Car problems due to lockdown

Hi,

Well went though the mot today with no problems, so not really sure what the cause of our problem is.
Think some more tyre checking / swapping around is the place to start....

 

If the car has been laid up for a long time through lockdown, check to see if the 2 tyre's which you didn't change has got a flat spot dew to siting in the same place for a long time with out moving, just a thought

 

Good point, but not the case in this instant.

At 14 years old beginning to think it might be time to look as something newer, the only trouble looking at the reviews of many more modern cars, of a similar small family hatch size, is that they rave about all the bells and whistles, but virually at the end just happen to say. 'though the ride is quiet firm' we want something thats comfortable and helps soak up these pot ridden roads, if there is such a thing ...

 

Over here, there is a glut of new vehicles at the dealership due to covid belt tightening and there are lots of great deals to be had on 2020 models because 2021 is due to be launched soon and last year's must go. Hope it is the same there and you can get a bargain

 

Yes, just reading how the uk new car market for July was up 11% on 2019.

The dealers are offering lots of new incentives and 1 Sept is the day of a new registation plate which lots of folk will wait for.

Probably looking for something a year or so older, no longer want the privilege of driving a new car of the dealers forecourt only to see its value has dropped a few thousand !

 

If you are looking for a more comfortable ride, make sure you don't opt for the "sports" version of your chosen car. They often have firmer suspension and larger wheels fitted with low profile tyres. This can give a hard ride. I found Autotrader excellent to view the different model versions and prices. Also YouTube has good reviews of most models.

 

Something that struck me...Ouch.

My little car is destined for the scrap yard, due to the Mayor of London's new ultra low emmissions zone etc. Sorry but, as much as I agree to changes. I find that some of thes bods in power are becoming very dictatorial.
Suddenly out of the blue. Take a look at the TV ads. There are thousands of electric cars all lined up for sale. Tell me. There isn't some kind of political back hander involved.

I recall a saying by a top Met Commander. Trust no-one.


Please. Stop the world. I want to get offfffffffffffff.

 

....And the reason for that is they are to expensive to buy and there's still not enough outlets provided for re-charging.

 

Going back a bit, but I had a Mondeo ghia some years ago, the ride was soft, and if you took a bend too fast its was pretty unnerving, terrible thing, was glad to get rid of it.

Only go for something that holds the road now, I'll put up with the bumps.

Anyway, thought I'd tack this on here, it looks like a sensor on the back of my rear view mirror, probably obvious, so prepared to look an idiot.
But what does it do??

 

Ok, I was thinking of covering it up and seeing what didn't work.

Auto lights makes sense, but I dont have any lane departure stuff.

There appears to be one stuck to the centre of the windscreen, I assume that one does the wipers.

 

Following on from my earlier comment. Here in London, there is the dreaded, 'Congestion charge zone, in central London, that has gradually widened out to include New Cross. Fortunately for me, being registered disabled and in receipt of the higher rate Motability allowance. I pay NO road tax and I am exempt from paying the congestion charge. Not that I have any intention of driving in central London. Had enough of that, using blues & two's.

Recently the Mayor decided to introduce the Ultra Low emissions zone. This includes the South Circular road. This is basically my borderline. Feel free to use google maps. My location is. SE9 5EZ. Once this new zone comes into force. I, and many others, despite disabled bits and bobs, won't even be able to drive to the original congestion zone. Unless the charge is paid. To top this. My car which is in A1 mechanical condition and having less than 38k on the clock, is condemned under the scrappage scheme. When mentioning cars that are classed as classics. In the context, I was told. You will still be able to use your car, outside the restricted areas.

Daughter Amanda is scrapping her car this week under the scheme. It's a Citreone, electric handbrake and all that, but it's desiel. She's getting 2k for it and has just learned from the scrappy, he will also payer her scrap value. Good for her.