Motoring

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• Can I cancel

  A friend very recently done a deal to buy a used car, gave his credit card number for the deposit but has signed no paper work, has copy of invoice which states deposit paid, garage is a main dealer. Dealer has agreed to discount parking sensors to sweeten the deal, with this in mind can the deal be cancelled, bearing in…

• Did I invalidate my warranty???

  hi all I have recently purchased a used car (2yo) and noticed it had some chips on the lower edge of rear doors opening. I thought that an uncareful previous owner just damaged the paint so went and bought some matching paint touch up for £2 at Halfords (result! I thought!) then after a couple of days I found out that this…

• Non VAT Registered Garage

  A mechanic has recently opened for business near me and comes well recommended - he's an ex main dealer mechanic now going solo, got a small lock up on outskirts of town. Thing is, he's not VAT registered... From googling, the only problem I can see is that it would void any warranty claim via an aftermarket company (e.g.…

• suggestions - small car easy to get in and out

  My inlaws are looking for a new small automatic car that is easy to get in and out of. They are looking to spend between 3 and 4K. They like our scenic but are are looking for something a bit smaller, a mini mpv/people carrier. I had suggested a Meriva but another family member has said they are not the most reliable cars.…

• Loud vibrating noise???

  Hi This only started to happen this morning. When the car engine is idle there is a loud vibrating or rattling sound coming from the rear on the passenger side. It stops once I put the accelorator down. I have a Y reg Peaguet 307 estate diesel. Was thinking perhaps the exhaust bracket?? Any help would be very much…

• Excess Question

  Example: My excess is set at £1,000. I have an accident with £200 worth of damage done to my car. As the excess is set at £1,000, I pay the £200 out of pocket. Would I have to pay the additional in £800 excess to repair the third party, or is excess only applied to my own vehicle?

• Car Insurance cancelled; no refund will be given!

  Hi there, My friends elderly father crashed his car into a ditch in the ice in Winter. His insurance company wrote the car off as a total loss, and issued him a settlement. He loves his Jeep, so paid to have it repaired (about £1200), had it MOT'd and reinsured. He's just had a letter from his insurers stating the…

• Weekend travelcard London

  OH and I have engagements in London on Saturday and Sunday this weekend. We only live about a 30min train journey away from Marylebone (but outside any zone). I understand there is a weekend travel card available but can't find anything about it online, save for some tourist oriented sites mentioning its existence. Are…

• lost key vauxhall corsa

  Hi, I've had a replacement key for my vauxhall corsa some time ago. My son is away in my car and has lost the replacement key. I have since found the old 'spare ' key ( no electronic button on it ) Will this still start the car?

• Car never paid for - how to obtain details?

  Right, thought I'd ask here as you're all experts! About two years ago I sold a car (1989 BMW reg. G314 SBW) really hastily via Gumtree in Cambridge. It was about £600. I got paid £200 with the balance to be paid within a week. As you can probably guess where this is going, I never got the balance. Let's not get dragged…

• Motorcycle Tank Protector

  Hi, thanks for looking and hopefully assisting. I am fortunate enough to have purchased my newest motorbike (still 2 years old though lol), but it's the first bike I've had that's in good nick and want to put some Clear Tank Pads on the tank. The usual one on the tank nearest to the seat and some knee pads ones. When…

• Petrol prices

  This has probably come up half a dozen times before, but does anyone know what happens to the odd amount created by the fact that fuel costs are never in exact pennies i.e. 141.9p/litre. I've done some sums and in fact unless you fill up by cost, £15.00 of fuel say, the petrol company always make a little extra from…

• 02 picasso window cable kit

  hi my electric window cable has snapped is this what i need to replace it http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/02-CITROEN-XSARA-PICASSO-2-0-HDI-NSF-WINDOW-MOTOR-/280592360968?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item41549ba608 thanks hyltonlad

• bought a car only to find out it was a cat D

  on saturday (30/04/11) i bought a car from a trader in doncaster, i live in newcastle (so driving down to see them isn't the easiest thing) i paid £5700 in cash and traded in my old car for a 57 plate mercedes c class 220cdi estate when driving back i realised that i hadn't done an hpi on the car (i will never ever make…

• Best way to buy a car?

  Hi everyone, I need to finally get a car after years of being car-less. I've looked at a number of makes and models and know I need to get a hatchback size car for daily family duties like shopping and occasional trips etc. I do not want to pay out a huge sum outright and I would like hassle free driving. We are…

• Car Tax - you can drive your vehicle without a disc for 5 days!

  I just decided to share this information for people that arnt aware. Im terrible for leaving my car tax online till last minute and was stressing a bit about not having my new disc when my old one expired but I found this usual bit of information. I hope it helps someone in the future :-) I ordered my tax disc online but…

• Any suggestions for 3 seater van with good mpg??

  hiya need to get a new van for my husband. Hoping to get something that will be a bit better with the petrol as spending a fortune. Also something with lower road tax would be a bonus! only thing is it has to have 3 seats. can anyone recommend anything? thanks

• butlins private caravans scams

  we have had many good holls using private owners at butlins but if you think some things arnt right check this out http://www.butlinsskegnesscaravans.com/news/news-item?action=view&id=47 hyltonlad

• lost driving licence..............

  ive lost the little plastic part, still have the paper one however, how much to replace this plastic pink one. cheers.

• valves impacted pistons? cause?

  Hi, 1st time poster on here :) I have a problem for which i hope someone can help. My mother is being pursued by a hire company regarding damage to a courtesy car given to her. The car wouldnt start one morning and they took it away. Months later they sent a bill of £4k! The valves had impacted the pistons and the ECU…