07 Jun 10
My girlfriend has just purchased her first car, its a second hand vauxhall corsa 2003, 5 door. It has two minor problems which just wonderd if anyone had any advice to help me fix them or if the car would have to be put in a garage for a day.
The first problem is the drivers seat belt does not go back into its holder by its self you have to feed it in. I believe this is due to wear of a spring?? Is this easy to replace and is it sfe to open up the seat belt holder i wouldnt want to affect the safety of the belt. Any help on this would be great.
The second problem is the passenger door internal handle is hanging off one side i believe a screw is possible missing but not sure. It is not the metal handle that opens the door but more the passenger arm rest of the door that contains the electric window button.
Apart from that the car is perfect for her. So if anyone could guide me through fixing them problems that would be great.
Thank you
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07 Jun 10
Originally posted by chessmatterIs her first car the one you're trying to replace with your second?
My girlfriend has just purchased her first car, its a second hand vauxhall corsa 2003, 5 door. It has two minor problems which just wonderd if anyone had any advice to help me fix them or if the car would have to be put in a garage for a day.
The first problem is the drivers seat belt does not go back into its holder by its self you have to feed it in ...[text shortened]... her. So if anyone could guide me through fixing them problems that would be great.
Thank you
07 Jun 10
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Originally posted by chessmatterTake it to a mechanic and get it done right. Those items are nothing to play with.
My girlfriend has just purchased her first car, its a second hand vauxhall corsa 2003, 5 door. It has two minor problems which just wonderd if anyone had any advice to help me fix them or if the car would have to be put in a garage for a day.
The first problem is the drivers seat belt does not go back into its holder by its self you have to feed it in ...[text shortened]... her. So if anyone could guide me through fixing them problems that would be great.
Thank you
BTW, if she purchased the car without noticing these items, she probably didnt have the thing thoroughly checked out. Have the mechanic look over the whole car.
And before she puts it on the road, make sure it has a full tuneup, have ALL of the fluids replaced and the brakes are in good condition.
07 Jun 10
Originally posted by Scotty70Most used cars i've ever purchasted had dead bodies in them. Always look under the seats and in the wheel wells.
Take it to a mechanic and get it done right. Those items are nothing to play with.
BTW, if she purchased the car without noticing these items, she probably didnt have the thing thoroughly checked out. Have the mechanic look over the whole car.
And before she puts it on the road, make sure it has a full tuneup, have ALL of the fluids replaced and the brakes are in good condition.
GRANNY.
07 Jun 10
Originally posted by chessmatterWith a second had car you are always buying someone else's problems. These are good to know before the purchase.
My girlfriend has just purchased her first car, its a second hand vauxhall corsa 2003, 5 door. It has two minor problems which just wonderd if anyone had any advice to help me fix them or if the car would have to be put in a garage for a day.
The first problem is the drivers seat belt does not go back into its holder by its self you have to feed it in ...[text shortened]... her. So if anyone could guide me through fixing them problems that would be great.
Thank you
07 Jun 10
Originally posted by chessmatterSeat belts are only needed in a crash ... tell her not to.
My girlfriend has just purchased her first car, its a second hand vauxhall corsa 2003, 5 door. It has two minor problems which just wonderd if anyone had any advice to help me fix them or if the car would have to be put in a garage for a day.
The first problem is the drivers seat belt does not go back into its holder by its self you have to feed it in ...[text shortened]... her. So if anyone could guide me through fixing them problems that would be great.
Thank you
Passenger doors are for passengers; again an easy fix: dont take passengers.
If she is satisfied with her Corsa great - she is easily satisfied - stick with her.
08 Jun 10
Originally posted by Scotty70Scotty's right. the seat belt is supposed to lock in a crash. how do you know it'll lock if it doesn't feed right?
Take it to a mechanic and get it done right. Those items are nothing to play with.
BTW, if she purchased the car without noticing these items, she probably didnt have the thing thoroughly checked out. Have the mechanic look over the whole car.
And before she puts it on the road, make sure it has a full tuneup, have ALL of the fluids replaced and the brakes are in good condition.
re the door handle, look for the screw hole on the other side to see how it's held to the door. you can borrow that screw and take it to the auto parts store to get a matching one for the other side.