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Ractis CVT tiptronic repair costs I've been considering buying one of these today. I know they are Toyotas, but is the tiptronic and CVT transmission going to be expensive if they need repairs? Looking at ones 2006/7, around 40-70,000kms |
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Looking for a van petrol / manual / --- for my daughter. whats best -- safety/reliability wise. 6,000 / 12,000 |
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I have to ask 'cos nobody seems to know. Hi guys! Not really motoring but something we all use. I needed a 3pin "Female" 230v plug for a water pump. So I head down to the DIY centres and "Yes" they are available . but why are they so blardy expensive compared to the male version. Yeah, Yeah I kn... |
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Why would a dealer's window card ,,, clearly state a price,but also say 'For sale by Auction'? Maybe innocent,dunno. |
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Hyundai ILoad factory stereo Has anyone pulled apart the radio or dash to access the rear wiring loom from the unit to be able to install additional speakers? Being the tradie van they don't factory wire any wiring to the rear of the van so I assume that there are wires in behind the... |
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So much for secure parking http://www.nzherald.co.nz/crime/news/article.cfm?c_id=30&objectid=11551875 |
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A can of worms. Listing #: 982972599 a couple of budding engineers have converted their pushbikes and are blatting around the neighbourhood.While I admire their ability to get motive power, I'm guessing Mr Plod won't be far behind.I'm jealous we never had the selection o... |
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Honda 5.5HP REduction Gearbox Not sure if this is the right forum, but am looking for a 2:1 reduction gearbox for a Honda 5.5HP engine. A little background. The 5.5HP Honda clone that was on our little logsplitter finally gave up the ghost. We sourced a genuine Honda engine cheap, HOW... |
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Amazing how some people buy cars. I sold my Adventra. Buy now hit 8.5k. People came up and paid the money. Looked at it and drove it away. No test drive. No mechanic check outs. I hadn't even mentioned that I had just got a new WOF. Altho that doesn't mean the trans is on its last legs or... |
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Stolen last night KTM 250 6 Days - Auckland STOLEN! KTM250exc Six Days (Germany). Rekluse clutch with left hand rear brake kit. 300cc big bore kit. Had a Garmon GPS mount on left handlebar. Chassis # VBKGSA202DM278889 Engine # 0354835565 https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/428989043.jpg... |
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NOX test vw has the best values of all .roflmao http://www.kfz-betrieb.vogel.de/index.cfm?pid=11049&pk=957534&type=article green red orange is the factor it exeeds the limmits benziner= petrol-er engine the ford is not a diesel beating vw and yes petrol also emit high nox as soon as they move to direct... |
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The problems with buying online Wanted a new screen for the bike, saw a company online that makes these so contacted, they sent the info with 3 options of tint grade (clear, light & 'dark'). I phoned them & commented that the old screen had been painted on the inside giving it a very da... |
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VW had done it before. Sneaky buggas. Give it 40 years and they'll cheat with spec's on their electric or hydrogen cars. "In 1973 Chrysler along with Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Toyota, and Volkswagen had to remove ambient temperature switches which affected emissions, ... |
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Wheel alignment LWB Van Auckland Anyone know of any places that can do a wheel alignment for a Long wheelbase van in Auckland? Preferably west, north or city. Thanks. |
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Motorhome Owners, can you advise the benefit, Or otherwise of front wheel drive vehicles, as opposed to rear wheel drive please, we are thinking of buying a 7/8 metre motorhome and find that most available are now FWD, we are concerned about traction on back roads such as Danseys pass, so would love ... |
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Whats your thoughts on this? My girlfriend took her car for a WOF at the local garage and it came back all okay BUT warned that tyres was down to just over 2mm tread. The car came back with 25 kms on the clock and Taumarunui is NOT that bigger place and she walked in to her work afte... |
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Suzuki swift back bumper I am looking for a second car and Suzuki Swift is on my shortlist. I was told that if the Swift's back bumper is damage, it is a complete write off. Is that true? |
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Seat problem Mitsubishi Outlander So our drivers seat in our 2012 outlander is not moving forward fully. I'm a shorty a need it quite far forward. So hubby had a look and there appears to be a clip that sits in from of the roller which is stopping it from going forward. Does anyone know i... |
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This VW debacle. If I owned one of the affected vehicles I'd be reluctant to let them recall the car and change it into a slower version that uses more fuel. It's always been a bit of a mystery to me that all the emission control nonsense seems to destroy the economy of a... |
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Toyota/Runx/Allex what is the difference--1500cc VVTI,only thing I can see is hatch cap seems to be chrome on Allex/painted on Runx,trim appears to be the same,and both seem to have 2wd/4wd options |
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Interesting conversation on another "car" site. vehicle for sale -Minor work required for WOF Question-What exactly is the minor work required? Answer-No time to fix.Im going overseas. Question-Yep Understand you are going overseas but what does it say on the WOF sheet. Answer-Minor stuff. Questio... |
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1998 Caldina Wiring Schematic Anyone know of an on line resource for the above? TIA. |
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Is there anywhere I can get a rough valuation Of a classic car? A rough estimate (am asking on behalf) |
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Check Engine light OBD2 scanners - Hyundai A friend has a mid 2000's hyundai getz with check engine light on. What is the go with the cheap obd2 scanners on trademe and ebay etc, will I be able to see the fault code? What info do these cheap scanners provide? Do they only provide 'global obd' emis... |
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Rattling sound from inside of car? Help Any help much appreciated. Toyota Caldina 1997, I am hearing this loud rattling sound while idling and also it does it when foot slightly on accelerator, sounds like it is coming from left hand side at front. Just had oil change and new cabin and air filt... |
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