December 2024
I have recently become embroiled in a pointless argument. As these are the lifeblood of the internet, I thought I would share:
Some Porsches (maybe other cars too, I think it was a first generation Cayenne in this case) have an engine with 'V6' stamped on the cover. Underneath is a VW VR6. This has triggered a squabble with three opinions:... Read more
If I had a 2 year old car with say 20,000 miles on the clock and the suspension failed, I think I could get it repaired under warranty.
The car has always been serviced by Toyota to fulfil the terms of their 10 year warranty:... Read more
We had similar with our Honda Civic. Water ingress into both front side marker lights. Almost certainly poorly designed and manufactured but not covered at 3 1/2 years old under extended warranty. Around £300 a pair too.
Good morning,
We may be purchasing a new car over the next month or so. Likely to be either a Hyundai or a Kia. It will be a cash purchase and unlikely to have a part exchange. I have never ordered a brand new car before so just wondered what the process is. I appreciate all dealers won't be the same but just wondered what the norms are. To be honest I dont enjoy the car buying experience. Especially now they are so expensive. ... Read more
Thanks. I have had a look again at the deals on Carwow and Autotrader. Only for the Stonic though as this is my wife's favoured choice (for today anyway). In both cases I think our location goes against us. We live in the South East.
On Carwow we don't get any responses from Kia dealers anywhere near local to us. The nearest ones are about two hours or more away. Plus once you factor in the cash price plus a metallic paint (we don't want a solid yellow) we are virtually at the same price point as our local dealers. ...
I just happened to be wondering if anyone has any idea how common the practice of removing oil via a vacuum method is these days. I have had a Pela pump for years which I have never used but now my health is failing i think I shall use it for my next change.
Is it true to say this method was originally used on boats for obvious reasons? Read more
"I've never used a vacuum pump changing vehicle engine oils and never will, on many vehicles the oil filter is fitted from underneath anyway and i let the engine drain for several hours, overnight on the Landcruiser for oil pick up inspection"
If you think about it GB, in reality it doesn't matter, any coa*** debris left in the bottom of a sump has to first pass through the oil pump pickup screen and then through the oil filter which traps any further microscopic debris from circulating through bearings etc. ...
Hi, not getting a charge from the wall charger (which all looks fine).
I get the white light around the socket, then when I plug in, I get the amber light, but then it goes dark.... Read more
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Hi all.
For the second time my garage has charged for diesel fuel additive during a full service (helps keep the exhaust and emissions system clean supposedly)... Trouble is that I've fitted a locking fuel cap with a separate key that wasn't handed over at either service.. ... Read more
Did the invoice emerge from a computer controlled printer? Service invoices probably say almost exactly the same thing, so the printer might be made to print out the details of all the tasks with just a very few keystrokes. In my previous life as a GP much time was saved by such elementary programming. For instance, I could create a detailed record of a common problem and a printed prescription with merely a couple of clicks from my 'favourites' list. The problem for a big garage is the person doing the service might not be the same person operating the printer.
We are into a revamp of the already confusing system which will bring big changes to vehicles at both ends of the pollution spectrum including EVs .
Also four seater pick up like the Amarok and Ranger will be re classed as passenger cars.... Read more
Yes, dual cab pickups are now classed as cars. Seems logical though.
Anyone who wants to buy them for commercial reason can claim VAT anyway....
Hi , I bought a skoda octavia paid £1500 has 170k miles but full service history
Been running fine 6 months but then we shorter trips in winter dpf blocked up... Read more
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Hello.
I have a ford Focus 1.0 eccboost (I know) and it's been fine with 62k on the clock wet belt changed at 53k.... Read more
You can check your engine mounts wheather it's loose or not which can cause clicking noise in high r.p.m.
Have you also check you exhaust issues or is there any turbo-related fault??
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