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• Making an offer on a scooter (Kymco) 1 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  Since the scooter has been in the showroom for one year +, should the engine oil, gear oil, coolant and brake fluid be changed as it may have deteriorated within this time. 3. The scooter was taken in and out of the showroom to view it outside. The mirror caught on the door and has a scratch. How much do these mirrors cost to replace, and should I use this as a bargaining point?
• '93 Polo 1.0 - Hesitation under throttle 28 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  This is what I have tried: New Cat, Lambda Sensor, New Oil Filter (and Oil Change), Air Filter, Petrol Filter, New Spark Plugs and Leads, New Distributor Cap, and I have put Wynns Injector Cleaner in my Petrol. I've also had other things replaced recently (which shouldn't affect this problem) such as Brake Pads, Discs, New handbrake cable and a whole new exhaust pipe. Can't think of what else to try. so your ideas would be appeciated! Many thanks, Matt slight change to subject line to make it easier to identify model ans fuel. - PU
• Mondeo 2.2 - Basic Maintanence. 10 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  I have some Ford Hydraulic Fluid in the garage, but there is no English on it except to say "hydraulic Fluid"; i take it this is for brake/clutch and not power steering? (sorry!) I hope you can help as i would hate to break the car while hubby is away!! Heading amended to be less vague - PU
• Tesla Motors electric car 0-60 in 4 sec! 7 May 2007 (Forum)
  I find this interesting and thought some of you would, too. It's the Tesla Motors new sports car. A straight electric with regenerative braking and a 250hp motor, I think it heralds the way of the near future because of its simplicity compared to hybrids. I think new rechargeable battery development encouraged by the needs of laptop computers is the key.
• Seicento - mistake? 24 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  One thing I noticed - the gas pedal was sitting very high - is this normal or is it adjustable as it was arkward coming back onto the gas after braking? I did think I could put some thick mats in the footwell to bring my feet higher up so no need to lift my foot up to drive, but wondering if this is just 'character'? Anyone got any real world economy figures?
• Does Mk3 1.6 Golf have a pierberg carb? 21 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  No history, so probably wants a cambelt & water pump, is the screen price of £2.4 too high assuming I could knock off £200/£300 to allow for the cambelt change and sundry brake work? ---------------------------------------------- One mans junk is another mans treasure
• Clunky suspension Audi 80 3 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  m going to take both wheels off this weekend and have a look and check for any looseness within the strut and drive shafts. Also get a vibrating when on motorway and braking at motorway speeds, new discs and pads, new tyres and balancing made no difference. Also taking up drive in gear is bit clunky and setting off. Car is driveable and just want to be prepared if any work is needed.
• Citroen Saxo 20 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  Now today by cockpit controls dont light up when I have my lights on, well they do but only when I brake..? Confusing. So I went back changed a few bulbs in the drivers side rear lights again, The normal light doesnt work still and now when I break the light doesnt even light up the cockpit like it did.
• HELP !! Audi A4 V6 idle problem 11 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  Hello All, Got a little problem with my 97 A4 2.4 V6, when cold the engine etc is fine and smooth but after a minute of driving the engine idle bounces for a while and sometimes stalls when using the steering and brakes at low speeds. It is like it is trying to find the correct idle speed but takes a while doing it. Also noticed a slight judder at around 70 mph, performance seems unaffected though. First port of call ( and cheapest ) was to use the free VAG com software to look for engine error codes but I found none.
• Nightmare Altea 17 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  This version of safe mode doesn't let you do 40 mph or anything near that, it maintains idle speed which is enough to ensure that brake and steering assistance is not lost. Despite 8 visits to the dealer and many different parts replaced the car has continued to fail and we estimate that we have had to make 15 emergency hard shoulder visits in the last year.
• bmw warranty 17 May 2006 (Forum)
  I bought the warranty when I purchased the car 3 years ago from the BM dealer. The dealer called yesterday stating that the car required a coolant and brake fluid change, these however were done only last year by the dealer !!. They also stated that the water pump required changing which would be done on warranty. This morning they phoned back saying that the suspension bushes had deteriorated so badly that the car was not safe to drive,and would not be under warranty.
