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- Sun May 26, 2024 7:30 am
- Forum: GENERAL CHAT
- Topic: Is my car charger faulty ??
- Replies: 3
- Views: 161
Re: Is my car charger faulty ??
Battery is dead well as good as at that standing voltage time for a new one i think. A charger on a healthy but low battery should show around 14v mine does. I checked after 5 hrs on charge and it was doing alternating around 14v. The needle gauge was showing 50% done on a 72ah battery. I checked o...
- Sat May 25, 2024 1:06 pm
- Forum: GENERAL CHAT
- Topic: Is my car charger faulty ??
- Replies: 3
- Views: 161
Is my car charger faulty ??
Just bought a streetwize 12 amp car charger from Argos, currently it’s connected to the battery, using a multimeter it’s getting a charge of around 12.6v whilst charging. It’s this correct or should I be getting more ?
The battery when not on charger was around 11.8v.
The battery when not on charger was around 11.8v.
- Tue Jul 27, 2021 2:43 pm
- Forum: GENERAL CHAT
- Topic: What does this parking restriction mean ?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2999
What does this parking restriction mean ?
I will be visiting london shortly and around the area i need to park i see these signs on google maps.
Do those times mean i can park during those times ?
What does the CA-B mean ?
Do those times mean i can park during those times ?
What does the CA-B mean ?
- Thu Jan 28, 2021 11:16 am
- Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
- Topic: Cheapest place to buy car battery ?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1989
Re: Cheapest place to buy car battery ?
Am i right in thinking that 'ah' is the capacity of the battery and how long it takes to discharge when not been driving and cca is the power it injects to start the car up. If so how much is the minimum a car of 2.7tdi needs to start up in cold weather ?
- Wed Jan 27, 2021 3:38 pm
- Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
- Topic: Cheapest place to buy car battery ?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1989
Re: Cheapest place to buy car battery ?
Avoid Lion , will a 110 fit ? Then you could have 800 CCA and 80 Ah . 5 year batteries have both better materials and the higher specs . *no swearing* me you've asked 3 forums ! I currently have a Varta 110. 80ah 740ah which i fitted some years ago. Am pretty sure the previous battery was a lower s...
- Wed Jan 27, 2021 1:43 pm
- Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
- Topic: Cheapest place to buy car battery ?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1989
Cheapest place to buy car battery ?
I have a 2007 Audi A4 B7 2.7Tdi that needs a new battery. Am only planning to keep the car until autumn so i want to spend the least amount as possible. Can you recommend the cheapest place to get a battery that will just do. So far I've seen Tayna Batteries for £80 which is a Euroline 78Ah 740CCA B...
- Wed Jan 20, 2021 11:04 am
- Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
- Topic: Recommend a battery charger
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1382
Recommend a battery charger
Can anyone recommend an inexpensive battery charger for a 80ah battery.
Am not looking for a powerful charger so Budget £20-£30.
It'll be handy to have around.
Am not looking for a powerful charger so Budget £20-£30.
It'll be handy to have around.
- Sun Jul 14, 2019 3:59 pm
- Forum: GENERAL CHAT
- Topic: Thinking of doing a big euro road trip
- Replies: 2
- Views: 9180
Thinking of doing a big euro road trip
Am toying with the idea of buying a cheap car and doing a 10-15k mile road trip around Europe even into Turkey and Russia. Am just thinking if the car breaks down and beyond repair what could I do ? Something like that would really wee me off and I'd end up dumpling the car or just sell it there for...
- Sat Jul 13, 2019 7:29 pm
- Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
- Topic: Will this pass my MOT ?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2909
Re: Will this pass my MOT ?
Well i asked both testers at my m8's garage this morning but still no answer as one said no it would fail and the other said he would pass it. Sorry. Many thanks. I went to the breakers yard today and got a whole set of the non LED version and fitted those. Although I've left the LED version that's...
- Fri Jul 12, 2019 2:54 pm
- Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
- Topic: Will this pass my MOT ?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2909
Re: Will this pass my MOT ?
I'll be speaking to the mot guy on Monday.
Does anyone know if they do a full inspection mot again if I take it back within 10 days for a retest or will they just check over the things it failed on ?
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Does anyone know if they do a full inspection mot again if I take it back within 10 days for a retest or will they just check over the things it failed on ?
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- Fri Jul 12, 2019 7:18 am
- Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
- Topic: Will this pass my MOT ?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2909
Re: Will this pass my MOT ?
That is a good one. I was a tester for many years but never came across anything like this but if the light is fully functional i can't see why it would be a fail. Have all the LED's failed on the old light ?. Only 3 LEDs work out of 13 Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk 7 would have passed. I go...
- Thu Jul 11, 2019 8:59 pm
- Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
- Topic: Will this pass my MOT ?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2909
Re: Will this pass my MOT ?
From what I can remember there isn't anything about how the light is produced just that it has to be red and same position on the car. If you have the original lights why not stick them both back on save any bother Don't have originals. One of the previous owners must have upgraded them. Sent from ...
