Thread Rating:
  • 7 Vote(s) - 3.71 Average
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
squeaky steering wheel, vibration on clutch
#1
Hello,

I test drove a 12 plate Berlingo XTR yesterday and noticed two issues that concerned me. One was that the steering wheel made a squeaking sound when turning the car, esp. noticeable at low speeds. The other was a slight vibration/juddering on the clutch. Does either of these issues spell trouble? Does the vibration/juddering suggest that the clutch is on its way out perhaps?

What I also found slightly off-putting was that although the car is advertised as 'Approved Used' it has not been serviced/examined by the dealership. The reason they gave when I queried this was that it makes no sense for them to do the checks before the car is sold as it may be lying around in their forecourt for months. But then what motive do they have to do the checks once the car has actually been sold? Isn't it more likely that they will hand over the car without any checks at all (except perhaps a cursory glance by their servicing dept)? In that case, are there any real benefits to buying 'Approved Used' as opposed to, say, buying from a car supermarket (provided there's still manufacturer's warranty to run) as the latter is likely to be cheaper?

Any thoughts?
[-] The following 1 user says Thank You to allotmenteer for this post:
  • taxi
Reply


Messages In This Thread
squeaky steering wheel, vibration on clutch - by allotmenteer - 06-07-2013, 08:10 AM

Forum Jump:


Users browsing this thread: 1 Guest(s)
[-]
Welcome
You have to register before you can post on our site.

Username:
  

Password:
  




[-]
Search
(Advanced Search)

[-]
Latest Threads
Service interval notice
Last Post: jocas74
Today 02:23 AM
» Replies: 7
» Views: 359
Winter Tyres
Last Post: geoff
Today 12:19 AM
» Replies: 0
» Views: 17
23 plate Citreon Berlingo classed as a van
Last Post: W Petsa
Yesterday 10:39 PM
» Replies: 2
» Views: 35
The creation of my personal solo-travellor.
Last Post: EM58
Yesterday 06:17 PM
» Replies: 12
» Views: 740
M59 Throttle pedal
Last Post: evdama
Yesterday 01:10 PM
» Replies: 5
» Views: 178
Berlingo 2007 1.6 hdi - intermittent sticky acce...
Last Post: Romahomepete
Yesterday 01:05 PM
» Replies: 7
» Views: 329
roof rack with slats
Last Post: BigVtwin996
Yesterday 11:53 AM
» Replies: 4
» Views: 192
Battery upgrade
Last Post: evdama
27-03-2024 03:58 PM
» Replies: 0
» Views: 99
Wanted: 2003 M59 steering rack
Last Post: evdama
27-03-2024 12:45 PM
» Replies: 1
» Views: 57
Airbag Fault Code
Last Post: Cumbrian
26-03-2024 03:06 PM
» Replies: 1
» Views: 214

[-]
Recent Visitors
Locations of visitors to this page

[-]
Hosting by

QuickHostUK