December 2024
Hi, I am absolutely new to the mechanic world, but have been reading and learning a lot.
Yesterday I changed the fuel filter of my Vito W638, and it didn't start anymore. I also disassembled the EGR to see how dirty it was, to discover it had a "plug" to make it not to work.... Read more
I am struggling to find the new tax rate for my vehicle from April. Its current tax class is PLG and the current VED is £345. I am worried it will jump significantly once the new rates are introduced next year but cannot find any info on PLG class Read more
Counties and Unitaries are responsible but it’s paid for by central government via Highways Block grants,
Just looking on checkcardetails site for a potential purchase of a second hand car and noticed the following...
The registration date is: 08/10/2019... Read more
Hope you have checked insurance cost before thinking of purchasing a RAV4 of this era - a lot of insurance companies wont touch them due to the CAN invader theft issue.
Toyota dealers will fit protection plates & a Thatcham Cat 7 tracker FOC including a 3 year free subscription.
Just a quick note on behalf of HJ and ourselves to wish all our members and readers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Peaceful New Year.
Many thanks to all who give their time and advice so freely to assist others. The forum would be nothing without its knowledgeable contributors and readers.... Read more
Thanks to Xileno and leaseman for carrying on, and being so "spamalert".
Quiet Christmas here after a very sad few months and trying to redo a run down bungalow bought in the summer of 2024....
I see that tyre prices are all over the place at the moment.
At my size 225/45/17 budget and some Premium models are on par price wise or maybe a couple of quids dear for the famous brands. But why?... Read more
Certainly good advice here to shop around, I had a look at the other big garage chain around here (Protyre) and some similar examples showing up in my size. Something called Runway for £77.35/corner vs Good Year EfficientGrip 2 at £89/corner. ...
Hi,
I’ve read lots of posts on this and would love some advice, there is a particular post from Middleman that points towards thiswhich was a very helpful read but not sure which tack I take…
I have received 2 charges on the SJPN, firstly the failure to provide information and secondly the speeding notice itself.
I have never received anything and knew nothing about it until now (genuinely)…
However I have read that they are not likely to go with the deal (accept speeding notice if failure to provide is removed) just because it wasn’t received.
I have also had a speeding fine previously and have paid immediately, leaving something so serious is not in my nature.
However, this year has been an incredibly tough year with my father being seriously ill with cancer and managing many 6 hour trips to visit, we also have adopted twin 8 year olds, one with many special needs and I probably don’t need to justify why our life is hectic right now….
Not sure which to mention and whether to go for the deal…
Any advice very much appreciated. Read more
However I have read that they are not likely to go with the deal (accept speeding notice if failure to provide is removed) just because it wasn’t received.
Where have you read that? One of he most common reasons for offering the "deal" is just that....
Here goes, thought I'd throw it out to the honestjohn gurus!!
The other halfs Ds3 has developed a knock/tap when turning the steering to the right a quarter turn seems to do it - it's fine say when you go right around a roundabout for example.... Read more
Thanks for the reply.
I was fearing that! fiddly job to take apart so I've heard.
Seem to be a dissenting voice ( surely not) on a boating forum about the use of a motorcycle brake hose to replace a hard steel oil line on Yanmar 1GM and 2GM marine diesel engines.
https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f54/2gm20f-oil-feed-fix-273982.html#post3957580
I think this is quite risky, because these hoses wont be built for and tested long term with hot mineral oil, but I dont actually know what the flexible core is usually made of, or how much this varies.
If its a flourocarbon plastic I suppose it might be OK, but if its rubber (and I know there are A LOT of different rubbers), maybe not so much.
The proposer of this fix has responded stating the lining is teflon, and if that's always the case I suppose my concerns are probably unfounded... Read more
Flexible pipes in braking systems are lined with EPDM rubber which resists brake fluid.
EPDM is not to be used for mineral oils....
Hello,
I will try to keep this as succinct as possible.... Read more
It's a bit more than 'adding up the sums', unless you are seriously strapped for cash. If you have had the car long enough to trust it and become attached to it, repair is probably the way forward if you are only arguing about a few hundred quid. Insurers usually send repair jobs to a preferred repairer, while you may know of a reputable one nearer home than theirs.
My car (the one I still have) was written off 8 years ago. The damage was largely cosmetic (car still driveable) and I had it repaired locally for about £250 more than the payout I got., and I didn't have to go through the hassle of finding another If you are tempted to do that, make sure your insurer hasn't gone too far with arrangements.
Hi all, my OSR tail light (single filament) flashes with rear indicator/hazard lights. Its dull, but its definitely flashing with indicator!
Ive swapped bulbs over with NSR, and same thing happens!... Read more
If it’s only an advisory, there can’t be much wrong with it. If it’s a multi bulb light , then only 50% of it needs to work for a mot pass .
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Service schedules indicate otherwise. My last diesel specified a diesel filter change every B service.