Showing results in  Forum [Show all channels]

Sort by: Relevance | Newest first | Oldest first

• Courtesy cars 30 Dec 2000 (Forum)
  On taking my car in for a service I was offered a courtesy car for the duration. Sounded good but I casually asked whose insurance applied and was told it was mine. But my insurance only covers me for 3rd party on anything other than my own car, so running the courtesy car was a big risk
• The best first wheels 23 Jan 2021 (Forum)
  , no contract lease with strict damage clauses. You buy it and run about in it care free, if done right. What then constitutes the best first car in your opinion? I say cast the net wide and look based more on condition and providence. But a shortlist can still be made from cars that have a good reputation
• Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6i - Airbag light constantly off 9 Nov 2014 (Forum)
  whats wrong" so I got one, it told me that ignition coils 1 to 4 werent working at all and the ignition was faulty, so I started the car up and drove it back to the shop where I had bought it. Must mean I get a car runs on air because all the coils are shot and the ignition doesnt work, runs sweet
• BMW, Audi, Lexus - What to Choose??? 27 Jan 2016 (Forum)
  ) I love the look of this car but it has it's pros and cons.  The pros, good looks, Low Tax and Running costs (though I read reports of the Efficient Dynamics efficiency dropping off dramatically after 40 - 60K miles which is why I'm not totally sold on it yet and if I chose this car
• Ford Focus III 2.0tdci ghia - intermittent loss of power 16 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  the electrics are still running. equally i can be driving in a 30 mph zone in town and the problem will occur, with no rhyme or reason. i have to turn off the engine and restart the engine and everything is ok again. Sometimes this can happen about 2-3 times a week,somtimes it doesnt happen for a number
• Volkswagen Eos - Experience of the VW Eos 22 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  so easy, click it into D and it just wafts you up the road on a wave of creamy torquey goodness that doesn't seem to run out even when you bury the pedal into the floor. If you fancy some DIY then you can of course click it into the "manual" mode and select your own gears with a click of the stick
• Nissan X-Trail (2001 - 2007) - 2004 2.2DCi 7 Turbo's, 3 Intercoolers, what do I d 27 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  Hi, I got bitten by the bugs on the later shape (2004 on) DCi's with the turbo's and intercoolers failing amongst other things. But now my extended warranty has left than a year to run, and the car looks like its going to have another replacement turbo and intercooler, what do I do now because
• Toyota Starlet - Coolant temperature sensor and temperature gauge 31 Mar 2022 (Forum)
  ! I have a question about a 1998 Toyota Starlet (EP91). For the last 18 months of so the MIL has come on from time to time, usually when the engine is somewhere between cold and normal running temperature, but occasionally when it’s been warm for a while. I finally got around to getting
• Jaguar XF - Jag XF - update from private owner after 2.5 yrs 26 May 2016 (Forum)
  ). Running Shell Nitro+ UL, urban tootling I see 22mpg (i.e. on the way to/from work plus a drop off at school, includes a bit of m/way) and long runs on m-ways it's settling down about 32mpg @ an indicated ~80mph (speedos overrread of course..). I can still sometimes get 34mpg that I reported a couple
• BMW 3 Series - can a BMW 3 series be cheaper to run than a mondeo 7 May 2016 (Forum)
  I have been compiling my total cost of ownership of my car for several years and have to put together a calculator which is pretty accurate (within about 10% based on real numbers).  It effectively uses AA running cost data (based on car list price) and HJ meal MPG data and Autotrader
• VW Mk3 Golf 1.4 - MOT failure only on C02 emissions 21 Nov 2014 (Forum)
  to a couple of independent garages and they've basically said that I should scrap it, although it's not worth any money I love the car and seems such a shame to scrap her when it runs absolutely fine and passed everything but the C02 emissions... N.B. the exhaust
• 2007 VW Golf - Car will not off in first gear 19 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  dimly lit up so I thought I must have left the lights on but I didn't. I started the car and it was fine so went about my business. Arrived to my destination put the car in first turned the key and pulled it out of the ignition and the car kept running..thought I was nuts so tried to turn the key
• Audi A6 2.7 tdi - Warranty - Petrol Contamination 24 Sep 2011 (Forum)
  Start and recommended I got the car back to the dealers ASAP with suspected air leak in fuel system or a fuel pump problem.  I took the car back with an added problem where there was a plateau in the accelerator travel response between about 900 rpm and 1600, and running lumpily and pinking
• It's a secret - Advice on selling used car to trader 13 Aug 2010 (Forum)
  to run a car so I'm looking to get rid of mine. Won't be specific but it's a small 1.0 hatchback, 02 plate, around 45k on the clock. First car. I'm sure you can guess. In good condition, always starts, sounds nice when running, only a couple of minor cosmetic flaws
• Insurance question - second car 26 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  about in the Micra, then buy a real car. That plus the fact that even with 173k on it, the Nissan still well outlast the Pug. I know it?s just a Micra, but I love that wee car, it outlasted my ex-wife and proved much more reliable. It owes me nothing and costs peanuts to run. Anyway I digress, we need
• Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 97 XSi Phase 1 has my head gasket gone? 16 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  Evenin all. Various issues here. I'll start from the top. Running a 306 XSI (Phase 1) on a P plate. Had it for all summer and as winter closed in I realise it's no heater. Not uncommon for these animals. It's been bypassed. So, Removed the dash and changed the matrix for another which came
• K-Series Engine Cooked - Advice 19 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  - Indicative of an engine which has been running in boiling oil (i.e a cooked engine). Sorry for the long introduction - my question is: Is it worth installing new piston rings into the engine to see if the compression returns, - the engine was running when we picked it up (albeit with very low compression
• New Almera for under £6k - no brainer? 12 Nov 2005 (Forum)
  I recently posted asking for a realistic value for my wife's 1999 Fiesta. General feeling of value with it's low mileage and A/C at £2,300. Seen add on this site for Buymynewcar offering New Almera 1.5 'Flare' for under £6,000. Having decided to run Fiesta for the foreseeable and then seeing
• 2020Skoda Kodiaq SE drive, 1.5 TSI ACT - Skoda Kodiaq unidentifiable noise 27 Nov 2024 (Forum)
  problems at all. However, in the last few weeks the vehicle has developed a strange noise near the front nearside wheel, which is consistent during driving and when the vehicle is stationary with the engine running.   No faults were indicated on the car diagnostics. The garage
• Tight budget car 20 Feb 2024 (Forum)
  Hi all, Any help much appreciated.  Looking for a cheap second run around for September (required for school run/getting to work whilst other half has other car).  We are on a painfully small budget of £800-£1000. I know it's very much a gamble at this price