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At what point did you last change the spark plugs? If altered, would those be the right ones? Did you change the fuel filter recently?

Codes pertaining to the misfires will likely remain in place.Is a code reader available to you?

Missed EML, floored it again tonight, and everything appeared to be fine. About 180 xxx km. Have a day or two off, so I'm going to go for a nice drive. Just lately, I cleaned the injector. It misfired severely during that process, as if it were about to stall or stop but then turned off.

Is there power to the EML station? You'll need to know the error codes in order to conduct most things. An injector cleaner, like Redex, might be worth a shot, though. Do you happen to have the car's mileage?

My 2004 C180K m271 is fine up until I let go of the handle, at which point it starts misfiring and won't stop till I switch it off. Once it starts up again, I'm not sure what to check first. Any suggestions? The lowlifes just busted my door window in an attempt to take my radar detector. I'm upset with them.

Appreciate it. Mechanic gave it the all-clear this morning. No faults stored, no issues found. I’ve confirmed I’m keeping it. Honestly, the whole process turned out far smoother than I expected. Glad I took the chance in the end.

I’ll admit, I was one of the more sceptical ones earlier in this thread glad it worked out for you. That Tucson is a great choice.

Car arrived this afternoon. Everything handed over properly including V5C, MOT certificate and full service documentation. First impression is very positive. Interior spotless, bodywork exactly as shown in the video.

I sent the payment in two parts, as they requested £1,000 as a deposit and the remaining balance once the car was loaded on to the lorry for delivery. I received a confirmation email shortly after, confirming delivery should take place in about six to seven days.

Yes, fourteen days from delivery to inspect. If you’re not satisfied, you notify them and they arrange collection and refund from the segregated account.

Rob, if you don’t mind me asking, did they explain clearly how the 14-day return works if you’re not happy? That’s the bit I’d want written clearly.

Thanks everyone for the replies genuinely helpful. After reading through and speaking to them again this morning, I’ve decided to move forward. Just waiting for the official invoice to come through now.

I had a similar experience. Purchased a 2023 Kia Sportage GT-Line just before Christmas. Delivery took about nine days instead of the seven they originally estimated, but they kept me updated the whole time.The car arrived exactly as described in the listing and video.I was uneasy about paying upfront but I spoke with them twice on the phone before committing. They answered every question without rushing me. The segregated account part did give me some reassurance since they don’t release the funds until you approve the vehicle within the inspection window.

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.

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.

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.