-
My Audi TT problem
Hi Could anyone advise me on the best course of action. Had my 1999 Audi TT for about 5yrs. In the last 3 yrs I have had to replace...the computer and the engine! Two massive jobs with huge bills so thought I would keep hold of it after spending so much on it. Now the gearbox has gone! Do I try and sell it as it is? Put…
-
Buying a Second Hand Car HPI outstanding!!
My girlfriend is looking at a second hand car that has outstanding hire purchase against it. We found out about this as when we did a HPI check against the car. It is registered against the VIN and VRN. We are planning on looking at the car tomorrow. If we decide to go for the car what is the best way to make sure the HPI…
-
Question about endorsement affecting insurance
Hi all I am about to renew my car insurance. I had a TS10 (traffic light offence) endorsement put on my licence on 21st April 04. At the time I apparently went through a red light, albeit bumper to bumper in South London during the rush hour travelling at 5mph :mad:Am I right in saying this should no longer affect my…
-
20yr old car conundrum ----> scrappage scheme best deals, any ideas?
Hellooo everyone, My car is 20yrs old (i think thats about 110 in car years isn't ?) and it got it MOT on the 28th, & don't know if its going to make it thro. Poor old girl Anyhoo, does anyone know the best/cheapest deals i can get with (or without) car scrappage scheme. Preferably one thats hybrid or good mile per gallon…
-
M5 Inside lane ban?
Did i miss something? is there a ban on vehicles in the inside lane of the M5? Just had the misfortune of driving down this motorway and was amazed (but not surprised) to see all the caravan idiots sticking to the middle lane like they were on tracks even when there was NOTHING in the inside lane. :mad: I hate them why do…
-
Got 2 different prices for my tax disc......
We've received the reminder which says 12 months duty is £120. However, when I go on the website to renew, the price is £125. I know that the price is going up on 1st May, but should I be able to get it for £120 as that is what the renewal price is on the reminder? Would I still get it at this price if I went to a post…
-
Dispute with warranty company - do I have an argument?
I bought a 9 year old A class Mercedes in December and it had a 4 star warranty with 7 months left to run on it. I filled in and sent back the transfer of ownership form to the warranty company early January. My car's just been for an MOT and failed for 4 different things, all suspension related and covered according to…
-
playing music from Ipod on a car stereo
Can anyone tell me how this is done, I am a little confused by the "transmitter" as not clear if they just let you listen to the radio using the ipod ear phones or if you can play music from the ipod on the car stereo
-
Cheap train tickets you never knew about...
This article was in an Australian newspaper regarding rail travel in the UK. I'm pretty sure that these tickets should be available to all though (not just OS visitors - please correct me if I am wrong.) http://www.theage.com.au/travel/traveller-tips/all-aboard-the-english-short-cut-20090514-b49s.html
-
signs of a faulty exhaust?
hey there, bout to get the car mot'd and I'm wondering what are the tell tale signs of an exhaust on its last legs? I'm dubious that it may come up as a problem area in the mot or fail on this and want to be prepared for such. Problem being I know very little about said subject! :confused: the car is a p-reg rover 200sd -…
-
How much does it cost to have a car checked?
Hi looking to buy a car and need it checked out, i know one place charges £25 for up to 5 searches,just looked on the DVLA site but cant see it Can someone help please? Thanks Lee
-
Rear ended, settlement too good to be true?
I got rear ended Tuesday before last, no one was injured, just my car; the nearside rear bumper was smashed in and the plastic cover on my lights was smashed off. If the bumper weren't rubbing against the tyre then I think it'd be drivable. I'm insured Third Party Fire and Theft with Endsleigh, and I'm completely new to…
-
taxing a sorn car , can i buy tax before 1st of june
i have a car thats been sorn for two years , im getting it insured today and mot'd just wondered if i can get tax for june any earlier than the first of the month ? thinking no ?
-
Quick Sorn/Road Tax query
Car failed it's MOT and therefore road tax could not be bought. Car was declared SORN until work could be done and new MOT got. Car was off road for around 3 weeks. Letter from DVLA confirming SORN has not been received yet. MOT now done and car is to get taxed today. Does the tax run from today's date or from when it ran…
-
Has anyone got a current glass's guide to hand?
Hi All Has anyone a glass's guide to hand and care to give me some quick trade price and private prices. In-laws and the missus want to buy new cars so need to know there car values especially before I allow the missus to get one. Citroen Saxo 1.1 Desire. 5dr. 2001 - Y Plate. 41K on clock Vauxhall vectra 2.0 16V R plate…
-
Where to sell car?
Hi there, Can anyone recommend any good sites/places to advertise my Smart Car for sale? Autotrader seems very expensive, does anyone have a voucher code or offer for it? So far, thinking Ebay and local paper. Any advice welcome. Thanks
-
New train ticket pricing system - something rotten
Seems profoundly wrong that the new train ticket pricing system is a) so expensive and b) so self-servingly labyrinthine. Some of the practices point to obvious corruption brought about by the de facto monopoly handed to the operators who run the system. Is there anyway rail customers can demand a proper, independent…
-
Ford KA radio code
Hello, please can anyone help me I require the code for my ford ka radio serial no. M000279 ThankYou all.
-
Ford Stereo Code
I have borrowed a car from a friend whilst our car is in for repair, borrowed car broke down and i have had to shell out for a new battery, now Ford want to charge me for code. Model No: M061266 can anyone help as wife and kids are driving me mad with thie singing now.:eek: I would be most grateful if someone could. Thanks.
-
MOT's for trailers?
We're looking to buy a car trailer and OH got into conversation with the bloke who was working at the local council owned dump about the various makes/models etc. He warned OH that there was a new test being brought in, kinda like an MOT for trailers, to ensure the trailer is roadworthy etc. We can't find anything about…
