Tintowellfan

Just sold my Mk4 Monte Carlo. Forgot I had removed the raised boot floor when I bought it, was stored in garage. Anyway, if anyone in Lanark area wants it let me know and we can agree on a price. Basically is brand new. Edit. Apologies if items for sale is not allowed. Please advise.

Would have to agree, the Fabia Mk4 horn sounds like a watery fart. Just another of the things I find so boring about the Fabia. Just never have felt any connection with the car, and have had dozens and dozens of cars over the past almost 50 years of driving. My Monte Carlo is due its second service in two months, only covered about 1300 miles. Not having a go at anyone who is enjoying their Fabia, just my experience is pretty boring. But, I do plan to keep it as I have only used it in dry weather, and never in winter, so basically brand new. Maybe one of my grandchildren will inherit it. Haha.

Yep, I always have rotated my wheels/tyres annually so that they not only last longer as a set, but can replace all four with tyres of my choosing rather than feeling the need to replace like with like. Also in recent years I have being using National Tyres, now owned by Halfords, and if having four tyres fitted they are fitted free at home address. Their online prices have been unbeatable for me for several of our family cars for very many years. Our local mobile fitter is excellent, takes his time cleaning tyre locating edges on wheels with a sanding tool, then paints on a sealant, also has replaced TPMS rubbers and valves rather than just replacing the inner valves. Also balances tyres properly, ie. fitting balance weights, and spinning wheels again to check no more balance weights are required. Really annoys me when a tyre fitter does not do a recheck. Anyway, boring story over, just my tuppence worth.

Yep, way too much going on in that front end.

Have owned a few Corsa 1 litre three pot engines, one from new in 2012 until sold 2024. Never missed a beat and fuel consumption figures were exceptional. Pretty sure the reviews for that particular engine were very good. Also not heard any horror stories about the VW group three cylinder engines.

Just mentioned the Amazon price as that was where I bought mine. I am quite happy paying less than 50 quid a year for my Amazon Prime package, somehow Amazon think I am a student (retired 67 year old. Haha). The viewing content suits my limited interest in programme content, and living in the sticks the free next day delivery is a great bonus. Anyway, each to their own. As I said, I just mentioned Amazon due to me buying from there. Also Amazon returns are so, so pain free.

Yep, A 864S are the required blades, fitted them to my Mk4 as the OE ones are crap. Less tha 20 quid on Amazon. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bosch-A864S-Aerotwin-Wiperblade-Set/dp/B00W1KKYUI

What? Maybe a bit more detail would help! I just see a sentence with no punctuation or grammar. Really difficult for those of us of an older generation.

I seriously hope so. I have just had another MOT issue with the rear drums/shoes on another car I own, a 12 year old Corsa. Spent well over four hours stripping down and cleaning them prior to MOT test. BUT another fail, fecking hate them. They are such a pain to balance. Discs and pads are the way to go. IMHO.

Aye, some random chit chat would be good in a 'chit chat' section. Like you, not complaining, but when looking for comments about a specific post I am interested. particularly this one about rear disk brakes, random photos and comments is a bit of a turn off. Sorry, just saying!

Bridgestone Turanza 225/45x17". Happy enough so far with them.

Yep, I always keep my wiper blades and parking area clean. Also never use wipers without a wee skoosh first. Keeps the screen scratch free. But due to sods law, some free flying stone will smack into your windsreen, as just happened to my wife's brand new motor with only a few miles on the clock!!!! Pain in the arse new motors, just love my 12 year old Corsa. Haha.

Aye, pretty standard for cars without ignition keys. But does take a while to get used to it.

Note you have mud flaps front and rear. How do you find they fit? Are they snug against body? On previous Vauxhall cars I never found an acceptable fit, with significant gaps where dirt and grit could get in and damage paintowrk.

Thanks for that information.