Motors Chat - Round 9

Marty McFly · 21-10-2015 09:43PM

MuppetCheck wrote: »

Different strokes...if your priority is poke then that's your prerogative. Didn't mean to appear to be having a go, just in my head stopping power should equal going power.

And I agree

that's what I was trying to explain in a roundabout way.

colm_mcm · 21-10-2015 09:44PM

GvidoR wrote: »

Spotted this beast today. Very clean for an 09 car, right? Right? :pac:

There's no doubting that VWs green credentials

MuppetCheck · 21-10-2015 10:14PM

Marty McFly wrote: »

And I agree that's what I was trying to explain in a roundabout way.

Hey, avoid the roundabouts a while will ya:p

CIP4 · 21-10-2015 10:16PM

I'm hoping to get how early Friday and give the car a good going over. I haven't cleaned it since May myself cost it cleaned in a place twice since then. Infairness silver is a reasonably good colour for handling dirt. I'm hoping to give it a good polish and ideally remove some of the light scuffs.

So two questions is Autoglym paint renovator any good for removing light scratches seems to be a step above SRP from what I can gather.

Also anyone know of a good spray on alloy wheel cleaner as they are fairly dirty. Something I can get in halfords as I'm not going to get to order anything at this stage it wouldn't arrive on time. I think the main brands halfords stock are Autoglym and meguiars.

colm_mcm · 21-10-2015 10:22PM

Wonder Wheels Hot Wheels is what id get if I was in halfords. They have meguiars stuff there but I didn't think it was any good,

dr.fuzzenstein · 21-10-2015 10:24PM

MuppetCheck wrote: »

Hey, avoid the roundabouts a while will ya:p

At least whilst doing 88 miles an hour.

ba_barabus · 21-10-2015 10:33PM

Booked my NCT early cause I'm a big nerd. There seems to be lots of dates available tonight in case anyone else is looking for a date. Mine isn't due until the 26/01/16

ba_barabus · 21-10-2015 10:36PM

166man wrote: »

Today I handed back my rental car after 5 weeks in the USA. I called him Paul as it seemed to suit him.

The interior is a let down for me, as is the 1.6d engine that we get here. Petrol would be lovely I'd imagine.

166man · 21-10-2015 11:17PM

ba_barabus wrote: »

The interior is a let down for me, as is the 1.6d engine that we get here. Petrol would be lovely I'd imagine.

I had the SE model which was very well equipped and seemed well made. Maybe the Irish ones are less so

Mine was the 2.0T ecoboost with 240 odd bhp. Good engine but definitely lacking in any kind of character though, I guess that's expected.

Dartz · 21-10-2015 11:34PM

ba_barabus wrote: »

Booked my NCT early cause I'm a big nerd. There seems to be lots of dates available tonight in case anyone else is looking for a date. Mine isn't due until the 26/01/16

You aren't the only one.

Trying to get a two year cert on the RX. 10yo car with a 2 year cert will be a handy thing if being sold.

22-10-2015 06:08AM

Day 4 of using this Luas contraption to get in and out of work and its killing me. Gimme my van dammit! Twill be a Partner BTW.

MetzgerMeister · 22-10-2015 10:07AM

colm_mcm wrote: »

Wonder Wheels Hot Wheels is what id get if I was in halfords. They have meguiars stuff there but I didn't think it was any good,

Meguiars have a wheel cleaner called Hot Wheels.

Chris_Heilong · 22-10-2015 10:14AM

I am going to catch the asshole who keeps pushing my mirror in at work, they have already broken the motor in it. I am going to check the car at lunch and see who is parked beside me and if the mirror is pushed in or not.

5W30 · 22-10-2015 11:34AM

M50 northbound was brutal this morning. Ended up coming off it on the N4 and driving through town.

Silly people who don't concentrate, check their mirrors and so on causing crashes

ba_barabus · 22-10-2015 11:38AM

5W30 wrote: »

Silly people who don't concentrate, check their mirrors and so on causing crashes

Got knocked off my bicycle again this morning when a driver pulled out without looking. A few minutes before that I almost got sandwiched between a parked car and a car which just had to race hard to join the traffic 10 feet ahead.

The annoying thing is this all happens even when I drive to work.

polan · 22-10-2015 11:39AM

5W30 wrote: »

M50 northbound was brutal this morning. Ended up coming off it on the N4 and driving through town.

Silly people who don't concentrate, check their mirrors and so on causing crashes

It was brutal southbound as well. Took me 55 minutes to get from Ballymun exit to Red Cow.

5W30 · 22-10-2015 11:40AM

polan wrote: »

It was brutal southbound as well. Took me 55 minutes to get from Ballymun exit to Red Cow.

We should swap houses so

jprboy · 22-10-2015 11:56AM

^^^^^^^

Anyone who has to contend with this on a daily basis has my utmost sympathy.

If I have to go to Dublin for work (which is rarely) I'll take the train if at all possible.

Last week I had to drive, and while I was able to avoid the morning crawl, I couldn't avoid the evening hell which meant that the 112 miles which I covered in 1 hr 50 mins earlier in the day became 2 hrs 40 mins for the return.

Malahide -> M50 -> N7 -> M7 - it wasn't until after the M9 turn-off that it eased off.

Three car crash on the M50 but they were all in on the hard shoulder.

Having said all that, I got the impression that it could have been worse.

jimgoose · 22-10-2015 12:03PM

Chris_Heilong wrote: »

I am going to catch the asshole who keeps pushing my mirror in at work, they have already broken the motor in it. I am going to check the car at lunch and see who is parked beside me and if the mirror is pushed in or not.

