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Changing Tax Class to PLG on SORN'd Vehicle
I have an old car (currently SORN) that I bought recently that carries a taxation class of Disabled. Not being disabled myself I need to change it to PLG but do not yet want to tax the vehicle as there are a number of jobs I wish to do to the car before I put it back on the road. Is it possible to just post the V5 back to…
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Mileage on Used Car Question
Hi all, I'm planning to buy an Alfa GT Blackline Coupe (Diesel). My plan is to get one that's about 2 years old (so suffered the worst of the depreciation), but still has original warranty left on it (plus possibly some extended warranty from the dealer). I'll probably be doing about 10-15k pa because of work location (I…
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car insurance problems
hi iwas wondering if anyone can help my father has just renewed his insurance and the new company want his proof of no claims bonus , the problem being the company he was with last year has gone bust , and the company before that say they dont keep records more than a year . does anyone know where my dad can get proof of…
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car insurance claims
I hit a deer with my car 50 days ago the car was a right off when i bought it but have only found this out within the last 2 weeks if i had known i would not have bought the car but the insurance company insured me and have now taken this long to still not tell me if my claim will come through or not they say the…
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hi
i have a ford focus and this morning when i was driving it i can here a grinding type of sound coming out from some where in the back wheel areas what do yo you think it is i am:mad: :confused:
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How to change headlight - VW Polo?
Hi, I wondered whether anyone has/had a VW Polo and could explain how to change the headlight bulb? Mine has gone. I've looked at the manual and there is no info. at all - it just says to take it to a dealer!! I rang VW and they want to charge £55 to change the bulb!! If anyone could help with any steps that would be…
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First New Car, Help!!!
Hi folks. Well I took my 1999 Saab 93 cabriolet for an MOT last week and found out that the bulk head had fractured. This is terrible news as it means it is an uneconomical repair. I have trawled the net only to discover that this is the most common fault with them. Saab used to run a “we will fix for free” thing but that…
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A car that fits three child/infant seats?
Hi, I'm hoping someone can help with suggesting a few makes and models to check out. We're looking for a car that will comfortably fit three car seats. This either means a 7-seat people carrier or something with a wide back seat. We have a Ford Focus and it won't quite fit a third seat in the middle space. Our…
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Ford Ka Service
I am overdue a Full Service... I called Ford Garage and they quoted me £300 for a full KA Service...with a free cortacy car... (sorry im really bad at spelling) Then i found this website: http://www.ford-service.co.uk/ - they quoted me £161 for a full service... is this website trusted? anyone got any other ideas on what i…
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Driving licence incorrect
Hi Please move if this is in the wrong place. Dont want to be too specific, but someone I know of has had their driving licence returned to them after they had sent it for an address change or something similar, and has been seen bragging that their licence has come back incorrect, ie with no points or penalities on it,…
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Car Lease Expiry Advice
Hi, I'm looking for some advice as my car lease is about to come to an end. I got a ford focus 1.6 Zetec on the ford options scheme. The agreement comes to an end on May 1st but i'm worried about the fact i've done 12k extra which according to my agreement will cost me £828 (0.06 per mile + VAT). There is a dent in the…
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trainline £5.00 promotion
anyone else finding that the £5.00 off code isn't working?...
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negotiating after putting down deposit
Hi, I've put a deposit down on a car, £400, im happy with the final price of the car but i would have liked some extras thrown in, specifically an extended warranty and or the rear tyres replacing as there near finished. Is my position pretty crap for this having put down a deposit on the car? I have yet to see it and have…
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VW camper - engine/fuel help
Hi all, Firstly please excuse me if I don't make 100% sense as I am posting whilst the OH is at work and campers, indeed any vehicles are not my forte! We have been looking into purchasing a camper van for 12 months on and off but get flummoxed by the different engine sizes and fuel. Would any MSErs have any…
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Merc ML-270 reviews?
Hi Guys I am thinking of buying ML -270 around 5 years old. Can anyone please share their exprience with this car? and also the best place to get deals? any part exchange offers? thanks in advance Pats
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car radio code
hi was given a car but radio has no code can anyone help ford fd 5000 mo23791 many thanx in advance;)
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Car accident
Hi there. Wonder if anyone can help. A couple of days ago I was involved in a car accident. I was waiting to pull out of my work car park onto a minor road. The road i was pulling onto is a dead end with a turning circle at one end, about 20 metres from my junction. I was waiting to pull out and saw a car on the other…
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Car clamping company's
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Spanish van hire
Can anyone recommended any van hire outlets in Spain? Apart from the big international firms I can't find anyone who does anything but cars! Kindly advise and thanks in advance
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Car stuck in car park