- Thu Jul 11, 2019 8:58 pm
- Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
- Topic: Will this pass my MOT ?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2909
Re: Will this pass my MOT ?
Only 3 LEDs work out of 13Alan Gunn wrote:That is a good one.
I was a tester for many years but never came across anything like this but if the light is fully functional i can't see why it would be a fail.
Have all the LED's failed on the old light ?.
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- Thu Jul 11, 2019 7:00 pm
- Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
- Topic: Will this pass my MOT ?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2909
Will this pass my MOT ?
Took my 2006 Audi A4 for an MOT today and failed on tail light bulbs. Seems like I have an aftermarket LED cluster which you can't replace the individual LEDs as they're soldered onto the ribbon. I can't find a matching used one so the other option is a new pair at £200. Would you know if I put in a...
- Tue Apr 02, 2019 11:35 am
- Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
- Topic: Which spec B7 to get ?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2791
Which spec B7 to get ?
Am after a new car and looking at Passat B7 2.0TDI Estate 2010> with a budget of around £3500. Happy with higher mileage thats been looked after. Am confused with all the specs. Highline and sport looks out of my budget so looking at SE. Theres also Bluemotion Tech ? Seems like SE don't have rear pa...
- Fri Jan 04, 2019 3:27 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: How to stop battery going flat when car not in use ?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2751
Re: How to stop battery going flat when car not in use ?
Am lucky if I can get parking in my street let alone outside the house. Batteries 2yrs old.Gazwould wrote:No option of a extension reel and smart charger ?
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- Thu Jan 03, 2019 7:56 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: How to stop battery going flat when car not in use ?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2751
Re: How to stop battery going flat when car not in use ?
Do I need to disconnect both terminals ?
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- Thu Jan 03, 2019 10:03 am
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: How to stop battery going flat when car not in use ?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2751
How to stop battery going flat when car not in use ?
I have a car that is only used about every 2 months. Is there a way to stop the battery going flat ? As the car is parked on the road, i don't have access to a plug socket to trickle charge it and i prefer not to buy/use a solar charger. Can i disconnect one of the battery terminals to stop it disch...
- Sun Nov 11, 2018 6:06 pm
- Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
- Topic: recoomnend a car battery charger
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1708
recoomnend a car battery charger
Anyone got any recommendations for a car battery charger for a 80amp battery ?
Looking for something under £20. I know something of that cost will probably take around 24hrs to charge from flat.
Looking for something under £20. I know something of that cost will probably take around 24hrs to charge from flat.
- Wed Sep 05, 2018 3:51 pm
- Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
- Topic: Which spec car battery booster do i need ?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1568
Which spec car battery booster do i need ?
I haven't driven my car for over a month and the battery is now flat. I want to buy a battery booster but don't know which one to get for my car battery which is a F17 Varta 80Ah 110 CCA740 on a Audi A4 2.7TDi. Am thinking of the TACKLIFE T6 Jump Starter - 600A Peak 16500mAh which is £60 and says ca...
- Sun Jul 01, 2018 2:06 pm
- Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
- Topic: Am looking to buy a Golf. Advice needed.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2083
Am looking to buy a Golf. Advice needed.
Am after a MK5 Golf preferably a 1.9 diesel Sport/GTdi Are these good reliable cars ? Any known major problems that i should look out for ? Am looking to spend about £1000 for a 2004 150k mileage. Is this a realistic figure for a decent golf or should i be looking to pay more or even a MK4 ? Also so...
- Fri Jun 29, 2018 7:04 am
- Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
- Topic: Owning two cars - insurance
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2049
Owning two cars - insurance
I currently have a Audi a4 estate which i recently insured 2 months ago with Admiral as they were the cheapest. I want to get a cheap small car, something like a VW golf for local miles. How would the insurance work ? do i need to take out another separate insurance policy with zero NCB as my full N...
- Tue May 15, 2018 6:19 pm
- Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
- Topic: Insurance - NCB
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2917
Insurance - NCB
Been searching around for insurance for my renewal and seems like Admiral has provided the cheapest quote this year. I was with Tesco last year and they have sent me proof of NCB which states 9 years even though i have been driving on my own insurance for 17yrs. If i put 15yrs + on Admiral then it c...
- Fri Sep 29, 2017 12:20 am
- Forum: GENERAL CHAT
- Topic: Recommend portable car tyre inflater
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3228
Recommend portable car tyre inflater
Anyone got any recommendations for a portable tyre inflater using 12v socket. Preferably with a digital display for around £20.
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- Tue Aug 22, 2017 8:18 pm
- Forum: GENERAL CHAT
- Topic: Do you use cruise control ?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 5873
Re: Do you use cruise control ?
Would you drive on cruise at a slower speed like 60mph on the inside lane so there's not much chance of braking, changing lanes to overtake and adjusting speed ?
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