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how to sell faulty car?
Hi, my car Turbo is damaged and costs £1000 to fix it. it is a second hand car and I have spent a lot on it already for repairs. my car warranty company inspected the turbo and said it is damaged due to oil flow interruption to the turbo and since it is not a mechanical failure, they won't pay for it. I recently paid £1400…
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Micra wiper ( bubbleshape )
Hi, Dont suppose anyone would have a wiring diagram covering a k11 rear wiper would they? Wife got hit last week and its packed up. Probably a very long shot :eek: Thanks
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London Tube times?
Hi What time does the London Underground stay open to on a Friday evening? Thanks
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Corsa CD 30 MP3 question
Ive jsut bought my first car - a Corsa 56 plate. I was hoping to be able to plug my mp3 player into it but having a look in the manual and at the stero it doesnt seem to have an Auxillary port. Ive done a bit of reading, some say it does have and others say it doesnt. Can anyone help point me in the right direction?
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Speed measurements
If I am driving along at say 30 MPH my Sat Nav says about 24 MPH which is the most accurate speed?
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Throttle position sensor for a Ford Fiesta?
My car, a Ford Fiesta 05, seems to be using too much petrol, says on trip computer 31mpg. A management error code kept coming up when the car started to "pull" while I was driving. A friend-of-a-friend had a tester device which he ran on the car and said the throttle position sensor was not correct (?) He then cleared the…
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Issues with my new car
Can anyone give me a hand with this ongoing problem i have with my dealer I have a new 60 plate megane bought second hand and have had it over a month. I managed to jolt over a pot hole the other week and took it into my local mechanic who reset the tyres and off i went. I spent 2 weeks no problems and then the car started…
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buying car from car giant is it worth taking AA warranty in addition
I am buying a BMW and have been offered AA Warranty 36months at £699, is it worth taking this as extra, I am always wary about these as I don't think they always cover what they state, anyone have any experience of this? It is meant to cover parts and labour for a list of items Thanks
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Crude oil price down 29% since april.
Petrol seems unchanged to me. Discuss.
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Small part for Ford Fiesta 2005
Not the biggest parts request.....but who sells replacement rubber for the top of the clutch pedal on a ford fiesta 2005, anyone have an idea of a price? I'm based in Liverpool
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Should you be charged by an insurance company to remove a deceased person?
Sadly my Dad has recently passed away. My Mum has changed her policies with the company known for multi-car policies to remove my Dad and have both of their cars insured just in her name. She has been waiting all week for the new documents so that we can visit the DVLA and sort out the car tax (my Dad was registered as…
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after a bit of advice do i have a case
hi all after a bit of advice 4 weeks ago my husbands car a ford mondeo 55 plate used as a taxie are living . well 4 weeks ago my hubby came home after that went to start his car and it made a rattling noise and wouldnt start .we got aa out witch said it was asuspected timing chain fault. we thought oh no not again as this…
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To Sell or Not to Sell Dream Car??
I currently own a Beetle and am in a dilemma about what to do. Due to changes in my job I now commute to work on the train and live 10 minutes walk from the station so no longer use the car day to day. I do however use it for a bit of driving at the weekend but can honestly say I have probably driven it two to three times…
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Practical test question
My lad failed his test today with no miners but one major by going round a mini roundabout. anyway, thats life. I cannont get an early test date its November on the gov. site is there another site that I can use and just pay a bit extra to get a earlier date?
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Stupid Q about bikes & RAC Homestart
Hey all, just a quick question if it's no trouble, I'd just like to ask you guys beforehand in case I'm asking for something that's not covered by the policy (writing this at work so I'm trying to keep it brief. ;) Basically, one of my bikes is a large maxi-scoot (Burgman), I was out on the motorway day before yesterday…
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Mini Cooper Auto 2002 - ID the warning light
Hi guys, Doing a normal drive and then suddenly noticed the below light, which was flashing. Also hear a beep upon ignition since. I believe it is to do with tyre(s), but not entirely sure and also whether or not the flashing is of any significance. Thanks as always! in advance. Z
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Sixt car hire - damage?Edinburgh airport
Another sorry tale of Sixt car hire: Edinburgh airport Friday 10pm I hired a car for 3 days last weekend and as far as I was aware all went very smoothly. At 6am Monday I posted the keys into their collection box. Next day I get an e-mail stating that the car has several damages -front bumper strip, bonnet 'dent' and…
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Garage rip off
Hi can anyone give me advice please. my car broke down and I was informed that it would cost between £500-£600 for it to be repaired when I phoned for the price so I could go and collect it he now informs me it has cost £2308. What can I do? I don't have this money, I would never have agreed to spending that much on a car…
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Rough fix price....
Anybody throw some rough costs (the exhaust isn't going to be the easiest) to fix the following. It's an L reg ('93 / 94) Discovery 3.8 V8 it's out of MOT but reasonably priced so trying to guestimate how much it'd cost to MOT from what he's said.
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Car Insurance / Registered Keeper
Hi - apologies in advance if this isn't the most appropriate place to put this thread (although it seems like a sensible one!) I'm looking to sell my car in a couple of weeks time as both my OH and I have cars at the moment, but he's using public transport for his work commute and so we only really need one! (As his car is…
