Recent content by AndyT1

Hi Rob, one of the best cars I've driven for towing. I did 128k miles in my car and it never missed a beat (original clutch). France or more recently the Netherlands was our usual destination and I never had an issue with the clutch. I had more issues with wheel spin in the wet on set off...

A good question and some great answers, so I'll throw a bit more in. Vehicle manufacturers have to ensure that the speedo never reads fast - so in addition to the accuracy of the speedo they have to take the worst case scenario with the tyres. It's all about what's called 'rolling radius' as a...

Hello John, I've just got a Mondeo with reversing sensors fitted. Now I wouldn't call myself an expert but I can normally reverse onto a pitch in a couple of go's but the continuous reversing tone does get a tad annoying. I'm not an electrician but do understand the principles of electrics -...

Hi Dave, I think it's a case of 'can't see it so didn't touch it' scenario ! Just like me..never checked the levels of the cells and once you get a duff one, i.e. lack of acid....then it will never charge. You have to remember that they are almost always on charge to a varying degree. My...

Hi Dave, if it makes the noise when your going in a straight line (I guess you are on the motorway!)it's nothing to do with the alko. My alko grains like mad round corners and this is due to the friction pads on the ball. I think your problem is the sliding coupling behind the hitch - Your...

I can't believe your car only weighs 1470kg. I've just got a Mondeo and that's 1510kg, the BMW is a larger car. Have a look in the hand book or ring/go to a BMW dealership to check the figures.

Thanks for your comments David, I've cleaned up the ball and coupling again with fine emery cloth and it was quiet for a while now it's noisy again.

Ive an AKS3000 coupling stabiliser and all was well until I changed the towsure tow ball to the detachable type - you unbolt the old unit and fit a new receiver for the swan neck coupling. Now it creaks and groans when going round corners. The Cvan handbook says it could be due to...

Go for the Tom Tom one - I was looking for a while and then channel 4 or is it 5! 'The Gadget Show' did the tests for me. It's the best all rounder for what you need.