Recent content by Belle427

They are a good idea and easier to fit, criticism used to be that they were a bit harsher on the ride quality and they could also make some sqeaking noises if they are not correctly lubricated on install with the supplied grease. Powerflex are the most well known, for suspension they do a purple...

I have heard of parts brands being switched but it has not happened to me. Not used them in a while as I can usually find a quality brand elsewhere for similar or even less money. Think their prices have gone up too.

There are quite a few of these on you tube, although I am a car guy they don't interest me one bit. Found him the worst of the lot tbh, just can't watch him. Admire what they do though, the other chap is more watchable from saving salvage.

I think when you have changed the usual suspects such as drop links and arb bushes the top mounts are the only thing left really. My last 2 cars have had annoying knocks that were eventually tracked down to worn top mounts, a real pita to diagnose and overlooked as they are not easy to change...

Most installs use the white insulation on a roll similar to stuff used in your attic, it's not itchy stuff!

Must admit I have hardly ever replaced bolts on vag stuff I just do them up by hand, never had any issues really in 20 years. Replaced some subframe bolts on my Mk 5 Golf Gti but only because they are a bit of a problem area.

Try B first but on a work colleagues Kuga we had to suck it through the return line from memory, not difficult to do though.

I add a scoop of vanish powder, does help as well as the detergent.

Im considering going EV as I quite fancy the idea now and it suits my lifestyle. I may look at a Tesla model 3 as there have been some decent 2 year lease deals around, ideally would want new. They seem to be the most respected with regards to the user experience. Have you made the switch and...

I normally buy KYB but dont think monroe are that bad, seem to remember they are oe fit to some fancy golf GTIs etc with active type suspension. I would agree about doing the top mounts whilst in there, I usually buy complete units from Febi Bilstein via parts in motion on ebay.

Could be wheel speed sensor related, I had an old Rover 25 once that had a similar problem, seem to remember it was related to a corroded pick up ring. May be worth hooking the car up to diagnostics and monitoring the wheel speed sensors when the fault occurs.

I overheard a conversation last week in a local small garage where labour was quoted as £70 per hour. I suppose they have staff to pay and overheads etc the same as any other business. I think they have realised they can charge similar rates to the main dealers these days, I have heard some...

I cant comment on its durability in wet areas but I did our utility room in the V33 stuff from B&Q and it went on easy enough and seems to be quite hard wearing. Panels as suggested are a lot nicer these days to be honest and I am considering them in our shower when I re do it instead of the...

Have a few rooms to paint and am going to keep them the same colour. Lounge, kitchen, hall and stairs. Looking at paints I am after something tough and wipeable and Johnstones trade acrylic durable matt seems to be a contender, would prefer a matt finish. Any feedback on it please or others to...

I like BMWs but they seem to be silly money even with over 100k miles on them. The engines dont seem to have the best reputation either with timing chain issues. I really fancy a 330d Touring myself but you need to pay £20k for a 10 year old car.