Car Recommendations

[KenL]

Then I would say they are not doing their job properly Ken.
One of the first questions we ask when appraising a car for part exchange.
I've been doing the job for 35 years and cannot remember not asking about it.

Probably right there.

 

[Hobbit]

Ford Puma - any thoughts/ experiences would be helpful. Cheers.

 

[Smiffy]

Ford Puma - any thoughts/ experiences would be helpful. Cheers.

The "old" one or "new" Geezer???

 

[KenL]

Ford Puma - any thoughts/ experiences would be helpful. Cheers.

Only heard good reports. Looks great.

 

[RichA]

Then I would say they are not doing their job properly Ken.
One of the first questions we ask when appraising a car for part exchange.
I need to know if we are going to be re-selling the car from the forecourt, or trading it.
No service history?? It won't be going on the forecourt.
I've been doing the job for 35 years and cannot remember not asking about it.
Maybe if the car was a 25 year old wreck that was only worth £100.00 then I guess it doesn't matter.
But something with a retail future??? We'd need to know mate.

I've always gone to the main dealer for servicing for the first few years then hunted down an indie specialist.
I'd never buy used less than 3 years old without full dealer history.
My issue with VW is their reliance on the customer knowing what work needs doing when the service schedule is held on their computer, not in my handbook, then telling me afterwards what they should have done.

 

[Deleted member 29109]

No. Customers are.
If you were buying a 3 year old BMW/Audi/VW/Merc wouldn't you prefer to buy one with full dealer service history?
If not, trust me............... you are in the minority.

I wouldn't, based on past experience.

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

Are you allowed to park a Skoda or Suzuki in your golf club car park?

Good question! You are at my club but I wouldn't be surprised if members at our 2 local rivals have been kicked out for doing so at their clubs ?

 

[Smiffy]

I wouldn't, based on past experience.

You are also in the minority

 

[Hobbit]

The "old" one or "new" Geezer???

New one

 

[Mandofred]

Psssst.....Suzuki Vitara.

 

[Bunkermagnet]

I've always gone to the main dealer for servicing for the first few years then hunted down an indie specialist.
I'd never buy used less than 3 years old without full dealer history.
My issue with VW is their reliance on the customer knowing what work needs doing when the service schedule is held on their computer, not in my handbook, then telling me afterwards what they should have done.

Their DSG gearbox is a perfect case in point. How many people know (and that includes some VW group staff) that the wet clutch DSG box needs a very specific oil change every 40k miles?

 

[RichA]

Their DSG gearbox is a perfect case in point. How many people know (and that includes some VW group staff) that the wet clutch DSG box needs a very specific oil change every 40k miles?

They didn't know the Haldex oil needed changing at 30k until I researched it after they didn't bother.

 

[BrianM]

Anyone got an A4 avant and can you get clubs and a trolley in the boot without taking out clubs etc?

 

[GreiginFife]

Anyone got an A4 avant and can you get clubs and a trolley in the boot without taking out clubs etc?

Not an A4 specifically Brian but had a 3 Series Touring and the boots are very similar, had no issue at all in bag, trolley and kitchen sink fitting.

 

[BrianM]

Not an A4 specifically Brian but had a 3 Series Touring and the boots are very similar, had no issue at all in bag, trolley and kitchen sink fitting.

Really like the 3 series touring as well, what model did you have and what was it like in winter?

 

[Beedee]

Anyone got an A4 avant and can you get clubs and a trolley in the boot without taking out clubs etc?

Car before current one was an S4 saloon. I was able to get my motocaddy and a full set of clubs in the boot without removing anything, so I'd be pretty sure the avant would be fine.

 

[GreiginFife]

Really like the 3 series touring as well, what model did you have and what was it like in winter?

I had the 335d Touring (F31 model) and it was XDrive so it was absolutely fine in both winter and the late(ish) snow we had in 2018.

 

[Rooter]

Really like the 3 series touring as well, what model did you have and what was it like in winter?

i had a 330d and it wouldn't budge an inch in very light snow. It was on massive summer tyres, but it was useless for a few weeks.

 

[Deleted member 29109]

Really like the 3 series touring as well, what model did you have and what was it like in winter?

Put winter tyres on and it will be absolutely fine.

I used to put winters on my M3 from the end of October till the beginning of April.
Never got stuck in any snow and it was better than my wifes 4x4 Octavia.

Winters aren't just good for snow. They perform better in the cold and wet muddy roads we get round these parts.

I've got a 5 series estate at the minute. I've put multi seasons on and they have been fine in the winter including the bitbof snow we've had. They aren't quite as good as full winters in thick snow, but have got me everywhere I've needed to go.

 

[GreiginFife]

Put winter tyres on and it will be absolutely fine.

I used to put winters on my M3 from the end of October till the beginning of April.
Never got stuck in any snow and it was better than my wifes 4x4 Octavia.

Winters aren't just good for snow. They perform better in the cold and wet muddy roads we get round these parts.

I've got a 5 series estate at the minute. I've put multi seasons on and they have been fine in the winter including the bitbof snow we've had. They aren't quite as good as full winters in thick snow, but have got me everywhere I've needed to go.

Much of it is down to driver and driving style as well though. I have never had or needed winter tyres and I'd hazard that we get worse snow up here.