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• Nissan Note - Timing chain & engine damage - what to do next? 6 Sep 2020 (Forum)
  Hi everyone, I'm new to this forum. I haven't been able to find any other posts on this topic, but please forgive me if I missed any. I have a 1.2L Petrol Nissan Note Dig-S from 2014. I bought it last year and it's done 26,000 miles. Unfortunately the timing chain seems
• n/a - Essentials of good service. 29 Jul 2020 (Forum)
  engineering consultancy run by lots of degree level business advisors with MBA's? The truth is rather humbling. It's in the foreword to the Ford Model T service manual published by Ford Detroit. It's not dated but is probably printed around the 1920's - a hundred years ago! If you
• Volkswagen Scirocco - Issue with Covea who are handling Non-fault Claim 12 Jul 2020 (Forum)
  be deemed a write off - did I want to pursue claim through them instead? This I instructed on the 3rd of July and they in turn took over the claim and also had the vehicle moved to their salvage agent. What's transpired this afternoon is that having done a licence check, 2 x SP30's haven't been
• Volkswagen Polo IV - Timing Chain - Robert E 22 Jun 2020 (Forum)
  Hi, I am interested to see if anyone has had the same of similar Experience as me on the latest (2009/10 onwards) VW POLO 1.2 S A/C, 3 Cylinder, Petrol 60ps. In short the timing chain had stretched which has put the timing out I have a 2010 Polo with 85,000miles
• Ford Focus - Ford Focus- Gearshift "clump" noise and low torque 10 Apr 2019 (Forum)
  Ford Focus Zetec S 2010 plate (Duratec HS 1.8 engine) 83k Miles/ Part service and so far no replacement parts in the logbook. So I bought a used car and have noticed a few things that are bothering me. Im not a car expert and I am learning as I go along. 1. When starting
• Nissan Note - Would this MOT history put you off? 16 Feb 2019 (Forum)
  - PASS Advisories n/s wiper split but clearing screen Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a) Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a) Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated
• Private plates and the wonderful DVLA 13 Jun 2018 (Forum)
  a bankers draft and a postal order would cost me £10 on top of the £80 I have to pay for this 1950's experience. What is going on? I never knew Brexit would take us back  6-7 decades.      
• Used tall car for tall driver 28 Apr 2018 (Forum)
  didn't initially fancy an MPV but I sat in a Ford S-Max yesterday and it did seem more roomy and comfortable and the visibility was a lot better than the Cross/SUVs we tried (Mazda CX-5, Qashqai, VW Touareg, Ford Kuga etc).  Is this the best of the MPV bunch for comfort and space? what else should I
• Skoda Octavia Estate - Possible first time new car buyer (Octy?) 16 Mar 2018 (Forum)
  -13K with less than 20K miles. I’d really appreciate some advice, it’s the first time I’ve been looking at a car costing more than 6K, am I missing something or are some of these PCP deals (‘deposit contributions’) actually good value – barring any hideous %s
• Volvo V40 - Alternatives to a Volvo V40 18 Nov 2017 (Forum)
  My son is in his late 20's and coming out of his company's car scheme. He's asled my advice on what to get. He's been spoilt by large diesel estates (Mondeo, Passat and Avensis) so although he doesn't need a large car he doesn't want to step back to his supermini days even though its usually just
• Help choosing the right car please 27 Feb 2017 (Forum)
  Hi, Im looking for some help choosing a new car. I currently drive 61 plate Honda Civic 1.4 Type S. I actually really like my car. It feels good to drive, looks sporty without verging on being a boy racer type and I love the modern style dashboard and interior. Downsides are the 1.4 is just
• Ford Focus Mk2 Hatchback - Advice On Which Car To Buy 23 Feb 2017 (Forum)
  really want a diesel for the MPG. If anyone has either of these engines of this model please let me know what you think is best. I really am in two minds and cant decide what to do. I have even looked at Fiesta Zetec S 1.6Tdci as they dont have the DPF if im correct in saying this. I woud
• "Fun" car for retirement 24 Nov 2016 (Forum)
  Hi So, the missus retired earlier this year and I'm now on the countdown (we're both lucky to be able to go in our mid 50's) We've got our 'sensible' motor sorted out in a nice MK7 Golf 1.4 TSi whch does everything extremely well (48mpg from a petrol and it fair shifts if you put
• Ford Focus Mk2, 2007 1.6. - Recommendations, please. 7 Nov 2016 (Forum)
  insurance costs, low tax and a reasonable reputation for reliability. I'd like to avoid "pig ugly" too, if possible. I've looked at newish Fiestas but the 1.6 Zetec S, which is the model from that range which I'd want purely for the power, is just too expensive and most of the good examples
• Mercedes E320 - Ford or Mercedes 5 Nov 2016 (Forum)
  a 52 reg S class which has just gone through a service without one additional penny being spent on it. I've heard the argument that an 8 year old £50k car may be cheap to buy but still has the running costs of a £50k car but I must admit his point of view seems to have a lot of merit. He's got me
• Volvo V50. 05 plate - Anti skid message brake failure, immobilser activa 30 Oct 2015 (Forum)
  also switching on by themselves and not turning off! And indicators not working, all wile the brake messages and limp mode activated. The day before yesterday my car failed its mot and had the following work done. Rear brakes cleaned and adjusted, n/s/f coil spring supplied and fitted. Rear number
• Jaguar XE - Extended test drive - Petrol 2L (240PS) 27 Aug 2015 (Forum)
  I'm half way through a 24 hour test drive of a Jaguar XE S - the 2L petrol 240PS version. So far so good.  I'm generally impressed with the quality of the materials used in the cabin and the way it performs on the road.  The engine (currently a Ford sourced unit until Jag's own
• BMW 528 - Does 3rd party insurance have the legal right - 12 Sep 2013 (Forum)
  as a modified car. When the assesor sent by the 3rd parties insurers looked at the car, I expressed that I did not want the car written off. He commented on the good condition of the car and how it didn't look it s age nor show the miles it has covered. This due to me being so particular that everything
• Mazda MX-5 Mk1 1997 - Heated rear window wiring 10 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  a 30A relay and a fuse block but I'm not sure where these will plug into. I guess it would become obvious which goes where if I were to buy Mazda items but I'd like to save a few quid and use Halfords ones if poss but, because I'm not sure which connector(s) to use, I don't know which relay / fuse
• small 6-7 seat MPV - Best used small MPV (£5k - £10k) 4 Aug 2010 (Forum)
  maybe the FRV is the answer (wouldn't even have to be a diesel as the petrol is quite efficient). Ford S-Max looks great, but I'm worried by the reliability - lots of problems reported, which is a shame as Ford reliability has been pretty good in the last 10 years. Advice appreciated