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i am stuck
I hope that someone can help me. I have recently bought an escort serenade & the stereo needs a keycode. I cannot get the stereo out but it is a 5000 rds. Can anyone help me please. I am bored without some music when driving:confused:
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Nissan Micra - 4 mechanics unable to find the Pollen Filter! - Who knows where it is?
Nissan Micra 1.2 S (2005) I had 4 mechanics looking for the pollen filter with absolute F all joy. They checked under the bonnet, unscrewed the glove compartment and looked everywhere to no avail, they unscrewed the driver side compartments and checked there with no joy. The instructions said it was under the Glove The…
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Vauxhal Vectra B Headlight
Hi all My dad was changing the headlight bulb on the drivers side and he has lost the clip, that holds the clip around the bulb to the car. Is there anywhere we can buy the clips from? or is it a new headlight job?
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Car Insurance with a criminal record
I'm trying to get quotes to renew my car insurance but I am finding no one will cover me because I have a criminal record. All the comparison sites ask you and i cant get a quote if I answer yes., and being honest I have told me current supplier about a recent minor conviction and they will no longer cover me. Surely there…
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Renault Scenic Owners - cost of cambelt?
Hi I was wondering what people have paid for cambelt, Renault have just quoted me £700 for a 2001 1.8 petrol. I was expecting more around the £200 - £300 mark! Thanks
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Magnetic Fuel Saving Devices - Do they work?
I've just been looking at devices like this: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-REAL-FUEL-SAVER-MISER-FOR-PETROL-DIESEL-LPG-GAS_W0QQitemZ350279693058QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item518e4bf302#shId And this: http://www.fuelsaver.co.uk/howitworks.html The physics behind them seems ok; they claim to…
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Focus 56 plate - door switch / sensor problem?
This frosty morning the interior light stayed on and the warning message saying the driver door is open stayed on, even though it was shut. This warning message has now gone once the car warmed up. Is this a switch or sensor problem? Where are there they located? Seems to have only happened when frosty, as last year had a…
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New car suggestions? Budget up to £10k + scrappage
For my 20 yr old son so trying to keep insurance as low as possible. I am mindful that VAT increases in Jan but that is not a deal breaker if it means waiting to get the right car. However, I think his present N reg Corsa is on its last legs. At the moment the front runner is a 1.2 VW Polo. Dealer is offering scrappage but…
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MSE News: Rising petrol prices push up inflation
This is the discussion thread for the following MSE News Story: "The Consumer Prices Index rose to 1.9% last month from 1.5% in October, official figures show today ..." Read the full story: Rising petrol prices push inflation up
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do you need insurance for a pre booked mot
sorry if this has been asked a thousand times before but mot runs out today and wont to book it in for friday the car as no insurance as it was swopped to new car while this one is being repaired regards buzz
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illegal Private Car Park
If a car park is illegal can I get away with not paying for parking. I currently use a private car park and have just recetly found out that the car park does not have the necessary planning permission, the car park itself is in a building site which has been turned into a car park.
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The Great Escape - London Midland Trains
Travel anywhere on London Midland Trains network for just £10, between Dec 27 and 3 Jan. You must be quick and print a voucher first though. See their website for full details. A good use would be something like Crewe - London.
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DVLA misinformation - failure to notify sale
Can the DVLA rightfully fine me under the law for not asking them whether they had received my notification of selling the car sent 4 weeks previous? They say sending it isn't enough. They then say they wrote to me asking if I was they keeper of the vehicle (that I did not receive) and as I didn't respond then I have…
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Stanstead Express Voucher Code
Hi folks I am looking to book a return journey on the Stanstead Express, does anyone have any voucher codes? Thanks in advance G
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Torque wrench - which one?
I'd like to buy a torque wrench to carry out general maintenance and occasional repairs on my car, where I can. I've seen ones with a range of settings which vary between the types eg. 28-210Nm or 90-450Nm. Are the ones with 1/2" better than 3/8" socket sizes? Can anyone advise which would be the most useful to buy (ie.…
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Car Bought On Finance - New Engine Required - Case For Refund?
Hi All, I am looking for some help with claiming a refund on a car I have recently bought. The car is a 2003 Mazda RX8. It was purchased from a dealer on 12/11/2009. On the day of sale the car did not start up when warm however I was told this was due to it having no fuel in. It was then filled up with petrol and was fine…
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No Insurance?!
Right. OH got pulled in my car the other night for no seat belt. Has asked to produce insurance. We have lost insurance certificate in the move and they've re sent us the letter today (the last day we can produce) We honestly thought that he had 3rd party cover to drive my car with my permission - he's got fully comp on…
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Advice on buying a new car - finance options?
I need some advice Me and my husband need a new car – we have just spent our savings on buying our first property. We have a few options and I was wondering if anyone could give their advice Option 1: Buying a car on passport finance – where you get a brand new car pay a set amount each month for 3 years then either hand…
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Breakdown cover
Which Company Is Better In Breakdown i need to do mine as my car is getting old i was lookin at AA but i have no idea which company has better service etc
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Best Place To Buy Car Parts
anyone know what the best place would be do buy car parts online as halfords dont sell brake discs and pads or pollen filters :confused:
