Recent content by tonyb2

hyi just bought a zafira tourer 160 bhp. I am told lots of the vehicle is insignia. very stable towing 1400kg. 6th gear ok at 55/60 on most motorways. well pleased with the vehicle. good allrounder rgds tony

Sorry to bring up this again... Anyone use or know something about Kronings movers. They seem to be very leightweight and do not use too much current, and by shopping around competitive on price rgds tony b

Hi . I want to charge my spare caravan battery [used when i use CLs] from the car. I have a 12 volt socket in the back of the car and can safely stow the battery. Is there a gadget available that will run from a 12 volt supply to charge a 12 volt battery. Any ideas appreciated tony

hi colin many thanks that rgds tony

Good morning..Can one of you experts tell me the size of the hexagon drive on the corner steadies on my lunar quasar.2011. This may sound like the height of laziness, but it will save me a 12 mile round trip to my place of storage. Many thanks in advance tony b

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Hi all Looking for a cmax 2.0diesel2 to 3 yrs old, but seem to be in fairly short supply or black..dont want a black car.Anyone had experience of a zafira diesel 2009/9 with the 150 bhp engine..I will be towing 1340 kg. There seem to be more zafiras about Thanks in advance rgds tony

I have read that the new orion has grp bonded side panels. Previously abbey i think used grp for the side panels on some of their vans. Without embarking on a long discussion over looks, interior decor etc {beauty is in the eye of the beholder} has anyone any comments to make re the grp side...

Many thanks your replies 'mondeo men' I was shying away from the mondeo due to the lower kerb weight. The diesl estate has a kerb weight of 1577kg if you believe the ford brochure, this would give you 95% towing 1500kg. Well within ford spec, but i would feel happier nearer the 85%. I have...

Hi all. I am considering a larger van..max weight about 1450kg.Has. anyone towed with an insignia diesel estate 160bhp. .Seems ok on paper, but any views appreciated.I am trying to avoid a 4x4 with the associated higher runnung costs thanks tony .

I would not want to pull nearly 100% kerbweight and a largeish van like the quasar..Moral of the storey..dont trust a salesman. We pull a 1200kg van behind ours...Great nothing wrong with the car...caravan far too big rgds tony

hi I seem to be the only one on this forum with a kia/hyundai 1.6 diesel We have an I30 estate with the 113 bhp dieals 6 speed, same as the ceed LS i think We pull a bailey 1200kg gross...brilliant even pulls 6th gear in some circumstances. We opted for the i30 comfort as it was a lot...

hi I seem to be the only one on this forum with a kia/hyundai 1.6 diesel We have an I30 estate with the 113 bhp dieals 6 speed, same as the ceed LS i think We pull a bailey 1200kg gross...brilliant even pulls 6th gear in some circumstances. We opted for the i30 comfort as it was a lot...

hi we have a hyundai i30 , same mechanics, well almost. we pull a bailey 460 1200kg gross with no probs. even able to use 6th gear..good gear ratios for towing. You may wish to consider the hyundai as it is cheaper than the kia but only a 5yr waranty however it has traction controll as...