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5W30 · 22-10-2015 12:15PM

jprboy wrote: »

^^^^^^^

Anyone who has to contend with this on a daily basis has my utmost sympathy.

If I have to go to Dublin for work (which is rarely) I'll take the train if at all possible.

Last week I had to drive, and while I was able to avoid the morning crawl, I couldn't avoid the evening hell which meant that the 112 miles which I covered in 1 hr 50 mins earlier in the day became 2 hrs 40 mins for the return.

Malahide -> M50 -> N7 -> M7 - it wasn't until after the M9 turn-off that it eased off.

Three car crash on the M50 but they were all in on the hard shoulder.

Having said all that, I got the impression that it could have been worse.

My whole journey to DCU from Rathcoole is N7 and M50.

It's a nightmare. I miss work.

rachaell · 22-10-2015 12:26PM

Guys sorry to post this here but didn't want to start a new thread. I think I'm going get this car today. It's In d.15 and the mecanhic I had won't go over that far and the seller won't drive it over to me. So I've no mecanhic atm. Really just looking for advice, I know you can't tell much from pictures but does it look ok from what you can see? The seller has it two years and said the last service was before the nct. Getting it for €2100. I'm hoping to get a couple of trouble free years from it.
https://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/nissan-micra/10676907

Toyotafanboi · 22-10-2015 12:33PM

Looks fairly honest and it's a nice spec. You're aware that's a 1.2 not a 1.0 model so the tax in nearly double? It's missing it's roof aerial so that's 50 quid off right there.

Are you sure you are confident enough to buy on your own?

rachaell · 22-10-2015 12:46PM

Toyotafanboi wrote: »

Looks fairly honest and it's a nice spec. You're aware that's a 1.2 not a 1.0 model so the tax in nearly double? It's missing it's roof aerial so that's 50 quid off right there.

Are you sure you are confident enough to buy on your own?

No I'm not at all, I'm going to try and get someone to come out with me. Yeah I don't really mind about the tax. Is it just the radio that won't work without the aerial? Also see the way the head lights are really hazy would a good clean with maybe cif or something else get them back to clear. . They would really bug me!!

Toyotafanboi · 22-10-2015 12:56PM

The radio probably still works given you're in the city but the reception mightn't be great. That problem with the headlights is very common on those Micras. Aparantly a good agressive scrub with toothpaste does wonders, you can but cheap DIY kits in halfords to do them up yourself too.

Fortunately those micras are basic enough so if it drives good it probably is good.

Make sure the boot opens, there was a problem with them where the boot solenoid breaks making opening the boot impossible from the outside.

Also feel how the key turns to start it, it should be a nice easy to turn process like you would be used to. If you have to force the key around very hard to start it then it has a faulty ignition switch, this was also a popular problem with these cars. They are quick and cheap to replace, luckily.

Have a listen to the engine too, should sound nice and quiet, like a sewing machine when warm... any unusual rattles or grinds at any point and i'd leave it there.

rachaell · 22-10-2015 01:06PM

Toyotafanboi wrote: »

The radio probably still works given you're in the city but the reception mightn't be great. That problem with the headlights is very common on those Micras. Aparantly a good agressive scrub with toothpaste does wonders, you can but cheap DIY kits in halfords to do them up yourself too.

Fortunately those micras are basic enough so if it drives good it probably is good.

Make sure the boot opens, there was a problem with them where the boot solenoid breaks making opening the boot impossible from the outside.

Also feel how the key turns to start it, it should be a nice easy to turn process like you would be used to. If you have to force the key around very hard to start it then it has a faulty ignition switch, this was also a popular problem with these cars. They are quick and cheap to replace, luckily.

Have a listen to the engine too, should sound nice and quiet, like a sewing machine when warm... any unusual rattles or grinds at any point and i'd leave it there.

Thanks for that, I'm going to have another read of the thread on buying a car as well and hopefully I'll be driving it home.
This is why I love boards, no matter what the topic you can always find good advice. Thanks again.

Toyotafanboi · 22-10-2015 01:12PM

They were somewhat known for timing chain trouble so any unusual grinding or funny noises upon starting it up would be a big no no, a definite reason not to buy. Similarly make sure that the check engine light illuminates and then goes out after start up. If it doesn't light up at all, walk away.

Best of luck and let us know if you buy it!

Donnelly117 · 22-10-2015 02:01PM

Toyotafanboi wrote: »

They were somewhat known for timing chain trouble so any unusual grinding or funny noises upon starting it up would be a big no no, a definite reason not to buy. Similarly make sure that the check engine light illuminates and then goes out after start up. If it doesn't light up at all, walk away.

Best of luck and let us know if you buy it!

Always worth hearing a car start from cold too, could be worth asking the seller to leave it sit and cool down before you get there (obviously this isnt always possible if they are coming home from work etc). Id be reluctant to buy a car which is running when I arrive to look at it, Ive seen this a few times, even with dealers!

The hazy headlights are an easy fix, you can buy a bottle of special polish and with some elbow grease get the clear again. Or as TFB mentioned even toothpaste will do the trick! Ive done this before

Chris_Heilong · 22-10-2015 05:00PM

Vauxhalls catching fire.
http://www.bbc.com/news/business-34603927

Donnelly117 · 22-10-2015 05:49PM

Chris_Heilong wrote: »

Vauxhalls catching fire.
http://www.bbc.com/news/business-34603927

Again? Didn't we have this with insignias last year?

Special Circumstances · 22-10-2015 05:50PM

Donnelly117 wrote: »

Again? Didn't we have this with insignias last year?

Claudia says it's impossible.

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