In case it helps I have a 2000 model 500SL owned since new (see 'Frog' in photos). For the past five years I have used biodiesel almost without problems. My...
Hi Gavin - Since the Crossline is very similar in wheelbase, track, CG position, weight etc. to my 500SL you could try what I use as a starting point (mine was...
Hi Douglas thanks for the info - I quite recently found my 2002 500SL also has 2 filters, one is in the engine bay upstream of the fuel pump, and is the...
... some ... Hi Eddy, congratulations on purchasing a Microcar, they are the best of all the Quad Cars, I bought mine two years ago and it has never gone ...
Hi, I am looking for any info on the CVT used on the Aixam 500 diesel, as I have one from a written-off 2004 model and wish to use it in a diesel bike project....
Hi, My name is Al and i have just joined this group and would like to pick your brains! I have been a keen all weather motorcyclist for years and commute to ...
Hi Al - I am 55 and have owned my 500SL from new in 2000 (see 'frog' in pictures section). I prefer the early shape so I have put up with many little hassles...
Hi Al, to add to Douglas' post, performance wise there is a big difference between the petrol and diesel, especially in hilly areas. The diesel like mine will...
Hi, can any body tell me if you can use fiberglass repair kits for the body on these Axiam panels,or what is the best to use,the panel were the head lights fit...
Hi Paul, what do you want the panel to withstand? Or are they breaking from normal wind and weather? Myself I only fix parts which have been overstressed or...
The plastic headlight surrounds on my 1999 Aixam were badly cracked and brittle on the lower part near the light (perhaps due to heat or maybe the UV given off...
I have been repairing my Aixam (bought "spares or repair" off ebay) for the past 3-4 months. I found Rossefield Motors in Bradford to be absolutely fantastic...
Thanks to everyone who has posted information about the Aixam here. It has been really useful to me while repairing my Aixam 500 sl, (which just passed its...
Good point about the Petrol/Diesel differences. (I seem to have a very good Diesel engine- even the dealer commented on it, and I gave it 'Slick 50' after a...
Hi!! Well, i went to the Aixam/Reliant dealer and looked at his stock and frankly i did not like what i saw.The place was more like a breakers yard than a car...
Hi Al, the link is too long to work on my screen, but I wish you well with your new wheels. I think a petrol will suit your area better if you're worried about...
Hi, have seen the MC1 you are buying advertised before. Woodliegh had it for some time. Microcar started shipping the MC2 in February 2006. I have a red one...
... This one does seem a might expensive for a 2 seater ... These cars are expensive full stop.Something to do with being built by hand i suppose.£7000 is...
A purpose built factory opened in the summer of 2007 with american investment, which produces 1000 Microcar MC series a week. Much along the same lines as...
After lurking on this group for several months I took the plunge and bought the AIXAM 500 advertised before Christmas on behalf of Phil Tedds (#4061). It had...
Hello Dave, I too bought an Aixam 500 (a 1999 SL model), which had damaged bumpers (now repaired) etc (although not written off) & have just got its MOT. My...
Hi members I have a Aixam A751 topping up the brake fluid is knuckle breaking but found the remedy simple I bought a hydrometer fill it up scoosh it in and hi...
Hi, I got my new Microcar today,i`ll post my experiences later but for now just a quick question.I was amazed to find no locking petrol cap fitted.My brother...
Hi, hope you enjoy your Microcar as much as I do mine. if yours is the fuel injection model then the petrol cap has to be the correct fit as it allows the fuel...
hi Aid there are always some microcars and aixams on Ebay, theres some nice ones up for sale at the moment at reasonable prices. hope this helps. i still have...
Hello, Sorry to hear about your prang.I bought a Microcar from this dealer on Friday.According to their website they have a low mileage Virgo (1500miles)in...