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Old Dec 27, 2008 | 10:44 PM
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From: Swadlincote (Near Derby)
Default mk6 fiesta issues?

Right, bought a 1.4 petrol 54 reg mk6 fez a few weeks ago, and I think im being a little paranoid (since its wiped me out of cash)

Power steering is a bit noisy - is this a trait of them or an issue?

Minor surface rust around bonnet catch - does this qualify under anti corrosion warranty, or anything to worry about?

What sounds like a leaky seal letting wind through (sounds like wind whistling in car) can be heard at most speeds, but another mk6 went past me today making a similar noise but as i was walking, from the outside sounded like a muted sqeaking.

Clunking noise - this is caused when you engage clutch too quickly and means car slows a little sharpish - what would cause this, as read a horror story about a bloke on ukfn having to replace gearbox mounts Also apparently according to mot backbox is corroding (not serious), would, say a corroded exhaust bracket cause this?

This is an issue being looked at nder warranty, but steering wheel doesnt sit straight and there is vibration coming through the wheel, which is alot more noticable at high speed (70ish) to the point i really have to grip the steering wheel to feel like im in control of the car. Its not pleasent at those speeds. Tracking, tyre pressures have already been checked under warranty aswell as the wheels being balanced. What is causing it?

When listening carefully there is what sounds like a tappetting noise, but only audible between about 1500-2000 rpm and dissappears if throttle pressed hard (ie only audible, for example, when setting off and moving away gently). Only really noticed it when i went through maccys drive-thru and the engine is amplified.

Most of this can be fixed under warranty (or could be nothing and a trait of the car) but I want piece of mind as the garage I purchased from are completely useless and dont put the effort in to find a fault (as per the steering issue above - do the first things, dont test drive and hope it fixes it)

So just want clarification really

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