December 2024
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After nearly 11 years, my 2014 RAV4 needs its TPMS sensors replaced, and I am pondering the best way forward - 'best' in terms of both cost and longevity, as I hope to keep the car (which I have had from new) for many more years. There seem to be three possibilities:... Read more
I will be starting a new job in a few months time, and instead of commuting 10 miles south on the M5, I will be travelling 2 miles up the road. I would like my 2011 Mini convertible to have a bit of a rest and become a second car for days off and holidays.
So I am pondering a car for my short commute and local pottering. My budget is £6k. Something electric might be suitable as I have a big drive and can easily charge at home. ... Read more
There was an interesting report recently about the longevity of electric cars:
Please could I have advise on automatic gearboxes
Owning a Toyota yaris SR VVT-i semi automatic I have now learnt there are different types (this one was worse then most and was only in production for a very short amount of time apparently)... Read more
Don't forget the excellent Suzuki Baleno - with a 6 speed torque converter automatic box and the 1.0 turbo boosterjet engine
Hi everyone,
I know this is a topic that has been covered many times here, but I’m finding it all a bit of a minefield so hope a fresh post is okay.
I’m looking to buy my first car and have no idea where to start and don’t know anyone who knows much about cars. My requirements are:
- Automatic only
- £7k budget
- Would eventually want to use the car for commuting to work 2-3 times a week (this is a 120-mile round trip)
If helpful, I’m based in Leeds so have been looking on autotrader for cars that are available within a 50mile radius.
Please could you recommend what cars might be suitable? Thanks in advance! Read more
Just a note that a V40 D3 will most likely not be a Powershift particularly if labelled a geartronic.
A D2 1.6 will use Powershift but a D3 will have a 2.0 engine and usually either a 6 or 8 speed Aisin auto.
It's that time of year again, when front and rear foglights are either left on all day or completely ignored by the majority of drivers. Dazzle, dazzle, blaze, blaze, reflect, reflect.
Drivers who are (i) forgetful, (ii) completely ignorant of traffic rules, (iii) in an unfamiliar borrowed/hired/stolen(!) car tend to over- or under-illuminate the road ahead, and the combination of ever-brighter HIDs and LEDs, badly-adjusted halogens and endless reflections from puddles in the never-ending succession of potholes, all contribute to a Cold War of dazzle that takes few prisoners. (Perhaps the French were right all along and we should all be gently cruising along in a soft tunnel of yellow hue!) Read more
High intensity rear fog lamps have always allowed either two symetrical lamps or one on the offside...
It is noticeable how many reviews mark a product down because is doesnt have the right badge. The fact that a product doesn't wear a premium badge should never be used against a product in a review. This isn't just limited to cars, many other products seem to suffer the same fate.
I will mention a couple of examples but not where I read the reviews:... Read more
My phone - a used alcatel pixie 4, bought many yrs ago for £30, no monthly charge, pay-as-you-go with orange. Hardly ever used - main function to receive authorisation codes when accessing banking, etc. and to carry when cycling if needed for an emergency.
My 'forever' cars - a second hand aluminium 2005 Audi A8 cost £12k in 2014 and a nearly new Ziebarted 1980 TR7 DHC cost £4250 in 1981. ...
Hello everyone! I just bought my first car, a used one from a garage I found on AutoTrader. Everything seemed fine at first, and it still drives well, but I’ve noticed three warning lights have appeared on the dashboard. After some googling, I’ve identified them as the check engine light, the EPC light, and a brake warning light (a red exclamation mark inside a circle). When I turn the engine on, there is sometimes a loud, awful screeching sound which I’m not sure is related to these warning lights.
I don’t know much about cars, and I bought this one to get more confident driving and just to get from point A to B. I’m still a young driver, and so I can’t really afford to do too many repairs, and I feel this is unwarranted especially since its only been a week since I bought it. I even have a photo that shows the dash lights on, and the mileage at 89994 (it was 89974 at its last MOT done this month before I bought it). I know it’s a very old used car and so I cant expect anything too perfect, but I think 3 warning lights appearing 20 miles into my owning the car is crazy. The dealer reassured me that the car was well-maintained, had no problems, and that I wouldn’t regret the purchase. Now I’m starting to feel like I might have been sold a car with underlying issues.
Is it normal for these lights to stay on? For context, they turn off when I’m driving but stay on after all the other dash lights turn off. Can I ask the dealer to fix these issues for me, and are they legally required to agree? What are my next steps? I’ve already bought my insurance, and taxed it for the year. I’m sorry for all the questions. It’s my first time dealing with anything like this, and I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed. Thanks in advance for all your help!
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Another guess on the noise would be the starter motor which seems common on VAG cars of this era.
It's not a big thing - you might be looking at a new starter at some point but on a 22 year old car things will need doing.
So, After 3 years, would I buy another??
The answer would be yes.. subject to having a dealer less than 60 miles away, ( Prestons in Chelmsford were 20 0dd miles but now have nothing to do with Ssangyong ) but saying that have not needed for anything other than routine servicing and a recall, with the exception of a coil pack failure just after I bought it and a recall for a steering bracket check. Servicing in Wymondham now.... Read more
More info please. Initial cost? Mileage? When serviced and costs? Overall mpg? (not just the artificially good mpg on long journeys). Any advisories on its first MoT? Did it have to have new tyres this summer or is it getting them next year's summer? (last sentence ambiguous).
Initial cost was £20,400...
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I have a Honda CR-V EX hybrid AWD 2021 model. ... Read more
Try the Honda forum, there’s usually info on there..
I would greatly appreciate some advice on a situation I’ve recently found myself in.
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Does that only apply one way,
I think it would depend on your interpretation of the Interpretation Act!. It says this:...
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