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I have experienced that several times throughout my car ownership, my friend; one feels a tightening in the abdomen and an acceleration of the heartbeat.

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Today marked the first MOT since acquiring my GrandSport; I can hardly believe I have owned it for over a year. This morning, I delivered it to my local garage en route to work. With a mind full of possible car issues, I received a call from the garage shortly after 10. With a sense of impending dread, I answered and posed the familiar inquiry, "What is the damage, then?" Merely to be informed..... 'Nothing, my friend; she has passed the MOT without any failures or advisories.' This is unprecedented, as I typically discover that a second-hand vehicle invariably has issues that are not classified as 'official advisories' but remain unaddressed due to my lack of awareness. Since it was scheduled for a 'small service and MOT', I requested that they perform the 'major 2-year' service instead. A slight indulgence, wouldn't you agree?.....I intend to consider this clean MOT as the first year, if you comprehend my meaning. She is currently parked outside, prepared for our forthcoming journey.

After seven years, I terminated dealer servicing due to its exorbitant costs, even for a "value" service that merely involved an oil and filter change using aftermarket components. The remainder consisted of evaluations and opportunities for upselling. I completed the task myself this time, and even with authentic Vauxhall components and premium oil, the cost was far lower, despite the inclusion of new spark plugs (on order), as well as air and cabin filters.

Thank you; I have now seen your response. My issue resolved itself, only to reemerge. It is unequivocally electrical rather than mechanical.

I apologise; I believed you were experiencing the misfire issue. Yes, it is resolved; essentially, I engaged in back-and-forth communication with the warranty provider and the retailer for around five days. It suddenly functioned, and all the doors opened and operated well. I am uncertain how that occurred, but everything can now open and shut properly. Thank you.

I have a 2018 Insignia. This morning, as I attempted to enter, the central locking emitted a sound, but none of the doors would open. The boot ascended and attempted to unlock the doors from inside, but none of the doors would open, either from the inside or the outside. The central locking mechanism functions, as the locks engage and disengage on the doors. Do you have any suggestions?

Latest information. He got the job completed, but unfortunately, the garage could only provide hubs that were not compatible with his wheels. Consequently, he had to get two more wheels. After completing the job, while driving, he noticed a noise coming from the back. It was discovered that the wheel nuts on both sides had not been properly tightened. I believed that I was the only one who neglected to fasten the wheel nuts.

A few months back, my son purchased a 12 plate Astra. The automobile he purchased in a private sale for £1900 has an attractive appearance. Although the item was inexpensive, he was satisfied with his purchase. Upon bringing it home, he subsequently discovered that the primary beam was not functioning. The repair cost him £200, but the auto electrician made a mistake by improperly installing the new fusebox. As a result, the vehicle wouldn't start, and the auto electrician identified it as a malfunctioning electronic control unit (ECU). After spending £350, the vehicle still failed to start. A different car electrician promptly identified the issue as an improper installation of the fusebox, and he did not charge my son. Recently, he took his vehicle for a Ministry of Transport (MOT) test, which resulted in a failure owing to an oil leak, emissions problem caused by a broken catalytic converter, rear springs installed in an incorrect orientation, and a rear brake pad that was not properly fitted (and not even suitable for an Astra model). The total cost for the assortment will amount to £1300. Recently, he sent me a message, saying "Dad, take a look at this." Upon removing the back wheels, the garage made an intriguing discovery. I was very astounded to learn that he has been using this vehicle for many months, transporting himself, his girlfriend, and most significantly, my granddaughter. My level of anger beyond what can be adequately expressed. This situation demonstrates that no matter how cautious we are while inspecting pre-owned vehicles, we remain unaware of the true nature of our purchase.

Thank you for all the responses, gentlemen. Your input is much welcomed.

Are wind deflectors effective? I have seen the remarks on this platform from a few years ago on the impact of these devices on the automatic movement of windows. Are they worth acquiring or should they be disregarded?

Thank you for all the responses. She has purchased it and I hope it is a reliable vehicle for her.

My daughter will purchase this vehicle tomorrow: http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202402126505097 The price seems to be very low in my opinion. May I perhaps have some guidance? Thank you.

This is the only instance we have experienced.

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Yes, the battery is operating properly as shown by the red light on the key fob when the keys are pushed.

Greetings I have replaced the battery in my 64 Plate Insignia, and although the key still functions, the central locking system no longer works. It seems that it is possible to resynchronize it, but I am unaware of the procedure to do so. I attempted to activate the ignition and pressed and held the lock button on the key, but this action did not produce any results. I am unable to locate any relevant information online to provide assistance. Any guidance or recommendations would be very appreciated. Thank you.

