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Help needed.
Hi, Just wondered if anyone could help? I have to go to London this fri (11th April) i need to travel from Cheltenham, and get to as near to Southwark as I can. I have been on megabus,and national rail , but for 2 people the minimum cost is about £60, I cant afford this, and wondered if anyone knows anywhere cheaper? I…
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New Tom Tom user needs help
I purchased the TT720 two weeks ago and I am having a few problems customising it to my taste, This is my first sat nav and I bought it because I am going abroad twice this year and wanted EU maps and the longer battery life. I may also connect my iPod and phone to it. I used a friends Mio sat nav in France and found it…
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Megabus 50p tickets
What's it about? Cheap bus and train operator Megabus is offering some single tickets on various bus routes just for the cost of the 50p booking fee. What to do. For example (at the time of writing) search the Megabus site for a bus journey to Sheffield leaving London at 7pm on Wednesday 23 April the cost is "FREE". You'll…
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Vauxhall Signum
What are people's opinion on these cars please? Does anyone own or know anyone that has owned one? They look to me like a car that has all the bells and whistles but for some reason are terrible at holding their price, any reason for this? I know that used to have big engines but over the last few years have a 1.9diesel…
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Changing my car, opinions please?
Hi all, Now, I'm looking at changing my car later in the year and did have my heart set on a Audi A4 Avant. But, just lately I've started to come to thinking of spending 6-10k rather than 15k. Let me explain, I have to do nearly a 100mile round trip to work each day with all of my motoring costs coming out of my own…
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the state of our roads
anybody noticed recently the state of our roads? i drive a lot of miles per year,and i honestly cant remember the last time other than on the motorway i drove on a stretch of road for longer than 30 seconds without an unavoidable drain/ manhole cover/ pot hole under my tyres. it seems we have road works everywhere,but they…
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Admiral Insurance Complaint
My boyfriend has recieved appalling service from Admiral Insurance and is going to write a letter of complaint. I don't complain a lot (well, not formally :rotfl: ) as to be honest I have been lucky enough not to need to. Should he expect to recieve any form of compensation when he writes to them; should he expect any…
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trying to source a tow bar for a jeep
My Dad bought a jeep grande cherokee on a 51 plate. The Jeep haad a removable tow bar that the dealer said he would be able to pick up from the previous owner. A month later :mad: and the jeep tow ball has not materialised. My Dad (:confused: silly man that he is:confused: ) accepted £100 from the dealer towards the cost…
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clutch
doe`s anybody know where i can get a good deal on a new cluth for a ford escort i will need it fitting aswell needs to be in leicester would appriciate any ideas and thank you.
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Deactivating Passenger Airbag on Safira
We're thinking of buying a 52 plate Zafira Comfort Diesel..... My second child is due in November and i'd prefer the little one to be in the front passenger seat. Does anyone know if the passenger airbags on these models can be deactivated and if so, how? Thanks heaps! :rotfl:
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AA,RAC national breakdown etc which is the best/cheapest
Hi looking to take out breakdown cover is it best to do it as a couple or single or just the car ? also which is the best/cheapest? and offers on at the mo.? hope somebody can help never had it before cheers john
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CrossCountry Train Birmingham <-> Edinburgh From £4 (standard) or £10.50 (1st Class)
Came across this when I tried to book my train ticket and a pleasant surprise to see only from £4 for a single train ticket from Birmingham (New street or International) - Edinburgh Waverley (or Edinburgh - Birmingham). Did a manual check and it appears to be available only on Saturday in June. Saturday (June) : 07-June,…
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Cherished Plate help needed
Can someone please tell what I need to do: son's car has cherished plate, I need to change it to a "normal number", buying a new car from Motorpoint who don't sort out cherished plate, My son would like to do this as soon as possible, can someone tell us what we need to do, thanks
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2000 Range rover rear lights
Can anyone point me in the right direction - I'm trying to find the best price for a complete set of 2000 spec range rover p38 rear lights...
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Cheapest way to use london zone 1 for one day?
I have a 2-6 travelcard which runs out on monday where I start a new job in zone 1. i dont want to waste the last day on my travelcard when i just need to use zone 1 before i buy a new card on tuesday including zone 1. I read on tfl about 'add on' zones but i dont see how id do that when i wont be able to get through the…
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why do manufacturers install dual mass flywheels ?
why do manufacturers have to put dmf on nearly all diesel engines, i have had two go at work recently,ford tansit 2001 diesel,ldv convoy 2002 diesel,my old avensis d4d 2001,brother in laws passat tdi 2003,and two mates with mondeo diesels, i have a 2004 passat with 90,000 on clock and touch wood it has been fine,but i have…
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parking in guildford
Anyone know a good place to park in guildford on a sunday - I want to be near the station/river. Dont mind paying but want a car park that doesnt close at the end of the day in case I stay late. I was hoping someone local might have some suggestions :confused:
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car expert needed please advise
i have a lovely skoda my dear husband, would like to trade her in for an xtrail has my car devalued by now below a figure i could swap at. thanks in advance.
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Replacement Locking Wheel Nut - Vauxhall
Hi, I recently got a new tyre and the garage have rounded the locking wheel adapter required to remove the locking wheel nuts. I've got a Vauxhall astra and I have the lockk code but does anyone know how much it will cost for a new locking adapter? Thanks very much
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Tomtom One
I am out to buy a satnav tomorrow (sunday). I want a decent one around the £120 mark, so would the Tomtom One be my best bet? and also where is the cheapest? The cheapest I have found is at Halfords ordering online, which has a £20 discount making it cost £109.99