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Are motor traders required to honour their warranty?
I bought a used car from a local trader at the beginning of Nov and he issued me with a 3 month warranty. the next day i noticed that the rear wiper wasnt working and called him. one of his mechanics diagnosed a faulty wiper motor and he promised to order a replacement. i''ve been calling once or twice a week since then…
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dodgy garage?
my son bought a 52 golf last november, when he looked at it the rear door wouldn't open from outside but the garage said he would fix it. when we picked it up he said that the part wasn't in stock and he would ring us when he had it. after a couple of weeks the car developed a shaking when braking again he said he wolud…
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Got pulled by the Police last night..
My rear wiper on my Peugeot 206 has broken and is pointing down instead of being on the rear window. It is very secure and is not coming off at all..! Last night I got pulled by the Police on my way home from a great night out at the local snow slope. She was quite rude and condescending which really annoyed me. If the…
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RFL Banding
looking for a new car, but can anyone recommend a site where i can see what car is in what road tax group? some site quote the ommisions but not the car..by which i mean what car falls into what banding.......if that even makes sense
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Wheel alignment?
during the snow and ice I have knocked my wheels out of alignment on my rover 25, what sort of price would I be looking to pay? As im a female who has to go on my own im anxious not to get ripped off for something that seems like it should be simple.
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Car ferries to Ireland
Does anyone know how to get the money saving codes to get the best rates for car ferries to Ireland this summer?
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cheapest train Portsmouth to Nottingham
I need to find the cheapest train going from Portsmouth (any station) to Nottingham (City) on Friday 4th Feb returning Sunday 6th February for x1 adult x1 child 6yrs x2 under 5yrs toddlers The cheapest I can find is £123 !!!:eek: Can anyone please help?
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Car Warranty for a Renault Scenic
Hi, I know this topic has probably been done to death, but can anyone recommend a reliable warranty policy for a 2005 Reanult Scenic? We have usually just had our cars repaired as and when, and have found a good independant garage specialising in Renaults, but this year our car has been one headache after another.…
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Moped insurance
Can anyone recommend a cheap insurer or broker for moped insurance? This is only required for a short period of time for a charity ride, though I accept i will probably have to pay for a year's insurance. Go compare and confused.com only seem to be geared up to quote (online at least) for motorbikes rather than mopeds so…
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Manufacturers change of ownership or address form?
The car I bought secondhand comes with a lot of dealership papers, including a manufacturer's change of ownership or address form. Is it worthwhile returning this? I don't want to get junk mail from them but if there is a manufacturers vehicle recall due to a defect like all those Toyotas would I not get contacted via…
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if i cancel an ongoing car claim, will my premium/NCB be affected?
nearly 3 months ago someone drove into my car and we exchanged details etc but then told his insurance company that there was no collision as he had no damage on his car (there was no visible damage but a dent and scratch on my car). basically, he will not accept liability and it will probably end up going to court. my…
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Petrol pump overflow is expensive and dangerous
Given that the price of petrol continues to rise, I am getting sick of paying for petrol that does not go into my tank because the sensor on the pump does not work properly. I often use the Tesco petrol station in Eastbourne and just about every time I do, the tank overflows. The staff tell me that they are checked every…
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not covered by warranty
Does anyone think that i should complain about this. In April 2010 i bought a Jaguar which was 4 years old paying £13000 from a jaguar dealership with a 1 year warranty.The car was serviced before i bought it, due to a few health problems this year i have only done 3800 miles at most. I have been told that both the rear…
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Car Insurance : Excess Protection Insurance?!
Hi all. Just geting the quotes ready for me to renew my car insurance and Kwik Fit (have told me) that they do an Excess Protection Insurance, meaning the £250 excess on my policy will be paid back to me in the event that I have to claim. The total amount of my policy is £280 which is in line with other comparisons. This…
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Ford Connect blower fuse
Can anyone tell me where the fuse is for the heater blower (assuming there is one) as the blower has stopped working. I have had a look in both fuse boards but can't find it. It's freezing in there:eek:
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Breakdown cover does my arguement hold true?
I have joint AA cover with myself and my Wife. The first year I paid £30 for just me then added my wife on later but can remember exactly how much extra it was. When the renewal came in I didn't renew and I got a phone call from the AA offering me another year for £66-00 which I took out. I have just been checking the…
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Selling a car
Hi Where's the best place to sell a car? I've decided I use my car so little I'd be as well to hire than pay mot tax etc. Its a ford ka about 5 years old, not in great condition but very low millage. I don't want to sell it privately and have to deal with weeks (months) worth of phonecalls and people coming to my home. Is…
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Please can someone recommend a low cost to run diesel?
Ok, so I have the opportunity to get a new car on a salary sacrifice scheme with the NHS, this means paying out a monthly fee to lease a car and everything is covered, all I have to do is put fuel in it. I would like some advice on which car to go for. I live 30 miles from where I work, initially motorway but then the…
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Any codes/ discounts etc. for 2011 London Motorcycle show?
Hello all, I am interested in going to the 2011 London Motorcycle show at Excel. Does anybody know of any codes/discounts etc. for tickets? Thanks very much
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Tigra - Water Leak, fix £?
Hi Folks, I have a newer style Vauxhall Tigra (convertible), the seal/roof seems to be leaking on at the drivers side. Can anyone advise if they have had this problem and if so how much it costs to re-seal? Thanks :)
