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Hello everyone 
Purchased a used 04 forfour last week. Had a high-ish mileage and lack of history, so I've taken it for an inspection at my local garage and a visual inspection at the smart dealership. They both said apart from the clutch being a little low and a loose heatshield, they cant find anything wrong.
A few questions though:
- The heatshield on the backbox is so loose it fell off. I need a new one but smart want to fit it themselves for £80. I'd prefer the new shield and nuts to do it myself instead of paying inflated dealership costs, where can I pick it up, if smart wont be helpful and sell me just the kit?
- Browsing the internet about the driver door close, as it seems to be a common issue, but if anyone wanted to guide me to the most useful thread with pics to sort the driver handle issue I'd be grateful as it would save hunting for a good/useful thread. During hot weather or randomly, the door will bounce and not latch.
- Planning to get the gearbox and engine oil changed at my local garage, but they don't know how to reset the service indicator and neither do I? How do you do this as I can only find instructions for the fortwo?
- The final issue is a bit of a mystery. When pulling away, especially at lower revs and speed, especially if turning a corner like from a junction, I can hear a graunching drum kinda noise from the nearside front. It sounds like a wheel bearing going, if someone knows that sound, I jacked it up and checked for play/noise on the wheels, nothing. The garage couldn't find anything wrong and no play underneath at all. Smart couldn't find anything wrong and when I asked if it was just a characteristic, shrugged/almost nodded. It seems like an odd noise though and even if nothing is wrong, I would be intrigued in knowing what is causing the issue? Anyone heard of this one before?
Purchased a used 04 forfour last week. Had a high-ish mileage and lack of history, so I've taken it for an inspection at my local garage and a visual inspection at the smart dealership. They both said apart from the clutch being a little low and a loose heatshield, they cant find anything wrong.
A few questions though:
- The heatshield on the backbox is so loose it fell off. I need a new one but smart want to fit it themselves for £80. I'd prefer the new shield and nuts to do it myself instead of paying inflated dealership costs, where can I pick it up, if smart wont be helpful and sell me just the kit?
- Browsing the internet about the driver door close, as it seems to be a common issue, but if anyone wanted to guide me to the most useful thread with pics to sort the driver handle issue I'd be grateful as it would save hunting for a good/useful thread. During hot weather or randomly, the door will bounce and not latch.
- Planning to get the gearbox and engine oil changed at my local garage, but they don't know how to reset the service indicator and neither do I? How do you do this as I can only find instructions for the fortwo?
- The final issue is a bit of a mystery. When pulling away, especially at lower revs and speed, especially if turning a corner like from a junction, I can hear a graunching drum kinda noise from the nearside front. It sounds like a wheel bearing going, if someone knows that sound, I jacked it up and checked for play/noise on the wheels, nothing. The garage couldn't find anything wrong and no play underneath at all. Smart couldn't find anything wrong and when I asked if it was just a characteristic, shrugged/almost nodded. It seems like an odd noise though and even if nothing is wrong, I would be intrigued in knowing what is causing the issue? Anyone heard of this one before?
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