car–makes.com|car makes topic discussion
Sep
22
Filed Under (car makes) by AJS
Car Guru asked:
I had just got back from my own holiday to Bali when I arrived at work and they announced I was off to New Zealand with three of my colleagues. What a way to come back from one holiday and find out your going on another!
The trip started with a slight hiccup. Our flight was delayed, which is the last thing you need when you’re at the airport after a busy morning at work, which also meant we would be late in picking up our rental car. We then had to call work and asked them to call New Zealand to make sure the depot knew we would be late. One of the benefits of working for a car rental wholesaler!
About an hour later, we finally left and we were up in the air. It was a smooth flight and we arrived in Christchurch about 11pm. After collecting our bags, we went straight to the Hertz desk to be met by a friendly employee who was more than helpful.
After the formalities of signing the rental agreement and getting the keys, we were then given a local map of the south island and a city map of Christchurch. The employee even highlighted how we were to get to our hotel in the centre of Christchurch.
The car was in the car park, so away we went to find the car. We thought she said it was behind the police station and we were looking for quite a while, until it dawned on me that she had actually said pay station; we had misunderstood her kiwi accent!
We eventually got to the hire car and it was a premium wagon with automatic transmission and it was nearly brand new, similar to a Ford Territory wagon. It came with heating, air-conditioning, radio, electric windows and heaps of room enough to relax while being one of the passengers in the car.
We decided to use our Seymor GPS which we nicknamed “Moaning Myrtle”. We waited for the satellites to load on the Seymor GPS and then we were off to our hotel in Christchurch. It was cold and dark but we trusted our Seymor GPS and arrived stress free to the Rydges Hotel.
For the next week the Seymor GPS and rental car were our life savers. It got us to all the destinations and sightseeing attractions and even got us from Christchurch to Queenstown in one piece.
I would recommend hiring a car and taking the trusty Seymor GPS with you next time you go on a driving holiday.
DriveAway Holidays offer GPS rental and car hire in New Zealand.
Tyron
I had just got back from my own holiday to Bali when I arrived at work and they announced I was off to New Zealand with three of my colleagues. What a way to come back from one holiday and find out your going on another!
The trip started with a slight hiccup. Our flight was delayed, which is the last thing you need when you’re at the airport after a busy morning at work, which also meant we would be late in picking up our rental car. We then had to call work and asked them to call New Zealand to make sure the depot knew we would be late. One of the benefits of working for a car rental wholesaler!
About an hour later, we finally left and we were up in the air. It was a smooth flight and we arrived in Christchurch about 11pm. After collecting our bags, we went straight to the Hertz desk to be met by a friendly employee who was more than helpful.
After the formalities of signing the rental agreement and getting the keys, we were then given a local map of the south island and a city map of Christchurch. The employee even highlighted how we were to get to our hotel in the centre of Christchurch.
The car was in the car park, so away we went to find the car. We thought she said it was behind the police station and we were looking for quite a while, until it dawned on me that she had actually said pay station; we had misunderstood her kiwi accent!
We eventually got to the hire car and it was a premium wagon with automatic transmission and it was nearly brand new, similar to a Ford Territory wagon. It came with heating, air-conditioning, radio, electric windows and heaps of room enough to relax while being one of the passengers in the car.
We decided to use our Seymor GPS which we nicknamed “Moaning Myrtle”. We waited for the satellites to load on the Seymor GPS and then we were off to our hotel in Christchurch. It was cold and dark but we trusted our Seymor GPS and arrived stress free to the Rydges Hotel.
For the next week the Seymor GPS and rental car were our life savers. It got us to all the destinations and sightseeing attractions and even got us from Christchurch to Queenstown in one piece.
I would recommend hiring a car and taking the trusty Seymor GPS with you next time you go on a driving holiday.
DriveAway Holidays offer GPS rental and car hire in New Zealand.
Tyron
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Mar
27
Filed Under (car makes) by AJS
charles j asked:
I have a 2003 BMW 225i, while the car in in stopped at a light i hear a thumping sound coming from under the car. I also noticed that when i shift the car from park into REVERSE or DRIVE the car does not move, it used to what to move foward or reverse automatically. I have a automatic transmission.
Elliott
I have a 2003 BMW 225i, while the car in in stopped at a light i hear a thumping sound coming from under the car. I also noticed that when i shift the car from park into REVERSE or DRIVE the car does not move, it used to what to move foward or reverse automatically. I have a automatic transmission.
Elliott
Jiggidy asked:
The car is a toyota camry 1997 automatic transmission, the ticking is relative to wheel speed, i hear it coming from the front left tire area, when breaking at high speeds i feel vibration in steering wheel,also at low speeds the brakes will squeak at coming to a stop. BTW, it is not the CV joint because it happens when driving straight and turns. I am thinking the rotors, any ideas?
Frank
The car is a toyota camry 1997 automatic transmission, the ticking is relative to wheel speed, i hear it coming from the front left tire area, when breaking at high speeds i feel vibration in steering wheel,also at low speeds the brakes will squeak at coming to a stop. BTW, it is not the CV joint because it happens when driving straight and turns. I am thinking the rotors, any ideas?
Frank
Dec
24
mtb86 asked:
the sound the car is making is screeching/ grinding sound and it seems to be coming from the back tires. the sound comes up when driving and seems to go away when i either step or let go of the breaks. I got breaks about 2 years ago. is it time for new breaks or wheel bearings?
The car is a 2002 Pontiac Firebird, automatic transmission.
Russell
the sound the car is making is screeching/ grinding sound and it seems to be coming from the back tires. the sound comes up when driving and seems to go away when i either step or let go of the breaks. I got breaks about 2 years ago. is it time for new breaks or wheel bearings?
The car is a 2002 Pontiac Firebird, automatic transmission.
Russell
Dec
20
weaselred asked:
I drive a 99 Mazada Millennia S. Every since I bottomed out going over a railroad crossing, my car has been making the aforementioned sound while accelerating until the automatic transmission changes gears, until I try to speed up again which is when it will return. I haven’t noticed that the preformance is any different than before but I only started driving it a few days before hand. I tried to add more oil and it didn’t seem to help. The engine is supercharged if that means anything. I’m sorry if I’m being vauge but I am a novice when it comes to cars.
On other thing that might be of note: This only occurs when my car is in drive. When it is in neutral or in park, when I rev the engine the sound does not occur. Also for those who have a gues to what might be wrong, how much might I be looking at for the repairs. Thanks to all on those who help.
Reynaldo
I drive a 99 Mazada Millennia S. Every since I bottomed out going over a railroad crossing, my car has been making the aforementioned sound while accelerating until the automatic transmission changes gears, until I try to speed up again which is when it will return. I haven’t noticed that the preformance is any different than before but I only started driving it a few days before hand. I tried to add more oil and it didn’t seem to help. The engine is supercharged if that means anything. I’m sorry if I’m being vauge but I am a novice when it comes to cars.
On other thing that might be of note: This only occurs when my car is in drive. When it is in neutral or in park, when I rev the engine the sound does not occur. Also for those who have a gues to what might be wrong, how much might I be looking at for the repairs. Thanks to all on those who help.
Reynaldo
