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Any recommendations?
Hi all, Just looking to get a new car, which would be the 2nd car I've owned. I turn 24 next month, male, currently drive a 1l Micra (not stylish, but wanted to keep costs down). It's an R reg, 33,000miles on the clock. Good condition, and has flown through all MOT's since I brought it 4 years ago. I also have 4 years NCB.…
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Motorhome Dealers
Hi, I’m in new in this forum… What You Need to Know Before Buying Your First Motorhome In this and age of mobility it is no surprise to find that more people are purchasing motorhomes to either live in, or at the very least, as a part time home away from home. With the right kind of motorhome insurance, you can be free to…
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fitting clutch/gearbox help,please!!!
I've just fitted a new 3 part clutch to my hillman hunter.Used tool to line it up & checked clutch disc fitted on gear shaft first.However much i try i cant get the gearbox back on without leaving about a 2 inch gap between engine & gearbox bolt holes..the shaft is going on but it seems like not the full amount.I dont know…
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I Cant get an EGR Valve from Renault-Mum and Dad are Isolated
Hello my parents have a 99 plate 2.0 Renault Megane Cabriolet and a few months ago they were told that it needs a new EGR valve and have been waiting 2 months already for it from Renault, apparently they are currently manufacturing them and according to their local dealership in Sussex they are 42nd on the list. Does this…
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Travel Card via DD
Hi, I had a Regional West Midlands Travel Card paying via Direct Debit at £38 for some years now. In July TWM sent a letter stating price is being increased to £42. Today I received my new travel card and they upgraded me to Faresaver to include Coventry Buses. I have looked on there website…
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Opinions, accident video.....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nYkuc0-TA Having some issue's with the insurance company, they don't seem to care much for actually watching this video.... While I think, having seen the 3rd parties description, this video proves she was not paying any attention to the road whatsoever!
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East Coast trains unfair offer
A week or two ago I spent quite a lot on the East Coast website buying train tickets to Scotland from the UK. (I had been researching the journey and prices for a while but finally booked it that day). Then the next morning, I got an email from East Coast saying: "It's been a while now since we last saw you – so, to tempt…
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7.5Ton speed limits
I have been trying to find out what the speed limit is for a 7.5ton lorry. I normally drive an 18ton lorry but this day was out in a 7.5ton and overtook another vehicle on an A road and the driver reported me to the police for dangerous driving ? ,i now have been issued with a NIP ,i am waiting for the police to phone to…
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Fishy or not .car ad
Hi all, i saw a honda jazz on auto trader and emailed the guy about it..heres what i got back Hi there , sorry I havn't been in touch but I had to go to Norway for a funeral so pick up/view isn't an option. The item is located home and I will get somebody to ship it to you ...no problems. As you can see in the pics the car…
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Car thermostat?
How do I tell if the thermostat on my car is faulty? And where should the temp guage be when driving along, on motorway and stood still?
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Car prices??
Hi I have been planning to a car in February next year but what i want to know is, would it be better for me to buy my car before the Jan VAT rate or does it make no difference? Please can you advise. thank you
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Spending Review: steeper train fare hikes from 2012
This is the discussion thread for the following MSE News Story: Read the full story: Spending Review: steeper train fare hikes from 2012
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Advice needed about buying car please.
I shortly need to get a car. I have scrapped my old one and have no trade in, neither do I want to get one on credit. I want to spend a max of £3000. Now the wish list!!!! I need something that is economical to run- decent milage per litre, realistic insurance etc. I also need a model that is good on long journeys as I do…
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season tickets on train?
seen a job in shoreham- anyone hknow of best deals / dicount codes etc, for weekly / monthly rail tickets? whats best railcard to get? for 1 adult, currently unemployed.. travelling peak times. national rail site shows thew standard weekly fare as about £20, monthly £76..
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Unlimited train travel £10 Half-term
Here's a link to a smashing deal on London Midland between 23 and 31 October. http://www.travelzoo.com/uk/rail-coach-car/906236/?utm_source=top20_uk&utm_medium=email_top20
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33% off Wrexham & Shropshire trains
Just heard that anyone who lives in Telford and has a Flex card gets 33% off travel on Wrexham & Shropshire railways. Believe that the Flex card is free from Leisure centres and that it's for tickets purchased on board. I know that W & S has no concerns about people buying on board. Friend said that if you go to the buffet…
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carbuyerswales.com
There are plenty of reviews regarding webuyanycar.com , of a similar nature, on the web but had there been such reviews of carbuyerswales.com then, yesterday, I could have saved myself time, trouble, £16.77 for one day's car insurance and circa £10.00 in fuel costs. I'm posting this review to hopefully save others wasted…
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Trains always a mess
Morning, I commute into London everyday and am fed up of always being late thanks to the trains always being delayed. I have heard some people claim money back off their season tickets from the operators. Anyone know how you go about doing this?? I heard they use an external company?? Thanks in advance.
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Engine overheating/Heaters Cold/Losing Water
Hi all, I know this is going to be completely obvious to someone but here goes. My Rover 420 has for the last couple of months been overheating and losing alot of water (empties every week). Recently the fans have started running freezing cold and last night the car overheated and conked out after driving for 5 minutes.…
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Tesco - 5p a litre off fuel
Just seen at my local Tesco that the 5p off promotion is back on. Spend £50 at Tesco and you'll receive a voucher to use at their petrol stations. Does anyone know when this promotion ends? Can't find a date anywhere for this.
