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Sold a 2014 Nissan Note 1.5 DCi to a customer who rang after 1 day of ownership to say the exhaust was blowing, got it back in and my garage guy has stripped the entire exhaust off to the check the manifold, done smoke tests etc and is adamant there is no issue with the exhaust. It does sound exactly like its blowing from the front of the car when you put the revs on. Any clues anyone? Thanks

Just took a 15 plate Vauxhall Insignia in chop and just wondering if anyone has had a similar issue with the Link ICE set up. Works fine Sat Nav Radio CD Phone all touch screen, then next day you start the car absolutely nothing just blank screen! nothing happening when you press the power on off button? Jumped in this morning fired straight up everything fine. Obviously liked to get it sorted before I retail out of it. Any clues guys?

Just bought a Ford Focus 1.6 Auto 2012 (62) which has developed a high pitched noise which goes off when you put it on full lock. My local indy diagnosed new power steering pump, changed that still the same, he also replaced the power steering fluid which when he bleeds it off with the reservoir cap off seems to cure it, but as soon as cap is replaced after about 5 minutes the noise comes back. He is now saying it must the steering rack, which is going to cost an arm and a leg no doubt. Anyone had a similar issue and managed to sort it without the expense of a new rack?....Thanks

Hi Halfpenny all sorted now, took a punt on a second hand one from a breakers, apparently you don't need to match the part numbers as long as its same year and engine. Fitted for £70 part and £60 labour, running as sweet as a nut, expensive drama avoided, for a change

Got an issue with a 2012 Honda Civic 2.2 diesel which our local auto electrician has pin pointed to a faulty throttle body. No longer available, according to local main dealer, tried to match the part numbers off the old one on ebay, nothing the same as mine. Does anyone know if these can be reconditioned and if so do you have a contact you can pass on. Many Thanks

Morning everyone....Just took a Skoda estate in part ex which despite having a full valet stinks of dog. Can anyone recommend a decent after market product I can use before putting it on the pitch.....Many Thanks

Yes its a 2014

Just bought a 45k Nisan Note 1.4 petrol auto and when driving it back from auction noticed a grating/catching noise. Thinking something had come adrift on the suspension or brakes booked into my local repairer. He has rang today to say everything is ok underneath but he thinks its a noise from the gearbox? I never had much to do with these Note auto's as normally buy them in manual. Ive got a good contact for gearbox repairs but he doesn't touch auto boxes. Any clues anybody to what it might be?...........Thanks

Thanks for the advice TV much appreciated, yes I agree they are absolutely spot on to deal with, I remember the rep spending nearly a full afternoon with me helping fill in the FCA application minefield, a good few years back. Better the devil you know I suppose.

Been using Close Bros for quite a while now but not sure I'm getting the best deal commission wise , example deal this month straight £7k over 48 months at 6.75% commission £448. Anyone recommend a finance company that are paying better or is this the norm?.............Thanks..............PS no ties with them stocking loans etc

Looking for some advice on a Fiat 500 1.2 petrol convertible with a start stop issue. After driving the car for about 5-6 miles the S start stop disconnected light comes on the dash together with a warning triangle. When you drive it from cold and stall it intentionally the SS works ok but won't come on a junctions etc. Had it to the local auto electricians who has changed the battery and the brake switch which he said was faulty, its still no different. Its looking like its going to have to go a fiat main dealer. Anybody had a similar issue and a cure?

Thanks for all your input guys much appreciated. Really looking forward to getting stuck in!

Thanks for all your replies. Ive decided to take it on, good point from grant8064. The landlord has said if it doesn't work out a months notice is all he needs. The plan is to put 15 cars on with a silent salesman in the window with a note saying due to covid viewing by appointment only etc. Also I might split my day between the 2 mornings in one afternoons in the other. I was thinking about taking on a full time valeter on in the spring, all sub contracted atm, so at least someone on site to open doors for people if needed and take details/make appointments. Its too good an opportunity to be missed. Have to get me old books out on time management from my main dealer days!!

Hi Guys......Ive got the chance of a good little pitch about 6 miles away from me. Office/small valet bay/15-20 car space on a busy A road, sensible rent. Well established just the old boys retiring. I've sweat blood the last 10 years to build up what I have at the moment and don't want to replace it but add to it. I work with about 15-20 at the minute in my present set up. Been flying since the lockdown so long may it continue. Other than running up your own arse, just wondering if anyone on the hear has something similar and does it work ok or a noose round your neck. All advice/comments would be of great help. I said I would let him know on Monday if I'm going for it or not. Many thanks

Only thing is Tom it was fine on the old ebay system Ive done it for years and also why is ok on Gumtree and Motors, all seems a bit odd....its getting on my nerves more than anything + the rep is no help whatsoever...Thanks anyway.