June 2024
I prefer to buy locally so that any post sale issues can be resolved. Well we bought our Vitara from a dealer 70 mins drive away. Doesn’t sound too far but if you had to leave the car and go back later in the day for it you’re looking at losing most of a day.
Anyway within a day of picking it up I found the DLRs weren’t working. Brakes also were intermittently grinding in reverse. Both PDI fails surely. They gave us a free courtesy car for the day and resolved the faults. But it was a tedious day of killing time,... Read more
Insurance last year, £368.17, this year, £598 with LV. Apparently most people are getting these sorts of rises. Just what we need in a cost of living crisis. Read more
Overheads and the need to give staff a whopping pay rise on top of complex repairs and spare parts?
New to the forum. I'm looking to buy an MPV (ideally 5 seats) but want to make use of the room/height for a micro-camper (occasional use).
The Berlingo/Rifter/Combo-Life all have the same mechanical basis, but I wondered if anyone had an opinion on which was the better vehicle or does it come down to personal choice?... Read more
Great info, thanks
This looks quite attractive - a bit of competition for the Tesla Model 3 maybe?
The Zoe seems quite well-regarded - my neighbours were very pleased with theirs - so this could be a useful addition to the range.... Read more
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Hi, I’m looking for a used estate. Requirements below:
- Budget 15-20k
- Family car as we have 2 children
- Petrol as mainly driving short journeys
- Prefer automatic
- Preferably less than 4 years old and under 40k miles
Having done a bit of research, I narrowed it down to either a Škoda Octavia Estate, Škoda Superb Estate or Mazda 6 Estate. Currently got my eye on something like these:
www.cinch.co.uk/used-cars/make/model/details/8f6f1...3?
www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202406261128806
www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202405209887351
Should I be avoiding any engines in particular?
It’d be great to get your thoughts and recommendations.
Thanks!
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Most likely going to go with Mazda 6 Tourer unless someone gives me a good reason not to!Maybe not exactly a good reason not to, but actually finding one itself is going be problematic. There are a grand total of five (2018 on) Mazda 6 Tourers nationwide on Autotrader with petrol engine and auto transmission!.
Re the Levorg, as someone who has previously owned a car with a CVT auto (which was absolutely superb), I am very familiar with the unjustified animosity shown towards this type of transmission. So my advice would be to try one yourself before writing it off. ...
My son is a victim of the many VW badge thefts currently taking place in North London. The theft will be formally reported and he will talk to his insurance company... Read more
I would guess that , so someone else’s stolen parts .
Ironically they might even by the OP's?!
Hi,
I prefer to keep as much of my pricacy as possible but:
I hear that leter vehicles send DATA, such as location, speed etc back to the manufacturer.
How can I stop this and not break the vehicles normal operation?
Cheers, Camerart
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With all the technology that currently exists the police only manage to prosecute a small percentage of cars without MOT or insurance. Are they really going to follow the antics of Mr or Mrs Average. Who actually cares ?.
Well, I suppose the answer to that may seem to be 'nobody'. But the fact remains that the transition from being an independent 'unconnected' person doing whatever (legal) he wants, to one almost under (at least theoretically) constant surveillance is significant. And at a time when rogue phone calls can be made persuading incautious people to divulge access to their bank accounts, the whole question can be seriously worrying.
Positive news for Ecoboom owners, Ford UK at last pulled their finger and decided to stand behind their Ecoboost engine.
Details in this clip: youtu.be/00YZaTexqCU?si=Go4POA8qtKPIQJFN Read more
I got rid of my puma last year, mine had a new engine at less than three years old ( just) it didn’t fail spectacularly just had a strange noise from the top end, the dealer said ford couldn’t tell them when the parts were available so they just fitted a brand new engine but they wouldn’t warranty it past the original warranty, shame really as I would have had another if they did, bought a Toyota instead.....
I’ve got my eye on a ten year old Auris and have heard that rust can be an issue. Is there any particular areas I should look for please? Given that it’s an auto petrol, are these as reliable as the manual version? Mileage is low and it looks in lovely nick. Read more
I find it hard to find a used car with a good manual gear box with my budget.
What a strange comment?...
Had our test drive in the new swift this morning, what a nice car! Still got a few bits of hard plastic inside but much improved over the last model, the interior was quite a nice place to sit, plenty of adjustment in the comfortable and supportive seat, controls all felt nicely weighted and the large infotainment screen, lifted from the latest S-Cross apparently, was a doddle to navigate.
The new 3 pot engine had plenty of go despite only having I think around 80 horse powers, you do get that off beat 3 cylinder "thrum" on pulling away but around town it was all but silent. Think Suzuki have really filled a gap in the market with this car, Dealer said they've sold 50 in the last 5 or 6 weeks so it's obviously proving popular.... Read more
Just realised - it’s Swift Sport that’s disappearing.Even more of a shame - it was the best one. Even so, given recent trends, I'd be surprised if the new standard Swift is sold here for more than 4 years, given recent trends with more and more small ICE / MHEV cars being deleted from sales lines, at least in European markets.
Unfortunately the few EVs that replace them are mostly well outside of the price range of those normally buying their ICE counterparts....
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Up to 7 years warranty on Suzuki cars if you have the servicing done by a Franchised Dealer!
A son bought a 4 year old Toyota Aygo - uses the main dealer for warranty cover up to 10 years More expensive than others but warranty on major components is worth a lot more than the odd £50 extra....