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This I need explained

We put all our stock through the workshop: Tyres with less that 2.5 mm are replaced Full service to everything which hasn't been done in the past 3,000 miles 6 months. Those that were serviced recently still get air/fuel filter check. Brakes with 30% remaining, or less, get the bin. We didn't always do this, but over time we have learned its best practice. Biggest problem I see personally is fleet cars with FSH. Had a 2016 A6 in recently with 79,000 miles, impeccable service history, checked fuel filter, never ever changed (dated back in 2016) Air filter was original from factory also which was totally black and full with leaves. Had this ended up at an independent garage down the line, it would have come to light it was never properly serviced, (yet showed FSH most from Audi) and giving us a bad name. Don't know what's going on, are apprentice mechanics too lazy to do a proper service, or are they taking the filters home to sell on eBay or what?

As you're probably aware in passenger cars its usually in the spare wheel well. In commercials it can be inside the fuse box cover or other such covers in the rear quarter etc. If you want to PM me the reg ill get my local motor factors to bring it up on their system.

What a dumb ass question! Expect lots more dumb ass answers

I have sold at least 20 of these time bombs with no issues whatsoever! First I never buy them with more that 70,000 miles and always with FSH. From my personal experience the main issues are leaks on the coolant pipe returning from the turbo to the expansion tank and also the coolant expansion tank itself. The tanks themselves just fracture on the underside from the excess heat of the coolant resulting in all the coolant leaking out. I change the tank and pipe on EVERY car I sell and tell the customer to change both again every 2 years. Never had an issue! If Ford had the cop on to fit a coolant level warning, or even offer a retro fit option they would have saved themselves a lot of issues

Seems DVLA have upped their game. Just received notification (within 2.5 weeks of submitting an application) that they are to issue my V5 next week. Hopefully they have got on top of the back log and back to somewhat normal processing times

7 weeks it took for me to get my last V5. Just not good enough in 2020. Keep checking on https://vehicleenquiry.service.gov.uk/ and one day it will show it has been issued then expect it in the post a few days later

Agreed. As said above, mileage too high or possibly over age profile

There was an article on here regarding this some months back; https://cardealermagazine.co.uk/publish/car-dealer-issues-bounce-back-loan-scam-warning-conman-nearly-tricks-80k/197520

Most stuff at auction is there for a reason. 1) Either it’s mileage is too high. 2) Body is too tatty 3) Mechanical issues 4) No service history 5) A proper car (just seller needs out quickly for cash flow reasons) I pretty much buy everything with FSH With the exception of Audi (have digital service history if at all) Proper servicing with correct grade oil and 10,000-12,000 mile intervals is essential to the modern car, especially diesel. If I buy something low mileage with FSH, firstly I have some degree of reassurance it will not give me or the new owner issues with total engine failure, or other nigly issues related to poor servicing. I find people generally ask or I will always mention it in the advert, together with images from the service book. However as mentioned a car without SH doesn’t necessarily mean it hasn’t been serviced. Service books go missing or get left at dealerships or at the last owners home etc.

If its diesel there is a tiny pipe at the back of the head that needs removing, it is clogged with carbon. You either replace it with a brand new pipe, or burn the carbon off using a blow torch and fish some strong wire through to make sure its clear. Refit, clear codes and bobs your uncle Link here to video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oY8FL6cLrwc

These guys make my blood boil. I normally reply by saying: 'oh ok then I'll take your offer, but you need to call today or otherwise we're sending it to auction'' It will go either of two ways 1 You never again hear from them (most likely) 2 They turn up in person, and you tell them you just sold it 10 minutes ago and let them have a look around it

Have one but only use it on Focus's, (we all know how they love to let in water) Still think nothing beats the car heater. Maybe I need to rethink my sense of generosity Was never good at multiplication at school!

Every car I buy seems to be more or less running on air, no matter where I buy. Every car we prep gets at least 50 quid of fuel to cover our testing, drying after valet (its that time of year again) test driving and run to MOT centre. Hopefully its near enough half when customer drives away. I think anything less is down right mean looking. When we point out to some its got a half tank of fuel its met with.......... 'what about the other half''?! Cant win!

UK so. Would consider them more desirable if anything.

Are we talking Northern Irish or Southern Irish? Big difference!

Don't leave us hanging!.........What time did he arrive at?

Ebay pre-cut 3M stuff. Drop of baby shampoo into a squirty water bottle and an evening patience

I've had quiet a few odd issues with Focus's which were solved by disconnecting the battery for 10 mins. Including one with similar issue to yours, one which wouldn't turn off once started (keyless start) and one which died on the motorway after the new owner had just pick it up.

Have you tried disconnecting the lead from the car battery for 10 mins and re connecting. Should start with key held at correct point, either the dash or the centre console even with fob battery dead

They are selling off their stock in Southern Ireland too. Have set up an online platform to sell their stock direct to the public at well below dealer pricing. Full finance available with warranty's being backed up by main dealers apparently.

Last price is definitely Nigerian, only they use that term. Best price is for every other clown out there that wastes our time

BM Troubleyou have had this problem for 10 Plus years, every single one of their diesel engines are crap design. They nearly broke Toyota too when Toyota made the mistake of buying in their engines for the last of their diesel powered cars. the chain is at the back of the engine meaning either the engine or gearbox needs to be removed for access. However someone is taking the piss with an estimate like that. I have heard of BM Troubleyou replacing chains in some of the older 520D as a gesture of good will despite they being out of warranty

Its a VAG, could literally be anything but have seen the instrument cluster to give trouble on these before. Get it to a proper Auto Electrician