. This effectively reduces perceived bass. Sometimes there is a switch on subwoofers to swap phase 180 deg.
I was at this junction here - www.google.com/maps/@51.464492,-0.1621748,3a,75y,6...u
and was turning right. As you can see the filter lights are on green for those turning left and going straight ahead. If you are turning right do you have stop at the first stop line so basically as per normal and not go past the lights or is it ok to stop by the right turn just a little further ahead? ... Read more
When approaching and dealing with any TL's remember that a green filter arrow allows the driver to proceed, if safe, in the direction of the green arrow whatever other lights are showing.
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Here is one at classicalfa.com
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