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Caught doing 61 in a 50
Just got a letter from the Rozzers of intended prosecution for doing 61mph in a 50.Got caught on one of those mobile things. Worst of it was,I was just going along at the pace of everyone else and I had people overtaking me also!:mad: Is there anyway to successfully defend this or maybe a grovelling letter etc? Thanx in…
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Advice/Help on car
Hi, can anyone help me with some advice for my car. I brought a car (fiesta 52plate) in december 08 since then its cut out or not started so I took it in and they repaired it (a-hem) and three days later its worse so i take it back, now I've been without a car since sunday 22nd feb and i've done all the chasing, it couldnt…
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Manchester to Dundee
I was wondering if anyone knew if the train ticket from Manchester to Dundee could be split. I am currently coming up with just over £119 for 2 adults one child (return) on a family railcard. Any help appriciated :)
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Parking Fines Galore!
Hi all. I'm a regular Moneysaver.com user, but have not posted on the Forum before, so I am a virgin user! I am appealing for anyone who might be able to offer some advice on a situation my girlfriend has found herself in. Basically her father occasionally uses her car to drive into London. He seems to think he is above…
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UV Reflective Windscreens And Sat Nav
My car (BMW) has a UV reflective windscreen. I've read an article somewhere which states that cars with this type of windscreen require an external aerial to receive a satellite signal for the sat nav. Has anyone had this problem and is able offer advice? :confused: Alan
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Temporary Insurance Solution?
As are many people my age I am struggling to sort out appropriate car insurance. I have decided it is not a sensible Idea to insure myself to use the car annually once I have learned to drive due to costs, especially as I don't necessarily need it. However, I need to use my car for about 2 weeks during the summer due to…
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Renault Megane advice please!
Hello all, please can anyone advise me on the problems we're having with our car? It is a Renault Megane 1.6 Classic and about six months ago we noticed a slight leak from the front which the Renault garage said was a oil leak from the head gasket (same thing as a cylinder head gasket?). It has needed the oil topping up a…
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Recently widowed - high insurance
I was the main named driver on my late Husbands car insurance for 10 years - he had full ncb - but I cannot use this - are there any companies that will accept some of the ncb in my name - Thank you
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Why dosnt fully comp mean fully comp?
My son crashed his (Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 life New model (2007) with A/C) in January. He was fully comp and the garage said it would cost £6100 to repair so the insurers decided to write it off. My son paid £7230 for the car 4 months ago. The Insurers first offer of £4800 after £600 excess was deducted was rejected, but the…
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insurance write off cars wanted but where from
im wanting to buy a cheap car and as new as i can i dont mind repairing one , the salvage dealers around us ar expensive , i need to get one straight from the insurance company if i can , where would i get one of these from ive heard there dirt cheap depending on what your after.can anybody help.:beer:
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Possible Failed MOT Cause
Hello, Sorry this is a bit of an essay but our car has just failed its MOT (we use Luton Borough Council MOT testing Station always reliable and honest). The car is a 1999 Peugeot 206 1.1 Petrol. It failed on a couple of things CV joint gaiter insecurely mounted to housing (not concerned about this), however it also failed…
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Short Term Car Insurance
I'm sure I've seen recommendations on here, but couldn't find any searching. My insurance runs out in a few days, but I need to use my car for a few days / weeks whilst still searching for my new car. Any cheap companies for this sort of deal?? Thanks in advance, RS
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Cheap window wipers
I run a 2003 Toyota Avensis and the window wiper blade sizes are in odd inches,eg 15,19 21" etc and cost between 15 and twenty pounds for the complete unit from Mr Toyota. Get you !!!! down Wilkinsons and buy the next size up from the one you require for £1.50,pull the rubber bit out and chuck the rest,then cut the blade…
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Cheap MOT's
I've just found an MOT price comparison site - www.motsupermarket.com - it only has listings around chester at the moment though, hopefully more soon!
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Safe to drive?
Evening all, First of all, apologies if this is a silly question, but I admit to being a bit paranoid. I've had a couple of drinks this evening (2 bottles of lager) and have just been reminded that I have to travel for a business trip VERY early in the morning, so will have to drive at about 5am! :eek: Question is, will I…
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Ford Fusion second hand
I would also like a Ford Fusion, trade sale. CAn anyone suggest good places to buy. Looking to spend no more than 5k Cheers
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Is a Fiesta Wheel suitable for a Ka ?
My daughter recently put a big dent in one of her wheels on her Ford Ka. We have been looking to get her a new wheel and have been told that a Ford Fiesta wheel of the same size is suitable if we cannot find a Ford Ka wheel at the right price. The wheel is 13" with a 165/65 13 tyre. Does anyone know what we have been told…
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Trying to moneysave but want to be legal car insurance no claims discount
My car insurance is due for renewal on the 20th of this month, and I will have 1 years no claims (3 years incident free but not on my own policy). I am getting a new car tomorrow and the premium from the company I have the no claims with is ridiculous, after searching around I find a very good premium but only when I say I…
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BMW Contact details - help please
Hi All, I just wondering if anyone knew or knows how to find the contact details of senior members of BMW? I am wanting to email in a complaint. I have spoken with their customer servicve manager but no luck with him and was hoping to go higher up, maybe CEO or MD level!! I will post details of the issues later so…
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intelligent key
i drive a nissan micra that has the 'intelligent key', i've got so used to it but the latest micra seem to have gone back to remote central locking, does any other make of car have this keyless system as i'm thinking of changing car thank you
