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Peugeot 206 SW intermittent fault -advice please
2003 Peugeot 206 1.4 SW (estate) In Sep 2010, the engine managment light came on briefly and took it for a diganostic analysis, these were the fault codes: P1110 Air flow inconsistent P1336 High combustion misfiring on several cylinders P0300 Random misfire detected Auto electrician cleared codes, test drove it, seemed…
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Car Auction Results
Where can I get lists of results of recent Car Auctions in the South East, North London area, I would like to get an idea of what prices are being achieved for what types of cars. Also what cars are selling best in the car trade at the moment, my thoughts are diesels, Ford, Vauxhall etc. Any help appreciated.
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mondeo radio code
i dont know if im doing this right as im new.lol i need a code for my radio the serial no' is M168858. thx in advance .....
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AA/RAC Question
I've been told that if you opt not to have the 'At Home Cover' then it's something that you can ring up on the day at purchase if you should need it? Is that right does anyone know? Does it cost more to purchase it on the day than if I was to purchase it now for the year? Thanks
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Car insurance for the unemployed?
Hi all, Is car insurance generally more expensive for unemployed people? I don't have any points, in my 30's with 3 years no claims. Any info is appreciated. Cheers
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Is this possible please ?
Hi , Can I buy my mum a car and register it in my name but the insurance be in her and her partners name , me not named at all on the insurance .
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What new car to get??
I am in a fortunate position that I'm hopefully going to get some money soon, specifically for a new car. I'm looking at spending probably no more than 8,000. I'm looking for practical rather than glam! Doesn't need to be big, does need good mpg, good warranty, cheap to run and fix, reliable... Having never been in the…
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Cycling on Romney Marsh - does anyone have Marsh Meanders?
I want a pack of the Marsh Meanders leaflets which are 5 self guided cycle routes over Romney Marsh. But the pack of routes are only available by post with a cheque. We dont have cheques with any of our accounts anymore, we are chequeless. They say they cant take orders over the phone, any ideas where I can get the leaflet…
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Filling up ... full tank vs half tank
was having this conversation with a friend the other night, wandered if anyone knew the actual answer i have a friend who will always half fill his tank when going to get petrol, and going more often, as he says that above half a tank is extra weight in the car so costs more as the car needs to use more petrol to drag the…
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London Marathon
Hi, sorry not really moneysaving (but hoping not to have to spend a fortune!) I am after some advice from you lovely people. We live in Warwickshire and my other half is running in the London Marathon on April 17th 2011 for the first time. The day before we are at a wedding in Ascot so he will be leaving the hotel at some…
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Protected No Claims: Worth it?
Hey everyone. For the last few years I have paid about an extra £70 for 'Protected No Claims' with my fully comp car insurance. As the renewal cost seems to creep/shoot up every year I was just wondering what peoples opinions are on whether this is worth the extra cost? I guess I'm just worried that if I have a scrape then…
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Advice on getting a bus stop moved
Just to be clear, the bus stop I am concerned about it not in front of my house - it's not even in the same street. It is, however, one I have to use every day and I feel that its placement is inappropriate. I would probably cite safety as the reason for wanting to have it moved: at present there are two bus stops with…
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new car or keep old car!?
Hi, I am looking to see if we have worked this out correct. My gf currently has 2002 VW Beetle. She bought about 1.5 years ago as she always wanted a new beetle after having a 1971 classic one many moons ago. She thought she would be keeping it for as long as it would last, but unfortunately, she is finding its just very…
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Car Broke Down on Day of Purchase
Hi, Just want some general advice on the following as I am anticipating a battle. I purchased a car from a car dealer, took it for a drive down the road to the local beach, and on the way back, literally as I went past the garage, the engine cut out with a engine pollution warning. It was quite a dangerous situation as I…
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Congestion Charge - Where Does It Start?
I have a question regarding congestion charge. Off the A201 that connects to the A203 around the Elephant and Castle round about, there is the street called "St Georges Road" which has the markings of "C" and a congestion sign... The problem here is, the back street that I need to get to (starting next week, 3 times a…
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Dispute with Driving Instructor
I had only good experiences with the driving instructors from this school but when I took up driving lessons again last week with a new instructor, something very strange happened. I booked more lessons with my driving school over a month ago, asking for an instructor who knows the area/exam route near where I live,…
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Looking at getting a bike
In an attempt to get fitter, I want to get a bike to use a couple of times a week to get to work (4 miles total), however not had a bike for 5/6 years. So no idea what kind of thing I need! In the past I've always had full suspension, but I did hate it, always really heavy etc. It will mostly be roads and pavements that…
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What mpg figure is <1000 miles for £120 or less a month?
Hope this makes sense...looking at getting a van that achives a mpg figure that has me spending less than £120(or £100 would be better!) If i do at most 1000 miles in a month! Assuming desiel is at todays prices of about £1.36.9 in my area...
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Key fob
My key fob has had it, struggled to open the door after work this afternoon and i got home and the car wont lock, if i lock it with the key i then cannot start the engine as i cannot turn the immobiliser off. I have a rover 214si, anyone know how much roughly this will cost to sort out??
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Scotsman Rail Offer - Lost Coupon - URGENT
Does anyone have a spare coupon for the Scotsman Rail Offer. Travelling soon but lost the coupon and think be fined by ticket collector. Any other suggestions welcome. Thanks for your help.
