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Motorbike Camera
Anyone know of a cheap but clear camera that is mountable on a motorbike helmet etc? My reasons are two fold, one to back up any insurance issues (I've had two near misses in the last few weeks and i'm getting fed up of F&^%@:%$ing crappy d@%khead drivers.) and secondly so that i can look at said d@%khead drivers using…
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car ownership
my sister-in laws marriage has ended her husband has taken the car which needs to be reinsured by sunday but her name is on the log book can he legally insure the car in his name now as in the past she has been a named driver on all policys If he were to insure the car would this be legal on his behalf
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Glasses to stop being blinded by idiots?
Now that we are into long nights, I'm finding myself driving to and from work in the dark (unlit motorways for most of the journey). This brings with it the idiots, selfish and ignorant who either can't be bothered getting their headlights properly adjusted or who think that fitting their cars with bright headlights is a…
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Advice needed....Getting different advice with regards my OH cars brakes
My OH has a Ford Mondeo. He took it to a local garage a few months ago for a MOT & service. Passed MOT but told him to check the brake disks & pads in a few months time as they only appeared to have a limited lifetime. A few weeks ago, he took the car to Kwik-fit, who advised him that the front disks & pads; altough okay…
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Buying a New Car Abroad
Has anyone bought a car from another country abroad? I want to buy a new car but I just don't want to pay a ridiculous amount of money a month for it but I want to buy all the essentials that I need for my long journeys to and from work. To get the car registered to the UK, does anyone know if this is a costly amount?
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Refund For V5 Application Fee?
Hey. Odd question here. I purchased a non-runner in January from an auction house. The car came with no log book and I was given a V62 form to fill out and send off for which I did. Some time went by and I noticed I never recived my log book so I went to the post office, picked up another V62 and as I was filling it out I…
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Why would this car be so cheap?
I saw this car on gumtree: http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/2003-nissan-almera-diesel-long-mot-85000-miles-service-history-sat-nav/90519055 We have never bought a car before, only ever been given them (very lucky indeed, but we are thinking of a second car) so know nothing about buying second hand cars... this…
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advice on cheap rail ticket
Hi My daughter needs 2 get from sittingbourne, Kent to penrith on 23rd December. Could anyone please advise of the cheapest way to do this. Many thanks
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Booking 16-25 railcard tickets
Hi I purchased a 16-25 railcard ticket on the virgin website for December. At the time I booked the ticket I did not actually have a railcard but I was intending to buy one before I travelled so I got the ticket at the railcard price. I am just thinking now though does it matter if you did not have the railcard at the time…
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2 hrs to go .. Quick answer needed please
Hi everyone Ive sold my van and its being picked up at 6.30pm today. Could someone let me know that when I write out the receipt, if I should write an exact duplicate to be kept by myself? Thankyou :o )
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Replacement thrust bearing on a Ford Fiesta
Hi people, Was wondering if people could help me out here. The thrust bearing on my Mk5 2004 Ford Fiesta is playing up. What I can find online suggests it needs replaced. Took a trip into Halfords autocare who quoted me a whopping £550 for parts and labour (with about £250 for the parts!). They tell me the clutch only…
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F&F Railcard question
Hi, I am going from Chelmsford to Stratford tomorrow with my 2 boys and baby. I will be dropping the boys off with their father and returning home with my baby. Can i use my railcard to buy our tickets (12.80 return) or not? If I buy singles it will cost me over £20 even if I use the railcard on the out journey. Have a…
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Speeding points - will it cost on insurance?
My dad has the choice between a speeding course and 3 points on his licence for speeding. He is a pensioner and despite the above, they dont go anywhere away from home and I have advised him to do the course rather than take the points. He is now faffing about not knowing where the course is and it might be all day etc etc…
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M53 roadworks between junction 10 - 4.
Can I just say... JOLLY ANNOYING...! I've never known there to be a speed limit of 50mph in place when there are actually no roadworks!
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Car insurance for older first time driver..any recommendations?
Just searching through a ton of insurance sites to get quotes for hubby who is sitting his test next month..bit of a late starter at 31.We have a freelander 02 plate ready for him and the quotes coming back are eye wateringly expensive...and that's without the 3 points he might get once his whole "learner driver going…
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Free Copy :Auto Express
If anyone is interested , I`ve just found an advertising insert in a magazine offering a free copy of AUTO EXPRESS : The Car News Weekly Just call 0845 357 7006 Quote reference :FREE ISSUE C4 note: I have no connection with the above magazine
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Help please.Accidentally uninsured car hit by insured driver whilst parked
Hello can anyone assist me with this situation please. My brother has been working away and his car that was parked outside my house got hit by a driver of a commercial vehicle who has claimed full liability. I have all insurance details from the driver. Unfortunatly my brothers car insurance expired a month ago and it…
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corsa 1.3cdti spanner light help!
corsa 1.3 cdti 54 reg, 47000 miles symptoms: spanner light keeps coming on, some times power is restricted, sometime the light just comes on with no power loss. earlier accelerating going from 3rd to 4th gear the spanner light comes on, so does oil and battery, engine dies and i pull over. restart engine all lights off and…
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Van Hire
Hi, I'm moving house in 3 weeks, and wondering what the best place to look for cheap van hire is? I live in Birmingham, and will be getting the keys on Friday 11th Nov, so ideally need a van for either the Friday or the Saturday (I assume Fri is a little cheaper??) Thanks in advance :D
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anyone use churchill multi car?
we have 3 cars in our household so we did wonder wether it was worth trying the multi car offer? is it actually any cheaper?
