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Suzuki Vitara - Does a ‘15 Vitara roll more than an ‘03 Fabia? 19 Sep 2020 (Forum)
was pretty sold on it after watching the Carwow review on YouTube. Then I realised that he’s driving the S version with stiffer suspension which is probably out of my budget. I’m also interested in the Ignis but with no steering reach adjust I doubt I’d be as comfortable as in the Vitara. The Kadjar -
New Car Supply Shortages Update 10 Sep 2020 (Forum)
, Galaxy, S Max and Tourneo Connect -
Classic Car - Classic Car Insurance cancelled because of new job 9 Aug 2020 (Forum)
and Private cars & seperate ins policy for taxi as reqd by the local Council. My car is a Pontiac Fiero LHD - how the ?*&^ would anyone think that could be used a s wheelchair accessable taxi???? This apparently now applies to EVERYONE who drives for a living! So how many car/tractor -
Why does my car's steering feel heavy sometimes? 29 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
My Fiat 500's steering suddenly feels heavy when going in a straight line but feels normal when I turn the wheel. What's the issue? -
Kia Sportage 2020 1.6 GDi - The Drive Home, First impressions 3 Mar 2020 (Forum)
super, NO B/S... went through paperwork, no attempt to sell unwanted add ons, just the guff to sign declined, boxes already ticked... Paid, had a brief chat and left. 50 ish mile home, Ebbsfleet to Dartford crossing on the old A road, then M25 and A12 home. Fuel consumption showed -
Honest John's Motoring Agony Column 31-08-2019 21 Sep 2019 (Forum)
as under powered. This was probably based on their "expert review" of the 2015 1,5's. He recommended a CRV!! - the query was from a driver of a 12 year old Jazz - even the slow HRV would be OK for a driver of an asthmatic Jazz. Obviously they had not done their homework on the 1.5 Sport than can do 0-60 -
Unknown Part Name 13 Jul 2019 (Forum)
Hi, I know nothing about cars but the other day had to put in a new battery into my S Type Jaguar after googling how to do it. However there was a tube connected to a plastic part that went into the old battery that I now know was needed to release gasses. I still have the tube -
Nissan X-Trail - x-Trail models 22 Mar 2019 (Forum)
I have been looking for an ideal 4x4, by that I mean it has to have the right seat height for a disabled person to get in & out. These have proven to be the ideal height after comparing other 4x4's, but there is a problem and thats which model and how do you work out the difference between -
Honda Jazz 1.4 CVT - acceleration noise 12 Feb 2019 (Forum)
going through a radiator at home, a sort of tinkling shhing sound. It does not make this sound in N, only D and I can't hear it in S, possibly as the engine is noisier? This is with all aircon / fans etc off, and it doesn't go away once the engine warms up. It sounds as though it's coming -
Mazda 3 - Poor (dangerous?) dealer advice 27 Nov 2018 (Forum)
When servicing and Mot'ing his Mazda 3 in September the main dealer reported a crack in the clutch cylinder. They tooped up the reservoir and said it would be OK for s few months. There were no Mot advisories. Last night the dash brake light came on and the reservoir needed topped up. The fault -
1986 Daihatsu Skywing (flat tappet OHC) - CG-4 Oil OK in an old Petrol Engine? 3 Jul 2018 (Forum)
I've acquired about 15 litres of CPC 15W40 China Petroleum Corporation (Taiwan's state-owned, I think, oil company) Superfleet CG-4 oil. Seems a pity to waste it, but the drum doesn't appear to carry any corresponding API "S" classification. What, if any, are the likely -
Premium estate advice 5 Jan 2018 (Forum)
s line/black edition estate BMW 520d m sport estate Concerns are Audi and BMW are a bit dated inside and the Audi is due for replacement next year. Merc is very nice but maybe a tad small? Don’t need to go through all requirements, budget is circa £20000 Any views or other suggestions of similar -
fan of the BMW i3? 22 Dec 2017 (Forum)
nominated for "car of the year", surely a good sign?: http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Telsa-S-BMW-i3-electric-cars-shortlisted-2014-Car/story-20394966 -
Big Car Crash Coming ? 20 Jul 2017 (Forum)
In this Daily Mail 'This is Money' forum post (yesterday) on car financing: http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/news/article-4664356/Has-Bank-England-s-squeeze-easy-credit-started.html#ixzz4lxEgKs3L A 'Sally' from London makes this interesting comment: "With car finance -
Advice re buying a secondhand crossover 1 Jun 2017 (Forum)
a significant amount from new that would be ideal. We're looking for a decent spec'd version with as many bells and whistles as possible. We aren't bothered by make so that isn't a consideration. Bizarrely my partner is S Cross so if they are any good it would be great but if not it would -
Which cars have 'quickclear' windscreens? 6 Mar 2017 (Forum)
of any mass-market car with such a feature? Did I read somewhere that it's available on the Skoda Superb? (The s/hand cars I'm considering are the aforementioned Superb, Hondas Accord and Legend, Lexus LS400, Toyotas Avensis and Camry, Mitsubishis Galant and newish Colt diesel auto, Nissan QX, Renault -
Record Second Hand Cars Sold 18 Feb 2017 (Forum)
I read (in another paper) that a record 8.2m second-hand vehicles were bought last year. http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/cars/article-4227156/Can-guess-nation-s-favourite-used-cars.html An increase of 7.3% year on year ! I drive by car dealers forecourts -
Peugeot 306 XUD9TE Conrod failure 30 Oct 2016 (Forum)
Taken from the excellent car-by-car breakdown section of this most excellent site..... \"Spate of conrod failures on 1997-1998 R and S reg 1.9 XUTD diesels; one case of a late reg T: too many to attribute merely to running with low oil levels. Seems only to affect cars built from April 1997 -
Golf 1.6tdi se DSG - VW warranty 29 Oct 2016 (Forum)
Good afternoon, I would be grateful for some advice. RE: Interior trim My manufacturers warranty runs out in 2 days. I have discoverend some loose interiro trim on my car. Will VW cover this;and, how can I get an appointment at the VW s******ship within