April 2025
Why don’t car side doors – particularly the driver’s side and the passenger seat – have wipers on the windows? Read more
Hi Folks
I'm thinking of buying a new car, but can't decide whether to go for a petrol or hybrid car.
Any suggestions greatly appreciated
Thank You
Thanks for the comprehensive and useful post, very useful.
NB If you look for a 1.8 Swace or Corolla note that 2023 is critical year as power increased from 122ps to 140ps and started using the latest gen 5 hybrid gubbins. The earlier version can be identified by buttons surrounding the centre info screen....
Sunday we did Colchester A12-A120-M11-A14-M6-M54-A41 to Chester 4 hours 40 minutes leavinf at about 08.50.
Return today leaving about 09.40 reverse journey except took A5 from A41 to Cannock J12 but on the M6 the signs said severe congestion J10 south bound.. So took a punt on the nice empty M6 toll and it really was empty! but same journey time.... Read more
(c) Visit to Boness,(where my boat is now) which had a burning bing slap in the centre of town, which I considered as possibly the Worst Place in the World.
Nostalgia is OK but breathing is better...
Hi!
Since 2010 I've owned a 2008 Passat CC with 165k miles under it's belt. For years I've considered selling it, but it owes me nothing and refuses to die, but it isn't without its issue. In a nutshell........ Read more
Thanks for all the replies.
John that's amazing how reliable your car was and interesting to hear you dared to stick to the original cam belt and didn't have issues....
if you believe that you`ll believe anything, they advertise what they are doing to make it look good then no more happens and it all comes to a stop. oh but they are doing something, oh really
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I need to half open the roof to lubricate etc but it won’t stay. Local dealers say a special tool is needed but won’t sell me one…too dangerous they tell me. Any ideas? Read more
My previous one was stolen and indeed the roof stayed open for maintenance but the replacement...a 2016...dosen't. I've contacted the supplying dealers and they will not help. They say it is too dangerous and only a mechanic can do it safely with their special tool. I've managed to get to some hinges and rubbers and hope to figure a way to get to them all.
A few months ago, I recall a poster on here querying why they weren’t getting much interest in a second hand car that they were selling as a private seller. Turns out that (if I recall correctly) they were asking similar money to the traders, who were advertising the same car, mileage and condition.
I’m starting to get my eye in on £8k-£9k cars, with a view to purchasing around August time. Surprised to see plenty of private sellers asking in excess of £1k more than traders, with no recourse for the buyer in the event of any immediate issues post-purchase and no form of warranty.
I’d have expected the private sale cars to be at least 10% - ~£800-£900 cheaper (on a like for like basis in terms of year, mileage, condition, service history etc) compared to those from a motor trader.
Am I just out of touch, having not bought a second hand car in decades?! Read more
I should think that's people who have taken their EV in for a part exchange, just couldn't believe how little they were being offered and decided they'd sell privately. They may have finance on them and are stuck in negative equity for the amount they're trying to sell for.
The increase in energy prices over the last 3+ years has stopped new EVs being the no-brainer they once were and there are more in circulation than the market can now sustain. Brilliant used buys for those that they suit and, presumably, heartbreak for those they used to suit...
Hi guys. I've moved to Halifax, West Yorkshire and I'm wanting to know labour costs in this area from independent garages if I supply my own parts which i like to do so I can buy premium stuff.
I have a renault megane and a vauxhall zafira diesel.... Read more
If you want the best job done, then DIY. Plenty of YouTube videos.
With regard to buying premium parts, I don’t wish to cause offence, but those are both pretty mundane cars. They’ll run just fine on mundane parts. The main improvement is you’re putting new oil & filters in. The difference between a Bosch part and a Euro Car Parts own brand is negligible.
If you were running a high performance machine/s then go ahead and buy the best.
Most garages I’ve dealt with as a new customer are reluctant to put customer bought parts for reasons outlined. It’s the ramp availability. They won’t know a part is incorrect until the car is on the ramp and in bits. Then, it’s too late and they have to wait for the correct part to arrive. They lose use of the ramp.
Where on earth is the OBD port on my ateca, I need to find out why my engine management light keeps coming on so I have bought a little reader off the Internet, but can't for the life of me locate the port, none of the videos or images Ive looked at on line match up to the interior of my own vehicle Read more
Sorry I didn't come back earlier, it's conveniently located just above the pedals on the right hand side, I had the use my phone as a bit of a periscope to help me with it.
Hiya
As the title states. I've had BMW's for a while all old and the current one is a 2007 car.... Read more
Keyless option usually means the key has no blade, there is a starter button, but the key fob does not have to be pressed to open the door.
Keyless option means the door will open when you are close to/ or touch the door handle....
