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Archives for January 2008

problem with my car hand brake
i went to the bank today and parked in a car park the space i was in was on a slope i put my hand brake on and it would not hold the car at all so i had to move to another car park which was also on a slant and had the saem problem but i managed to get it to hold the car creaked a little when i got out but was ok, i just…
Advice on car cleaning products.
Ive finally got myself a lovely car and Im so proud of it. The car is super shiny inside and out and I want to keep it that way. Can anyone help me out on how to clean it so it stays perfect. Obv I know how to clean a car, but I would love to know what are the best products to use and also how often to wax it…
Keeping spare petrol in the boot of my car?
Is it safe to keep spare petrol in the boot of my car on a permanent basis? I keep it in a plastic petrol carrier (bought at a petrol station), and have never before considered it to be unsafe. I travel 30 miles each way to work along country roads, passing no petrol stations on the way. Carrying spare seems to me like a…
Reclaiming cancelation fees
I know this is nothing to do with bank charges, however it is to do with the unfair terms and conditions of contracts legislation, and I would value your input on this similar issue regarding easyjet. Hopefully the link below will take you to the relevent travel page....…
Caught speeding in Switzerland
My other half has just received a letter from the police in lausanne, Switzerland to say that he was speeding. (doing 114 km/h in a 100km/h limit). The fine is about £50.00 but not quite sure how we are going to pay it as there is no box to complete your credit card. I'm just wondering what happens if you don't pay up?…
What car does Martin drive?
Wondering if anyone knows what car Martin drives himself - something big and flashy perhaps?:D
Ford C-MAX Automatic Transmission - Any good?
I'm looking to change my Scenic Automatic - either for another Scenic or for a Ford C-Max. I require Automatic Transmission. Does anyone know whether the C-Max has a "real" automatic or is it a "multitronic" type. Either way has anyone driven an automatic C-Max? If so, what did you think of it? Thanks
TOMTOM ONE v3 £109.98 from Ebuyer
Ebuyer are selling Tomtom ONE v3 with UK&Rep Ireland maps plus £10 voucher for downloades/accessories from Tomtom store FOR £109.98 http://www.ebuyer.com/product/135597
Cheap Road Tax for Cars with Offset CO2
Hi Guys I have just signed up for a New Landrover who at the moment are Offsetting the CO2 of the car for the first 3 years. The Dealer said that this year the Goverment will be giving a Tax Break / Lower Road Tax charge to owners of vehicles that have been offset. I have searched the internet for days and i cant find this…
Ford Fiesta 56 reg won't start
Hi, Can anybody help??? I have been out today to use my car and firstly my key fob wouldn't work, so I thought it needed a new battery. However, when I got into my car it will not work, there is no noise, no interior lights working......nothing. Has anyone any ideas? I will probably try and jump start it later or tomorrow…
question...when you renew car tax with the MOT
sometimes the MOT runs out whilst the car tax is still on. should we have the car re-Motted BEFORE the tax disk runs out or can this be done as and when we need to renew the MOT. just a debate partner and i have ! thanks
Poor fuel economy
I drive a 1999 Ford Focus 1.8 petrol, it has 120K miles on the clock. I have noticed racently that I seem to be putting an unusual ammount of fuel in the tank compared to a while back, I have calculated the ammount of miles to the gallon I am getting and to my horror it would seem that i am only getting around 23 Miles to…
OAP bus passes go global
well not quite, but from April all senior bus passes will cover all local bus services, [not National Express tho'] I am looking forward to roaming the country free of charge, does anyone know of a website where one can plan out long bus journies with these passes. or of any one doing the same? Rumours of OAPS armed with…
M25 Junctions 10-15
This may not be of interest to everyone but I have today heard from a reliable source the following: As and from the 15th February 2008 all the speed cameras in the variable speed limit section of the M25 near Heathrow Airport (Jct 10-15) are going digital and the activation limit is being lowered. They are currently the…
Please help out a complete idiot
Hi folks. My husband bought a used car yesterday (1999 Vauxhall Zafira) which was delivered this morning. The problem is that he will not be home until this evening and the central locking key doesn't appear to be working. The light doesn't come on when I press the buttons (there are two) and it doesn't do anything. Now, I…
Selling My Number Plate...
Hi I'm selling my number plate "B1TGR", just wondered if anybody knew were I could sell it. Cheers
Car Alarm Going off for No Reason!
I got a Ford Mondeo (03) My alarm is repeatedly going off for no reason, most recently 1.15am this morning :( Does anyone know what could be wrong with it? (Car Novice) :confused: Many Thanks
Motorcycle service auctions
Hello Wonder if anyone can shed any light on this - I have been genning up on best places to buy motorcycles and one site mentioned that good deals could be had buying at auctions selling former service bikes (eg ex police, ambulance etc). Does anyone know how I can find out where the nearest auction dealing in this is to…
HELP: 24 people need your help!!
HELP: I have organized a trip to Cardiff from Coventry starting on the 25/04 and ending on the 27/04 (Go and Leave About 12:30PM). We have been let down by our coach company and now i have 24 people who cant get to their hotel for their weekend in Cardiff. I have a small budget left and am struggling to find anything. Does…
50cc Moped for 16 yr old
Looking for a road legal decent second hand or new moped for a 16 year olds birthday, ideally the larger trial type rather than a scooter but anything will be considered? Thank you

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