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1995 RENAULT CLIO 1.2 RL Oasis 3dr Hatchback
I am looking to buy a 1995 RENAULT CLIO 1.2 RL Oasis 3dr Hatchback, They have said name a price (as they're family friends) & I have no idea what its worth. Its done 60,000 miles on the clock, No MOT, its been off the road (as they dont use it) Lost the car keys - No Spare No Rust, & engine looks in good nick, but couldnt…
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Train - Leeds to Bristol - help please
Hi I have a daughter starting Uni in Leeds shortly who will want to get trains or Megabus back and forth so trying to find out some details of the cheapest way to do this I know about Travel Cards but unsure what operator covers this line ? Any help please as this looks an expensive journey Thanks
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Catalytic Converter
Hello everyone, I am hoping someone can help me, I have a scrap Catalytic Converter, I live in Berkshire and I am hoping to scrap it and get some money for it, if not then just get rid of it. Does anyone know how I can do this? Thank you
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Motability cars and DPF filters?
If you have a new diesel car on the motability scheme and your DPF filter clogs up because you only drive locally and can't be cleared on a long run meaning a trip to the dealer who will foot the bill? If it is a manufacturer's problem then they will but this problem only occurs if you don't use the car properly so in a…
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Panoramic Sunroof - Has anyone had problems with one?
Looking to buy a car fitted with a panoramic sunroof. It is a sunroof that goes from the windscreen to the back of the car. Was wondering how strong they are and if anyone had problems with them cracking etc. Like the front windscreen the sunroof is part of the stuctute of the car and was wondering how will it stand…
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No respect for learner drivers!
I'm currently learning to drive and whilst there are drivers who are very considerate, some are rude and downright dangerous! Take today, I was driving just under the speed limit (which was 40mph) a man in a sports car was right up behind me and overtook coming up to a bend :eek: Later on, another car overtook me, as I was…
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Cheapest airport parking. Cardiff 24th Aug - 7th Sept 5 people.
My family and I are flying from Cardiff airport 8.00am Tue 24th and landing back 17.15 7th Sept. I have had a look for prices but they all seem so expensive. Can anyone help me out with finding a park and ride parking facility for those dates. I was going to ask a friend to drive us but my wife insists on us taking our…
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BMW 320d - take off engine cover for oil top up?
Never mind, figured it out :)
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Glasgow to Aberdeen train
I need to book the 05.55am train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeen for the 31st August. However, the Advance Single ticket was intermittently becoming available and unavailable in the past couple of days. The Advance Single ticket hasn't been available today. Anyone have any advice or promotional codes, etc? If I can't…
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Second Hand Windscreens?
I've got my MOT coming up and I think (please correct me if I'm wrong) I will have to replace my windscreen because I have a 3cm crack/chip in the drivers viewing area. Has anyone got any experience buying second hand and if so how much cheaper is it?
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Smart Car keys and service help needed!
Hi, Just bought a second hand Smart car for two- I love it but need an extra key (it only came with one) which I have been quoted £216 in total, It also needs a service B.... which Ive been quoted £350 for! I thought I'd got a good deal but apparently not, I live in North East London/Essex....Anyone know if this is the…
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Stanstead Airport to London
Anyone know how to do this on the cheap? Im flying into Stanstead on Tuesday - flying back out on Saturday and need the cheapest way into London where my oyster card will work Last time I bought a train ticket on the plane but Im sure theres got to be a cheaper way? Any thoughts or routes? Im actually needing to get to…
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Smoky Corsa?
Hi, I have a 54 CDTI Corsa that's been getting pretty smoky as of late, particularly first thing in the morning when it's started after the night it ejects a cloud of light-coloured smoke which gradually vanishes. You can also see it now and again when I'm driving and put my foot down a bit. The car isn't using any oil or…
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What to do?
Nearly 2 months ago I bought a 1994 Fiat cinqucento from a friends Dad for £500 It had a full service history from new and a full years MOT and just over 40,000 miles on the clock.I've done about 3000miles since i;'ve got it. A few weeks ago it developed a petrol leak. The fuel filler pipe developed a hole in it. Cost £105…
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Daughter fell off bike and scratched neighbours car parked in drive...
It seems to be money, money, money at the moment and I am so upset I could cry :( About an hour ago my daughter(4) was riding down the pavement when she went head over heels and fell into a car. The bike has made 2 tiny scratches-no more than 2 inches long. The owner of the car stormed round to me and I went out to inspect…
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Section 75 claims
Hi all I've posted this in the consumer right forum too, but looking for all the advice I can get. I'd be hugely grateful if anyone could offer me some advice. Just over a month ago, we purchased a 5 year old XC90 from a non-volvo dealership. Everything has been fine until last week when we started to get various fault…
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Pretty surprised at the scrap value...
Drove my wifes 1993 Audi into a local scrap metal merchants yesterday & walked out with £260! I'm not well up on scrap values but I was surprised to get that much especially as I only paid £800 for it nearly 4 years ago. Dunno if that was a good price or not.....?
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vegatable oil in diesel motors
is it legal, if i buy i from a shop i will pay VAT does this mean i can put as much as i want in my engine, is there a limit on how many miles i can do per year?
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Speeding but then moved to Australia
Please help! I have recently immigrated to Australia with work. 4 days prior to me leaving the UK I was caught by a mobile van at 93mph on the motorway, I was driving my brothers car. He has received a notice of intended prosicution asking him to provide details of the driver but it doesn't indicate whether they will…
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MOT early last year!
Hi there - I have done a very silly thing .... my daughter 'bought' my car from me last Sept, and I wanted it serviced and MOT for her .... even though the MOT was not due until Dec! I did ask the garage to date it one month later .... thought they would have done, could have done, but they did not!! Is there anyway I can…
