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Recovery any better deals?
I went with Green flag the last two years. I just got my renewal with them including a no callout discount recovery plus, home and long distance. The renewal for 1.6 Ford Focus 2000 was £90 but online for a new policy its £72 plus £20 Quidco making it £52 Any better deals I need the at home more as I mainly drive around…
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Citroen paint codes- help!
Any of you guys a paint expert? I need some touch-up paint for my Saxo and have been told to consult the tyre pressure sticker on the door jamb to find the right paint code. Unfortunately, I find 4 items there: 08612CA 20312 KPKD 2159312 Which one is for the paint, does anyone know??!!
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Online MOT Check
Read a while ago about a website where you enter the reg plate of a car and it shows the tax and mot the car has.. Not sure if it was on here or elsewhere.. Anyway anyone know the site?
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Changing car headlight bulb
Is it easy to change a cars front headlight bulb,
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MOT -Query
i need to test my VX cav which i need to sell on,its done 111k,i have another car lined up,test due now,if i take this to test and find the costs are huge what fee would i pay to pay the test,presume its the £50 normal charge and then i can take the car away to scrap. hope this makes sense
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missing locking wheel nut "key"
I have an Avensis with locking wheel nuts but I cannot remember ever receiving a "key" (is that the right term?). I also have a Yaris with locking wheel nuts, but I do have the "key". Will the key for the Yaris work on the Avensis?
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Advice on buying a car
Is anyone one else struggling to pay for petrol? I am looking to buy a car not too expensive as i am not interested in taking out a loan i am looking to pay around £2000 - £3000 max i can only drive automatic i have no idea about cars my husband usually deals with this kind of thing but i have alittle spare money and i…
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Disabled Train/Underground passengers:Are they invisible & do they exist?
I have spinal canal stenosis in my cervical & lumber regions of my spine, an Arthritic Right Hip, Asthma, Angina & I’m also in the early stages of possible Emphysema. I’m currently on the NHS waiting list for Hip replacement surgery at The Kent & Sussex Hospital in Tunbridge Wells & I’m in absolute agony. On Sunday…
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courtesy car (damaged)
My son was given a courtesy car to use for a couple of weeks due to an accident which was not his fault ,his own car is a right off,it is due to go back soon and cleaning it out i have discovered a large cigarette burn near the head rest on the passenger seat ,he said it is nothing to do with him ,and he did not notice it…
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SNCF - Travel in France
Hi everyone, I am heading to the French Grand Prix this year. I fly into Paris and then need to go to Nevers by train. Does anyone have any advice/codes etc on how to travel cheaply by train in France? Is it advisable to book online?
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Am i asking too much for my car?
I have a Ford Fiesta which i am selling, but i seem to be getting no interest. Its a 1998 S Reg and is a 1.25 Zetec. I am asking £1600 for it but having no joy. The reason im asking that much is that its in immaculate condition, its only done 61k miles and has Full service history with stamped for book and has 8 months…
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winscreen sealer for rubbered in glass
we run a old polo with thr rubbered in front screen, its started to leak a tiny bit in the bottom corner of the screen i dont have glass insurance and dont really want to pay out for a new screen (old one is chipped so prob crack if i take it out) so anyway...id like to try and seal it up to prolong the life of the car…
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New Car scratched at garage before delivered
I would like some advice please. I paid a deposit on a new Nissan Micra Acenta with alloy wheels. Delivery due last Tuesday. On Monday garage phoned to say had been scratched on front plastic bumper, not affected paintwork, but they needed an extra day to repair and offered loan car. Went to collect new car and before made…
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MOT runs out on bank holiday Mon- can I drive until Tues 9am??
Hi - asking on behalf of my in-laws, I can't find anything on Google. In-laws are due 1st MOT on their car on 24 /4 - bank hol monday. They couldn't get it booked in this week, so have MOT booked for 9am Tues. They are supposed to be visiting friends this weekend, Sat - Mon morning. Does anyone know what time of day the…
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Anyone used this car supplier?..http://www.trade-sales.co.uk/
Guys, they do good value cars, wondering on quality of vehicle, plus if prices are firm, any other pros or cons or feedback? Cheers!
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Birmingham to Exeter train and birmingham to edinburgh
I travel from birmingham to exeter quite often and they charge me £46.05 with a young persons railcard, unless i book in advance and get tied to silly travel times. Does this journey have any promotion code or does anyone know of a cheaper way round this? By the way, travelling from birmingham to waverly for the beltane…
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Kwikfit yeah I know (brakes pads)
I need some new brake pads for disc brakes on Ford Focus soon. I know they have a bad reputation in past, but they have an deal where the replace them free as long as you keep the car Whats the catch? Over priced or anything I should be worried about, Thanks http://www.kwik-fit.com/free-brake-check.asp "To ensure your…
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New Tyres - keeping costs down
If you are using places like Charlie Brown's for tyres get a quote online here before you go: http://www.tyreplus.co.uk/tyres-search.asp which will be valid for 7 days. It will be honoured by your local branch and gives you a lower price than if you just turn up at the garage. Also covers some other tyre replacement firms.
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Thinking of buying new Clio on 0% - good deal?
First of all, pardon my ignorance as I am a complete newbie at buying things on credit, and the mere thought worries me. But circumstances have made me look into it. Anyway, I need a brand new car for a new business venture. It needs to be small and black in colour, due to the planned livery. I have narrowed my choices…
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Trainline Advice please
We are travelling from Port Talbot to Bridlington and have noticed a substantial saving by buying single tickets in favour of return ones. What concerns me is that we can get a ticket, using a family railcard, from Port Talbot to Bridlington for just £49.30 (value advance single A) but they only give you 10 minutes between…
