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Audi TT dashboard lights
I bought my audi tt 2009, but only now (Sept/Oct) I'm finding problems in the daytime with the dashboard lights, with them either dimming or going out completely. The garage told me this is quite normal, due to light conditions. I.e they will dim or go off if it gets darker to let me know to switch the lights on. Does this…
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1st Central - Canceling Car insurance
I took out a policy with them in early August as they were the cheapest at the time (before reading the forums :( ) I chose to pay via monthly instalments, it was 2 months policy as a deposit and 10 monthly instalments. I'm now changing my car and the quote they have given me is 300 more than cheapest else where, so…
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Looking for a used Land Rover Defender 90
Wheres the best place to start my search. I'll have around 17K to spend.
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Extra excess payable if recommended repairer is not used?
Does your insurance company have something similar to this in the small print? "If you decide not to use our recommended repairer then an additional excess of £200 will be applied. This excess will be in addition to any other excesses shown on your policy schedule" Is this a common clause now? Does anyone know how…
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Dangerous Parking
I am unsure what to do, a car has taken to parking at the top of my close that is causing me alot of problems. It parks totally on the pavement - our pavements are quite thin and there is no room to walk left, let alone if you have a buggy as I do. It is parked at the top next to a corner, so when I am forced into the road…
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HPI Finance outstanding, how do I find out who to and how much?
Hi, As per the title. Looking at buying a vehicle with a siezed engine as I have access to an accident damaged vehicle that I can use for a donor engine. Done a "mycarcheck" hpi check and it has come back that there is outstanding finance on the vehicle. What do i do now. I haven't approached the (private) seller yet and…
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Where to find new car release date info?
Any idea where i can find up to date info when new models are being released? Have looked at car websites and they do give the month of release of the new models. Just want a more accurate data. Also trying to find the release date of the new mazda 5. The local dealers are clueless.
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£10 train travel unlimited across london midland half term week
http://londonmidland.com/news/latest-news/go-anywhere-on-london-midland-for-just-10-a-day/ this is a great deal you can go liverpool to london and back for a tenner http://londonmidland.com/tickets-and-fares/great-escape/?= Simply travel after the morning rush between 23 October and 31 October and go anywhere on London…
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The AA & LPG Cars
I'm looking at buying a car with a professional certified LPG system installed. I want to cover the car via the AA Break Down & Parts & Labour Garage cover, i have looked at T&Cs but can see no mention of LPG anywhere and there shut atm for new quotes, does anyone know if they cover LPG cars? thanks
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Toyota Prius or Auris for maximum seats-flat loadspace?
Howdy all. Next weekend I'm helping some friends move house in Glasgow. They're tenants so they don't have much, but we'll need a car. CityCarClub have just popped up in Glasgow and I have some promotional credit to try out their services (and if you want some too, enter code GWL347 when you join before 31/10/2010). Sadly…
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East coast wifi - no longer free
Hi all! Just a heads up for those who use East Coast Trains - as of Monday wifi for standard class passengers is now free only for 15 minutes! Fees now apply starting £4.95 for 60 mins :eek::eek::eek: Wifi is free still for 1st class passengers. For those like me who travel on this service regularly there doesnt *seem* to…
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How to de restrict an r6
Can anyone please help I have purchased a 2007 r6 only it has been restricted to 33 bhp does anyone know how I can de restrict it???
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Skoda Octavia advice please
which is the better engine,1.9 or 2.0 diesel
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Car service - where's best?
Hi I have a Dodge Claiber, now about 4 years old. Usually i get it serviced at the Dodge dealer but am thinking about trying elsewhere for better customer service and saving a few quid. Does it really make any difference when I come to sell the car if it hasn't been serviced by Dodge approved garage? Any recommendations…
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Help - multi vehicle insurance policy needed
Hi I've been looking online to get my Suzuki Rascal (sooty van) and old K reg micra insured on the same policy, or something rather than having 2 policies. I just can't afford it anymore and need to look into other insurance options. And yes, I'm a devotee of MSE pages to get great insurance quotes lol Only me to drive,…
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didn't take down ticket ref no!!!! HELP
Hi there, Can anyone help/advise please. Bought tickets from railsaver on the internet and didn't take down ref no for picking up tickets have haven't received a confirmation email. Tried phoning but you only leave a message and someone shoudl phone back. Not feeling hopeful. Anyone any idea as to what I should do? They…
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Cheap Train Fares guide discussion
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Cheap decent sat nav
I am new to the world of sat navs & am considering buying one. I would even consider a 2nd hand one from ebay for instance. However, I haven't a clue what to look for, so any advice would be appreciated.
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should i sell or try to get it repaired
Hi all, Hope some of you experts can help me. I bought a clio before a month. Had been very busy due to new job and relocation, so missed to check the oil level. Only when i started hearing noise from the engine on motorway I realized and immediately stopped and filled the dry engine with 4 litres!!! but even though I…
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Would it be stupid to buy a car without viewing it?
I'm after a new car. I don't really have the time or inclination to go around viewing cars if I can get away with it. This was my plan:* Read reviews, look on Auto Trader, find what I want * Ring the dealership, see what sort of discount, if any, I can get * Arrange an AA vehicle inspection (I definitely wouldn't skip…
