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Thanks guys for the advice. I'm now having second thoughts, I only do short 5 mile runs every day, about 5K miles per year beginning to get my head around the DPF issues with short runs, I'm thinking a petrol version might be more suitable for my driving style, and of course, can't get a new...

Hi all I'm a happy owner of a 2007 1.9tdi Reference Sport Altea. I was the 2nd owner at 1 year old so have had very few problems in the 7 years I have owned the car (a front suspension bearing and a broken rear spring approx. 300 quid on top of servicing costs) As the car is getting on a...

Hi all just noticed today a dull knocking noise when turning the steering wheel either when driving slowly whilst turning the wheel or when stationary. The knock sounds like it's coming from within the engine bay/offisde front wheel area. It knocks when turning the steering wheel about...

Hello Paul Just a quick note to say finally got round to replacing the wiper linkage yesterday (been on hols, working weekends etc), and followed your guide...all went like a dream, and very straight forward thanks to your advice. Had a slight alignment problem meaning the wipers parked in...

Hi guys thanks for all your advice...this afternoon I nudged the bottom (passenger) wiper down about half an inch, and this seems to of fixed it....looks like if the wiper is just a bit out then thois gets detected and parks the wipers up at the bottom of the screen... cheers to all Regards

mmm might be worth a shot...will it screw up the radio code or anything else to worry about ? Cheers:)

Hi there as per previous thread, I needed to replace the wiper linkage on one side...this went smoothly enough. Replaced wiper arm etc However, the wipers work fine but when then come to rest either driving or parked up they always return to the service position (at the bottom of the...

Got that Paul, nice one mate:)

Cheers Paul....I think you're right..back still giving me grief, and won't do it any good bending over with my head under a bonnet! Will wait until the parts arrived Tues/Wed next week and go for it then:)

Cheers Paul, thanks for the tip about the leaves and crud, will deffo hoover that lot out. Was going to do a trial run tonight, but had a big mole cut out of my back today at the docs, so am feeling bit groggy:ill: so will check it tommorrow. David at Sere Motors has come good with...

Paul...you Sir are a legend !!:worship::worship: MANY MANY THANKS for all your work in posting the guide for me :) I realise that it must of taken a fair bit of effort with the pics etc and I do really appreciate it ! With your helpful guide I'm now going to get David at Sere Motors to...

Hello mate Many many thanks for the help, info and part numbers, much appreciated!! I'm gonna get in touch with David at sere motors to get a price for the linkage,nut and a (another!) new wiper arm...can live with just the drivers wiper for a week or so! I had a look and gingerly removed...

Hello all Had a bit of bother whilst replacing a nearside front wiper arm on my Altea, and managed to overtighten the nut holding the wiper arm to the splined post which attaches to the wiper linkage. However, the wiper arm was attached ok, despite the nut shearing off, but last week the...

Hello mate was wondering howw you got on with the wiper linkage problem? I have exactly the same problem (stripped the thread on the near side wiper arm spindle) and it looks like I need a replacement wiper arm linkage/crank arm. Did you get anywhere sourcing a replacement ...