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hindle8907
29-07-11, 11:29 AM
I seen on here a while back a website where you could search for a car and it would tell you the known faults.
It was quite a comprehensive database, does anyone have the website please.

Cheers Ant.

Roberrrrt
29-07-11, 11:30 AM
Honest John?

yorkie_chris
29-07-11, 12:00 PM
There is some government site to check for recalls too.

Sir Trev
29-07-11, 12:35 PM
Honest John?

I find HJ quite a useful comparison site. Parkers also have similar reviews.

hindle8907
29-07-11, 01:27 PM
Honest John?

Cheers some good info on that site

There is some government site to check for recalls too.

Yes im sure it was a government site now you mention it.
Can't seem to find it though.

andrewsmith
29-07-11, 01:57 PM
There is some government site to check for recalls too.

Yes im sure it was a government site now you mention it.
Can't seem to find it though.

http://www.dft.gov.uk/vosa/apps/recalls/default.asp

Like so:

Reference : RM/2010/004
Manufacturer Ref :
Make: APRILIA
Model : RSV4
Launch Date : 01/02/2010
Numbers Involved : 60
Build Start Date :
Build End Date :
Recall Details
Concern : ENGINE MAY FAIL UNEXPECTEDLY
Description : The engine may fail without warning due to the connecting rods not being to the correct specification.
Remedial Action : Recall the machines that are likely to be affected and fit a new quality assured engine unit.
Vehicle Id :

hindle8907
29-07-11, 02:05 PM
Yeah that's the one thanks andy.