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Cabriolet
I've got a cabriolet and of course now with all this rain its started to leak, can anyone suggest a product to use on my cloth soft-top to waterproof and protect, and where to purchase such items? Thanks Andy
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Free Glasses Car Valuation
ok hopefully this is the right place :) http://vauxhall.co.uk/ hover over Owners in the navigation bar and select Value your car... "Glass's part exchange valuations will normally cost you £2.95 for 3 trade-in values and one retail from https://www.glass.co.uk Vauxhall are paying Glass's for the 3 trade-in valuations on…
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Find Your Cheapest Local Petrol Prices
This site launched on 5th October 2005. Once registered this site allows you to carry out 20 searches a week on unique areas or postcodes. The data is collected from fuel card users and allows you to find the cheapest fuel in your area. I was amazed to find an independent near to me cheaper than the supermarkets. The info…
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Reg Vardy Volkswagen
I have found the new car I want through broker4cars.co.uk supplied by the above. The price is great and the spec is exactly what I'm looking for but as I live in Northern Ireland, will be buying the car 'unseen' until I get there to collect it. Its a big step for me so would appreciate any feedback on this dealer. Many…
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www.oily-rag.com
Martin Lewis has very kindly allowed me this thread to mention my car and motorcycle maintenance site. https://www.oily-rag.com The site is completely free and is run as a hobby from my home in Bristol. You can post questions about ANY make and model, potentially saving you a fortune on expensive garage costs. The site has…
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Caught Speeding - What now?
I got flashed about 10 days ago and got letter from the Police about it. I totally hold my hands up but I just wanted to know what the process is. A mate who got caught said his letter notified him of his fine and penalty points and was told to send his license off. Mine is totally different. My letter is a notice of…
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Land Rover Finances
HI all Im new here and i didnt know where else to trun for some advice :confused: (Maybe a bit of a long one, but i want to give all details so someone MAY be able to help me!) In April 2003 i bought a 9mnth old Freelander from a Landrover dealer, using Land Rover Financial Services to finance it. We have worked it out…
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Exeter to Manchester?
Does anyone know of a way to get cheap fares on this journey? I am aware of the trick of breaking up the journey but does anyone do this and at which stations?
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Should we hand the car back (finance)?
Not sure if this is the right board, so feel free to move this if need be. We currently have a Ford Galaxy, but due to the fact that OH is getting a company car next month, I am planning on getting rid of the Galaxy, and buying something smaller (106, 206, fiesta, clio, etc) for about £1.5-2K However, our problem is that…
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Upgrading to a family car - What to choose ?
Our Fiat Punto has nearly died, it was very reliable until recently and it is nearly 10 in dog years anyway. With 2 small children a large family car sounds appealing but cant afford a new one anyway it needs to be able to hold a double buggy and other endless childrens stuff So any recommendations for family cars…
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I need a free puncture repair on my car tyre
Does anyone know if Kwikfit still do a free repair on car tyres? or anyone else that does it.
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down sizing ... I want to change my car. Help ?
Hi there ..... in need of some help, as totally baffled by the amount of cars out there, read the which guide etc ..... but with 2 kids strapped in the back squabbling during a test drive, its getting me down. My husband is totally useless and offering me no advise whats so ever. since joining this site I have realised my…
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Cheap train ticket cardiff to B'ham Wed 26Oct
Any tips for the cheapest ticket direct from Cardiff to Birmingham on Wed 26th Oct? Tried Virgin but it's £36. Thanks in advance
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Personalised Number Plate-Is It Easy To Do?
Hi We are thinking of buying a newer car early next year (been left some dosh) and OH would like to get a personalised number plate. I dont like the idea of them-think there abit tacky (sorry if you have one...lol). OH would like to get an older BMW (about 4/5yrs old) and put a private plate on it so nobody knows the age…
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Parking Fine for having a puncture
Hi, My partner and I recently had a weekend away in the IOW. Unfortunatly we suffered a puncture in our car and pulled over at a safe and convenient place - this happened to be a pay and display area and what with 2 kids in the car and the puncture we didn't notice. We all walked up the road to wait for a chap from a local…
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Ideas for Used Car?
Hi all, I am currently having trouble with my car and am considering getting something different. I am looking to spend around 2.5k. Any ideas on what i should go for - i will meainly be using the car for going to work and general run around and would prefer 5 door over 3. any ideas or cars suggested appreciated. Thanks, J
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How to pass Driving test......
First I would like to :T MSE for the excellent work . At last I've just passed my Driving Theory test but I'm worried about the Practical test. Searching the Web I found an e-book called "How to Pass Your Driving Test at the First Attempt...With Just Two Minors!" by Dan J. Has anybody tried it before and is it worth a try?…
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Lease or buy a car for work?
New job and no company car given. Getting a car allowance of £8.5k pre tax. Car will be used extensively for work and a little private mileage. Are leases a con? or good sense? Any bargains out there?
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Ford Fiesta / Volkswagon Polo ?
Thinking of buying a used car (04 reg) changed from Kia Pacanto ( Thanks for advice on not a good idea ) - Now looking at either a Ford Fiesta or Volkswagon Polo - Any views very welcome on either model.
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Optimax v BP Ultimate
I have a Volvo S60 2.0L turbo and have been using Optimax over normal unleaded for better mpg. What i would like to know is the new BP Ultimate on a par or better than Optimax, as i have a Nectar card and could pick up points from BP. :confused: