samuel welwyn 1 Posted February 2, 2022 Hi guys, Hope you are all well. I’ve just purchased a vehicle with “static gear selection (engine running)” on amber on its mechanical report. Could anyone clarify what the general issue is with this check The car is a manual Hyundai I10. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BHM 994 Posted February 2, 2022 Try phoning the auction house Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Halfpenny 114 Posted February 2, 2022 Normally this would mean difficulty selecting gears with engine running and vehicle static. Most likely a clutch issue - clutch failing to fully disengage (could be a problem with release mechanism, centre plate or pressure plate). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Horgan 564 Posted February 2, 2022 1 hour ago, samuel welwyn said: Hi guys, Hope you are all well. I’ve just purchased a vehicle with “static gear selection (engine running)” on amber on its mechanical report. Could anyone clarify what the general issue is with this check The car is a manual Hyundai I10. Clutch problem not going in gear . BUT it also can be the clueless idiot who's checked out for the report , we bought an i10 with static gear section and it was AUTO , Nothing wrong , probably didnt know he had to pull the lever to release the gear stick , or press the brake pedal . Sweeping up one day examining cars next day , make your own mind up , works its ok , Cant find 1st or reverse then they told you , Could go either way , i dont actually hold much hope on reports anymore . EG Renault RS megane 265 cup chassis KNOCKING ENGINE ON REPORT , arrived by truck , now we bought to convert to track use so engine problem was irrelevant to us as it was going to get rebuilt anyway block up with forged parts . car drove off transporter NO knocking , turns out it was the air con pump pulley cover that was loose , it was in the under tray , came unbolted . see what we are working with , complete idiots . hope your i10 is ok . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
samuel welwyn 1 Posted February 2, 2022 Thanks guys! Phew was getting worried I bought a lemon. I called up BCA to find out a bit more info but you can imagine how much information I got. Ive bought a few grade 4s due to “poor previous repairs” only to pick them up with absolutely no sign. Do you reckon some of the bca staff are making fake reports for tips? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's me 615 Posted February 2, 2022 1 hour ago, samuel welwyn said: Do you reckon some of the bca staff are making fake reports for tips? who would believe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bmx Bandits 52 Posted February 2, 2022 3 hours ago, samuel welwyn said: Do you reckon some of the bca staff are making fake reports for tips? Either that or just incompetent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rory RSC 596 Posted February 3, 2022 There was once a day at a Maheim sale Leeds I think. Can't remember which but every single car I looked at the assured report said brakes spongy and steering knocking. Every single car. I found it a bit odd. Went through the rest of the catalogue and nearly everything in that day said the same. I just ignored it and bought anyway and had some really good profit that day. Must have been a newbie tester without a clue what was going on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter..o 8 Posted February 5, 2022 (edited) Just remeber on these Samuel,one of few cars left with manualy adjusting clutch cable,at the gearbox end,is usually a star shaped adjuster ring towards the bracket on the gearbox,turn it anticlockwise to get the pedal at the correct position,we get loads of these where the clutch is far too high because not everybody knows taht you can adjust them,that term is used by BCA for any clutch/gear selection issue,regards,Peter Edited February 5, 2022 by peter..o Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's me 615 Posted February 5, 2022 50 minutes ago, peter..o said: Just remeber on these Samuel,one of few cars left with manualy adjusting clutch cable,at the gearbox end,is usually a star shaped adjuster ring towards the bracket on the gearbox,turn it anticlockwise to get the pedal at the correct position,we get loads of these where the clutch is far too high because not everybody knows taht you can adjust them,that term is used by BCA for any clutch/gear selection issue,regards,Peter Agree,adjustment doesn't even seem to be a main failure requisite anymore ,talking i10 I had one of those and the release arm was solid on the gearbox,it was like near impossible pushing clutch pedal down,a dose of eurocarparts cheapest spray oil soon had the arm sorted Alla Barry cade Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
