September 2024
Hi I have a 2008 Suzuki Swift that has only 78000 on the clock. Had it from new.
It has passed it's MOT with a few advisories. ... Read more
According to the latest edition of Car Mechanics magazine i should fit a new sump bolt every time I change the oil. That would equate to 9 new bolts so far how can this be justified?
I still have the original sump bolt fitted, it is in perfect condition, it has never been over torqued or cross threaded, it does not have any sort of inbuilt seal. I merely give it a wipe and replace it with a new fibre washer. it has never leaked. So what am I missing?... Read more
I changed one on a Lada once, mostly because some numpty had rounded it off and I'd had to take the sump off to drill a hole through it to use an extractor.
Neednt have bothered, since I never did another oil change on that car.
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Not been on the Forum for a while, looking for advice from the people who know these things.... Read more
I had one for a bit, it's fun. Perfect for downtown driving, not good for anything else (it's awesome, but doesn't have the ability to safely travel or do interstate stuff imo). But if you're going back and forth to work, it rules.
Soon to be putting my Volvo mk1 C70 auto away in the garage for autumn/winter hibernation, and I have a battery pack at the ready, though I'll be getting her out once a month to allow her to run for a good few mins. The question I have is, would it be worthwhile leaving the car in 'neutral' and with the handbrake off? The garage is very much on a flat surface. Will leaving it in neutral prevent unnecessary wear to the breaks/transmission? Thanks in advance! Read more
No advantage in leaving the box in neutral .
Agreed - just leave in P as usual....
My son bought a camper van costing 21 thousand pounds after paying for a pre purchase inspection with a reputable company. It received a clean bill of health so he bought it. It has now broken down 12 times in 2 months driving around Europe. Needing brake down recovery and major mechanical work every time. Presently broken down on a roundabout in France waiting for another tow truck. He is cutting his holiday short and trying to make his way back to the uk. As he can't afford anymore repairs. What steps should he take when he gets there? Thanks for any advice given. Regards Shaun Read more
Perhaps the pre-purchase inspection focused more on the condition of the camper side of things (internals and their electrics, water etc.) and bodywork rust and the common underside rot rather than the engine mechanicals?
The OP has not told us what any of the "12 breakdowns, each requiring major mechanical work" actually were....
Currently in Osaka for a few days.... Read more
I was walking down the street and found a Toyota dealer with a land cruiser on display.
Went to take a peek and a nice young man came out and after a bit of confusion asked if he could help....
Is there such a thing as a high, comfortable car, with good boot space, from a reliable maker for £10-£12,000? It doesn't need 7 seats but most cars with this body shape seem to have 7. I have not had anything non-Japanese for 20 years so I would need a bit of persuading to go back to Ford or Vauxhall. . I am considering the Mazda 5 but they are thin on the ground. I don't want an import because I am having to give up current imported Honda due to unavailability of spares. I don't want 4 wheel drive because then you lose luggage space. We do regular car boot sales and need space, but we want a car that is still easy to park and use daily. A bit larger than a Toyota Verso. Not much to ask, is it?? Read more
FRV - the newest will be around 15 years old!
Took the Vitara in for its annual service and first mot today ( passed with flying colours), saw my new swift, picking it up next Friday:)
Talking to the sales guys they told me that along with a electric Vitara in the pipeline there is also a full EV Ignis due next year, should be interesting for those of us that like Suzukis. ... Read more
Batteries could be placed where the fuel tank was, where the gearbox, transmission was and also bear in mind the electric motor is far less bulky than a petrol motor. My guess is in engineering terms the biggest problem isn't where to stick the pack/s it's keeping the weight distribution right.
Just received a fine for Dart charge for my wife's car. This is for the 3rd September at 9.40 at night. As we live in North Wales and have not been down south for years by car what do we do about it? She was at work until 4.30pm on that day and then came home. I cannot seem to get any sense out of the website at all as they assume you're guilty. The car was parked all day at her school but there is no cctv, and then driven home and left outside till the next morning. What do we need to do? They said its £2.50 as its a first ever crossing, but if its happened once it could happen again. Would appreciate the steps to take! Read more
Report to Police that it is likely a clone number plated car is in the London Area.
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Just read about fiat stopping production of the 500 e for 4 weeks due to lack of interest. Read more
The 500/500e relationship is a bit confusing.
The "original" 500 as introduced in 2007 did have a limited "500e" electric version just sold in the USA I think which was a rather cobbled together effort of just sticking a motor and battery in the same car instead of an engine and fuel tank. I don't think they made many....
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Thank you all so much for your replies :)
Well I was offered £400 for it in the end and have decided to get rid. I have put a deposit down on a Suzuki Celerio to pick up tomorrow which I started a new thread about :(