January 2025
Not totally unsurprising.
Over 100 years of dealership sales offers, customer relationship nurturing and, crucially, the important feeling of being a customer allowed to make choices with actual humans.....taking that away and turning car retail into an experience similar to taking out a Sky subscription.... has not proved popular. ... Read more
I have noticed in the past few days when phoning for information that my call to a dealership is routed through a call centre where i have to explain what i want, then get put through to a dealer, then get put through to sales, each time explaining..
A while back when my neighbour had his fuel pump go and had the same palaver to get through to the service dept. Read more
I also remember the old parts man in a BL dealer many years ago who almost never looked at the catalogue. He used to listen and then get the parts.
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Hello,
I would appreciate some advice buying a second hand SUV. ... Read more
If you go for Kia Sportage, then opt for HEV only. The latest Sportage (5th gen) MHEV and ICE only models have issues with PPF and Kia forum is full of people complaining about it.
Apparently HEV & PHEV are not affected....
How do you find the Avon ZX7 tyres for wear (mileage) Read more
How do you find the Avon ZX7 tyres for wear (mileage)
You may want to consult the user reviews on the Tyre Reviews website....
I've had a new car for almost 3 years and have had a number of issues with the safety systems. I was wondering how common this is ?
Firstly a general point, on my car there are 3 settings. On the most sensitive setting the alarms go off going up or down a hill. Another example is an alarm went off when somebody stumbled about 5 ft from the car on the grass verge. Potholes also set it off. So on a 5 mile journey it goes off every 30 seconds. The second setting is less sensitive, but only just. The least sensitive alarms about once every journey.... Read more
Shortly after purchase 2025 Yaris Design we noticed this issue with the car. On numerous different occasions we have left the 30mph zone, passed the National Speed sign, the car’s icon indicates that we are still in a 30mph zone and continues flashing and beeping. ...
Hi. I'm a terrible procrastinator and c******d with indecision. I've been looking to replace my old Civic for two years now and still can't decide on what to replace it with. Whenever I get it down to one or two, I'll end up reading a review that says the steering is awful or the timing chains snap etc and I'm back to square one.
My requirements are; ... Read more
To add to SLO's comments above the Mazdas, The 3 in SE-L trim is fine as well (if you can find one at that price range in good condition / reasonable mileage for its age) as it also can (some people spec up the lower profile 18in rims) come shod on sensible 16in (60 profile, 123mm high sidewall) tyres rather than low profile 18in ones, which firm up the ride.
As I understand it, the Mazda6 in SE and SE-L spec (including Nav variants) comes shod on medium profile (55, probably still fine) 17in because it has a bit higher trim spec than the Mazda3 does, in line with most vehicles as they go up the sizes. They can be on 18in rims if a previous owner up-specced them....
Hi, thinking of buying a c4 Picasso 1.6e HDI Airdream VTR 2014 Plate. Does anyone know how often or at how many miles the time belt and pump need to be repaired. Also it is an semi automatic gearbox how often or how many miles does that need servicing. Thank you Read more
I've owned and driven the 63 Reg Picasso with 1.6eHDI with manual gearbox. I actually enjoyed driving the car. I filled Shell V Power Diesel for entire duration of my ownership(crazy) but never had any engine related issue. I had owned up to 115,000 miles. Replaced both front shock absorber, clutch around 80,000. I didn't change the timing belt as I was about to get rid of it before BIG issue arise. I think Eolys fluid needed to top up when I sold.....
I want to purchase a used estate car. My last car was a Renault Clio estate 1.5 90 hp, which was reliable and with reasonable running and maintenance costs. I need something bigger, roomier and more powerful.
My budget is quiet low though.
What i can afford is cars like Skoda Octavia SW 1.0 TSI (before 2020) and Peugeot 308 SW 1.5 130hp.
What do you think guys?
Any ideas appreciated! Many thanks Read more
My budget is around 12.000€.
Location; Greece....
Interested what people think of these smart two seaters ?
Audi TT... Read more
My vote would be the SLK. I was looking at the same 3 cars a few years ago.
SLK prices have dropped a lot recently, so you'll easily bag a bargain. And they're hardly the car of a boy racer, so won't have been "thrashed" like one on here has claimed. Many owners keep them as garaged weekend Summer-only cars....
My car sometimes turns over a few times and doesn't start. Then I try again and it starts.
No engine lights or anything. And intermittent. ... Read more
Not all faults put on an engine warning light. Take Peugeot diesels - a failed temperature sensor will cause all manner of starting problems, but you'll only find out by doing a decent scan and reading live data.
Honda Australia managed to lose 50% of their sale volumes within 18 months apparently!