May 2024
Hello everyone - newbee poster here but long standing fan of this forum.
I have scuffed my car and am looking for quotes. I came across a company called Axioma who quoted roughly £200 to fix.
Can't seem to attach pictures but its a scuff to the side of my bumper, going a bit to the wing as well.
Anyone come across Axioma before / used them can comment? Read more
I was driving towards Stockport the other day, and noticed a 2015-ish DBS Volante stranded in lane 3 of a 4-lane approach road to a big roundabout. The driver was at the side of the road on his phone, presumably summoning help.
When I returned the same way nearly three hours later, the car was still stranded in the same position, this time with two police cars diverting traffic around it.... Read more
Many recovery trucks carry a pair of plastic skids which go under locked wheels, allowing the vehicle to be winched on.
We were watching the local Police tow a car left in a Disabled space in Tenerife. They had the front wheels off the ground and some skates under the rears. ...
Just wondering if anyone can suggest a supplier for the centre exhaust section for my car, which will need a replacement to pass it's next MoT?
I've done well up till now with National tyres, but they and all the usual suspects (even online) no longer stock the parts. Have also tried owners forums but no joy to date. I did find a couple of suppliers in Germany but neither will ship 'bulky items' to the UK even if I offer to cover carriage charges.... Read more
A 1986 car on here. Cheered me up a bit. Thanks.
If you get a stainless steel (presumably full) system done, that'd perhaps be an additional reason to rust treat the car, if you dont/havn't already....
Hi, hope someone can advise?
I purchased a vehicle from a Jaguar main dealer and was not told that the vehicle was an import nor does the service history add up as the vehicle was then registered in uk in April 18 (some 18 months later than the Dec16 first reg) then serviced By Copart LTD in May 18 at 211 miles ??? something sounds very fishy and other dealers now wont take as part exchange!! ... Read more
Hi, hope someone can advise?
Hi....
At the last main dealer service in January I was told that all the brakes were around 75% worn so I planned to replace them all later in the year. Today however I can hear a grating noise on and off as I’ve been driving. Car is a 2018 with 33,000 miles on the clock.
My question is: Is this grating noise the sound of the discs being damaged or is it a warning mechanism of some sort to tell me that the pads need replacing?
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Have you seen the size of the manual?!!
I just checked my Accord manual looking up "B" for brakes in the index at the back and it advises:-
"If you hear a continuous metallic friction sound when applying the brakes, the brake pads need to be replaced. Have the vehicle checked by a dealer."
Car info: SEAT LEON FR 2.0 TDI 2012
Hello. So I'm wanting to get a full exhaust kit on my car.
YES I know it's a diesel blah blah. But I want some sound on my car..
My question is would my car output some decent sound (better than stock lol) or not as I still have the DPF intact?
Yes I know I can have the dpf removed and it would make a huge difference but the thing is my car is already remapped and I heard you have to remap your car again when you get a dpf delete.
Side note: My car is already remapped and the EGR is deleted.
Below is the the kit I would install: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/114130039273 Read more
I have concluded this thread as it seems to have become a dead end and it will prevent any further bad feeling and condemnation.
Hi all. Pretty quick question
Got a second hand clio a couple of weeks ago. Within a few days it threw up an oil pressure fault. It has been back with the trader for the last week while he attempts to have it repair. Today I text him for an update and also floated the prospect of a right to reject refund if it cannot be fixed.... Read more
Your right to reject the car under the CRA (Consumer Rights Act) lasts for 6 months, not 30 days.
Demand a full refund of what you paid. Do it in writing or email....
I have been living in a small village for a couple of years and am looking to replace my karoq. My area is prone to flooding, I have to go down very small single track lanes to get my child to school and back (over a bridge which floods more and more regularly), we often have to park in fields for events and we are always being pushed or towed off.
I am now searching for my next vehicle. I do 12,000 miles a year, 20 miles commute 3 times a week and several motorway trips all over to friends etc. I like the boot space of the karoq as we often go camping, cycling etc. (previous car was a BMW 330 x drive which I loved for everything apart from the boot).... Read more
"This only applies to vehicles with diff locks (or at least limited slip diffs). Without a diff lock the benefits of 4x4 are lost - you could end up with three wheels spinning!"
How could end up with that scenario? Unlilkely....
I have above bmw that I get my intermittently no heating or have to turn temp up to 24 to get a bit of heat , apart from taking to garage any ideas what it can be please or what I can do to diagnose the issue. The engine does not overheat and the temp stays in the middle. Coolant is ok have to top up a small amount between min an max sometimes.
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Yes I have BMW Extended Warranty so it just cost my excess , luckily or I wouldn't have had it fixed.
Tried a quote from your local Chipsaway?