-
car crash legal query
Was involved in a low impact crash about a year or so ago. Was stationary in traffic waiting to enter a roundabout (probably 10 cars back from the roundabout) and someone went in the back of me. Wasnt hard and no damage to car but was shunted forward (I guess a foot or two) and had some minor whiplash and also some ankle…
-
Warranty Direct -anyone used them? feedback etc?
Hi My car is coming to the end of its manufacturers warranty period of 3 years from new. Anyway, seen the ads for Warranty Direct and thought id give them a call. Turns out they are cheaper than the extended warranty offered by my car makers. Has anybody used Warranty Direct before? or got any feedback good or bad to…
-
Real mpg
The cost of my daily commute is getting far to expensive and public transport is not an alternative (being in a rural location) so I'm looking to replace my petrol guzzler with a more economical car. In doing the sums I realise that I've no reliable info on real mpg (not manufacturers claimed mpg in test labs). There are…
-
Learner Driver
Just a quick question for which i have looked for the answer on the net and not found. A friend has asked me to take her child out for some driving experience, they are on the insurance/have l plates/prov / i have a clean full license for 19 years but do i need to be on the insurance of the car? its their car and the…
-
Help please - water dispenser leaking & indicator switch broken
Hi I was wondering if someone could give me any advice. Yesterday whilst driving home the indicator switch had broken. OH has checked it out and it's definitely not a fuse - so we will need to take the car in to be fixed. Secondly the water dispenser is leaking - it's either a pipe or a crack but that's another thing that…
-
Anyone have good knowledge of bike parts?
Hi I am looking for a side casing for a Sym Jet, 50cc 2001. I've been looking everywhere but All I can find is a side casing for a Sym city hopper 50cc 2002 model. They look similar in the pictures, but there are a few slight differences. Would it fit? Thanks
-
High revs 'flares' on Corsa S
I purchased a brand new Corsa S from a well known vauxhall dealership in march 2010. After a few weeks I found that I was getting high revs, described as 'flares' when changing up through the gears.After six long months of the car going back and forth to the dealership and vauxhall it was replaced for a new one. I now have…
-
Best option for recovery to preferred garage
Hi, My car is currently broken down at home (unrepairable via AA as I have had them out). I would like the car to be transported to my usual garage (which isn't the closest, around 8 miles away), but the AA will only tow to the nearest garage. I was wondering what my best options are? I am in no rush to get it moved. So…
-
Can I cancel AA Cover without penalty if they change terms & conditions?
Hi all, I got my AA breakdown cover renewal letter today. i didn't realise they would take payment automatically when my cover expired, I thought they would send a letter requesting I pay again - but I guess that's my fault for not reading their info correctly. Anyway, the letter arrived today (8th Jan) and it states they…
-
Bus travel in Manchester for under 16's
Morning all Can anyone help, my DD is 15 and gets the bus to school and back - she also uses it every weekend. This costs 80p a time, does anyone know if there is a monthly/weekly ticket that may work out a bit cheaper? How much does it cost and where can I buy it? Many thanks for your help :p
-
bio-diesel for a P plate Peugot 106xnd.
Hello, I wonder if I can use bio-disel in the above car? Lots of sites said it's ok but wanted to check with the knowledgable guys/gals on here? Buying from http://www.greenworldbiodiesel.co.uk/index.php (just down the road!)Any advice would be good as it would save me some money! They seem to have all the correct 'e'…
-
Railway delay repay- RAIL VOUCHERS?
Hi all, I used to have an annual season ticket (Gold Card). During the snow, all services from my station to London were cancelled so I applied for compensation on the delay repay scheme from Southern. I've just received a letter from them enclosing rail vouchers. The problem is the rail vouchers are large in value, £36…
-
car damaged in car park
over New Year my car was parked in the car park near my house, next to a reliant robin. the robin was rolled on its side (apparently something that has been happening since a top gear episode??!!) when i saw it, it had been rollled away from my car. then i noticed the back window had been broken. a couple of days later, i…
-
Mercedes Benz Finance end of lease charges
Hello, I know this topic has been covered a number of times, but I thought it appropriate to start my own thread as every case is individual in its specifics.Take a seat this could be long winded!!! Recently my 4 year lease on a Jeep Grand Cherokee (Financed through MB as MB owned the Chrysler group at the time) came to an…
-
Being sued after a car crash
Hi Guys, I wonder if you could help as this is a new one on me!!? A member of my family was involved in a car crash which was her fault and it went through her insurance and all sorted.. (or so we thought). Yesterday however she received a letter through the post saying the driver was going to take her to court for nearly…
-
Ford Fiesta Clutch
I was driving my ford fiesta 5 door petrol 97 model yesterday n all of sudden the clutch went down and isn't coming up! luckily all that just happened at my driveway... can not drive any more as when i start and put it into gear, it gives a kind of sudden jump! Not sure what the problem is! I will appreciate any…
-
ford fiesta heating not working
i have a ford fiesta courier van 18tddi and heater not working when i bought van it did not have heater conrol valve so i bought a new one and there is still no heat i have cleaned heater matrix out renewed water pump renewed thermostat and still no heat i have replaced heater contrel valve and conrol panel out off a car…
-
Car licencing, tax and MOT -advice needed
Hi there im new here, and appreciate any advice given............... Basically I just bought a car and was driving my car today and realised its untaxed! silly me thought it was taxed till the end of Jan when infact it expired end of Dec :eek: So anyway it is the MOT which is running out the end of the month *sigh* So I…
-
Are we being double whammed on fuel prices?
As the fuel prices are just getting silly now (£1.27/litre near me for diesel), I was just wondering if we're getting stuffed by the fuel companies as well as the government? Obviously, the most recent rise is down the the additional duty and the increased VAT but does anyone know whether the underlying fuel costs (ie,…
-
fag lighter problem in 2002 focus
the cigarette lighter in my 2002 focus works fine,but my mobile phone charger that plugs in there doesnt work in it,its not faulty as works in wifes car,anyone got any ideas why it wont work?
