-
New Car Tax rules - tax on pre 2001 car?
Hi All, With all the hoo-ha about the new car tax rates coming in next year, I keep reading news articles hoping to find out how much it will be for pre-2001 cars, but it never seems to be mentioned! DH & I both run what most people would term 'old bangers' (well they are both old, but in excellant condition and…
-
Quick MOT question
If an MOT expires on 14th August. Is that 23:59:59 on 14th August?
-
Help - Mondeo (99/V) Central Locking packed up
Can anyone give me a suggestion as to what to do next? The Central locking on my Mondeo has stopped working and I suspect it is connected to the Alarm system as the small red warning light next to the clock is on permanently. The remote key no longer locks the car or unlocks the boot - the open button is broken on the key…
-
Mild steel zinc plated or stainless nuts and bolts for automotive use?
Which type of nuts and bolts are best for using on cars to replace the OEM ones? Mild steel zinc plated (concerned they may rust) or stainless steel?
-
Legal issue with a PCN
I have received a PCN from a council CEO, I have been advised that there is a serious flaw with the wording printed on it, and it may be invalid as well as other ones they are issuing. How can I get confirmation, without paying extravagant lawyer fees. There are 2 similar court judgements for other councils, that forced…
-
HuskUK - cheap petrol
Has anyone come across this company? They are offering petrol and diesel slightly cheaper than at my local garages. They cleverly show their prices excl. VAT but seem to be a few pence cheaper. Is it a scam? www.huskuk.co.uk I realise that it is probably for companies rather than individuals but wanted to know if anyone…
-
Buying a small van from auction
How do. I'm in the market for a small van (Berlingo/Partner/Kangoo/Combo/Astra etc.) Having trawlled Auto Trader, ebay, Friday Motors, I have to say that there seems to be a lot of overpriced junk about. My (tight) budget is £1500 (inc VAT). There are 10 yr old Escorts / Old shape Vx Combos aplenty, most with 100k + miles…
-
Driving Lessons
Hey, Glad I came across this forum ;) So my question about money saving is driving lessons. They're very expensive. I'm 17 tomorrow. Soon I will be buying my provisional driving licence (£50) which will allow me to drive with my dad in the passenger seat (with an L plate). That's what I plan on doing, should save me some…
-
Any advice? Bristol to Perpignan by train
Hi MSE'ers Could I get any helpful pointers from you knowledgeable chaps; Me, Husband, and 2 kids age 1 and 6 would like to travel to the South of France by train at the end of August. Has anyone any experience of this type of journey especially how to get the cheapest fares? Perhaps buying some kind of Railcard might…
-
Central Locking problem Advice.
I have an S reg seat ibiza, the central locking on the drivers door will not work. I can still get into the car by using the passenger door to unlock/lock the car. Does anyone have any idea of how much this will cost to replace or repair? or any tips on how i may beable to get it working!! I will be getting a new car next…
-
My Car - get rid of it or get it fixed?
Hi All, New here - lurked for a while, but finally decided to post. I've got a '53 Nissan Micra 1.2s with about 29k on the clock. It has had a patchy service history at best (for reasons I won't go into) and a while ago the ECU light came on. Took it into Nissan who said it's the timing chain - £1,000 please. I know a…
-
Updated (Vehicle group went up?): Change address- car insurance more than doubled!!!
I hope someone here can shed some light on this. I have recently moved (from Midlands to North West) and today I called my car insurance to update the details. What I wasn't expecting was for them to ask for extra £276.75!!!! My insurance was renewed in February and I paid £260... It is Yaris, 1000cc. The car is kept on…
-
Towing an automatic
After two weeks away my car has failed like the last time. Thought it was the same problem i had last year but after trying to jump start it last night it couldnt keep going and kept dying. Anyway after seeking advice its going to a specialist electrical garage as the battery has been checked twice now and is said to be…
-
Motoring 'cheaper than in 1988'
The Beeb have an article citing that motoring is 18% cheaper than in 88 but don't seem to validate the assumption with any actual numbers. Has anyone seen any actual figures for this? http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7496381.stm
-
Can I travel at any time??
Hello! I have bought a Saver return ticket from Clapham to Weymouth. The booking says 9.12 but can i actually travel on a later train that day? I have just found this in T&C: Therefore I think I can. But do I have to do anything? Or can I just board a later train? CHANGES TO TRAVEL PLANSChanges to travel are permitted free…
-
need help with car finance i can no longer afford
where to start! i joined this site in search of help with my car finance as i can no longer afford it due to change of lifestyle i bought the car as i was desperate for a new one with mine breaking down i get a phone call to say a dealership has a car waiting in the showrooms for me to come down the next day so i go down…
-
Parking fine - Vehicle Control Services
My partner recently returned to her car from work to find she had been given a parking ticket for "failing to display a valid permit". She has a valid permit, it had become unstuck from the window as it was a vary warm day. The car park is in rented, shared premises with a shared car park, monitored by Vehicle Control…
-
Citroen Xsara fault quotes please if you can?
Airbag light stays on and has been traced back to a side airbag wire fault. How much is that likely to cost to fix please? would there be a way to turn it off to make it safe ie not explode etc
-
Parking ticket question
Hi My son went a pay and display car park (he uses it frequently for work). He arrived about 3.20 pm and the machine was showing a red light and not working (he tried it) he says some cars had handwritten notes saying 'machine not working', he had no paper and left no note. When he came back to the car at about 9.45pm he…
-
Brand new grey import-haggle or run??
Basically, we have seen the car of our dreams which is only available in one authorised Mazda garage in the country (!!) with 3 year manufactoers warranty. Facts Its unregistered, last of old style (new style with improvements went on sale in Japan in January), 900 miles on clock...yes, thats 900!! It has a few bits which…
