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• any suggestions please 10 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  can anyone being really honest, say what car should i try next to use as a eliable taxi, ive had a vauxhall carlton in 1990 it got worn out, changed to the vauxhall omega - gave up with that as it had nearly all sensors replaced, two rebuilt engines, changed to a 1998 2.0 td mondeo, had never ever problems with that too, ie, fuel injectors, glow plugs, and bad shaking through the steering wheel, changed to a 2001 2.0 mondeo tddi , and have experienced more problems than ever, two diesel pumps costing 650.00 each. drop links replaced twice, drivers seat replaced, clutch that took 2 days to fit as the whole subframe had to come out, ongoing air con problems (which are still happening ) bad tyre wear even after paying out for the ford 4 wheel alignment, i could go on but dont want to bore you, i need a good, heavy working diesel, that doesnt need things replacing so frequently, many thanks claire
• a cunning plan? 13 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  So, leave purchase of sports car until autumn, prices will be cheaper, and buy banger now. Does this make sense? She does, however, totally want air con in both cars. So, question 1: Shortlist for £1k bangers: volvo 850, v40, 940, toyota carina E, honda accord, nissan almera, primera, QX, mazda 626, MB old E class. Sound ok? Other suggestions?
• Pug 406 - Overheating or just me? 7 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  All my previous cars have been Fiestas and this was never a problem. Is this to be expected with bigger engines that have power steering, air con and the like? I've just got home from work and will check the water level in the expansion tank later tonight... problem is the container is black and you can't see the water level! D'oh! Thanks in advance for any advice/tips!
• New car for parents 1 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  My dad wants a car on which he can perform most of the service tasks, also parts should be reasonable priced and readily available. They are not fussed about air con though my dad likes to have a trip computer and outside temp gauge. Annual mileage is low so no real advantage in a diesel, my mum would only put petrol in it anyway! I have though of a Focus estate though IIRC it would have to be a Ghia to get the computer and temp gauge.
• Vectra 2004 Sri questions 13 May 2005 (Forum)
  I am having a problem with a few things on my Vectra and would be grateful for any input/advice My computer display has a "hotspot" on it.The Dealer agreed to change it under Warranty.4 x times now I have had the car in and the wrong unit has been fitted.The Sri has a multi-function display, the one that gets fitted is a basic unit i.e. time,date but does not display trip,average speed etc.I have been told by the Dealer that they are giving Vauxhall the part number from my original unit, but they are supplying the wrong unit, but say that the unit supplied is for the part number from my unit.This is over the course of 6 weeks now.Has anyone had this issue? If I put my air con "on" for a while and then turn it "off" the smell in my car is terrible.Smells "stale", like dirty socks or manure.It takes ages to go away. Lastly, if I turn my stereo up quite high, the sound starts to breakdown, cutting in and out.
• Mk 5 Golf - Media bias 20 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  For considerably less you could have any other medium hatchback on a like for like basis, Yet the cheapest Golf doesn't even have air con. Bargain? Not. Yes the VW does depreciate less, but then it does cost vastly more. Surely a discounted 'A' class Mercedes is better value than a slim discount Golf? Even more annoying are the Golf's 'understated' looks.
• Changing cars, but not p/xing. Options? 23 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  In the (reasonably) near future I plan to buy a Fiat Coupe. Now, these aren't the most common car on the road and a combination of the spec I require (air con, either PLUS or LE) and the fact that there are only a few colours I'd be happy with (Ink Black preferably) means that I'm not really going to have much control over where I get the car when the right one comes along.
• Megane Alternator problem 12 Mar 2004 (Forum)
  The same Renault garage are now quoting us over £500 + labour for a new alternator - because, as the car has air-con, it requires a higher spec alternator. What's going on? The service wasn't cheap but this is something else. Should the service have picked this up?
• Nissan QX ownership report 1 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  Best: 31.9 mpg Average: 26.9 mpg [60% urban; 40% motorway] Urban: 22.3mpg [central London] Worst: 12mpg [used in 4 road rallies] Serviced every 5k. Non-service items changed: At 123k: 1. Air-con belt 2. Power steering belt 3. Battery 4. Oil-pressure switch [my started to seepage, this is a known fault on all A32, well documented in US] 5. CV gaiters [+200gm of grease] 6. Front suspension arms 7.
• 9K sportish saloon required - any ideas 1 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  High mileage (under 100k though) for the right vehicle not a great issue, although wouldn't want anything older than 4 years. I would like leather seats, air con and traction control. The 3 series saloon is my current favourite, ideally a 328 (or is the 323 a better bet) round about a 99V. Passats are out, as friend in same position has just bought one.
