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Hi folks Any guidance on this please? Would be most appreciated. I have a 2008 1.2 16v K12, it’s been fully serviced within the last few months, new sparks, air filters, oil change etc. I have recently been finding that the estimated miles to empty won’t get above the 300s even on a full tank as...

I have managed to badly scratch my wing mirrors cleaning them and in bright sunlight it’s not the best view. Can anyone advise me if it’s a simple enough job to replace the glass only on the k12 and the best place to get hold of decent spec glass please? Halfords don’t stock my model anymore...

I’ve recently noticed a drop in fuel economy on my 2008 16v 5 door k12. I drove around 35 miles yesterday and have used just under 1/4 tank from a full tank. Given the tank holds around 40 litres that’s about 8, so seems loads to me. Given I recently drove 222 miles on 3/4 of a tank (so around...

Hi folks my k12 is filthy and in need of a clean. As I’ve had an ongoing water ingress problem (which I believe is now sorted) I’ve neglected getting it clean. Not done since bought in early November. I’ve always taken my old cars to automatic car washes, I ain’t overly fussed on my paintwork...

Sorry this might be a silly question and have been done a lot but still not sure. Checked the dipstick on my 2008 k12 and looks like I might need to top up the oil soon. The manual says 5w30 but should I go semi synthetic or fully synthetic? (I don’t know what’s in the car already) Some people...

Just checking if this is normal as I am a bit confused with this one, can anyone advice me? This morning I turned on the ignition, the car beeped at me and the low fuel light came on, the fuel guage was just above the red section, the low fuel light stayed on whilst I drove about a mile, parked...

Hi all, A local windscreen fitter as quoted £276.00 for Pilkington "without the badges" and £348.00 for a Nissan stamped Pilkington windscreen. I have a rain sensor and auto lights does this seem reasonable to you? (My vision is affected by wipers scratches in low sun with a few small chips...

When I spray the windscreen the passengers jets spray high and up onto the roof and the drivers hit just below the middle of the screen. Im not sure exactly where they should be hitting? Is there a way to easily adjust the nozzles without breaking them. Have wiggled a pin in them to check not...

My poor micra has a badly stratched windscreen, seems to be arcs from wipers, it’s hard to see especially at night in oncoming headlights. If I go down the insurance route it’s likely to be Autoglass but I’m not sure about them has anyone used them or have experiences of other companies etc?

Hi folks Noticed this today on my k12 and wondered if it should be a cause for concern or if it can be pushed back in? This is the worst bit but sticks out at varying degrees all the way along. Ive noticed a rattle on more uneven roads recently, could this be the cause? Looking at the glass it...

Hi sports club, I have this rock solid hardened epoxy putty on my car (a well meant repair but completely the wrong thing) 1. This is stopping a leak will it last if I leave it it place? 2. If I want to take it off how do I do so without causing loads of damage. Imagine I’ll need to repaint...

Hello I seem to have water getting in through a bolt panel that attaches the boot struts to the tailgate, have tightened bolts to no avail, any ideas ins god sealant or things to be aware of? Thank you.

I need to seal a joint in panels behind a rear taillight but the area needs repainting also. Would I apply these? 1.anti rust primer - Halfords basic ok? 2.seam sealer - any brand you can suggest for a complete beginner? 3. Coloured paint 4. clear top coat? Or can seam sealer be applied to fully...

I have epoxy putty on my car in two places that has dried rock solid, it needs removing and replacing with appropriate sealant as water is getting in through it but no body shop / mechanic wants the the job because of the time outlay involved to remove it. Its on unseen areas, inside car behind...

I have recently had a leak in a weld behind a taillight which is now sealed (-a good few weeks ago now) But I am still finding water in the car in small amounts (photo with red circle) and also flowing from the inside of the top of a rear side door panel downwards towards a wheel arch. (Pictures...

I had a leak on a weld seam behind a tailight, partner fixed by using epoxy putty, and so far so good, it is stemming the water ingress but I am concerned as this stuff is very brittle and when the temperature drops it may crack or not withstand vibrations of the car moving well? Am I ok to...

I have a small tear in the rubber stripping in the tailgate and wondered what experts here would recommend to save in cost of a new one this side of Xmas. I tried some silicone but it didn’t seal it back together so to speak. At the moment I have some duct tape over it but looking for something...

I have recently bought a k12 and discovered it had a water leak, think I have that sorted (joint behind a taillight) but have rust in the seat frames and mould in the car so it’s must have been going on a while. I’ve removed boot liner dried it all out and treated all areas I could see with...

Just wondered on peoples thoughts using these, I'm reffering to the type with a split plain and a dotted line about 3/4 across and convex on the outer edge. I've picked up one from the breakers but finding it really disorientating to look in at times as my eye naturally goes to the point where...

Hi all, new here... Sadly I am now missing the offside wing mirror off my 2008 16V Teckna K12 model and dont know if I need to buy an electric unit or electric and heated, or are they one and the same? There's no button for electric heated mirrors in the car that I can see and I cant see any...