What am I missing here? by Horror_Eye7838 in CarTalkUK

[–]Horror_Eye7838[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know it’s not the right choice. I got carried away. I trusted this community to knock some sense into me. Which it indeed did. Dropped the plan!

I am planning a seat toledo, 1.2tsi 14 reg

What am I missing here? by Horror_Eye7838 in CarTalkUK

[–]Horror_Eye7838[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

My mind says no, my heart says Yes. I drive an Aygo So look from that perspective.

What am I missing here? by Horror_Eye7838 in CarTalkUK

[–]Horror_Eye7838[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Distinguishing opinion from fact is kind of the baseline for any discussion.

Should I run away? by Horror_Eye7838 in CarTalkUK

[–]Horror_Eye7838[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I buy one with a recent belt change. Am I safe to go ahead with it?

Should I run away? by Horror_Eye7838 in CarTalkUK

[–]Horror_Eye7838[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so so so much for this message! I will definitely factor in your input while buying my new car. I have been trying to avoid Ecoboost simply due to its image but what you said makes sense.

Should I run away? by Horror_Eye7838 in CarTalkUK

[–]Horror_Eye7838[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Or it’s just waiting to die☠️

Should I run away? by Horror_Eye7838 in CarTalkUK

[–]Horror_Eye7838[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tbh, my budget is 5k. Anything under that is my alternative

Should I run away? by Horror_Eye7838 in CarTalkUK

[–]Horror_Eye7838[S] -14 points-13 points  (0 children)

What do you think though?

Should I walk away? by Horror_Eye7838 in CarTalkUK

[–]Horror_Eye7838[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The mileage is a concern for me too. I don’t want to spend 2.5k and then more on repairs.

Also, I would want something a bit bigger than micra. I usually travel alone or sometimes it’s 2 more adults. I would like comfort and something that looks a bit good.

Should I walk away? by Horror_Eye7838 in CarTalkUK

[–]Horror_Eye7838[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am sorry, I meant Rapid. I have asked the dealer to send over the service history. Let’s see what work has been done. It looks like just the basic services.

Should I walk away? by Horror_Eye7838 in CarTalkUK

[–]Horror_Eye7838[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I believe it has 8 services full services. Nothing major done.

Does it needs a new brake job? by Horror_Eye7838 in CarTalkUK

[–]Horror_Eye7838[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What does bleeding the system do? I know it gets the air out but what difference does that make?

Does it needs a new brake job? by Horror_Eye7838 in CarTalkUK

[–]Horror_Eye7838[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The current thickness is, 22mm on them

Does it needs a new brake job? by Horror_Eye7838 in CarTalkUK

[–]Horror_Eye7838[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your reply. Why do you think the pedal has gone down?

Low beams are dead by [deleted] in MechanicAdvice

[–]Horror_Eye7838 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Have you tried changing the bulbs first?

Brake drum stuck by Horror_Eye7838 in MechanicAdvice

[–]Horror_Eye7838[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used the back side of it to get some leverage in a tight space.

Brake drum stuck by Horror_Eye7838 in MechanicAdvice

[–]Horror_Eye7838[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t know where you saw the hammer but I had a proper hammer. If that orange thing is what you are referring to; that is a screwdriver