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Parking in London at the Natural History museum
Is it possible to park in London at the museum if so how much is it likely to cost? Or nearby? Thankyou
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Fiat punto door speakers - can someone help?
Hi its my brothers birthday next week and he has asked for some door speakers. Does anyone know where I get them from? What size I need? and How I know if they are better than what he has already got? Thanks Laura
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Used Car Valuations
Mum has found two cars she likes, both the same except for mileage however we would like to get a guide of what the price should be so that we can work out what is a fair price. We were recommended Glass's but the £3.50 seems to be per car or have i got that wrong? The free one on the Vauxhall is only for trade ins and…
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Parking Fine and Warrant of Execution
Back last summer I took my Nan shopping to a large town nearby and parked with her Blue Badge on a yellow line. I later received a letter from the local council saying I was parked on a loading bay so got a PCN. I wrote back explaining about the Blue badge and that it was not a loading bay and heard no more. A couple of…
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new driver and car insurance.
Hello, I am hoping some people here may be able to advise me. I am currently taking driving lessons and hope to be legit by the summer. I have been using information from exchange and mart to do various insurance checks through go compare, moneysupermarket, compare the market etc, with a view to finding a car that is…
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Car insurance £225 increase!
Last year paid £325 for fully comp for the year, 8 years no claim bonus, held liscense for 12 years. This year my renewal letter said £550! This didn't surprise me as every year my current insurer will try it on with a hiked price. The concern arose after i'd been on confused.com, compare the meerkat, money supermarket,…
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No claims for two cars?
Hello, I have just bought a car which will be used at weekends as a camper. I am the main driver and my partner is a named driver. He had a conviction 4 years ago and so insurance is more expensive in his name. Now, on the day we bought it we were told we will be given a car, benefits of which are its a bigger engine so…
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What to do....
Hi. Just after some opinions really... DS will be 17 next year. I'm thinking about him having my car (a 6yr old corsa I've had from new, regularly serviced, with no outstanding finance.. rather than buy an older car I know nothing about..) I will also have around £10,000 coming my way from money left to me from…
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what is the newest car with old technology?
I am after a new set of wheels after an old lady drove in to my parking Rover. I would like a vehicle where I can change a bulb if needed, a car that is durable and simple. (as in Ford Ka or Rover 45). Can be either Diesel or Petrol. My budget is up to 15k (but rather spend far less than this) and I am looking for up to a…
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Company Car Business Mileage Rates
Hi, first time on this board so be kind to me :o I have a skoda fabia estate diesel 1.9 company car which does about 60 mpg. My work pay me 10p per mile for all the business mileage I do. Short journeys that doesnt cover it but long journeys it just about does but I am worried when the extra 3p goes on fuel it will mean I…
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Southern Trains Online Discount 50% off tickets
Just a heads up for those who need to travel on southern trains in the next few weeks. Up until april 11th They are doing 50% off fares for tickets booked online until April 11th. After April 11th their normal web discount of 15% kicks back in Its saved me a small fortune for my commute, hopefully you guys will be able to…
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Unpaid Parking Fines from Previous Owner
My bf wants to buy a couple of cars off his dad. His dad now lives in a diff country, but before he left, he ran up loads of parking fines on said cars. Who is liable for them if my bf buys the cars? Bf seems to think it is him, but I don't see how that is possible. He wasn't the one to park illegally. I'm sure it doesn't…
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Any New Car Shows This Year?
I understand that the 2010 British Motor Show in London is cancelled. Anyone know of anything else due, especially in the South, this year? Thanks
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MSE News: Petrol prices set for record high
This is the discussion thread for the following MSE News Story: "Petrol prices will reach record levels this year, according to research by the AA ..." Read the full story: Petrol prices set for record high
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no heating ?
hi wondering if anyone could advise, my heater does not work no air blows when on , i have water have checked , car is a corsa, only 2 years old, have had car converted to autogas last december , i think that was a mistake as i do high mileage and with autogas have to have aotogas service every 12000 miles , also notice…
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parking at earls court this sunday
Hi Just wondered if anyone knows any raods with free parking on a sunday? mum has a blue badge but they dont have discount in the carpark. we're coming in from the A11 :)
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Dual Mass Flywheel Replacement
Hi, My partner has a Golf TDI. The clutch has started slipping in 5th gear so i need to get it replaced. Her car has 68k on the clock and has not had the flywheel replaced previously. She has a warranty through Warrantywise that covers the flywheel (and wear & tear). What i am considering is calling up Warranty Direct to…
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need to hire a coach from london to bolton
just wonderong if anyone can help me get the cheapest deal for a 50+ seater coach from east london to bolton. leaving east london at 4am and leaving bolton at 4pm on the 2nd of may thanks in advance raj
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Car finance with Barclays Partner Finance
Hi. When I had my car serviced/MOT'd end of Feb 2010 I ended up pressured into signing a loan agreement for a new car. When I realised I could not afford the repayments I was told by the dealer there is a no cancellation clause. I am now trying to sell the new car with potential losses of £8k. Surely there must be a way I…
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Spring around rear suspension has snapped
I think it's part of the spring around the shock absorber? It snapped off while I was driving my car today. Is it safe to carry on driving it until I can get it to a garage later in the week? Thanks, Em