• Budget 4x4 advice anyone? 12 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  I'm not worried about fuel economy or image, this is going to be a work tool and the fuel will be deductible. I'm also not worried about leather seats, air con, CD players, navigation or any mod cons, in many respects the less to go wrong the better. Many thanks for any suggestions! Rob Must haves: * Good off road ability * Capable of going on a motorway at 70mph safely * Reliable * £3-5k
• Mazda 3 mini road test 29 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  That was a combination of high speed highway, very low speed city traffic and those hills near Jerusalem which really knock the economy. Alos it was 30 degrees C and the air con was on full. It had four one-shot windows, which is very good. What didn't I like. The dashboard is too fussy, the dials are buried deep in tunnels and are not all visible with a quick sweep of the eyes across the dash, unlike my Subaru or SWMBO Hyundai.
• Mii Electric - Seat Connect 18 Mar 2021 (Forum)
  The problem is that the SIM card in the UK versions are not online with no ETA from the manufacturer. This is poor, it’s like selling a car with air con only to then say you may have it working some time in the future and then to add insult, I was contacted by them to buy a service plan which I tried to purchase this morning on the link they provided, only to find that it’s not available to electric cars.
• Spacious family car to seat 5 circa £9 - £10k (used) 31 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  Decent fuel economy Reliable My daughter is very prone to car sickness, so the car should be resonably refined. Air con a must That's more or less it.  The car would be used fora short school run during the week and then days out at weekends and possibly holiday in the summer. We had a Verso for a little while, but it went back due to an underlying damp issue - we also found it to be a little too bumpy over some surfaces and the Diesel that we tested was noisy.
• Where do I stand 23 Mar 2012 (Forum)
  I've had nothing but problems with this car for the past 2 years, I've had the following replaced within the last 7 months - ecu, glow plugs, new cylinder head, air con unit, 4 sensors. Could I use this to help me in getting something done? Do I have ground to ring the finance company and explain what is going on, would it fall,under the sales of good act that my car is not fit for the purpose?
• ford fiesta 1.25 with zetec type engine - ford fiesta not starting!!! 12 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  now its off it wont run again...and sometimes not even crank over all decides on its mood. no fuel pump charge on ignition on when its like this and strangely the air con light glows slighty with ignition on when the car is a non starter...yet when its a runner it dont........my head truly hurts!!!! please help! keith
• SEAT Ibiza III (2002 - 2008) - 02 1.2 Alternator belt problems 20 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  The alternator belt is squeeling loudly.I've removed and cleaned the belt and cleaned all the pulleys to remove any traces of oil or grease.I've rotated all the pulleys in an attempt to check the condition of the bearings (apart from the crankshaft pulley of course).The water pump,alternator,air con compressor and idler seem ok but the belt tensioner (which is rotated anti clockwise with a torx T-50 to remove the belt) seems to have excessive play.The bolt holding the tensioner pulley allows the pulley to slide in and out by about 1mm at the centre and allows 2 to 3 mm movement on the outside diameter.Rotating the bolt anti clockwise pushes the pulley againt a spring to refit/tension the belt.Rotating it clockwise by say half a turn requires much effort - I don't want to shear the bolt or damage any other component.Does anyone have any experience of this?
• Mitsubishi Colt 5-door (2004 - ) - How to Get the Best Deal From Mitsubishi Dealer 12 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  I have £5,500 to spend (which includes px for my car - have been quoted up to £3k PEX at local garage). Looking to get as new a Colt as pos with 5 doors and air con. It's been 5 years since I purchased my last car - and I'm rusty!! Can anyone give me any pointers to ensure I get the best deal I can. I have arranged with my local dealer to visit them on Saturday to test drive a few of the cars they have on offer.
• Bangernomics 20 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  Suits me, of course, and I can only be thankful for an economic system that has enabled me to buy a well-used but well-preserved Xedos for under £700. Everything works as it should, including the air-con, the engine runs like silk and the leather upholstery has years of life left in it. So has the rest of the car, I suspect, but I've probably tempted fate enough for one day...
• Audi A6 flat battery error 13 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  The Ecu came up ?OK? ( The Actual ECU diagnostic priority message ) with no reported faults but the Air con digital temp displays for NS/OS started flashing when turned on and continues for 4 mins. This problem does not appear to effect the A/C operation although it is too cold to check the freeze/compressor function.