I have posted before about needing a local service centre, but was recommended to go to Horsham which is about an hour and a bit away from me... Lets just say the drive would be incredibly un-comfortable and maybe dangerous...!?
I have had a knocking noise, from the front I believe.. it is identical to this noise:
Went to my local garage after a week of driving, came back with a £300 bill and all the noise was still there, they wanted to replace the rear shocks too, when the sound it clearly from the front. I quote, they 'had never had one of these car's in before'.
Left it a little while, the noise in really annoying but does not effect handling. (that I know of)
Then around a month ago I developed a vibration along with a loud whirring noise. It is especially bad once above 40mph and even worse when on a slight right hand bend. And nearly un-bearable at motorway speeds. (it is incredibly noisy!) I do have a dented alloy but again, that has been there since buying the car and never caused any vibration issues.
And now, Saturday just gone, my engine light is on, constantly. I panicked when I saw my oil pressure was about 20 upon idle, so ran out and got some oil. Was not sure if it was normal or not........
I am in the Fareham / Portsmouth area, if anyone can recommend me a local garage that will actually be able to tell me what is wrong with my Zed! If it is a simple enough job I would like to tackle it myself (I need to learn).
I am trying to avoid the garage I went to originally, but might have to pop down just for a diagnostic on my engine fault.
I am working 6 days a week and have no access to any other vehicle so I am finding it a real struggle to get time to sort my Zed out.