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Archives for April 2008

Which car for £4000?
Hi there, After my fiasco with the cheapo Golf (see earlier thread), I have decided it isn't worth repairing and will borrow about £4000 from a family member to get something a bit better!! I have a dilemma! I would prefer something Japanese but would consider anything reliable. I would really like an MX5 but perhaps that…
Cam Belt Snaped
Hi does anyone know a rought price how much this can cost to get fixed? I know it very hard question but just guide price be good . thanks
In car entertainment system or not?
Hi I'm in the process of buying a new Mazda 5 car and am thinking about getting the entertainment system for it at a cost of around £1300 - We have two small children and I know we would use it, but we also have portable DVD players so maybe there is not a great urgency for it... My big question is will it make any…
Private Parking Tickets - can they be enforced??
Hi guys. Im a forum posting newbie so hopefully i have used the correct etiquitte here (but possiby the wrong spelling ) Firstly, im not trying to dodge paying if i am genuinely in the wrong... i just finished work to find a lovely demand for £85 from a private parking fine company. i dont feel thay had the right to issue…
Mercedes 30-year anti-corrosion warranty
Hi all, Am a bit concerned. Have a 2001 CLK which has suddenly started to bubble at all four wheel arches. I understand Mercedes have a 30-year anti-corrosion warranty on their cars, however my last service wasn't done by them, but rather by an independent Merc specialist (who does a better job, in fact he told me that he…
2005 FORD KA 1.3i Design 3dr Hatchback Special Eds
Hi all, We are looking at possibly buying this motor. Parkers guide this car at £3K poor condition and £4K good condition private sale. However, is Parkers out of date as i have been on the auto trader website and find the same models but 10k less mileage are selling for the same price. What would be the best price for…
New "simpler" fare structure DOUBLES cheapest tickets. Does this affect you?
The Association of Train Operating Companies have announced a "simplification" of the fares. http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/times_fares/simple_fares.html Rail fares 'set to be simplified' http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/7364127.stm Basically, despite the nonsense from AOTOC and Passenger Focus "welcoming" this move, it…
Cheapest M.O.T's ?
Hi where is best for cheapest M.O.T's ? Whats average price is it £50 ish? Thx
Driving lessons
Hi, I want to buy my daughter some driving lessons as part of her 21st Birthday present. I was intending to get 4 lessons with clubcard and then pay for some more with RAC. Clubcard lessons cost 39.50 in vouchers and you get a pack with a dvd and stuff included plus the 4 lessons. Lessons are with the RAC so I was going to…
Quick DVLA question..
If I permanently export my vehicle, Section 11 of the V5C says to post it to SA99 1BD. If I want to have the tax refunded, the V14 form says to post it to SA99 1AL. Question is, what if I want to export the vehicle and have the tax refunded? Two separate envelopes? Or if send together, to which post code? Many thanks in…
New Car.. Any ideas??? PLZ Help
Hi Guys I want to buy a new car....possibly brand new....budget £6500....Any ideas or offers flying around????? Who are the best people to approach and not get get talked into buying garbage????? Thanx
help please car accident
Hi hope someone will be able to answer my query my 17 year old son took my car for a spin after 4 driving lessons without my permission and hit a parked car,no full licence or insurance. i was out at the time, he has been taken to court and fined and points on his licence for the two of the above offence. My insurance are…
Railcards and discrimination
Not qualifying for any sort of railcard valid on routes in East Anglia (although unemployed, I'm either too old, not old enough and I'm able-bodied), got me feeling that I'm being discriminated against. I don't begrudge a disabled person their Disabled Person's Railcard, but I don't know why they should get cheaper…
Peugeot 206 Gti Change Cambelt How Much ?
Hello and Good Evening to alll..... I wonder if someone could help... Had my Pug 206 gti 02 reg for 6 years now , never changed cambelt.... however when it went it for a service last month before its mot, my mates dad who services the car said cambelt should be changed at 80,000 miles .... fair enough..... my car has done…
Car Stratched
Some Toerag has keyed/coined 2 door panels of my car.:mad: I have tried T-Cut and Turtle colour repair, with not much joy. Is there any goods products out there that i can repair these scratches. Dont want to claim on my insurance.
Oooh...which one?! Previa or Alhambra??
Hi everyone, I'm needing a bit of advice as we're about to fork out on a car and we've never spent more than a couple of thousand til now. We were after a seven seater, pref sliding doors, air con, tinted windows, wanted swivel seats but can't find one with em in our budget...diesel engine, manual. We have two to choose…
Ford Credit Acceptance Rate?
Hello all :) Apologies if this has been discussed already and after a search I can't find anything too specific regarding Ford Credit. I'm looking to finance a Ford using Ford Credit on one of their 0% interest deals - I don't have any CCJs, etc, but my credit record isn't squeaky clean unfortunately. :o Has anyone…
How do you open a bonnet on a car
When the pull thing inside car doesnt work? Im pulling the bonnet lever but bonnet isnt opening. :confused:
VW Tyres
Hello Im just wondering about car tyres. I have a VW Fox and at the garage says it needs new ones. What im wondering is ..... Do tyres have a life??? can you get an approx mileage before getting them replaced?? Sorry if this is a bit random but i just dont have the foggiest!!! Thanx :confused:
Car no MOT, who's to blame?
Hi. My car failed its MOT and currently has no MOT (was waiting for it to go into garage to get work done today) and so therefore I haven't driven it since thursday. My boyfriend picked me up on saturday and brought me home on sunday. When I got up today to take my car to the garage I got in and noticed that the car has…

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