Hello all, I've recently acquired a new V reg Bravo (SX80) and have found a fair few faults with it. (So far)
I got it from a family member who seems to have abused it somewhat.
Firstly, the handbrake rocks slightly from side to side. And when you pull it up it pulls to the side ever so slightly. This has made a piece of metal (what I assume to be the cable adjuster) push up against the gaiter and crack it and push it off. Is there anything I can do from inside the car? I've had a look and there seems to be 2 bolts that hold it in place, but there is no nut that holds the bracket down. They seem to directly screw through the bracket. I have not ventured under the car yet to see what is there.
Second, when putting the car into 2nd from 1st or 3rd there is a slight crunch, I read some posts on the forum regarding this already and it looks like a new gearbox.
Third, the front suspension seems to knock when the car goes over bumps. It doesn't do it over speed bumps as they are raised up, but it does it when going over pot-holes or grids that are depressed into the road. It is more noticable when i am turning as well. Is this a common problem? I'm assuming straight up that I’m going to have to take it to a garage for this.
Overall though, it does seem better than my punto which unfortunately took a trip to the big car park in the sky.
I got it from a family member who seems to have abused it somewhat.
Firstly, the handbrake rocks slightly from side to side. And when you pull it up it pulls to the side ever so slightly. This has made a piece of metal (what I assume to be the cable adjuster) push up against the gaiter and crack it and push it off. Is there anything I can do from inside the car? I've had a look and there seems to be 2 bolts that hold it in place, but there is no nut that holds the bracket down. They seem to directly screw through the bracket. I have not ventured under the car yet to see what is there.
Second, when putting the car into 2nd from 1st or 3rd there is a slight crunch, I read some posts on the forum regarding this already and it looks like a new gearbox.
Third, the front suspension seems to knock when the car goes over bumps. It doesn't do it over speed bumps as they are raised up, but it does it when going over pot-holes or grids that are depressed into the road. It is more noticable when i am turning as well. Is this a common problem? I'm assuming straight up that I’m going to have to take it to a garage for this.
Overall though, it does seem better than my punto which unfortunately took a trip to the big car park in the sky.