October 2016
There seems to be a spate of thefts of entire fronts from Astras and Corsas in recent months (especially locally in West Yorkshire).
I wonder why this is so:... Read more
i have drafted this is this the right thing to send trading standards
sorry if this is in the wrong thread.... Read more
Look at this link from Which. In the circumstances, undisclosed severe damage, it seems you may well be entitled to a refund. The dealer may get a rap on the knuckles, but given the parlous state of Trading Standards due to cuts, I fear not! www.which.co.uk/consumer-rights/advice/the-second-...s
Vauxhall Meriva 2011 17 Cdti.
Purchased one of these at the price of £11,000 in May 2013,at the mielage of 13,000 miles.... Read more
i posted on here a while ago, i knew someone who had a meriva and while they loved how it drove and the space inside, it was a ticking timebomb.
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Hi all,
My lease deal is coming to an end in February 2017 and the GFV is a couple of grand higher than the current valuation - hence I've decided to give it back.
I've started my search for a new vehicle early in anticipation of making a quick move should a vehicle that meets my need come onto the market.
It needs to meet the following requirements;
Commute: Be comfortable with a 60 mile daily commute through a mixture of city driving and 70mph dual carriageways.
I cover between 11k and 12k mile a year.
Economy: Cost me less than £120 per month in fuel.
Reliability: As I'll be funding the purchase through a personal loan (due to no equity in my lease vehicle) it needs to be able to last 5 years, and preferably have some resale value at the end of this.
Space: It needs to be able to fit three children on the rear seats, one in a child seat, one on a booster seat and the other without either.
Optional extras: Ideally we would want heated seats and cruise control.
I have been initially looking at 2012 onwards 318D and 320D BMWs which have circa 65k miles on, these have been the M Sport variety's and have been extremely comfortable.
My wife is now getting upset as I started looking again this morning at other makes of car, such as Volvo, and the ultimate sin of looking at Renaults and Citroens (we've had major problems with both in the past).
I think what made me start looking elsewhere was I read yesterday that DPFs need to be changed (£3000+) or cleaned (£300+) at around the 80k mark.
Any advice on any of these points would be appreciated as it seems to be one step forwards and two steps back at the moment.
Paul
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Admittedly it has taken me 4 weeks to get to the decision of looking at a BMW, having trawled through countless reviews and videos.
I'm open to reason and don't suffer tunnel vision easily, hence I've spent the afternoon looking at Superbs, Accords, and a Sportage....
I am having the problem of a small leak into the boot, when I popped of the rear lights I noticed that there was a gromet for the wiring and below that was an oblong shaped hole, here is the silly question, should there be a grommet in there and if so is it a certain type or size. Assistance appreciated. Read more
Basically asneered my own question, found photos with grommets but are thery a certain type or size
Original wheel fitment 225/40 R18
Replacement wheel fitment 215/55 R16, shortly to be replaced with new (probably all weather) 205/55 R16... Read more
Don't feel a numpty, some years ago, well quite a few actually, we changed the noisy front wheel bearing on my mates Pug 305, no noise or rumble when jacked up and spun up so we changed whichever side it was that was noisy on corners.
Unfortunately the noise still there, the inner race of the opposite side was the culprit, but there was no way of knowing because unlike good old taper bearings you can't dismantle easily nor inspect or regrease for everlasting life, with these sealed units the bearing is usually destroyed by the time you've got the thing out anyway...course its even worse now with sealed hubs, next it'll be complete throwaway d*****ines.
Hi I am looking at spending about 12k on a used family car, originally I was just looking at German, however I've realised badge snobbery might not be my best bet.
I would like something that is very comfortable to drive long ways, I would like to take a couple of trips to the continent per year in it, whilst I would like it to have a bit of poke to make my 40mile round commute a bit of fun. The more toys the better, I am particularly fond of having cruise, heated leather seats, nav etc... Read more
Did you make a decision in the end Nico? I'm in a similar quandary (will make a separate post) so would be keen to know your outcome.
Have just bought a new Seat, and discovered that the doors all lock when the car is travelling over about 6mph. Question: why? No one I've asked knows. Some suggest 'security' but then would it not be more logical to lock the doors when stationary. Like to see a robber/hijacker get in at 30mph. Read more
Anti hijack locking is set to 'on' as default (but can be switched of) on all Seats. I'm told it is because of a high rate of car jacking in Spain.
It also apparently automatically unlocks the doors if you crash and the airbags deploy, though I've not tested that....
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When starting my Mazda 2 (115ps Sport Nav) in the morning i notice that the system starts up but then restarts itself 2-3 times before staying on.... Read more
My experience of dealers is that they are inadequately equipped to deal with complex software glitches.
So, if the option is legally open to me, I'd reject.
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At present we have a February 2015 manual KIA KX2 and have just clocked up 34K, all on pleasure trips.... Read more
The price hikes are starting ...
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pattern astra body parts should be wdely available by Jan i was told.
My neighbour is currently driving around with a cracked grille and damaged bonnet awaiting the pattern parts, as the main dealer quote was scandalous and he doesnt want to go through his insurance....