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Daihatsu stopping importin Jan 2013
Hi My mum was thinking of getting a new Daihatsu. When she went to their website, there is a page saying they are stopping imports into Europe in 2013. What effect would this have on her buying a new Daihatsu? Would parts be hard to get and expensive? Would servicing become an issue with few garages having the expertise?…
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Toyota oil pressure
I have a toyota corolla. Just recently I noticed that my "low oil pressure" warning light is on and off when I press clutch down or when slow down. It goes back to normal after a while, or when I speed up again. I checked the oil level, it was within the limits. What are the possible causes and how to fix it? Before I am…
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Train ticket help
Hello, Please can you guys help me out? Im looking to travel by train from Bexhill to Kings Cross on the 13th October about 8am and come back on the 14th around 12/1 Looked through all the sites and 2 tickets are about £100 which I cannot afford - please help me find cheaper! I dont mind changing or splitting just cant…
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Greedy council refuses to refund fines wrongly issued
Greedy Bradford council is refusing to refund £60 bus lane fines to motorists who followed a council diversion sign in the town UNLESS they APPEAL ! :eek: The council is refusing to contact motorists it issued fines to to point out the mistake. The Council placed diversion signs during roadworks and automatic cameras…
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Chrysler Voyager – a roof box and a bike rack.
Looking for an advice on a good value roof box (we are thinking about a full width family size one) and on a 3 bike rack (1 adult, two kids) for 2008 Chrysler Voyager 2.8 CRD Executive? Also, where is a good place to get these from? Thank you,
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I'm interested in a car site at which I can list my car for sale?
I'm interested in a car site at which I can list my car for sale without spending a dime........... Would you know of any niche sites like that?
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£60 for parking overstay
Hi everyone, I went for a job interview but it got delayed so overstayed the parking stay. 178 mins instead of allowed 120 mins. Parking is free. My letter says ' parking charge notice' and is from Vehicle Control Services. It says they are an approved operator and a member of the british parking association and operate…
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Wind blew car door.... damaged hinges/door....
When someone was getting out the passenger door today, there was a big gust of wind and it blew the door wide open and heard a big crack! The doors are very big and heavy (Peugeot 207cc) - Now the door has dropped quite a lot and now wont close properly. Anyone had this problem before? I took it to one garage who said its…
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London to Newcastle - any tips?
Hello, I thought this might be worth a try. My girlfriend has just moved to Newcastle, and I'm currently in London. If I want to see her anytime in the next few weeks, it looks like it's going to cost about £70 by train, which I unfortunately don't have at the moment. I would take the bus, but at 7 hours, it would rather…
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Advice re 08 plate zafira air con probs
We purchased a zafira on 1st june 2009. It was 11 months old. We were given a yrs network q warranty and if course had the remaining time on the 3yrs manufacturers warranty. Around Dec last year the aircon stopped working, not a prob cos it was chilly outside.We informed the Garage of the defect and were advised to wait…
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Is it worth having a car? What do I need to know?
I was thinking of getting a driving license and car. I have some questions. - What do I need to know? - How much does insurance, parking, petrol etc costs? - Any other costs or things I need to know? - Where can I find information on getting a driving license and car? - What website or places do I go to to obtain a driving…
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Please Help (Car Dealer Issues)
Summurised story: Bought a car back in June 2010 with full year warrenty that developed various faults, and as i was unhappy with the vehicle and mentioned rejecting it, they provided a replacement car and bought the old car back. I drove out of the garage from October 2010 with the new model. However, this replacement has…
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Cancelling RAC Breakdown Cover
Hi, apologise if this has been asked before but i couldn't find any information. My RAC breakdown cover is up for renewal on the 13th October and the letter shows it has increased to about £41. I know that if i was to cancel it and rejoin i could breakdown cover for about £28 so i would rather do this. However I don't know…
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Can I appeal against fine
About two months ago I unintentionally drove through a set of red traffic lights which resulted in the activation of a roadside camera. I knew immediately I had done wrong and it was not a case of trying to 'jump' the lights but I just did not see them as I was driving in a new area and focused on a set of red traffic…
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£250-00 to fit new brake pads and discs ?
Took my car into Kwik-fit today to get a free brake check up for my Mondeo. Engineer advised me that I needed two new brake pads and two new brake disks fitted. He advised me that they were above the legal limit but would need replacing sooner rather than later. He quoted me a price of £250 to do the work and spouted on…
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VW Touran Passenger door will not open
I bought a VW Touran from a (non VW) used car dealer last weekend. The passenger rear door no longer opens from the inside nor the outside. How can this be fixed? Would I be able to get the dealer I bought the car from to fix this given I've only just purchased the car? Thanks Nick
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blocked driveway?
is it actually legal for my neighbour to park half over my driveway so that i cant get in or out? just want to know so have an excuse if i take a baseball bat to his car (pregnant hormones going nuts due to not being able to park on the drive) thanks
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Which VX engine??
The vx insignia estate is supplied in 2ltr diesel, the astra estate in 1.9, which is best????? Stats support the 2 ltr but????
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Help finding a car owner
This has probably been covered before so apologies but hopefully someone can point me in the right direction or assist. Very briefly i live in a private complex of houses accessed by electric gates. The houses each come with an allocated space as part of the buying price and a fob is issued to enter the car park. For the…
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class 1 driving licence
what is this?? is it just a normal driving licence? or do you require something added to it.
