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 So... road tax... please can this be April fools |
cass
 4th Apr 2024 3:51pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 35 · Views: 2239 · Subject: So... road tax... please can this be April fools |
So it's lost £24820 in that time? really? thats horrendous. That said, how much has your rangie lost is the same 2 years?
Yes, Invoice price on the lease agreement was £37000, at 2 years old and 20 ... |
| So... road tax... please can this be April fools |
cass
4th Apr 2024 1:16pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 35 · Views: 2239 · Subject: So... road tax... please can this be April fools |
The cost of road tax is negligible when comparing running costs.
My (thankfully leased) company Corsa EV has depreciated at a rate of £34 per day over the 2 years that I had it. This makes my Range ... |
| Costco engine oil (2009 facelift, 3.6 TDV8) |
cass
29th Mar 2024 5:24pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 12 · Views: 638 · Subject: Costco engine oil (2009 facelift, 3.6 TDV8) |
| Yes, it even looked like said issue but it was a 14 plate car and it wasn't that old at the time so I'm guessing 2019 ish. |
| Costco engine oil (2009 facelift, 3.6 TDV8) |
cass
28th Mar 2024 6:07pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 12 · Views: 638 · Subject: Costco engine oil (2009 facelift, 3.6 TDV8) |
| "Vacuum pump failure due to oil deposits leading to a loss of assistance?" Spot on, you're right the brakes didn't actually fail but they didn't do what the driver expected them to do when s ... |
| Costco engine oil (2009 facelift, 3.6 TDV8) |
cass
28th Mar 2024 11:58am
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 12 · Views: 638 · Subject: Costco engine oil (2009 facelift, 3.6 TDV8) |
| I think we're probably in agreement, when I said specified I was thinking of the various specifications and not the brands. I don't know enough about the what the specs mean to be able to separate the ... |
| Costco engine oil (2009 facelift, 3.6 TDV8) |
cass
27th Mar 2024 11:13am
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 12 · Views: 638 · Subject: Costco engine oil (2009 facelift, 3.6 TDV8) |
The problem with using any lubricant other than that specified by LR is that you (or probably the next owner) wont know that it wasn't good enough until it is too late.
I often wonder how many of the ... |
| Brake pad falling off |
cass
27th Mar 2024 10:53am
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 24 · Views: 906 · Subject: Brake pad falling off |
| I know this is stating the obvious but have you checked what has been fitted on the front brakes? |
| Suspension work |
cass
25th Mar 2024 1:20pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 5 · Views: 242 · Subject: Suspension work |
| +1 for the Milwaukee 1/2 inch, others might be as good or cheaper but I've found mine able to do everything I've asked of it |
| much ado about rear suspension overhaul |
cass
23rd Mar 2024 11:33am
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 39 · Views: 1555 · Subject: much ado about rear suspension overhaul |
| Alternatives, no doubt the purists will squeal a bit but if its the front ones I'd just cut the rusty one off and forget about it and if the problem ids the back brakes where the pins for parking brak ... |
| Where do you get rid of old brake discs in UK? |
cass
15th Mar 2024 6:32pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 14 · Views: 904 · Subject: Where do you get rid of old brake discs in UK? |
That’s odd, most of the “Civic Amenity” sites have a scrap metal skip that earns them a good few quid- yours aren’t glowing green?
I’d try a different tip |
| simple solution in the regeneration debate??? |
cass
11th Mar 2024 5:17pm
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Forum: Technical (L405) · Replies: 10 · Views: 532 · Subject: simple solution in the regeneration debate??? |
Wow - someone pulled their huffy pants on this morning
Seriously, how to drive it properly - does this really need explaining? If it only ever gets used on lots of short trips, make sure it gets some ... |
| simple solution in the regeneration debate??? |
cass
11th Mar 2024 12:30pm
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Forum: Technical (L405) · Replies: 10 · Views: 532 · Subject: Re: simple solution in the regeneration debate??? |
Like to hear your opinions 
Why not leave it alone and see if you have got a problem that needs fixing?
A well serviced & properly driven car shouldn't need any help with this
There are ... |
| [sold] Selling my 4.4 Tdv8 Vogue |
cass
8th Mar 2024 12:34pm
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 12 · Views: 2154 · Subject: [sold] Selling my 4.4 Tdv8 Vogue |
Assuming you’re advertising it in the right places then the only reason for not getting interest is price.
If you’re getting interest but no offers then it could be something to do with your car. |
| Replacing Fusebox - 2012 L322 4.4TDV8 Westie |
cass
5th Mar 2024 12:24pm
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 4 · Views: 286 · Subject: Replacing Fusebox - 2012 L322 4.4TDV8 Westie |
| Try contacting GAP, their support is brilliant and it seems as if there's very little that Patrick doesn't know about these things. |
| Facebook scammers |
cass
4th Mar 2024 1:27pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 15 · Views: 1082 · Subject: Facebook scammers |
| TBH the scam sellers don't bother me - it's so obvious and if anyone is dim/greedy enough to believe that they are going to get a car/bike/watch etc for half it's true value then they're going to give ... |
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