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Failed wof? all passed OK including brake test. they failed it saying that the brake pads are worn. I actually have the pads in the car ready to fit . , but can they fail it on that! |
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Worn valve lifters In a crdi single-ohc engine would worn valve lifters(cam followers) be likely to cause upper engine noise, regardless of engine speed? Am I correct to believe that "valve lifters" is just another name for "cam followers"? |
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VW Passat headlight horror story From another (New Zealand) forum: VW Passat R36 stationwagon. Screen on the dashboard says: Turns out the bulbs are perfectly fine. It's the controller on the light that has shit itself, and it just thinks there is a fa |
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Utterly bizarre electrical issue. Late model Mitzi Canter. Ignition turned off Indicators all work perfectly via hazard and individual use. with the ignition turned on but vehicle not started as well as vehicle running right front indicator stops working. This is all the time not i |
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Sharp increase in insurance premiums Got my annual renewal today for my wee swift, premiums have gone up 20 odd % from a little over $500 to $700. This is with tower anyone else notice a big jump? I’ve done a few quotes this morning all roughly the same, Just not sure what such a big |
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Push button start or key start - advice needed I am looking at replacing my car. I am unsure as to go with push button start or the key in ignition start. Any help/info is greatly appreciated. |
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Ford Kuga Is the Ford Kugar 2011 onwards worth buying. Have the transmission problems been sorted and or remedies worked out. Looking for a smallish suv. Thanks in advance guys. |
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Toyota 2.8 litre diesel 5th injector. Changes to the 5th injector in the new Hilux. Water jacket extension. etc https://www.caradvice.c |
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Petrol engine gurus. Your help required My in line 6 wasn't used much 2015 and I retired it from racing early 2016. At that last race meeting, I think there was a lot of smoke, presumably from the rocker cover breathers, during the last race. It has only been fired up twice since th |
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Looks there are 100s of campervans on v market Just purchased a 2006 camper fully kitted in nice condition AA checked it out $2,750 plus $150 AA check. So let the bargains roll out |
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Bought Non-CVT Car Found IS CVT So I go looking for a Nissan Tiida Lation non-cvt. Dealer finds one in his stock in storage. Taken to look/have a drive. Liked it and said yes I would buy. Paid deposit, car put through compliance, WOF, registered [I paid ORC]. Sales Agreement was stated ... |
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Dangerous roads I see that the road tunnel that Princess Diana died in has not been altered since the accident. There is still a row of concrete poles in the tunnel. What moron road engineer would design those, and why is it not fixed? One of the list o |
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This is exact what all modern plastic do https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/fair-go-m |
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Electric Mustang Tire smokin RTR Mach-E with Ken Block & Vaughan Gittin Jr https://youtu.be/4-7jBLqSlzg |
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WOF no go Our old ute failed the WOF in ended up in a panel shop for about 5 weeks which means the recheck period has expired. this is due to hold up for parts .If the vehicle has not increased it distance traveled I don't see how owners should have to do another f... |
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Rally dos Sertoes 2020 Rally dos Sertoes - Brazil. Perhaps the Rally Raid with the most interesting bucolic landscapes. e.g Stage 4 https://youtu.be/m1JUTcNZ3Sk |
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Mazda is most reliable Latest Consumer study from USA has shown Mazda to be USAs most reliable vehicle ahead of Toyota for 2020. |
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Stragglers car show in Karapiro today Did anybody else here go to this? Some bloody nice cars. Here's a couple of photos. https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserve |
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What's this ? Inherited this chassis and diff recently. Anyone know what it is ? Listing #: 2871748790 |
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Save money with an electric car they said. https: |
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Rucs for electric cars nearly here https://www.caradvice.com.au/900290/south-australia-to-apply-roa |
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SUV's Looks like at 32 years old i'm gonna be one of those mums. Sold my golf as it was too small in the back seat for the kids, and have $16K to spend. Initially was going to get a circa 2006 v6 prado but hubby has nearly convinced me to get a bmw diesel x5. I... |
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F1 2020 revised calenda says still 2 races to go Bahrain & AbuDahbi yet the drivers & manufactreres championship was decided in Turkey last weekend , so was that the end of the season & the other 2 cancelled ? No point in keeping my sub to Spark sport if its... |
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Hiace rear wheel bearing replacement Hi there anyone out there know how much and can recommend where to get these replaced in Auckland? |
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Looking for a touring station wagon got my eye On a Toyota Mark X Zio , any other ideas, comfort and ride is important . I have found a 2007 2.4 , with 66000 km for just over $6000 drive away, I know it’s a bit long in the tooth and after next month it will be even older |
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