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***Motors Chat Thread Round 2***

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  • #122
    challengemaster
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,925 ✭✭✭✭challengemaster


    Dartz wrote: »
    Was on teh phone with Renault earlier today to book the car in.


    I'll say one thing. Their customer service people are great. When my phone cut out thanks to low credit, they rang me right back. Tried to transfer me to a garage that could handle the issue. And then had the garage itself call me to arrange things, within ten minutes of me hanging up rather than waiting all day.


    Going to hopefully see what the problem is on Tuesday.
    dgt and Marlow would have much more experience than me in diagnosing these sorts of things, but IMO it sounds fuel related rather than turbo/air...

    The lack of black smoke (which would indicate too much fuel/not enough air), and improved fuel economy when up to speed.... I'd be willing to take a guess it's under fueling.

    best of luck with it anyway, hope it gets sorted for ya


  • #123
    Dartz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,431 ✭✭✭Dartz


    See what it might be

    The internet is telling me it could be a stuck ERG, or a faulty MAF/MAP, causing it to underestimate the amount of air going in under boost. Either are common faults.

    Suppose that's one good thing about diesels. It's down on power a bit, but still running steady and stable.

    Overally economy is actually worse because I'm pretty much caning it to get up to speed, but rolling along at 60kph it's sipping the stuff. It's an odd thing.


  • #124
    BUBBLE WRAP
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,186 ✭✭✭BUBBLE WRAP


    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=81333104&postcount=16

    I seen this post, So I thought I would mess around with the website.

    Website link, http://carsireland.ie/add.php

    So I picked a car at random, to my amazement, its not giving an expiry date for the N.C.T. Even though the seller claims its been tested today! :eek: So its not looking good.

    This is the car I picked. http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4067668


  • #125
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,320 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    Collected the Civic just there, drove it back from Galway.
    First thing I noticed is that its not as quiet as the jag when you're accelerating, I never liked the boom from Honda 4 cylinders, but its not intrusive and I was spoilt in that regard with the S Type, next thing that struck me was the readings on the trip computer, the previous owner averaged 46mpg over 2600 miles which is impressive given that the owner says she used it mainly for short trips. I averaged 49mpg on my run through Galway city and down South.

    It'll need a bit of polishing as the owner sponge washed it and there's swirl marks all over it. At least the roof is glass so that's a lot of surface area I won't have to go near.

    All in all delighted with it. Pics to follow


  • #126
    BUBBLE WRAP
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,186 ✭✭✭BUBBLE WRAP


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    Collected the Civic just there, drove it back from Galway.
    First thing I noticed is that its not as quiet as the jag when you're accelerating, I never liked the boom from Honda 4 cylinders, but its not intrusive and I was spoilt in that regard with the S Type, next thing that struck me was the readings on the trip computer, the previous owner averaged 46mpg over 2600 miles which is impressive given that the owner says she used it mainly for short trips. I averaged 49mpg on my run through Galway city and down South.

    It'll need a bit of polishing as the owner sponge washed it and there's swirl marks all over it. At least the roof is glass so that's a lot of surface area I won't have to go near.

    All in all delighted with it. Pics to follow

    Best of luck with it Colm! :)


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  • #127
    MuppetCheck
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,830 ✭✭✭✭MuppetCheck


    BUBBLE WRAP wrote: »
    http://m.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=81333104&postcount=16

    I seen this post, So I thought I would mess around with the website.

    Website link, http://carsireland.ie/add.php

    So I picked a car at random, to my amazement, its not giving an expiry date for the N.C.T. Even though the seller claims its been tested today! :eek: So its not looking good.

    This is the car I picked. http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4067668

    Is it possible that the system takes a little while to be updated?


  • #128
    challengemaster
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,925 ✭✭✭✭challengemaster


    BUBBLE WRAP wrote: »
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=81333104&postcount=16

    I seen this post, So I thought I would mess around with the website.

    Website link, http://carsireland.ie/add.php

    So I picked a car at random, to my amazement, its not giving an expiry date for the N.C.T. Even though the seller claims its been tested today! :eek: So its not looking good.

    This is the car I picked. http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4067668

    Could well have been tested today, even the database the gardaí have won't be up to date for a few days at the least.


  • #129
    BUBBLE WRAP
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,186 ✭✭✭BUBBLE WRAP


    challengemaster wrote: »
    Could well have been tested today, even the database the gardaí have won't be up to date for a few days at the least.

    Ah right, I get ya now. What I thought was once you get the N.T.C cert, it was put straight into the database.


  • #130
    Ardennes1944
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,234 ✭✭✭Ardennes1944


    one of the girls in work bought a 07 bottom spec fabia today for 7.5k! :eek:


  • #131
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,320 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    Jeekers, that's enough for a nasty yoke like that


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  • #132
    Jimdagym
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,844 ✭✭✭Jimdagym


    Ardennes1944 wrote: »
    one of the girls in work bought a 07 bottom spec fabia today for 7.5k! :eek:

    That's sinful. The motoring joy you could have with that money.


  • #133
    166man
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,569 ✭✭✭166man


    Ardennes1944 wrote: »
    one of the girls in work bought a 07 bottom spec fabia today for 7.5k! :eek:

    Yeah but is it a TDI though?














