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  2. Posted

    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 

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    On ‎11‎/‎9‎/‎2020 at 7:03 PM, MrC said:

    Anyone else having V5 issues. Bought two personal vehicles one in August and a bike about 6 weeks ago. No V5 for either yet, I even filled out a V62 and send the V5C for the  car five or so weeks ago.  Still nothing has arrived. 

    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

  4. Posted

    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 

  5. Posted · Edited by Scooby who

    2 hours ago, Frank Cannon said:

    Ehh?

    A lot, nay most, main agents have a policy of all pxs going to auction, unless the car fits their own retail requirements with regards age, mileage and stock profile. 

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

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    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. 

     

     

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    On ‎10‎/‎2‎/‎2020 at 8:09 PM, Mojo121 said:

    Yes, diesel. 

    Where do you get the screens from? Strangely it seems fine today but I'm sure that's temporary!

    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

  9. Posted

    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

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    7 hours ago, MarkTVS said:

    Thought about buying a dehumidifier? Might work out more cost effective for you.

    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 

    6 hours ago, SC Derby said:

    £50 quid a car xYearsales = a lot

     

    I stick £15 in max

     Was never good at multiplication at school! :D

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  12. Posted

    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!

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    On ‎8‎/‎3‎/‎2020 at 9:06 AM, Dave2302 said:

    That's great, guess it must be a location thing, just doesn't work for me ;)

    First ever car I put on there some guy rang around midday, (remember I am NW Highlands near Skye), was a nice E Class Coupe, he asked all the usual shit sounded like a Tyre Kicker but wtf ..........

    He then said "I'll be round this afternoon" ......................

    Yep, he was in NW London, a mere 600 + miles away :lol::lol::lol:

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

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    10 minutes ago, Dave2302 said:

    2016 Focus, steering lock on, key fob won't work, ive changed battery in key, I can't move the bastard ................

    Has anyone had this, point me in the right direction please, I've tried putting the Key on the pad inside the centre armrest too

    Starter button does nowt, no dash light feck all :(

    Car Battery OK, pre fuses ok, is there a way to at least get the bloody steering lock off so we can push it into the workshop.

    There are only 4 electrical items working, Hazards, Sidelights (rear) Horn and the doors lock and unlock off the push button inside the driver door

     

     

    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

  20. Posted

    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.  

  22. Posted

    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

  24. Posted · Edited by Scooby who

    4 hours ago, Jack Regan said:

    cant even get on new dealer auction site now , was working fine , now nothing.

    Same here. Cannot get past login. Phone engaged all day. Sent email no response. Phone now ringing out, beginning to miss the old DA already

    2 hours ago, BHM said:

    Rather than shoot them down I’d say give cartotrade a chance.

    If you don’t like it don’t use it & if vendors are trying for retail prices they’ll soon get the message. 

    Tbh almost anything has got to be an improvement on some of the rascals on DA - assuming they police vendors and enforce some sort of minimum standard of appraisal.

     

    Been there done that, was on there for long enough.

    Got proper stung with a 2015 clocked Golf with panels replaced, sent third party round to collect, almost got sick when I seen it. Paid £8000 for it and lost a lot when I had to run it through BCA to get rid.

    Its not an auction site and stuff sits there for months on end as there is no finish time, really only retail stuff that's not shifting. Not that many PX's. Then there are the couple of regulars who buy the grade 3,4,5 from Manheim and BCA and add their £1000 or so

    Cheaper prices on retail Autotrader from my experience.

  25. Posted · Edited by Scooby who

    49 minutes ago, Laura Cannon said:

    Cartotrade.com would love to help any of you that may be looking for an alternative!

    Here's a bit more about us from the latest edition of Car Dealer Magazine...

    http://cardealermagazine.co.uk/publish/182005-2/182005

     

    Website not the most user friendly

    Choice is limited

    Ridiculous retail prices!

    Photos not mandatory

    No cap guide prices shown unless you pay extra

    ''Motorway Premium'' advertising stock with a guide price, turns out they don't own it and you must bid for these privately owned cars without an appraisal

    No appraisal so its great for offloading grade 5's from BCA

     

    OH did I mention ridiculous retail prices!

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