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  • Landrover Defender Yes or No

    Hello together, so, following situation. Family with three children, wife drives Grand Voyager, BJ 95 (which we hopefully still get through the TÜV), I drive a V-Class BJ 2001 (yes, all known flaws also has this), and in the summer we have another MX-5, BJ 97 and a 911er, BJ 84. With the summer vehicles there are zero problems, so it should be. The Voyager from my wife causes us problems, and if this is not any more, then what should become. We tend to a Defender! Who can tell me his experiences about this car? Many thanks and greetings Christoph 1000

  • Who gets the innovation award for demonstration cars of a car dealership

    Question: I have an offer for an Eniaq60iV 6/2021 with 19.900 km for 46.900.- After checking the price list from June 2021 this corresponds to the then new price. My question is now the dealer has collected the environmental premium for himself, has used the car for 1 year and now practically demands the 2021 list price? That would mean that the dealer takes tax money and the consumer sees nothing of it anymore, not even as a discount?

  • Why was there/are there no 18-cylinder engines in series PKW?

    Moin, you keep reading that there were development problems and that’s why you gave them up. Mercedes had tried it in the S-Class with a V18. VW tried it in the Bugatti with a real W18. Unfortunately, both were abandoned due to construction problems. Only I can’t find any details exactly what it was about. Just a W18 I don’t imagine so problematic – or at least less problematic in construction than a V18.

  • In spite of high taxation and high fuel costs, what does the diesel still speak for?

    Good day, in the past, a diesel was a useful purchase because of the low fuel costs, the high torque in the lower speed range and the longevity of the engines. What arguments still speak for buying a diesel car today?

  • Did the garage mess up?

    Hello, today I had to drive my car to the workshop of my trust, as the MKL lit up. After reading out the fault memory it came out that the charging pressure is too low. What’s exactly about it can only be clarified next week after a repair date. So far so bad. However, in the workshop it is suggested that an oil change that I had made a week before (At ATU, because I was not in my hometown for 3 months) was carried out with “false” oil. According to the Besch If my engine has to be filled in 5W30, but ATU has filled in 0W20 (see picture). ICh had nothing at all on the car at 110,000 km and therefore I find the “accident”–> false oil/ MKL jumps a few days later to very inconvenient… Now my questions: Can 0W20 damage my engine or even be responsible for the (strangely) one week later starting MKL, or also caused damage to the turbocharger? Should I have the oil (at the expense of the workshop) My car data: Opel Astra-K 1.4 Sports Tourer (from 2015) 150 hp (110 kW)

  • Which Dodo Cleaner as wax preparation? (partial filling)

    Hello together, on the weekend I will send my 4 week old new car a first correct treatment. So far I had only been foamed several times and washed by hand with 2 buckets. On Saturday I want to knead the paint after washing and then prepare for the 476s. One reads that the Pre Cleaner of Dodo should get out a great shine already beside the cleaning. Of course this product is much more expensive than Isopro with water. However, there are some Dodo Produ the simple Pre Wax Cleaner, the Dodo paint cleaner, the Plus and the Lite if I see this correctly and the descriptions differ not so big. The car is so far Mackenfree and the varnish should simply be cleaned and brought to shine, so that the wax can unfold the full performance. I still have to add that I had the car foiled. Schweller are white and it has rally stripes in glossy white. Is the Dodo also suitable for this? Which one is it? Do you recommend it?

  • Vulnerabilities PT-Cruiser??

    Hello, comrades! I’m only here as a guest from the Subaru corner, and have a question. The Gulf of my wife is due soon, and the PT would be first choice for her. Financially only the first ones (2000-2002) come into question. Do you have to pay more attention to km or to the year of construction? Is the purchase recommended at all? Where is the best for them? Friendly and with six stars (four for the Advent wreath and two for bad times, so look at us!) Tom

  • PT Cruiser Cabrio 2.4 Turbo no longer starts

    Hello Leidensgenossen, my PT Cruiser Cabrio 2,4 Turbo, built in 2004, no longer starts. Gasoline pump, starter and ignition are no longer supplied. My husband checked all relays and fuses. If the ignition is switched on, all control lights go off. About 1 min airbag, ABS and Montor control light go on again. My husband is with his Latin at the end. We tried to read out the control unit. The laptop can only be used with the ABS controller. A connection to the motor control unit is not possible. Error reading on board (3x ignition on/off/on) does not show any effect. Also the result “Done”, if there is no error, is not displayed. The guess is on the control unit. Does anyone have another tip? We would be grateful for any help. Thank you and say hello Silke

  • Is a jeep recommended? If so, which one?

    Hello, I’m happy to change from my V70 200hp to a off-road car. It has to be big enough for family with 2 children and dog. And reliable!!!! Is the patriot recommended? As a diesel with 140hp? Or are there problems? Or a petrol truck? Drive so 15,000 km a year. 2/3 country road. I am grateful for tips!

  • Install Playstation???

    Hello all together, have bought a radio for my mini with which I can watch dvd and also connect a playstation. I would like to do this now, but I don’t know where to hide the playstation best… optimal would of course be the glove compartment, but don’t think it fits in there. another alternative would be for me under the passenger seat, but don’t know how to fix it there best!? what do you think it would be best if you had a build?