• Speeding (mostly excl cameras) Vol 42 6 May 2006 (Forum)
  Just round the corner from home there is a short, straight stretch of road that currently entertains a 30 mph limit, this road has no side turnings and it is generally thought to be daft that it is a 30 and not a 40 mph limit. Nevertheless there are a lot of drivers that will accelerate to 50 or 60 mph before braking in advance of the corner at either end, today I stopped to have a word with a police officer who was pointing a radar gun out of the window of his car, I was interested in whether it was a revenue generation exersise or a genuine attempt to catch the flagrant speeders.
• Renault Scenic gone crazy!!! 5 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  I took my son to football this evening, as i got back into the car to go home, the following warnings came up, "ASR and ESP Failure" "Passenger Airbag deactivated" and "Parking Brake failure"!!!!! I suspect a faulty ECU, i know the car is under warranty, but was wondering what the problem may be, and has anybody else experienced this problem before??? thanks
• Bought a shocker ! Advice please.... 3 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  Dad said when looking at the car, he has now found some bolts, and specifically the accelerator and brake pedals to have some rust on them. He has the Director of the dealership calling him back in the morning, and he's obviously very worried/angry in equal measure. Any thoughts on his legal rights to return the car?
• To the Polo on the East Lancs tonight... 18 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  We got to the junction with the East Lancs road (traffic light camera enforced) and began to turn right when he decided to slam the brakes on mid junction thus forcing me to do so too. I was in disbelief thinking he was looking for another turn off or were lost so I gave a quick tap on the horn. Nothing. So I looked around to (bearing in mind we were smack bang in the middle of a very fast dual carriageway) when I saw a Police van with the blues on.
• Car Alarm installation diagram 18 Nov 2005 (Forum)
  Most of the diagram doesn't make sense, especially the lower half of it where it says to connect to the handbrake, to the brake, to the charge indicator/oil pressure - How do I connect to them? Can someone please tell me where every wire goes? Don't want to make a mistake and spend a day trying to shut the damn thing off, Lol.
• Worst new car on sale today... 16 Nov 2005 (Forum)
  Took the Scooby in for service today. (Good dealer nr Wigan BTW and cheaper than telephone quote inc brake fluid change). Offered courtesy car which turned out to be Daihatsu Terios Sport. UHGGH. OK it had less that 1000 miles but on the basis of 100 miles of mixed motorway, A road and urban driving I would make the following comments: - No torque anywhere No room for left foot, except under clutch pedal Cheap interior fittings Bouncy!
• Rover 414 99Reg 2 Oct 2005 (Forum)
  Hello there, I just bought this used car and it got a recorded mileage of 33670, and when i brough the car for a health check, the technician said it is due for cam belt change due to age (car first registered in jan 1999) and quote me £179 + vat. Is this the resonable price? I paid for my brakes pads change for £79 now i am skin. my questions are: 1) do i really need to change the cam belt? when is it due for a change? 2) is there any cheaper but reliable garage doing it at doncaster? 3) the car seems like struggling to start in the morning, what can i do about them?
• No tax, MOT, insurance. 26 Sep 2005 (Forum)
  Hi Just thought members of the forum would like to comment on this and maybe suggest a solution: A car locally to road tax ran out in August, now its end Sep and the guy still use it 3 to 4 times dally (which I see however) without a care in the world, in fact he has boasted I don't need a MOT every year. It dose not appear very road worthy too; only 1 brake light works and tyres look dodgy. Now I thought enough is enough I will call the police and report him. After 3 tries all the reply I get is ?its a matter for DVLA and not a police issue?. I live deep in the countryside with low crime and I would guess not much for the boys in blue to do all day and thought they jump on this one, but no?
• Audi A6 1.9TDi - Opinions? 9 Sep 2005 (Forum)
  but wondered if anyone had any further opinions on these Thanks " Audi A6 1.9 TDI (130 PS) SE Silver with grey chess cloth interior. Specification includes 16in alloy wheels, anti-lock brakes, CD autochanger for 6 discs, climate control, driver, passenger and front side air bags, driver/passenger seat height adjustment, electric/heated Door mirrors, front fog lights, front/rear electric windows, front/rear head restraints"