June 2024
I prefer to buy locally so that any post sale issues can be resolved. Well we bought our Vitara from a dealer 70 mins drive away. Doesn’t sound too far but if you had to leave the car and go back later in the day for it you’re looking at losing most of a day.
Anyway within a day of picking it up I found the DLRs weren’t working. Brakes also were intermittently grinding in reverse. Both PDI fails surely. They gave us a free courtesy car for the day and resolved the faults. But it was a tedious day of killing time,... Read more
New to the forum. I'm looking to buy an MPV (ideally 5 seats) but want to make use of the room/height for a micro-camper (occasional use).
The Berlingo/Rifter/Combo-Life all have the same mechanical basis, but I wondered if anyone had an opinion on which was the better vehicle or does it come down to personal choice?... Read more
Great info, thanks
Insurance last year, £368.17, this year, £598 with LV. Apparently most people are getting these sorts of rises. Just what we need in a cost of living crisis. Read more
Overheads and the need to give staff a whopping pay rise on top of complex repairs and spare parts?
Hi, I’m looking for a used estate. Requirements below:
- Budget 15-20k
- Family car as we have 2 children
- Petrol as mainly driving short journeys
- Prefer automatic
- Preferably less than 4 years old and under 40k miles
Having done a bit of research, I narrowed it down to either a Škoda Octavia Estate, Škoda Superb Estate or Mazda 6 Estate. Currently got my eye on something like these:
www.cinch.co.uk/used-cars/make/model/details/8f6f1...3?
www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202406261128806
www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202405209887351
Should I be avoiding any engines in particular?
It’d be great to get your thoughts and recommendations.
Thanks!
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Most likely going to go with Mazda 6 Tourer unless someone gives me a good reason not to!Maybe not exactly a good reason not to, but actually finding one itself is going be problematic. There are a grand total of five (2018 on) Mazda 6 Tourers nationwide on Autotrader with petrol engine and auto transmission!.
Re the Levorg, as someone who has previously owned a car with a CVT auto (which was absolutely superb), I am very familiar with the unjustified animosity shown towards this type of transmission. So my advice would be to try one yourself before writing it off. ...
This looks quite attractive - a bit of competition for the Tesla Model 3 maybe?
The Zoe seems quite well-regarded - my neighbours were very pleased with theirs - so this could be a useful addition to the range.... Read more
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Positive news for Ecoboom owners, Ford UK at last pulled their finger and decided to stand behind their Ecoboost engine.
Details in this clip: youtu.be/00YZaTexqCU?si=Go4POA8qtKPIQJFN Read more
I got rid of my puma last year, mine had a new engine at less than three years old ( just) it didn’t fail spectacularly just had a strange noise from the top end, the dealer said ford couldn’t tell them when the parts were available so they just fitted a brand new engine but they wouldn’t warranty it past the original warranty, shame really as I would have had another if they did, bought a Toyota instead.....
I’ve got my eye on a ten year old Auris and have heard that rust can be an issue. Is there any particular areas I should look for please? Given that it’s an auto petrol, are these as reliable as the manual version? Mileage is low and it looks in lovely nick. Read more
I find it hard to find a used car with a good manual gear box with my budget.
What a strange comment?...
I have a beloved and very ancient VW Touran that's at the end of the road.
I don't have a Touran budget to spend, so I'm now looking at a used Dacia Duster, 1.3-tce petrol engine because I don't drive the miles for diesel. From my experience with the Touran, I'm keen to avoid some of the electronic bells and whistles that go with modern cars, and reports are that the second gen 2018+ Dusters are fairly reliable.... Read more
It's probably buyer's remorse now that their neighbours don't talk to them because they bought a Dacia.
I've just got cut off from a speed awareness couse by slightly adjusting my screen therefore diconnecting the power. Silly me! I'd done all but 30 minutes of the course.
Has anyone knowledge of anything similar happening? I expect I'll have to pay again. I phoned the helpline number as soon as it happened, recieved recorded message asking me to email them which I've done. Now awaiting a reply. Read more
Thanks for all the responses.
Unfortunately I'd been logged out by then by the guy running the session. The good news is I can book another FOC.
My son is a victim of the many VW badge thefts currently taking place in North London. The theft will be formally reported and he will talk to his insurance company... Read more
I would guess that , so someone else’s stolen parts .
Ironically they might even by the OP's?!
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Up to 7 years warranty on Suzuki cars if you have the servicing done by a Franchised Dealer!
A son bought a 4 year old Toyota Aygo - uses the main dealer for warranty cover up to 10 years More expensive than others but warranty on major components is worth a lot more than the odd £50 extra....