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Car crash yesterday
Help please i just need advice I'm so upset.:( I was crashed into yesterday into the back of my car, the guy admitted full liability he was travelling at around 30miles an hour my head was whipped forward and smacked back into my seat I was up all last night with a headache and neckache my neck is still aching today I have…
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Inchcape retail online car site. Should I buy from them or not?
Am looking at buying a car online, paying a deposit and then the balance when it is delivered. I won't actually see the car until it is delivered to my house. Just wondered if anyone else has done this and what are the risks.
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Silly mistake could cost thousands!
Help........I made a silly/stupid mistake of refuelling my deisel car with unleaded petrol yesterday! I drove off without realising it and only realised when it broke down. The engine shut down completely......had the car recovered last night. Advice from mechanics is welcome as I fear that I will be ripped off by garages…
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buying 2nd hand from dealer vs. Motorbility?
Hi I'm really lost and muddled in search for new car. I currently have a w reg manual micra, and can't see out the back with wheelchair in. I'm looking at getting an automatic, and extra driving lessons as I am inconfident driver.I need 3 rear seats for the kids. Ideally I want to stow the mobility scooter in the boot, but…
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White vinegar on windscreen? Cleaning it?
I bought a car 3 weeks ago, and ever since, the windscreen seems to steam up a little all the time unless you have the demister on the screen all the time. I was annoyed at it, and went to wipr it with my sleeve last night, but it smeared, so I'm thinking there's something on there causing it. I have cleaned the windscreen…
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Car Leasing agreement
Hi All Bit of a strange one... Does anybody know of a way of getting out of a car leasing agreement early without getting absolutely clobbered with hefty charges??? I have a car on a 3 yr lease and the first year is just up. Any advice would be much appreciated IzzyUK
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"New" car needed - advice please
Morning all My car is now falling apart and due to change of job I need a more together, reliable car. I want a fairly roomy hatchback as we have a dog and load up the car for self catering or camping holidays. Reliability & fuel economy are paramount as my son is going away to school in September (no, I'm not rolling in…
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Rust on exhaust
My MZ301 hasn`t come out of the winter too well. What is the best way to get the exhaust back to it`s nice shiney self?.
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Warranty problems with Mazda
I dont suppose anyone has come across this specific problem but i hope for some advice from anyone who has had a similar thing happen to them. I recently bought a Mazda mx5,which is still under warranty until may,its 3 years old then,it is one owner and has covered 12k with mazda service history.On the owners club site i…
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Buying a Used 107?
Are there any deals out there yet for used Peugeot 107s. I have exactly £5k to spend and I can see deals that start at £6k for pre-registered 56 plates with delivery milage. I have been looking at new shape Micras or a Yaris for reliability and the 107 is 92% Toyota so should be reliable. I can get these cars at around 4K…
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Car MOT at manufacturer garage
Hi there. My MOT runs out on Tuesday and the only place that has space for a retest before then is the official Pug garage in Stafford... It costs £40 but I was wondering if this is a good idea as I dont know things like free retest availability or if repairs are going to cost more etc! Any advice would be gr8 thx!
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bus lane question
The first part of my commute to work is down a bus lane which is open to Bus's (obviously), permitted taxis and motorbikes (that's me). If i pulled out of my junction in front of a car that was illegally using the bus lane and they either hit me or skidded and hit a car that was not in the bus lane would i be held partly…
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daewoo matiz 1.0 litre
My car has had it's day. Am looking into getting something small and economical for work and school run's. Wanted to hear from Daewoo Matiz owners and their opinion of this car, before I take the plunge and get one. Many thanks
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Metal fuel line to rubber?
Morning to all mechanics out there :hello: My car has been stinking of petrol for a couple of days,we have now located quite a large leak from the fuel line from the tank to the fuel filter,DH bought a new fuel filter a couple of weeks ago,but hasn't yet fitted it :rolleyes: he is now going to have to replace the fuel line…
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May have found cheapest new Ford Ka 1.3 Style
Hi there, I'm looking to buy this car brand new (not the one with aircon) and the cheapest one I have found, including the extra for metallic paint, is £5,958. Car needs to be registered before 31st March. The car comes from a broker website but you deal directly with the Ford dealer that the car comes from. Website says…
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Any one broke down due to the "dodgy" fuel?
Just wondered if any one had filled up with the bad unleaded that's filling the news today. Luckily it doesn.t seem to be affecting many of us up north.
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Oyster Card Activation?
Hi guys, I wonder if anyone can help? I ordered an Oyster card a couple of weeks ago, have now used all the credit on there and would like to top it up. The problem is though, where and how do I get it activated? I've been told that I need to do so at a train station but I don't use them; I use my card for bus journeys.…
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Car Toed off by the police & impounded without any notification
Hi guys my mum has had quite a few problems over the years with depression and anxiety. Her latest stress is that she couldnt afford the car tax on her car so placed it in my spare carparking space at my house. i came home from work yesturday to find the car gone. i got her to ring the police to findout if it had been…
