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Half Price MOT !!!! ends 31st August
If its that time of year and your MOT is due (like mine) I've just found a HALF PRICE voucher on https://www.timesonline.co.uk if you take your car to Nationwide Autocentres. Usual MOT Price is £53.10 now only £26.55 !!!!! either register on the webiste or use the shortcut link here :…
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Pass Plus - is it worth it?
My sister has just passed her driving test, she is now looking into doing the Pass plus, her driving instructor has said it is £160 which i think is reasonable (its a 6hr session). I was just wondering which insurance companies take this into account as when i have been looking on the internet in the past for my own…
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Help with theory test revision!!!!!!
Hey everyone, I recently failed my theory test about 2-3 months ago after revising for 5 weeks. I used the revision cd and I don't think it didnt really help that much and I dont think there is any point of using the cd because I remember hearing that its not good to revise on the same thing more than once. Does anyone who…
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How much is my car worth??
Im thinking of selling my car and don't know what to ask for it. I've been looking on Auto Trader and such like but there are none of mine ever on it! I've been offered £6,500 as a trade-in but that will only cover my settlement so im going to sell privately and use the extra as a deposit. It's a 2006 Nissan Micra C+C…
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Help with cam belt please
Hello. I hope you may be able to help me. I bought a car last week from a dealer. Took it for a long test drive and it purred! On the drive home (motorway down to one lane and no hard shoulder), the oil light came on but I could not stop but pulled off at the first turning (which was for a garage). As I did so, terrible…
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Territorial Limits - Republic of Ireland
So, I've just bought a new car and new car insurance policy to match. I spend a lot of my time in the Republic of Ireland (most, in fact), so I needed to have an insurance policy which includes cover whilst in the Republic of Ireland. Reading through as many insurance companys' policy documents as I could find, I found…
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Car info search sites
I am looking to purchase a Ford KA and wondered if there are any free sites that would give me some info about its history or anything? I only have the reg plate to go on at this time. Many thanks in advance.
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water in engine
Dear all:confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: I would welcome some advice from any mechanic heads out there...... my car stalled today whilst driving through a ford (quite a wide one that has a concrete road under the waterthat i drive through a lot) It wouldn't start again, although sometimes it sounded…
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transport for london county court judgement
I had my car towed away by transport for london in January 2008 and i had to go to the Charlton car pound to collect my car. I asked for the appeal form and appealed but TFl ignored my appeal in stead preferring to hold on to my £275, but to add insult to injury the posted out another two notice to owners for two more…
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Motoring discounts?
has anyone used this site before: www.motoringdiscounts.co.uk? they seem to have some good deals on airport parking and car insurance
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Tips on filling your car
I received this email today, dont know how much of it to believe does anyone know if this is factual? TIPS ON FILLING YOUR CAR I don't know what you guys are paying for petrol..... but here in Durban we are also paying high prices. My line of work is in petroleum and has been for about 31 years now. Here at Marian Hill…
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claiming tax on fuel at work back
Hi guys, i was speaking to a mate of mine and he tells me that i could claim the difference between what work pay me per mile and 43p from the tax man is this ture? if so where can i find out how to go about this ? thanks
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MSEers, Would You Consider This?
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1043940/Soaring-fuel-tax-costs-spark-22-jump-motorbike-sales-motorists-swap-wheels-two.html Has anyone here switched over? Bearing in mind it costs about £100 to do your CBT to allow you to drive up to 125cc bikes/scooters with L plates on, about £100 if you are going to buy a decent…
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Cheap Fares To London (Coach or Train)
:T http://www.megabus.com/uk/ Book in Advance for Best Deals
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207cc with leaking roof!
Hi, i have a 207cc with a very leaky roof. I am currently fighting Peugeot to try and get my money back as they cant fix it. Is there anyone else out there with the same leaking problem on their 207cc? I am trying to prove to them that it is not just me and would love you to get in touch... karen.alabaster@kier.co.uk:mad:
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when best to drive with the over drive on
i have recently brought a toyota previa and dont realy understad the over drive button thingy :confused: is it just to be used on motorway driving once reached a certain speed :confused: or is it best not to use it at all , what is it for is it fuel saving :confused: any info would be great thank you :T as im a bit…
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London Congestion Charge exemption for disabled people
As I am disabled, a blue badge holder, I applied for exemption 2 weeks ago, we go to london beginning of next week. Anyway, rang today to find out why I hadn't received any reply. Apparently they didn't like my photocopy of the blue badge, and it has taken them 10 working days to let me know (letter went out today).…
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I just can't sell my Car, any help or advice would be appreciated!
Hi all I have been desperately trying to sell my Car for a while now and I have had no interest at all. My Car is a Renault Megane CC, 56 plate with 6500 miles on the clock. I have got it advertised in Auto trader where I have previously had quite good success in selling Cars but I feel like I need to do a little more. Can…
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Should I take the bus to work?
I have a fun little car, a 106 GTi, which isn't too great on the fuel side of things. £10 get's me around 100 miles (driving economically) and I'm averaging 250 a week (£25). I'm currently driving 45 miles of 'A' roads daily to get to work and back. This takes about 40-45mins each way. Involves a lot of blind bends, speed…
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how can i find best train routes for people with limited mobility?
Hi, Im wondering if people know of a website that might help me solve a problem for my mother - and anybody else with limited mobility. She is trying to get from tunbridge wells to heathrow by public transport. The train stations are usually fine as there are often porters to help etc, but she finds it very difficult to…
