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Car Leasing
I'm thinking of leasing a car. Had enough of old cars and hassle and repairs. I need something reliable and fancy something new that I can change ever 2 or 3 years. There are so many companies available when I google it! Does anyone have any recommendations and advice please. Thanks
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Wheres cheapest to buy train tickets??
Am needing 2 tickets from Hitchin/Hertford North to Brighton on 30/12/11 and returning on 01/01/12 for new year. Is it better/cheaper to book online now, or just pay at the station on the day? Not a big rail user so am new to it all, wasnt sure if booking in advance was cheaper? If so, what sites are best to use? and how…
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Transporting non-runner car from EU to UK
Apart from Shiply.com, any other sites or companies or recommendations to get a car from EU continent to UK from MSE members?
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HPI returns with Financial agreement existing Advise needed!
Hi, I saw a 2nd hand car at Ford Dealership. we agreed on a £150 down payment I was also advise the the Dealership will provide me with a HPI Check. this was last week. however I was not giving the HPI report until I demanded I see it before I pay for the Car this happened this evening. The Dealership Manager advised that…
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swift cover car insurance
Has anyone had any exerience of this company, it is coming back the cheapest but im not sure what to do???
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anyone used airport by coach X5?
Has anyone out there used airport by coach X5? I'm using it to go to Stansted from Ipswich and back but wonder what happens if I book certain times and the plane is late on the way back? Can I then take the next coach? I can book on the bus but it's cheaper to by an advance return.
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Headlight Alignment
Probably quite a simple fix, but I'm stumped! Recently a headlight bulb blew on my cmax, did the necessary and since replacing my headlights are out of alignment. The replaced bulb, nearside is sitting about 8" higher than the offside one! Both were fine before one bulb blew! Can anyone point me in the right direction how…
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Car Service and cost!
Hello, I am in need of some advice, i bought a Vauxhall Insignia in September 2009 and have done 14,000 miles. I am now at my 2 year point and a service is due. I have just phoned Vauxhall and they are wanting £295! :eek: I have also looked at Halfords and they are quoting £225. Is there much difference between the work…
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baby seat problem with nissan Qashqai
Hope someone can suggest something here to save me spending money i dont need to. I have a 2011 Quashqai & also a 4 month old grandson. his parents have a car seat that is fitted with ISO fix system. My car has this option. However, in order to obtain the base to fit the seat into, I have been told that I have to buy the…
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Mot & Exhaust
Hi there i just recently bought a car and the garage i bought it from done the MOT the day before i picked it up. I noticed that my exhaust was hanging down yesterday and when i went to investigate i noticed that my exhaust has been tied up with cable ties!! Do you think that this should have passed the MOT and i should…
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changing tyre size
On my pick-up, I have 205/75/14 tyres. I am looking to fit winter tyres, what size canI change too? (was thinking 195/70/14 but open to suggestions)
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Any companys coming out best for young drivers at the moment ?
Hi looking to insure 18yr old Daughter & have done the comparison sites, just wondered if anyone is coming out cheaper that may not be on there. Have been through it a couple of years ago with our son so know how expensive it is :( went with direct line for him but they are too expensive this time.
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Can I sue the CPS?
Straight forward question really from my other thread on being hit by an uninsured driver which has somewhat developed over the last nine months. Police and CPS involved, offender does not attend court hearing, CPS lose case file, forget to inform police they can arrest the man, six months elapses so cannot convict. I…
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car parked against my bumper
I just looked out my window and realised that a car had wedged itself into a 'non space' between my car and the one behind. Result is that their car was resting against my bumper. I've gone out and moved my car forward, because I know they will have to play more dodgems later to get out of the 'space', my car will be hit…
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intermitant fault, stalling engine.
hey all, i got rid of my chrysler neon gen 2. i baught a renault megane II 2004 on 1.4 16v, and before you ren haters start bashing ill do it myself to save you the bother, oh no another french peice of tat, the problem is i bought a renault, poor me, ROFL you baught crap etc etc. the problem is intermitant, starts fine…
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Someone reversed into my car
I was driving along a road and a car reversed off his drive. That was fine he then pulled forward and I started pulling behind him but he put his car back into reverse. I did not have time to start reversing myself, however I was stationary. He reversed into my car claiming he did not see my car as he was looking in his…
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Be aware of rescuemycar.com and enterprise insurance
be aware of this company I took a policy out with them on the 21st of September just before I went away on Holiday. I came back to find the wrong occupation on my insurance policy telephoned them to correct it and they charged me £115.00p to do this as I was outside the 14 day cooling of period. I just checked my on line…
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Second Hand Car Fault
Hi All, I bought a second hand car from a dealer in July this year. I first saw the car in June and stated my interest and requirements for the car, e.g. it would be doing 80 miles a day commuting has to be reliable as we can't afford to get it repaired and it was the only means of getting to work. Before we actually took…
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Wasn't told it was a write off - Options?
Hi all, I bought a 2001 TT in April this year. When I bought the car my head was all over the place due to personal issues, seeing it on the forecourt I just had to buy it. Everything was going perfectly, until last week when I decided to sell for a more fuel efficient car (personal situation has changed so need to drive…
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Changing named driver on our car and what about no claims?
We are currently looking at moving, which would see my partner driving to work rather than myself. I guess I will have swap the main driver around. Come renewal time, what would be best? For her to apply for insurence (I own & am registered keeper of the car). Or should I apply with her as named driver? I have a whole year…
