Recent content by Steve_5090070

thanks for your comments I'll try the things suggested Steve

Hi, Since we bought our 2007 swift charisma we have had a flow problem with the hot water in the van. It does not flow for more than a couple of seconds before it starts spitting. It seems if there is a blockeage in the pipe. But on odd occasions it will flow normally for upto 10 seconds before...

Charlie, I have just had the same problem, I am due to pick up my Sorrento tomorrow, Tesco insurance are insisting I send proof of the alarm system. I got Kia's no off the internet and rang them. Extremely helpfull guy took my details and the cars details, so he could send me a certificate of...

Hi, Are removeable tow balls ok on a sorrento, the van has an alko stabaliser Cheers Steve

cheers i'll get it checked

How would I know if my turbo had gone in my 2002 x-trail. It is struggling uphills at the moment towing and solo Steve

Hi Duggie, I have a 2002 XT, recently its been struggling up hills towing and solo could this be a turbo fault. Or would I not be able to drive at all if the turbo had gone. cheers Steve

thanks for your comments, i'll try the websites you sugest regards Steve

Hi, Thinking of buying a 2004 sorento looking for mpg and any other issues i might need to know about. I tow a 1500kg van thanks Steve

Hi Robert, I have a TomTom One. I have used it for the past 2 years. As Essexeddie says they can send you down roads that are not suitable for towing a caravan. However if you check the route using a map before you set of and adjust the satnav to the route you want to take, you shold be o.k. I...

it could have been a bad batch like you say, or it could have been a steady build up of additives blocking the injectors. either way ill stick to the BP garage untill its proven either way. Steve

Hi Mike, I have recently swithched to BP diesel after using supermarket fuel for the past 6 mths. I drive a Nissan X Trail and started having problems with the car 4 or 5 weeks ago. It really struggled when pulling the van and even struggled when driving solo uphills. After speaking to a few...

Hi, Does anyone know how to get excess mastic of the exterior panels of a caravan. Steve

Thanks everyone for your comments, I have now ordered an Al-ko secure lock. cheers Steve

Hi All, I finally took delivery of my new van yesterday a Swift Charisma 555. Looking forward to getting away again. Typical of last year as soon as I hooked up to the van at the dealers it started raining and hasn't stopped since. We will be going away at the end of the month. thanks again Steve