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Archives for June 2010

Is this the poshest "Abandoned" car ever ?
I worked in a private road in St Johns Wood in London today, if your not aware of St Johns Wood it is a very exclusive area. We were highly amused to see an "Abandoned" Bentley in the road resplendent with a flat tyre, no tax and rotting windscreen frame. Is this the poshest abandoned car ever ?
Can I drive on Provisional with my Bf in the passenger seat??
I don't have my car license yet (got full motorcycle and I understand this license means I have provisional car license as well, even though there's no L on it) and I am having my first lesson in a few weeks. Ideally once I am competent I'd like to get a car. Is it correct that my boyfriend can sit in the passenger seat…
A1 to Hull - Fastest Route??
Hi All Travelling from Scotland to Hull in a couple of days to catch the Zebrugge ferry. Will be coming down the A1. Should I stick to A1 - M62 or cut across to Hull via York?? Is the traffic likely to be busy around 3-4pm A1/M62 junction area? Local tips greatly received.............. Ta
dodgy car repairs
I have an older car that up to now has been great. Recently had a problem took it to my garage who said they could not do the diognostic test and to take it to the car dealership. Did this was told it was air flow through engine ( very expensive madam) had an £800 repair bill only to drive out of garage with same problem,…
Car Warranty Problems
Sorry in advance for rant and long post I took out a warranty with one of the big independent companies in Jan this year. My manufacturers one ran out then. Bought car new in Sept 06 Astra 1.9cdti 150hp Full main dealer Service history I contacted them on 14/05/10 to say that I was having a problem with heavy smoking from…
Bmx
Hi, I am looking to buy a BMX for my boys birthday (aged 10). I have roughly £150 to spend. I noticed the thread about Halfords so i think i will avoid them, any more advice greatly appreciated.. Thanks, Darren.
406 HDi fuel pump ring
Got the tank off my HDi to replace the knackered pump, and when the new one is put in situ, the large plastic retaining ring, (Which is a brand new dealer part.) won't screw onto the top to hold it in. Any ideas?
wiper blades
ive just changed my wiper blades but they sqeak on the windscreen when in use ive tried straiting them but its no good. hyltonlad
Clearly wrong parking ticket - Can i charge the council
Hi Guys. My Partner was in Manchester City Centre on 28/06/2010, she got a parking ticket 13 mins after she parked the car and purchased a ticket. The Ticket which was clearly on display was bought at 13:26, and lasted an hour to 14:26. The PCN was given at 13:39. Seen as this is clearly wrong, she contested it with a…
Liftshare offered/needed Swindon to Devizes (Wiltshire)
Hello! I am a long time lurker on these forums but this is my first post! I am just about to start a new job in Devizes and in true MSE style have been looking at ways to reduce the cost of my commute from Swindon. I have looked at all of the carshare websites (carshare swindon, carshare wiltshire, carpool world etc) but…
Cheap coolant / anti freeze ???
Was wondering if anyone could recommend somewhere that does cheap anti freeze / coolant i made the mistake of buying a freelander, and it drinks the stuff - I am aware of the HG issues, so wantto keep it topped up at all costs ! Cheapest i am aware of is wilkos, but i wouldnt mind buying it in more that a 1 litre quantity…
What is included in a car service?
Dear helpful people In the past I've used a particular garage for MOT/Servicing as it was near to work, but now I no longer work there I've chosen another garage which came recommended. When I asked for a service and MOT they asked what kind of service? Now I don't really know. The previous garage always did a pre MOT…
Have we bought a dodgy car?
My husband recently bought a car from a dealer. He was only given a photocopy of the logbook and a green slip. The dealer promised to send the logbook, but so far he hasn't. Time has come to tax the car, which we can't do without the logbook. It can't be taxed with the green slip my DH has as apparently it has been taxed…
Worried about my money
Hi all, I recently bought a used car from a dealership. I part ex'd my car and they agreed to settle the finance on it. I paid £250 on the day to reserve the car and collected it 5 days later. I left my old car, the balance of the cash I agreed to pay £1250, 2 sets of keys for my car and the log book. The dealership were…
ignition key wont come out and is stuck fast.
I was wondering if anyone on here had any advice, i have got my key stuck in the ignition of my van a LDV convoy 400 dropside. I have tried everything from wd-40 to heating it up yet to no avail i cant get the key out, rather than goto a dealer who'll charge a fortune are there any other suggestions you can make to how i…
Red light ticket - partner doesn't think he did it.
My partner just received a letter from the police about going through a red light. My partner is sure this never happened. Does anyone know how we can proceed? My first assumption is to write to the police and ask to see evidence? However is that gonna put their backs up a bit?! Any advice or anecdotes?
Buying Fianc!’s car...
Hi, Due a rubbish credit rating at the moment (but it's improving!) I've agreed to buy my fianc! car from him in November (55 plate Polo). What I am looking for is some sort of standard agreement we can both sign to confirm repayments, term of payments…that kind of thing. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Thanks…
Chevvy Cruse
I dislike hatchbacks, but it is quite difficult to find a saloon under my budget of £20K. I have to buy new to get the employer's interest free loan. I am considering buying a new Chevrolet Cruse (conventional auto-box) - opinion in the motoring press seems to rate these much higher than the earlier Lacetti. Does anyone…
MOT fail - emissions - Peugeot 206 1.1 - 1999
Hi, My car failed it’s MOT yesterday on emissions only. It was really close and they advised me to put a cleaner through the fuel system – 44k that they had in stock – which apparently should solve the problem. I have put this into the system and the car does seem to be running better. Do you know how long it will take for…
Help please : Motor Insurance query ?
Dear All, Hopefully somebody can help with my vehicle insurance query. I currently have a company car that is insured via work. My wife has a car, but this is insured in my name and she is a named driver (as she does not have a previous history or no claims bonus). I have now been offered a new job without a company car,…

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