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Archives for May 2011

Number Plate spacing
Hi all, I have just been stopped by the police and fined £60 for an apparently illegal number plate but its fine !!! I had it on the car and it passed its MOT so I don't understand. Its not the orig number plate but the spacing is all fine, exactly as it should be. The Police didn't take any photos to show otherwise and I…
Hyundai Coupe
Hi everyone I wondered if anyone has any ideas?? I purchased this car yesterday via a private sale. Its down on the log book as coupe F2 and is a Y Reg, registered May 2001. When I've gone to insure it the insurance company think that its an import as the F2 model only goes up to 1999. I'm really confused. I have an EEC…
New car - opinions please?
Hi eveyone, Have had some great advice on this board so hope you can keep it up! For anyone familiar with my last thread I have a ford puma thunder 1.7, currently a non-runner. After an RAC diagnosis it appears the coil driver has blown the ECU, and for a quick repair I'm looking at about £350-400. I have just had a new…
Advice please - New or used?
Evening all :) Thought I would just ask some advice on my current situation as I am unsure what to do. I was looking for a used car for around £3500 (I have previously had Ford Focuses and happy enough with them) and as I was looking I came across the KIA Rio which starts at £7,995 for a 1.4 basic model. I am a little…
car detailing, tips, what not to do's etc etc.
HI all: pleas contrubute here to your tips and hints in car detailing to scratch repair and respraying. leave links to websites (and not post quotes from them copyright in mind please) whilst some think what a boring activity i cant be bothered to do a wax on my car thats your perogative and poor car! no slanging matches,…
Luggage on a train? Large luggage!!
HI my daughter will be taking her surf board with her to st ives which is approx 6ft long - do you have to pay any extra for it or book it space??
2007 Reg Car from Dealer MOT with Advisory
Hi Guys, I just bought a VW Passat, 2007 reg car (91,000 milles 2.0 TDI) for 5500GBP. I have already paid 200 pounds deposit (MOT was not done at this time). I was told by the dealer that he'll give me a 12 months MOT and a basic servicing. These are the MOT Advisory from DVLA website: 1) Nearside Front inner edge worn but…
Hire Purchase - Voluntary Termination
Hi....i know theres been a lot of threads about this in relation to cars bought on HP where you can hand it back after you pay 50% of the total amount, but I'm wondering if the same thing can be done for a sofa ? I can't find my original paperwork to check. We bought a sofa from Reid Furniture in Scotland. The finance was…
What car should I buy?
I have just cleared a big loan which means I have a lot more disposable income every month now – although the serious debt-busting still continues! If the price is right I would really like to buy a car – and if the price is not right I shan’t bother, but continue what I have been doing for the past 6 years i.e. hiring one…
ford kuga
Hi went to look at a 58 plate kuga. It has a sat nav installed and a sds slot on the dash. Is the information on the sds or is it on a cd. can anyone help. please.
Number Plate Board - Cheapest Number Plate?
Off on holiday with bikes on the back - I have got hold of a number plate board to put on the bikes - where's the cheapest place to get a number plate?
car loan needed
i have my own business which has suffered during the last 2 years and as a result my credit score is appalling. I now need to change my car as my current one is costing too much to run and repair. Business is going well again and im now in position to move forward but bad credit (caused by lack of work) is still holding me…
car tax please help
We have just bought a car from auction I have managed to insure the vehicle immediatly and it has a MOT on it already. How do we go bout getting the road tax up and running. Can I print off online and use that will that be valid enough. thanks in advance
Private Seller Query
Hi there, Was looking for some advice...I sold my Offroad Dirtbike on Friday there and was advertised on the Gumtree website. I was completely honest about any work that had been done on the bike and had a few people come look at it, bike was starting and running fine. Got offered all the cash i wanted for it and the guy…
Local council adamant that their dates are correct
Hi I got the Parking Charge Notice for using the taxi stand for 2-3 min but the dates of the images are wrong. I appealed about the dates being wrong but my appeal was rejected with explanation that you might as well have used the taxi stand on that "wrong dates". They are adamant about it giving technical detail that the…
How can i sync apps to my friends iPod touch on MY iTunes without her losing
How can i sync apps to my friends iPod touch on MY iTunes without her losing her own apps? When I go to sync apps to my friends iPod from my own iTunes, it comes up with this: Are you sure you want to sync apps? All existing apps and their data on the iPod will be replaced with apps from this iTunes library. How do i stop…
Saveonnewcars….anyone used or know of them?
Hi Complete Newbie here so here goes. I’ve been looking to get a new Vauxhall Astra 1.4i as a run around for my partner as she is keen on this model. There is a good offer at the local dealer through swappage (and, being able to exchange an old, fairly run-down car) that is better than those on car brokers I have been…
Insurance troubles
Hi all, Insured my car a year ago march via online comparison with Kwik fit. Fully comp, protected NCD and guaranteed hire car. Last years cover £570. Christmas Day had a small bump into someone in a snowy hospital carpark. Daughter was ill only reason we left the house. Small crack in plastic painted trim on front of a…
Fed up with petrol prices!!
I have to admit i am so annoyed and fed up with HIGH PETROL/DIESEL PRICES!!! When the OIL PRICES go UP then the garages GO UP but when the OIL PRICES go down the garages are VERY SLOW and sometimes non existant on putting prices down!:sad::sad: I just wish i had not got a 2 litre car and will def be getting a smaller car…
petrol station forecourt mistakes
on the 15th of may 2011 i visited a shell petrol station to fill up my beloved landrover freelander with diesel and was immediately confronted by an attendant wanting to check my oil and windscreen washer levels. i agreed to an oil check. The attendant checked my oil level, and showed me that i was low and recommended a…

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