Search found 189 matches

by Dogfuzz
Fri Jun 30, 2023 11:41 am
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Service advice and costs
Replies: 7
Views: 2511

Re: Service advice and costs

I agree with you. Think I'll just have the short one now and a big one later. I have a friend who only has his Golf MOT-ed ( and advisables dealt with) plus an oil change once a year. He tops up the fluids himself. Doesn't bother with a formal service of any kind. Not sure I'd dare go down that rash...
by Dogfuzz
Wed Jun 28, 2023 7:04 am
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Service advice and costs
Replies: 7
Views: 2511

Re: Service advice and costs

Most interesting the differences in cost between a “major” and “minor” service. I’m finding that independent garages just offer either of these as a norm for all makes.They don’t seem to know about the £500+ Mazda one-but I can easily understand the plugs cost.
My mileage is 21000 by the way
by Dogfuzz
Sun Jun 25, 2023 2:10 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Service advice and costs
Replies: 7
Views: 2511

Re: Service advice and costs

Very helpful thanks. I’ll do some ringing around. Attitude and “can do” will get the job. A key priority for me is to get it done properly. If I have to pay more then so be it. For interest-I quickly sussed that the cheapest way forward might have been to let one of the well known fast fit firms do ...
by Dogfuzz
Sun Jun 25, 2023 7:08 am
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Service advice and costs
Replies: 7
Views: 2511

Service advice and costs

I’m due a major service very soon and wonder what I’ll be charged by a dealer and/or a reliable independent. I’m also intending to have the brake pads renewed( recent MOT advisory). Might change the windscreen rubbers for peace of mind too. How much should I allow for all this( vat included) Vehicle...
by Dogfuzz
Thu Jun 22, 2023 5:51 am
Forum: Main Mazda CX3 chat
Topic: Recent Travels
Replies: 3
Views: 1219

Re: Recent Travels

Yes-while much of my motoring is local and rural, I’m always surprised how easily the CX3 adapts to longer haul use. Great on a motorway, responsive, excellent acceleration , fuel economy and comfort.
by Dogfuzz
Fri Jun 02, 2023 7:54 am
Forum: Main Mazda CX3 chat
Topic: Tyres
Replies: 5
Views: 2263

Re: Tyres

I would be so interested to hear from others why they actually needed new tyres. I replaced all four originals last autumn at around £400 cost and am quite happy with what my local dealer sourced for me. What was interesting was his comment “Few of our customers replace tyres here( East Sussex) due ...
by Dogfuzz
Fri Mar 24, 2023 7:59 am
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Brake pads
Replies: 2
Views: 1360

Brake pads

Could somebody give me an idea of how much I should allow to have my front brake pads replaced please?
Also thinking of having the rear ones done too while I’m at it.
Costs?
by Dogfuzz
Wed Mar 15, 2023 4:18 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Towing eyelets
Replies: 3
Views: 1855

Re: Towing eyelets

Thanks jtonline-Mine was just loose . I think what might have happened is that at some previous stage the spare tyre for pressure was checked and the eyelet -tucked somewhere near-then lost it's cover. Cant see myself ever using eyelets--but you never know!
by Dogfuzz
Sun Mar 12, 2023 4:40 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Towing eyelets
Replies: 3
Views: 1855

Towing eyelets

Heard something loose making rattling noise in boot and noticed that one of the two towing eyelets had worked loose from storeage position-the other was nicely affixed into place( an obvious slot on top of the spare wheel cover) BUT I cannot for the life of me see where the other loose eyelet was me...
by Dogfuzz
Sat Feb 18, 2023 8:26 am
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Headlamp beam levelling
Replies: 1
Views: 976

Re: Headlamp beam levelling

I know this might sound irrelevant but have you checked how clean your headlamps are. Recent heavy salt application on roads during dry cold weather reduced my visibility to an almost “side lights only” incident the other week-till next morning I found the lamps totally caked and filthy. A jolly goo...