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Hey everyone, I’m on looking for a first car for my daughter's birthday and noticed a 2022 Fiat 500 on FB Marketplace posted by Lamsam Logistics. At first blush I thought I was dealing with a private seller, but it turns out I’ve stumbled upon a Belfast based transport company that’s also in the business of selling repossessed vehicles. They’ve thrown their hat in the ring with home delivery to Somerset, promising it’ll be on your doorstep in a week to ten days. That all sounds like pie in the sky but I’m feeling a bit like a cat on a hot tin roof about shelling out cash before laying my eyes on the car. Has anyone walked this road before? Or did you actually bite the bullet and buy from them? I’m all ears to get the lowdown on the process, payment, and vehicle details. Your thoughts would be worth their weight in gold.

Evening everyone! I went ahead and snagged myself a 2021 BMW 118i M Sport from Tivanagh Transport, and believe it or not, it was a repossession vehicle to boot. I’ll shoot straight with you, I had butterflies in my stomach sending the transfer. But they handed me a fortnight to kick the tires and take a good look at the car once it rolled in. I hightailed it right over to my local dealership in Derby for a thorough diagnostic check-up. The mechanic gave it a clean bill of health. Everything's in tip-top shape, no skeletons in the closet, and the service history checks out like a charm. The next day, I gave Tivanagh Transport a ring to put the nail in the coffin and confirm I was sticking with it. In my book, they hit the nail on the head with how they managed everything.

Bank transfer before you’ve even seen the car would normally be a warning sign.That’s how most scams operate. Money first, promise delivery, then silence only a handful of proper online vehicle retailers manage remote sales transparently, and even then people are cautious. I’d want everything clearly written in a contract.

I did a bit of background research out of curiosity Tivanagh Transport is an established haulage company in Belfast. They’ve been operating for years with actual fleet vehicles and drivers, not some newly set up website. The vehicle sales side seems newer, but they do appear to be a legitimate registered business. Still, if viewing is possible, that’s always the safest approach.

First question I’d ask is whether you can see the vehicle in person, if they start saying it’s locked in a storage compound and can’t be viewed that would raise alarms for me. There are plenty of scam adverts on Marketplace and eBay where people send deposits and never see the car. Just be careful.

Hi Rob, I hadn’t heard of Tivanagh Transport car sales until now and I’d definitely advise caution though there are loads of convincing fake listings going around lately. If the price seems unusually low take your time and double-check absolutely everything before transferring any money.

Hi all, Just wanted to ask if anyone here has actually dealt with Tivanagh Transport based in Belfast? I’ve come across a 2022 Hyundai Tucson they’ve got listed on eBay. The price is noticeably cheaper than similar ones I’ve been comparing, which obviously makes me pause a bit. They’re saying it’s a bank repossession purchased through an auction which apparently explains the lower price. The only thing that’s making me hesitate is that they require payment upfront. I’d really prefer to hear from someone who has genuinely bought through them. Any real experiences would be appreciated. Thanks, Rob

Additionally, smoke testing will undoubtedly reveal whether the throttle body area, brake boost, and crankcase breather pipe snap off.

Is that the short line that I've drawn here connecting the bypass valve's vacuum actuator to the horn side of the valve?

have air leaks Verify that the small black pipe connects to the supercharger horn; the end with the rubber cap has separated. same as before, smoulder it

Unexpectedly high or low readings outside of the sensor's parameters are definitely the result of something. I will have to look into what you suggest, but I don't know the system well enough to give it a specific name. However, please inform us of the results of the checks.

It seems like the engine is going straight onto boost, and I'm worried the bypass valve is stuck closed. The hoover connection might have been knocked off, so I should go see. It seems to be in line with it since I also received identical problem codes. Is it feasible to you?

Great job! Please inform us of your findings so that we can guide you.

I see. Is it possible that it can take in air too easily? It will be interesting to see what the code reader shows, which I borrowed today.

If you suspect a leak, whether it's from the intake, exhaust, or supercharger side, I recommend performing a smoke test and fixing any damaged components. To find out what's going on, check the real-time data, which may include things like temperatures, throttle positions, fuel trims, and more.

Last night I replaced the head gasket on my R52 Cooper S. The engine started up without a hitch, however it went into overdrive almost instantly (I neglected to check the engine rev limit). From what I can tell, it could be vacuum lines or low voltage levels; however, I have not been able to locate this specific issue on the forum; could you perhaps point me in the direction of a good starting point?

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Thank you once more; I am almost there.

According to Honest "real mpg"—a metric that takes data from actual owners—a manual 1.4 gets 41 mpg, while an automatic gets 33 mpg. However, the roads used and each driver are unique.

Just picture an egg gently resting beneath your accelerator pedal — that's how soft it is.

Is there anyone who can provide some useful guidance regarding fuel efficiency?

The large pulsation damper is responsible for the spikes that activate the light. Just to be safe, I'd swap everything out, then properly bleed the system before the rodeo.

Regarding the matter at hand, I took the vehicle for a little spin yesterday night. The road had some uneven patches. ABC—be cautious—the red light flashed on the dashboard with each curve. Even in the dark, the red light flashed on and off. This time, there was no fluid or leak. The car descended rapidly but rose very slowly. On sometimes, while driving, I could make out clicking noises emanating from both the back and the front of the vehicle. There must be someone in the Slough area who can find and fix the problem if the garage can't. The current responses suggest either a pulsating dampener or accumulators, which will require replacement in any case. Am I to assume anything else before returning? It is appreciated.

That may occur if the system contains air or if the valves are not operating properly, leading to the reservoir being overfilled with pressure.