Car question

If its the wheel they should have seen it when it was been balanced. It must of been out a lot and they should of checked the rim if there was any damage.
Bring it back and tell them your still getting punctures, if it was the same place you purchased the other tyres i cant imagine they will charge you again and if it turns out to be the wheel ask them for a refund for the previous tyre you purchased.

BigStrongMan wrote: Ok goys.. 1. Rattle out of front suspension when ye go over speed bumps,even when very slow,has me worried ? 2. She takes a while to warm up in mornings. Will cut out a few times. Will a service sort this? 3. Gear box very stiff in the mornings. Have to force it into gear until she warms up,then she's grand. Any ideas ? All smart arses can FRO

Jesus the joys of Renault Motoring
1. Probably an anti roll bar link or ball joint gone (ball joint being more common, link being cheaper)
2. Check coolant level, top up if necessary but get it checked regardless.
3. Get it checked

2&3 are potentially serious issues, delaying getting it checked could result in more expense

BigStrongMan wrote: Sound pal,think the coolant is low alright. The ball joint yokey? Much labour in that? There's a new service garage opened near me,gonna throw it in there. But don't want them to screw me so will try to let on I know my stuff!

Just get them to diagnose the faults and get a quote for fixing them.
2&3 are the priority here, a worn ball joint can be put on the long finger till you get it running right. No point having decent suspension when it won't go anywhere

McG wrote: 9F, looking to come up a few years with another Mondeo. 08/09. You still recommend them as a car? Current 05 one has given very little trouble and is really efficient so happy to stick with Ford.

The newer model Mondeo is a step up from the 05 you have. I'd recommend the 1.8 diesel. Remember when buying that the tax system changed on July 1 2008 so the vehicle must be registered after this date to avail of the lower road tax.
Toyota Avensis, Mazda 6 and Honda Accord are all good cars too

9fingers wrote: McG wrote: 9F, looking to come up a few years with another Mondeo. 08/09. You still recommend them as a car? Current 05 one has given very little trouble and is really efficient so happy to stick with Ford.  The newer model Mondeo is a step up from the 05 you have. I'd recommend the 1.8 diesel. Remember when buying that the tax system changed on July 1 2008 so the vehicle must be registered after this date to avail of the lower road tax. Toyota Avensis, Mazda 6 and Honda Accord are all good cars too

Nice litre of engine coolant inserted into Reno
No need for mechanic now

9fingers wrote: BigStrongMan wrote: Nice litre of engine coolant inserted into Reno No need for mechanic now Did Jean mind? Mark on the coolant bottle where the level is now and check it again in 5/6 days time to see has it dropped

full to the brim

@9fingers
Need to get the timing belt done on my 06 a4. What sort of coin would ya be talking for parts/labour?

@9 Fingers have an oil leak in enging (head gasket fooked me thinks) not going to bother paying mad money for the fix as car is 2000 but missus loves it,(only uses it for short hops) whats the fluid you can put in it to temporary fix leak and how often can it be done ?