pub car king Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 If it's got stop start those systems destroy batteries. I've got one on an astra similar thing it struggled like f**k to start battery check and it was only just out yet it caused massive problems. Starting a car engine causes the biggest stress on batteries and if they are doing 30 to 40 times more often than a regular system the component fails quickly. Oh and they can be expensive as it is a special type of battery a traditional type won't hack it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tree house tam Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 5 hours ago, Thereisalight.. said: I would if the garages around town were open Do you know anyone with a basic knowledge of cars? It's pretty easy to assess a broken spring, any more than an inch off the end and I'd be very wary of driving tbh, if it's broken in half, which is rare you're definitely taking a chance with your life. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonksy+HisChristianParade Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 10 hours ago, tree house tam said: Post a picture. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tree house tam Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 2 hours ago, Bonksy+HisChristianParade said: That needs a small repair then painted. Protected no claims? It's superficial, the bumper can't corrode its plastic so you can leave it as long as you like like that. Only issue you may have is if the bolt into the wing has removed any paint there, the moisture will get in and it may start to corrode the wing. If you're not going through insurance what's your price level, bearing in mind you get what you pay for? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonksy+HisChristianParade Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 1 hour ago, tree house tam said: That needs a small repair then painted. Protected no claims? It's superficial, the bumper can't corrode its plastic so you can leave it as long as you like like that. Only issue you may have is if the bolt into the wing has removed any paint there, the moisture will get in and it may start to corrode the wing. If you're not going through insurance what's your price level, bearing in mind you get what you pay for? Cheers. I have no idea what it would cost really? Would rather not go through insurance if possible. Yeah I don’t think it’s something that would need to be done urgently but it’s PCP so will need to get it fixed before handing it back I’m assuming. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tree house tam Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 8 hours ago, Bonksy+HisChristianParade said: Cheers. I have no idea what it would cost really? Would rather not go through insurance if possible. Yeah I don’t think it’s something that would need to be done urgently but it’s PCP so will need to get it fixed before handing it back I’m assuming. You're better to get it fixed, probably nearer the time to hand over as they'll charge you over the odds to di it themselves. There are plenty places to get it done, ranging from Peter the Pole at Tulloch Works(he's pretty shite) for around £80-£100, RossCo who are a slight step up for say £100-£150, to the better places that will give you 3 year guarantees like Elder and Paton, Cameron's and L & I Eaton £150+. PCP? I'd hang off and get Peter to basically hide it for when you hand it back, it won't be pretty but it'll do a job. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weirdcal Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 Wife has a fairly new diesel A1. Lately it’s been a wee bit temperamental on starting, like its struggling with a flat battery. Thought that with it now sitting about doing nothing I’d better put a trickle charger on it so if it was needed we could actually use it. But the charger says the battery is in good health and it’s not needing topped up. Any ideas? A diesel, have you had the particle filter checked? Lass at my work got one a couple of months ago and about a month down the line was struggling to start and then stopped completely. Turns out that whilst at garage it was taken for short test runs by potential buyers and the particle filter was clogged from all the short journeys (well, was the reason she said the mechanic gave. Not 100% sure if this can be a thing) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Dufresne Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 14 hours ago, Bonksy+HisChristianParade said: I had a similar incident in a long stay car park in Paisley ,cost £400 to fix as had paint the whole bumper to get the pefect match. Luckily the car park paid for it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonksy+HisChristianParade Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 4 hours ago, tree house tam said: You're better to get it fixed, probably nearer the time to hand over as they'll charge you over the odds to di it themselves. There are plenty places to get it done, ranging from Peter the Pole at Tulloch Works(he's pretty shite) for around £80-£100, RossCo who are a slight step up for say £100-£150, to the better places that will give you 3 year guarantees like Elder and Paton, Cameron's and L & I Eaton £150+. PCP? I'd hang off and get Peter to basically hide it for when you hand it back, it won't be pretty but it'll do a job. Excellent news, much cheaper than I expected. I’ll be getting Peter the Pole to do it before the end of my deal. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumbo Muir Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 1 hour ago, Bonksy+HisChristianParade said: Excellent news, much cheaper than I expected. I’ll be getting Peter the Pole to do it before the end of my deal. Up to yourself but be wary that when the PCP company take it back, they expect any body repairs to be of a very high standard. Worst case scenario is that you pay for a cheap repair and then get charged by PCP mob for them to redo the repair and they will not be cheap. How about a local Smart repair guy ? Maybe a bit more expensive but should be a good job especially on plastic. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjc Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 After narrowing down the choice between the Mazda CX5, Toyota RAV4 & the Nissan X-Trail, we ended up buying a new Nissan X-Trail. Arrives at the end of the month. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RH33 Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Think my car’s steering rack is fucked. RAC couldn’t get to me last night but was less than half mile from home. lol 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasy23 Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 A diesel, have you had the particle filter checked? Lass at my work got one a couple of months ago and about a month down the line was struggling to start and then stopped completely. Turns out that whilst at garage it was taken for short test runs by potential buyers and the particle filter was clogged from all the short journeys (well, was the reason she said the mechanic gave. Not 100% sure if this can be a thing)It definitely is a thing, I spend half my working life bombing up and down the motorway in the Seat Ibiza diesels that the Glasgow Council home helps use. They only travel short distances between clients and the DPFs clog up all the time, they have to get very hot to burn off the accumulated soot. Usually a warning light would come on to let you know the DPF was sooting up though. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thereisalight.. Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 I'm still driving with my car rattling over bumps on the road and when I turn right. Theres a shuddering noise and it's a rough ride! Anyone know if this is anything to be concerned about (pic below) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasy23 Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 I'm still driving with my car rattling over bumps on the road and when I turn right. Theres a shuddering noise and it's a rough ride! Anyone know if this is anything to be concerned about (pic below) Is this bit attached to anything? It looks like it's floating in mid air in your pic? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thereisalight.. Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 (edited) 9 minutes ago, peasy23 said: Is this bit attached to anything? It looks like it's floating in mid air in your pic? I think the silver “cable” type but is attached to something. As you can tell I’m not good with car troubles Edited April 24, 2020 by Thereisalight.. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny Danger Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 23 minutes ago, Thereisalight.. said: I'm still driving with my car rattling over bumps on the road and when I turn right. Theres a shuddering noise and it's a rough ride! Anyone know if this is anything to be concerned about (pic below) Nay you’re fine. Just take it on a long drive after nightfall, it will sort itself out. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 25 minutes ago, Thereisalight.. said: I'm still driving with my car rattling over bumps on the road and when I turn right. Theres a shuddering noise and it's a rough ride! Anyone know if this is anything to be concerned about (pic below) You can get anywhere in the world by only driving straight on or turning left, just takes a bit longer. Be patient. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thereisalight.. Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 2 minutes ago, Granny Danger said: Nay you’re fine. Just take it on a long drive after nightfall, it will sort itself out. If only! It’s been like this for about 2 months now 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefybake Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 1 minute ago, Thereisalight.. said: If only! It’s been like this for about 2 months now What you describe sounds rather like a drop link is knackered. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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