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Car Insurance
A few months ago I was involved in a accident in a supermarket car park. Basically myself and the other driver both reversed out of parking spaces opposite each other and collided. There was not much damage but we agreed to exchange details. Later that day I reported the accident to my insurance company and was asked if I…
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confused over train ticket booking
afternoon all - OH is wanting to go to london on sunday 9 may to see a football match. he will be catching the train from leeds and his friend will be joining the train at Wakefield. I'm pretty sure all Kings cross trains stop at Wakefield. However the times don't seem to tally and the journey time from wakefield to London…
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Honda Civic v Audi A3
Hi Everyone we are thinking about buying a car and can't decide between honda civic or audi a3. Please could you let me know what you think
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How long wait for my new log book??
Hi recently i was sold a car i bought of ebay and had to have it delivered as it was so far away, i bought it from a guy that sells quite a few cars etc so a mini dealer i guess, the problem is the driver didnt bring the log book and so i asked if they could send the log book to me on monday just gone, i still have not…
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clio immobiliser
would anyone be able to help with a possible clio immobiliser problem if i posted all the details?? thankyou
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Which is the best new small car?
I would like to buy a new small car, so far I have 6k saved up. I took the Kia Picanto strike out for test drive but am not sure as so many people seem to make fun of the Picanto. I am currently saving an additional £250 per month so by end July will have enough to buy the strike out right. I also like Toyota Yaris but not…
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Buying a car?
I have seen a car i wish to buy from someone who is selling it privately,it is a 08 plate 3dr ford fiesta,!1 lady owner 25000 miles and she wants £5,300 for it. I am worried that there may still be finance on the car?what checks do i need to do please?
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Help fixing a PUG 106 door handle
It opens form the inside but not the outside, have taken the door panle off but cannot see where to clip in back ?? Anyone got a ny suggestions Thanks
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Son selling car but insurance now run out
Son has decided to sell his car which is taxed and mot'd to fund uni costs. He has let the insurance expire as he was intending to sell, but can a person looking to buy now take it out for a test drive if they are fully comp but he as the registered owner is no longer insured?
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more than car insurance saying dvla say my
convertible is only valued according to their system for £165. this is not correct. where do they get these figures from . anyone got any experience of this. thanks in advance.
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Finding an economic car
Hi, I now need to drive into work every it will be between 80 and 100 miles per day. In my 2004 1.6 astra this is costing me between 60 and about 85 a week and really depends on where my work needs me to go. I feel it would be a good idea to get something smaller. I have found a corsa 1.0 litre 58reg for only 5250 with 2…
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lease car vs purchase
Hi Everyone, just wondered if anyone has any advice or experience regarding this. Ok in 2007 i got a car from motorpoint financed by black horse on a personal contract programme basically i pay a set amount each month for three years which is due to finish in october this year, then i can either pay a balloon payment of…
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Car tax rises? Can we buy a disc early?
hello all. Have noticed in press this morning that roadtax is set to rise for band H car, up £65 to 240... HUge rise! We only have a focus and a focus cmax. luckily the tax disc on the cmax was bought last week as expires 31 march. However the taxdisc on the other focus expires 30 april. hence my question: is there anyway…
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other half has had some accidents/bumps
with my car and now i need to make claim to insurance but dont know if i should just do a write off on it. The excess policy is £350 if i make a claim - he bumped into a car and it could cost there abouts. then another woman bumped into him so that will cost her. then or prior it hit a pothole and we nearly lost control of…
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Head Gasket
We are unsure what to do so any advice greatfully recieved! Our P reg Renault Clio has just had it's headgasket go on us. We've been quoted £400 for the repair (which we can't really afford!) or it's been suggested we use something called Blockweld! We only bought the clio last summer but we have a sneaky suspicion that…
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Saved some money on a HPI Check
After my car died big time last week I'm off to buy a new one. Found the one I liked and for due diligence thought I'd better get a HPI check done. Here's my money saving summary of the cheapest way I found ... There are lots of HPI checks out there, in the end I followed the review advice Given by Auto Express…
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Can anyone help with a van problem?
I'm hoping someone can offer some advice or info... I'm a bit stressed! My OH bought a Vauxhall Combo (03) diesel van last year, and it's proving nothing but hassle. We were coming home tonight, and it started to stall in 3rd. A couple of times we just about coasted to a stop. Thought we had it sussed, then it started to…
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I am collecting my car tomorrow..what checks I need to do?
I am collecting a used toyota verso (57 plate -15,000 miles) from dealership tomorrow and i am wondering if i could have some advice on things i need to check before i leave the dealership!!!
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Free Sheffield to Norwich Return 19/04-23/04
Hey all, I bought a megabus train ticket return from Sheffield to Norwich a few weeks ago that I no longer can use. So in the interest of moneysaving I am giving it away (better than wasting it!). If anyone is interested pm me your email and I will send you the ticket for you to print and use. First come first serve!…
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Do I lose 4 years NCB when changing car insurers
Car Insurance is due for renewal so I have been trying to find the best offers. I have been with the AA for a long time and have earned the full 9 years no claims bonus NCB :j Having recieved much better (often half the price of The AA) renewal premium offers, I have a dilema. All of the cheaper companies will only protect…
