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Important Things to Remember When Replacing your Wiper Blades
[FONT="]Heed the following maintenance tips for optimum wiper blade performance and driving visibility:[/FONT] · [FONT="]Tip #1:[/FONT][FONT="] Replace your wiper blades every 6 months or 6,000 miles - even if you live in a "dry" place like Arizona.[/FONT] · [FONT="]Tip #2:[/FONT][FONT="] Consider your…
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Car insurance
Hi, hope I'm allowed to post in here aswell, as I asked in the "Insurance" forum, but just wondering if any experts in here have an opinion. Looking for advice, we have 2 cars under the same address, both drivers named on each other's policy. Both polices up for renewal next month, is it possible to insure both cars under…
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marketing text messages
If there is a better forum for this please move it... I've received 2 marketing text messages today One was from mobile 07781 475 002 offering me some sort of debt consolidation service The other was from mobile 07977 368 972 telling me that I may be entitled to claim £3750 for the accident I had I don't have any debts on…
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Words fail me...
I just spotted his and almost dropped my beer all over the laptop... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1999-FORD-PUMA-1-7-16V-BLACK-/250811121502?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3a6581ff5e
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First car suggestions
Hi guys! I am 17 years old and have got my driving test next month, all going well I will pass first time (touch wood) and after this I will in fact be looking for a car! As I am only employed part time and in full time education I am still looking for something with an initial cost of under £1000 (negotiable), as low…
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which roof bars and roof box for zafira 56 plate
hi i am looing to buy a roof box and rails for my 56 plate zafira, been looking on ebay but have no idea which will fit can anyone help
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Problem selling SportKa!
Hi all, Now I'm well versed with selling cars as I've had a few, and without blowing my own trumpet so to speak, like to think I know quite a bit about them sinse I used to be in the motor trade many moons ago. The problem is, I seem to be having real problems selling my current car. Granted it's the most expensive car…
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car crash
I was driving my car quite slowly and a car came around the corner and smashed into me. I have ins, tax etc but the driver of the other car had no insurance and di not have a licence. My car is a write off . Will my insurance company pay out. Police were involved
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Selling a car for the first time. . .
Never sold one before as I've previously done part-ex. The car hasn't moved in years (no tax or MOT, needs a tow) but is in reasonable condition with low mileage for age, worth around £300, cash only. I want to sell it by the least hassle/least cost method. I'll be putting a 'For Sale' notice in a window, however as I'm…
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Car problem - something has fallen off mine :(
Hi. This IS a serious post, and please also excuse the lack of pictures. About a month ago, I reversed my Ford Fiesta out of the garage and there was a right clanging noise. I jumped out and saw a 4 inch black metal "half-circle" shaped tube/rod and assumed some loutish kids on this estate had just thrown it and it hit the…
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Insurance claim - Right to be livid?
I had a very minor accident in January. Another driver took the first exit, left, from the right hand lane of a roundabout cutting me up. This resulted in damage to my front driver side wing and their rear passenger side wing. They joined the roundabout from the same entrance at the same time as me. The first conversation…
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Are yearly services worth it on an old car?
I have a 2000 W reg Focus, it's just had it's MOT but I've not had it serviced this year. It had one year ago and has been totally fine, the MOT didn't find anything either. I'm thinking of just servicing it every two years, as it's an old car and really not worth spending much on. It's running fine and I'm really just…
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Car insurance claim - other party hasnt done a statement
hi I had a car accident 11 weeks ago, which i believe was not my fault. I did a lengthy statement straight away and ook lots of photos which i think support my argument. I had a call from the third partys insurer the day after asking me if i could confirm his version of events - which quite frankly didnt make sense.…
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Trading down - part exchange
Hello moneysavers :) I want to trade in my Mini Cooper S for a Fiat 500, mostly because the day-to-day running costs of a Cooper S are so high. Will a dealer happily part-ex my car, even though it's worth more than the car I'm buying? Am I likely to get a less competitive quote if I'm trading down? Any thoughts most…
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DVLA Late License Penalty Offer
Hello, wondering if anyone could give me any advice. Early this year my partner’s car was clamped by the DVLA as it was parked on the road with no tax (rightly so). He then contacted the DVLA to get the car destroyed as the car was beyond repair anyway so they posted a disclaimer form which he completed and sent back and…
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Peugeot Just add fuel
Apologise if this thread is a repeat.. Is this really as good of an offer as i think or am i being naieve? I'm 25, been driving for 15mnths, I have only been a named driver so no NCB of my own however i have 1 yr NCB as a named... (dont know if makes any difference) My insurance on any car is £1300 min (aprox) I need my…
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Car Maintenance Tips:
Regular car maintenance ensures that your car remains in top condition, giving you uninterrupted services. Here are some expert tips to ensure the smooth functioning of your car for a long time:[FONT="][/FONT] 1. Always use good quality multi grade oil for your engine to protect it from early wear. It will ensure more…
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Diamondbrite maximum cost
I'm going to take delivery of my wifes new Fiesta on Friday from Polar Ford. They're trying to sell me a Diamondbrite treatment. The cost started at £199 which I know is well over priced. I can get the treatment with after care shampoo etc from ebay for £40 tops. When I told Ford how much I can buy it for they offered it…
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Important Tips in Replacing Wiper Blade
[FONT="]Find the right size. [/FONT] [FONT="]If you go to a department store or auto parts store, you'll need to know the length of your wiper blades (given in inches). Check with your owner's manual for the recommended type and size of wiper blade. Sometimes the driver's side blade is larger than the passenger's…
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Came off bike, need a new helmet?
I came off my push bike yesterday. My helmet seems ok bar a small dent, i am though thinking about getting a new one. If so does anyone know which are the best helmets? Cycling in London sure is a little crazy.
