May 2025
Afternoon all.
Whilst I do like my Volvo V50, my circumstances have changed and I am thinking of getting a replacement.... Read more
Finally bought a replacement for SWMBO’s much beloved Nissan Leaf. After viewing numerous tatty Leaf’s, and several overpriced Kia Niro’s most with zero history (so no battery warranty) and poor accident repairs, we’ve bought a 22 plate 18,000 mile VW ID3 58kwh Pro Performance Max instead - bring back L/LX/GL etc.
Car is mint, approved used and as part of VW’s used car event it comes with two years VW warranty, breakdown cover, a £250 finance contribution and free servicing. If you take a PCP, which I have and will pay off immediately. Managed to bag it for £1000 less than our local dealer for the same thing too. Arnold Clark had one almost identical that was a year older for the same money and a measly 90 day warranty - I honestly don’t know why people buy cars from them. The same branch had a basic NA 1.0 VW Polo at £9695!!!!
It’s surprisingly practical, with more rear leg room than the Leaf and a decent comparable boot. It drives very well too with 204PS it goes very well indeed. It’s a much more modern EV and the range is officially 260 miles so it’s much more usable than the Leaf - though it did the job 99% of the time just fine. I’ll reserve judgement for when we get it and I manage to pry the keys from the gaffer. Hopefully it’s a good one, the last owner is now on her third ID3 from the same dealer, which is a good sign. Read more
I'm surprised the Kias have no service history - isn't this a requirement to benefit from the 7 year warranty.
Or does that not apply to EVs?...
So my 18 plate CR-V exec 1.5 turbo needs a new reversing camera - well that's ok surely it cant cost much ...
Generic ones are about £65 but not one there for my year so went to dealer (Vertu Honda Grantham)... Read more
We are looking to buy a VW GTi, just under 3 years old, from a large car supermarket. Car has 12k mileage and a main dealer service last September, all checks out on HPI.
Have noticed that the car was first registered in Sept 22, V5C then issued again in Dec 22. DVLA issues one previous owner. So, effectively 2 owners to now. Doesn't look like it would be a pre-registration, so does this indicate a fleet car or perhaps lease? Slightly confused over why it might be registered then V5 reissued (to new owner) three months later, any thoughts? ... Read more
Changing keepers name (eg on marriage) or address or changing off/on a private plate does not increase V5 owners.
That. Exactly. ...
A while back I posted about moving a car for a very elderly friend. I said I thought the clutch had gone and it was underpowered. got a bit of backlash but mentioned he was interested in a new swift as a replacement.
Saw him today, had decided to keep the C1, but just off to collect it with a £645 bill for recovery and a new clutch. Read more
LUK clutch kit is around £85. About a hour to fit, someone's had there pants pulled down imho....
Colchester Citroen main dealer OEM parts.....inc recovery. Old couple both have same car. one 2013 and one 2014....
Hi all,
Second stab at looking for a reliable car I actually like the look of. Any view on whether this ring alarm bells from the spec.... Read more
Folks, thanks as always - really helpful.
This sold before I could get to it, but getting a good feel for these now, just need to move a bit faster....
Hello all
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Take it back next time they're open and don't leave until they fix it properly.
Sounds like you'll have no way of knowing that, and if you commit to it you might have to be there overnight, which they can probably legally prevent....
I’m wondering whether Lotus are staging a bit of a revival after a few quiet years?
Over the past ten days of so, I’ve seen four Eletres and two Emeyas (all different colours, so I’m not seeing the same car more than once).
They are in ‘Others’ in SMMT listings, so it’s not easy to see how they’re definitively doing, but they do seem to be on the up. Read more
Here’s one more registered in the UK -
www.topgear.com/car-news/electric/his-majesty-king...Q
Just helping youngrovergirl to renew her licence
using gov.uk/renew-driving-licence... Read more
Update...
Went to the Local Post office to get the renewal done....
Hi.... Read more
Another vote for the PCV valve. How often was the oil and filter changed? (should be 10k miles max). Was decent Peugeot spec oil used? (a jug of sludgeogenic bog standard 0-30 from the cheapo garage 200 litre oil drum is not good enough for this engine). Do you give it a regular 'italian tune-up'?
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