***Motors Chat Thread*** Round 1

jenizzle

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

DOn't start :mad: :pac:

You know there's something seriously wrong if the MPS isn't doing enough for ye at the weekends

pred racer

Heading home tonight:D
Goodbye clio:)
Hello alfa:)

Only for the weekend though:(

swanie29

Hi Guys,
Looking for a bit of advice I bought a ford foucus c-max 1.6tcdi in the middle of december and the garage i bought of gave me a three month warranty.

My problem is the other day i was driving home and i caught an awful smell of gas inside the car. I thought nothing of it till i got home thinking it was the car in front of me. When i got home the smell of gas was all around the car. I open the front of the car to see if i could see anything on the engine block. The smell was coming from the left side of the enigne. At first my dad thought there might be a seal gone on the drive shaft then he though it might be the cat contervotor. We sent it to a mechanie yesterday first he said that there a leak in the coolant or a sealed unit and that he was going to take and put it up on a ramp and he get back to me. He got to me four hours later saying the Turbo is on the way out saying that is the reason for the smell of gas. It makes no sense why this would be causing the smell.


My questions are these if the turbo is on the way out and its five months since i bought the car would the garage be obilged to repair it or will i have pay for it myself even thought the car has full service history.

The second question could the mechanie be right in saying that the turbo is on the way out.

And third the mechaine claims that the enigne is a peagout enigne in the ford does this mean i have any leg to stand on with the garage considering i thought i was buying a Ford.



Thanks

MetzgerMeister

jenizzle wrote: »

You know there's something seriously wrong if the MPS isn't doing enough for ye at the weekends

Oh lord, don't get me wrong, that's not the case at all!! I just miss my 8!

andyseadog

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3397148

i found it!

but will the owner answer his phone

i would happily give him a good bit more than his asking price if its that fresh in reality if someone has already offered him the full 2200.

gollywog

Lads I was on here yesterday about my car getting keyed.
Thankfully its not that deep, you cant really catch your nail on it.
What ways could i use to fix it?
Would a buffer and some sort of cutting compound do the trick?
Im just brainstorming now so any suggestions welcome!

langdang

Mazda and Alfa to work on joint 2 seater sports car

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-18171654

So MX-5 and Alfa version of "barchetta" (speculating) to share DNA.
If they need volunteers to check cars pre-release along the Amalfi Coast I'm in!

pred racer

langdang wrote: »

Mazda and Alfa to work on joint 2 seater sports car

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-18171654

So MX-5 and Alfa version of "barchetta" (speculating) to share DNA.
If they need volunteers to check cars pre-release along the Amalfi Coast I'm in!

Ill help, if im not too busy like:cool:

MetzgerMeister

It's going to be called a Malfazda :pac:



I'll get me coat....

gollywog

So where's this sun we've been promised?! I'm in courtown, the so called sunny south east, and it's as dull as fcuk!

langdang

pred racer wrote: »

Ill help, if im not too busy like:cool:

2 dudes in a convertible??? Just wrong man.

ShadowHearth

gollywog wrote: »

So where's this sun we've been promised?! I'm in courtown, the so called sunny south east, and it's as dull as fcuk!

Mallow as shiet as ever too. Those forecasters should be shot in front of their families.... Hmmmm where did I heard that before?

swanie29

swanie29 wrote: »

Hi Guys,
Looking for a bit of advice I bought a ford foucus c-max 1.6tcdi in the middle of december and the garage i bought of gave me a three month warranty.
.......


My questions are these if the turbo is on the way out and its five months since i bought the car would the garage be obilged to repair it or will i have pay for it myself even thought the car has full service history.

The second question could the mechanie be right in saying that the turbo is on the way out.

And third the mechaine claims that the enigne is a peagout enigne in the ford does this mean i have any leg to stand on with the garage considering i thought i was buying a Ford.



Thanks

Hi, its factory fitted, you did buy a ford, its common enough on that engine for the turbo to go, hard to say is your mechanic right or not from where I am sitting. As the warranty is up you're on your own, I can fully understand why they have a short warranty, I know folks who won't take them in as trade ins unless they are well covered by what they're selling to the person.