Such assertions need statistical context to be fully understood, regardless of whether they are related to the space shuttle tragedies. For instance, how many issues were brought forward by engineers? One? Ten? One hundred? How often were these issues brought up? How many engineers raised the concern? One out of forty team members? Et cetera. I am not excusing inadequate management, but it is often revealed after a tragedy that someone has previously raised concerns about the situation. In hindsight, disregarding these warnings seems to be a serious failure in duty. However, it might be challenging to choose which issues to prioritise in real-time. Addressing every voiced worry exhaustively could potentially hinder the project's completion.

The component in question is the dual mass flywheel. I explicitly informed him that the situation was severely compromised after the component was removed from the vehicle. However, he chose to cut corners and use the worn-out clutch and dual-mass flywheel. Now he is obligated to provide further compensation in order for me to remove the gearbox in addition to installing a new dual mass flywheel and clutch assembly. Engage in reckless behaviour and face the consequences. If the vehicle belonged to a client, I would have declined to install the old dual mass flywheel (DMF) and clutch. However, as it is my partner's father's car and he wants a cost-effective solution to trade it in, I complied with his request. However, I did remove the dmf and personally demonstrated to him that it was severely damaged. He claimed that it had not produced any noise before. Indeed, it does today.

One may have expected the rattling noise to happen more often, rather than being limited to a certain RPM range and only occurring when the engine is decelerating just before reaching idle speed... However, I will soon reexamine everything to ensure thoroughness. Currently, I am at a location called Mot, where I am having my father's automobile undergo a Ministry of Transport (MOT) test. I anticipate returning home within around one hour.

Indeed, it does not like the characteristic sound of diesel knock. The acceleration is not the issue; the engine revs up smoothly and powerfully. You may increase the engine speed to 3000 revolutions per minute (rpm), let it to decrease to 2000rpm, and then raise it again to 3000rpm. During this process, the noise will not occur, regardless of how many times you repeat it. However, when you release the throttle, a little rattling sound can be heard as the engine speed drops to around 1000rpm-1100rpm, just before it settles at idle. There is no noise while the engine is at idle. It like a faint tinkling sound. I will remove the timing belt cover, start the engine, and inspect the tensioner. I plan to do this in around an hour.

I anticipate that the injectors will be from 2011, which corresponds to the age of the automobile. If it would be of use, I can also provide the mileage. I have started the engine, and it starts and idles superbly. There are no illuminated caution indicators on the dashboard. When applying a little amount of throttle, the engine rpm increase smoothly and without any delays. However... Upon releasing the throttle, a little rattling noise occurs immediately prior to the engine speed returning to idle. The rattling noise occurs consistently at around 1000 rpm, especially when the throttle is off, regardless of whether the engine is revved to 1200rpm or 4000rpm. I am unable to perceive any sound while accelerating. I instructed my son to lightly press the throttle while I quickly inspected the situation, but I was unable to identify any apparent issues. Unfortunately, the daylight has now diminished, necessitating a fresh start in the morning. Furthermore, there is a little presence of smoke, appearing as a shade of grey to my perception. However, due to the diminishing daylight, I must verify this observation in the morning. Initially, I considered the possibility of water in the exhaust according to the owner's claim of billowing smoke prior to the previous engine seizing. However, with further examination, the exhaust gases exhibit a strong odour that suggests a rich fuel mixture rather than water in the exhaust. I first speculated that the issue may be related to the injectors lacking coding. However, you are now suggesting that coding the injectors may not be relevant. I have not yet completely reached the desired operating temperature. I began it momentarily as I thoroughly surveyed my surroundings. Ensured the absence of any leaks. Subsequently, I reexamined all the fluids and replenished those that were deficient. I continued running it for a few further minutes in an attempt to identify the source of the noise. However, due to the diminishing daylight and my fatigue and hunger, I decided to conclude my investigation.

Information update. Removed the oil and a significant amount of water was expelled prior to the oil drainage. I have successfully removed the engine and replaced it with the donor engine. I have recently completed the process of bleeding the clutch, filling up the coolant, and bleeding the gasoline. Now, all that remains is to reattach the battery and maybe the engine will start successfully (hoping for a positive outcome). However, because it includes injectors from a donor engine, does it imply that I only need the assistance of a technician equipped with the necessary coding machine? Alternatively, should I purchase an injector seating tool and new injector seals to facilitate the exchange? The only aspect I lack knowledge about is the process of injector coding.

The object did not flee, but emitted billows of white smoke. The coolant header tank was drained and subsequently became immobilised. Indicating the presence of a low level of coolant, as shown by the warning light on the dashboard.