    :pac:


  • #134
    166man
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,569 ✭✭✭166man


    Those NCPS bastads around UCD are in for it now...

    Ordered one of these this evening, now to find out where they live...:pac:

    http://www.ebay.ie/itm/CAR-VAN-WHEEL-CLAMP-SAFETY-LOCK-CARAVANS-/190733953088?pt=UK_Car_Accessories_Safety_Security&hash=item2c68a12840#ht_3743wt_932


  • #135
    Chuck_Norris
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,327 ✭✭✭Chuck_Norris


    Best of luck wih the new jammer Colm. Ya gonna be selling the Jaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaag?


  • #136
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,320 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    Chuck_Norris wrote: »
    Best of luck wih the new jammer Colm. Ya gonna be selling the Jaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaag?

    I'll have to, we've 4 cars outside the house now


  • #137
    Ardennes1944
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,234 ✭✭✭Ardennes1944


    166man wrote: »
    Yeah but is it a TDI though?



    :pac:
    i honestly dont know how thats meant to be funny man :pac:

    nope, 1.2. even forgetting the other cars you could buy with it its way, way too much for it!


  • #138
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,320 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    You can pick up old model 09 polos for that money


  • #139
    166man
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,569 ✭✭✭166man


    Ardennes1944 wrote: »
    i honestly dont know how thats meant to be funny man :pac:

    nope, 1.2. even forgetting the other cars you could buy with it its way, way too much for it!

    Relating to the ridiculous prices that are paid for anything with a TDI badge in Ireland these days..:confused:


  • #140
    L-M
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,536 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    166man wrote: »
    Relating to the ridiculous prices that are paid for anything with a TDI badge in Ireland these days..:confused:

    Infairness most TDI's make what they're worth, it's just the likes of Audi A4's dolleyed up that make big money, and that's for the car, not the engine.


  • #141
    L-M
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,536 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    Ardennes1944 wrote: »
    one of the girls in work bought a 07 bottom spec fabia today for 7.5k! :eek:

    Old shape hardly?


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  • #142
    Ardennes1944
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,234 ✭✭✭Ardennes1944


    god know! it is a new shape but thats no excuse!


  • #143
    L-M
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,536 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    Ardennes1944 wrote: »
    god know! it is a new shape but thats no excuse!

    Ah well it's better than buying the old shape in fairness.

    Petrol or diesel?

    What other alternatives would you get for 7,500 from a Dealer in a small, good looking hatch?


  • #144
    Ardennes1944
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,234 ✭✭✭Ardennes1944


    petrol. i dont knowas i dont look for those type cars from dealers but she bought it from her aunt who owns the skoda dealership. my friends gf bought a 08 polo from a dealer for 7.5 abouit 2months back


  • #145
    Alanstrainor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,146 ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    I don't know if I should go out and start replacing my rocker cover gasket...it's not raining, but there's a menacing cloud approaching and dont want to get caught halfway through with the cover off...damn weather.


  • #146
    L-M
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,536 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    Ardennes1944 wrote: »
    petrol. i dont knowas i dont look for those type cars from dealers but she bought it from her aunt who owns the skoda dealership. my friends gf bought a 08 polo from a dealer for 7.5 abouit 2months back

    Old shape Polo though...


  • #147
    pred racer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,378 ✭✭✭pred racer


    Alanstrainor wrote: »
    I don't know if I should go out and start replacing my rocker cover gasket...it's not raining, but there's a menacing cloud approaching and dont want to get caught halfway through with the cover off...damn weather.

    Still sunny in tipp, so nothing bad on the way ;)


  • #148
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Wheels came off the car again today for a sealing. The rear driver's side one has its first coat of Jetseal on and is curing in the balmy sun at the moment :D

    EDIT - CURE YA HOOR:

    photouqo.jpg


  • #149
    166man
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,569 ✭✭✭166man


    Alanstrainor wrote: »
    I don't know if I should go out and start replacing my rocker cover gasket...it's not raining, but there's a menacing cloud approaching and dont want to get caught halfway through with the cover off...damn weather.

    Gazebo?


  • #150
    barura
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,502 ✭✭✭barura


    Tested out my cars brakes today when I got distracted by two people having a fight just before a red light. And I thought it was phones supposed to do the distracting?

    No ABS means a slight near-****-your-pants moment.

    I'll be more careful of the road in future. I wonder how many people have this moment in their lives but it goes horribly wrong? I know I've read enough stories here to know I was pretty lucky.


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  • #151
    Mister Jingles
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,190 ✭✭✭Mister Jingles


    Went to view a car today, a good hour drive from where I live. Seller was selling it on behalf of their brother who was in Auz (Everyone seems to be selling on behalf of someone these days). Inspected it, wasn't too bad, there was obviously signs of a side swipe on the nearside as the two doors were resprayed (poxy job, paint was even a little damp) otherwise the car seemed mechanically sound, agreed a price. Seller makes out a receipt. After that I request the log book only to be told that it wasn't here but ''in the apartment down the country''. Long story short I walked away from it.


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