BUBBLE WRAP

ShadowHearth wrote: »

Mallow as shiet as ever too. Those forecasters should be shot in front of their families.... Hmmmm where did I heard that before?

Just, a tad bit harsh mate. :pac:

Mr Simpson

gollywog wrote: »

So where's this sun we've been promised?! I'm in courtown, the so called sunny south east, and it's as dull as fcuk!

Its beaming in clontarf

Just cleaned the car out, really should do that more often, it was filthy

Jemmy

gollywog wrote: »

So where's this sun we've been promised?! I'm in courtown, the so called sunny south east, and it's as dull as fcuk!

It's lovely in Sandyford, actually sat out in the sun discussing all things motor related! Not a bad way to spend lunch even if it was more rotary related! :rolleyes::P

Alanstrainor

Im stuck in studying, god damn it!

gollywog

Jemmy wrote: »

gollywog wrote: »

So where's this sun we've been promised?! I'm in courtown, the so called sunny south east, and it's as dull as fcuk!

It's lovely in Sandyford, actually sat out in the sun discussing all things motor related! Not a bad way to spend lunch even if it was more rotary related! :rolleyes::P

Well hopefully you dubs don't mind sharing a bit of the sun with us country folk!

Jemmy

gollywog wrote: »

Well hopefully you dubs don't mind sharing a bit of the sun with us country folk!

I'm no dub! :eek:
Just stuck working in the big smoke!

BUBBLE WRAP

This is just outside the front door of my house, everyone that comes to the door. Always comments on the "nice view" I really hate it. :mad:

Jemmy

BUBBLE WRAP wrote: »

This is just outside the front door of my house, everyone that comes to the door. Always comments on the "nice view" I really hate it. :mad:

Where you living Bubbles? I used to get that the whole time in my parents place growing up but you get fed up of it.

BUBBLE WRAP

Jemmy wrote: »

Where you living Bubbles? I used to get that the whole time in my parents place growing up but you get fed up of it.

Oh dont say you like it?

In a small bog land called Geevagh, Its in Co. Sligo. But its 20min from Sligo town. :cool:

Jemmy

BUBBLE WRAP wrote: »

Oh dont say you like it?

Ah sorry Bubble Wrap

gollywog

Jemmy wrote: »

gollywog wrote: »

Well hopefully you dubs don't mind sharing a bit of the sun with us country folk!

I'm no dub! :eek:
Just stuck working in the big smoke!

Oh sorry my mistake! :eek:
It's starting to shine now, happy days!

BUBBLE WRAP

Jemmy wrote: »

Ah sorry Bubble Wrap

I wish I could punch it, I hate it. :mad:

Jemmy

gollywog wrote: »

Oh sorry my mistake! :eek:
It's starting to shine now, happy days!

It's got cloudy here now

BUBBLE WRAP wrote: »

I wish I could punch it, I hate it. :mad:

Punch it?!

BUBBLE WRAP

Jemmy wrote: »

Punch it?!

Well maybe not punch it....But do something.

MetzgerMeister

Jemmy wrote: »

Not a bad way to spend lunch even if it was more rotary related! :rolleyes::P

There's never anything wrong with that

It's lovely here. I had my steak and speans out on the patio at home. Bliss!

Jemmy

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

There's never anything wrong with that

If you say so :P

Marcusm

Beautiful view Bubbewrap. I'm sitting on my terrace in London in (what promises to be) 28C looking out over a Vista of poorly planned local authority housing and a flyover past which I can see some nicer sights. We could swap?

Fiona

Typical the sun comes out and I get a sore throat and a cold
On a lighter note I posted off my application form for the Mosney and Terenure car shows this week.

dgt

Stupid laser card machine wouldn't read my chip so had to go back with €12... Can't complain, 159 for unleaded and got a tenners dayyyysel at 149 :cool:

49mpg too, that additive seems to be working with my enthusiastic driving

It's such nice weather, I think I'll put my Lensos back on

kiddums

Why does the tax office have such crap opening hours?
It must be one of the cusishest jobs going.

Mr Simpson

What do people think of this. I've an 08 Corsa that i'm really fed up of at this stage and I want a change.

07 Focus

Also, anybody have any idea how much I'd get for an 08 Corsa D? 1.2 Petrol Club, 40,000km, just nct'd, mint (apart from a few scratches on the alloys).

