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Ford code
Hi is there anyone out there who could find the code for my ford radio. Just had my car to the garage and they disconnected the battery aaarghhhhh serial number m166305
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In Need of New Sat Nav
After being badly let down by our TomTom sat nav today when we needed it to take our daughter to Sheffield Childrens Hospital, it has now been sent flying by hubby (mainly because the maps are out of date I think but then also sent told to go one way and then told that we had taken a wrong turn when we hadn't. So, I have…
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Oyster monthly travelcard discount??
Hi everyone! Today I renew my oyster monthly travelcard and I didn't get any discount (it expired yesterday). But I remember that a few months ago there was a 10% discount if I renew the travelcard just after it expired. Is this discount gone now?? ... ten pounds are ten pounds :p
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Sold an old model by dealer
A couple of weeks ago I bought a new, unregistered car that was in stock at a dealer. I took delivery this week and have since discovered that it is actually a 2008 model, and was manufactured over a year ago. The salesman never said anything about this and made out that it was brand new, had only just arrived there etc. I…
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broadspeed.com = broadspeed.con?
I thought these guys were legit, phoned twice today and twice phone got picked up and straight back down again.... Funny its an 0844 number which means they get paid if the connection is made, kind of makes me suspicious. Not exactly the kind of service you would expect from a company. I will certainly be looking elsewhere…
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Selling a car after a crash
A month ago a bus drove into the rear of my car, nobody was hurt but as you can imagine the damage was substantial. The insurers/garage took a week to decide if they would repair my car or write it off, they have decided to repair it. I'm due to get it back sometime next week. My question is will the repair be public…
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Servicing. Dealership v local garage help please
My car is now almost 3 years old and it needs both a service and of course MOT. I've never dealt with an older car before, so never had to MOT one, and prior to buying this one, I just automatically had my car serviced at the main dealer. What are the pros and cons of having it done at the dealership against a local…
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What proof will they accept?
Hello I've recently took out a motor insurance policy and they have sent me a letter asking for proof of my one years no claim, what will they accept proof of this? Thanks
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Family rail card
May's edition posted an application link for a Family rail card. Although I applied immediately I haven't received anything yet. Did anyone else have this problem or does anyone know how I can find out what's happened? Thanks
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Car impounded without warning
Is it legal for my car to be removed and impounded without any warning at all because I - stupidly - forgot to renew the tax disc?
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No money to Renew Licence
Hi, I have been sent a letter from the DVLA telling me to renew my photo Licence. The problem is that i dont have enough money (£20) to pay for this. After all my bills i dont have anything left? The question is do i really have to pay for the renewal? Thank you Sqwash
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head gasket leaks
What are the signs of this as my dealership is telling me I have one whereas my local garage is telling me its an oil filter leak which just needs a seal replacing?
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train to Alton Towers
Can anyone help please? My son and 5 friends are looking to go to Alton Towers from Edinburgh. He was thinking of hiring an MPV but as he's only 25 he can't hire one in Scotland (the carhire website sayis that in Scotland you have to be 30yo to hire an MPV). Does anyone have any idea how much it would cost for 6 adults,…
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Dealer car warranty
I have a situation if anyone could give me an advice, I bought a car from a dealer less than 3months ago, now the car has broken down and the mechanic inspected it, said the near side drive shaft joint has broken. When i told him the car was bought less than 3 months ago, he said under auto trading laws if the car is…
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just bought a LPG VAN transit connect, NEED ADVICE!
Really need some advice and help please. Ive bought a van which runs on LPG/petrol from Blackbushe auction today. Just come home and have got it insured. Will be picking it up later on tonight. Need some help and advice before that. It's very low on petrol, the indicator is under red and the nearest petrol station is…
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Nissan Dealer and duct tape repair...
How about this for a dodgy back street repair but from Nissan Main Dealer... http://www.bitterwallet.com/category/complaints
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advance train tickets
Does anybody have any idea why there are no advance train tickets on East Midlands trains (I want to get to Derby) from London on the weekend of the 27th of June? There are advance tickets for weekends after this one. It seems very odd to me. Will some become available? thanks
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Waxing car
I know this isn't really money saving but what do I need to wax my car? Which types of cloth and what is a good wax? Thanks
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Anyone got a Kia Sedona - Heating / Air Con question
Hi all, anyone got a Kia Sedona not the newest model.?? Is your airconditioning about as good as being blown on by an asthmatic hamster.?? even on full whack.? i may have too high standards having got rid of my Passat which had very good air con...but even so, with the hot last few days it's been well tested and i'm lucky…
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Focus windows opening by themselves??
I know this sounds weird, but I found my car with all 4 (electric) windows wide open yesterday, after having left it in supermarket carpark for 30 min. I know I didn't leave them open, had the aircon on, my passenger is also absolutely sure about this. Nothing taken from the car. Radio and clock still working, so no…