ShadowHearth

mmcn90 wrote: »

What do people think of this. I've an 08 Corsa that i'm really fed up of at this stage and I want a change.

07 Focus

Also, anybody have any idea how much I'd get for an 08 Corsa D? 1.2 Petrol Club, 40,000km, just nct'd, mint (apart from a few scratches on the alloys).

well... its a focus m8

i guess its better car if you looking for more space.

omb0wyn5ehpij9

Fiona wrote: »

Typical the sun comes out and I get a sore throat and a cold .

I feel your pain, got hit with a throat and chest infection yesterday :mad:

Mr Simpson

ShadowHearth wrote: »

well... its a focus m8

i guess its better car if you looking for more space.

I know, its pretty bog standard, I was more thinking is there anything specifically to watch out for. Would like something better, can't really afford it though.

MugMugs

mmcn90 wrote: »

ShadowHearth wrote: »

well... its a focus m8

i guess its better car if you looking for more space.

I know, its pretty bog standard, I was more thinking is there anything specifically to watch out for. Would like something better, can't really afford it though.

You've got a functioning car and can't afford a new one but you're considering getting a new because of no real need other than you want one?

Mugs

Mr Simpson

MugMugs wrote: »

You've got a functioning car and can't afford a new one but you're considering getting a new because of no real need other than you want one?

Mugs

I should explain a bit more, I can afford to change the car, I just can't afford to run something that I'd really like. Seriously wan't a Golf GTI, but petrol and tax would be madness. I do deliveries so the focus fits the bill quite well. Also the focus has a few toys which the corsa doesnt, keyless entry, bluetooth etc.

Mycroft H

BUBBLE WRAP wrote: »

Oh dont say you like it?

In a small bog land called Geevagh, Its in Co. Sligo. But its 20min from Sligo town. :cool:

Thats nothing to boast about

ShadowHearth

lads, just a random question, which has nothing to do with me.

audi s3 mk1? any experience with those things? i know so far its not full time quattro, mainly fwd with rwd kicking in when needed.

*i am desparate

Big Nasty

ShadowHearth wrote: »

lads, just a random question, which has nothing to do with me.

audi s3 mk1? any experience with those things? i know so far its not full time quattro, mainly fwd with rwd kicking in when needed.

*i am desparate

Fine car but wouldn't like to be paying the bills when stuff starts going wrong - and it's at that age now.

BUBBLE WRAP

Marcusm wrote: »

Beautiful view Bubbewrap. I'm sitting on my terrace in London in (what promises to be) 28C looking out over a Vista of poorly planned local authority housing and a flyover past which I can see some nicer sights. We could swap?

A partexchange my way perhaps!? W.H.Y? :pac:

Fiona

My car made a new friend last night

Mycroft H

Fiona wrote: »

My car made a new friend last night

Whats with the white car's bonnet. Left open ?

colm_mcm

Tis all the rage, stick a few washers under the hinge, give it that 'I've been in a crash' look

Fiona

BX 19 wrote: »

Whats with the white car's bonnet. Left open ?

Yeah he said he liked the look of it plus true to E30 form his engine was prone to overheating.

He had the whole rear of the car stripped as well including the spare wheel from the boot. Wouldn't be my cup of tea but hey each to their own.


Mine is nicer obviously

Mycroft H

colm_mcm wrote: »

Tis all the rage, stick a few washers under the hinge, give it that 'I've been in a crash' look

Looks bloody stupid imo.

Ruins the clean lines of the car.

Fiona wrote: »

Yeah he said he liked the look of it plus true to E30 form his engine was prone to overheating.

He had the whole rear of the car stripped as well including the spare wheel from the boot. Wouldn't be my cup of tea but hey each to their own.


Mine is nicer obviously

Prone to overheating? Having a bonnet open at the back is going to do sweet f all for that. Better off doing a clarkson on it and cutting a hole in it:pac: or converting it to a more efficient electric fan setup

And yea, the black is nicer. Proper BMW mean looking

colm_mcm

It's easily undone to be fair,

TestTransmission

colm_mcm wrote: »

Tis all the rage, stick a few washers under the hinge, give it that 'I've been in a crash' look

lol