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Archives for April 2012

Opinions on the Mitsubishi Colt Clear Tec 1.3ltr - owners advice please!
Evening I am looking to buy either a Mitsubish Colt Clear Tec or a Mazda 2. The latter is obviously a much better looking car but the spec on the former is better. I just wanted to get some opinions from people who have driven the Colt Clear Tec - how it drives (esp on motorways), comparisions to other superminis (esp the…
Tyre size, aspect ratio and MPH difference
I am usually pretty good when it comes to tyre knowledge, but I have a question. What would the speedo error be if you substitute a 195/65/15 tyre for a 195/60/15 tyre, and this is of course assuming that all the tyres would be changed and not just an odd one.
car is a write off since mechanic touched it, help!
Please help, my parents took their car to the garage after it was making some strange noises. The mechanic said they needed to try changing some shells? otherwise would need whole new engine, so of course needed a whole new engine. they sourced a second hand one which they had to collect from 2 hrs away, total cost was…
help licence revoked
dvla wrote me a letter to take a medical on 15th march. i replied that i went for a medical on the 7th march with the details and time. saturday i recieved a letter saying as i didnt make appointment for a medical from the letter 15th march my licence has been revoked. i was never told about a second medical ?? i phoned…
Help with getting train tickets for my mother
I need to buy some train tickets for my mother and was wondering if there was a way I could pay for them online and she could collect them at the station (she doesn't live in this country and she's coming to visit me). I've always had to give my credit card when collecting tickets and was wondering if there's a way around…
Car Maintance Classes
Anyone know of any evening classes in leeds area?
Selling a car
My son wants to sell his car,he has very little money hence why he's selling his car. Any tips on the cheapest way of selling it. Thanks for any help :)
To protect or not to protect with prior accident
So, I had an accident in November 2010, i decided to stay with my current provider to protect my no claims (for a higher price)and have since built up 1 years no claims. I'm up for renewal and am not sure if I should stay with my current insurer to protect my 'no claims' again or if I would be better to start again with a…
insurance for a provisional driver
hi, hope this isnt a repeat post, have had a look through and cant find the info im looking for! im currently learning to drive and recently tried to get insured on my partners car, but due to the car being modified they wont insure me as learner...they do offer a learner driver insurance package which lasts 3 months, but…
Purchasing a car using debit card
Im looking to buy a car and plan to pay using my debit card, does anyone know if there is a general limit to what can be withdrawn at once? or no limit at all? many thanks.
2nd hand car "bought" Friday now advertised as cheaper
Hello, bought (fully paid) and signed for a second hand car on Friday, before it had hit the forecourt. It was being serviced, valeted etc etc for it to be delivered to me tonight. I have since noticed that the car is on the dealers website and autotrader for £100 less than I have (already) paid. I guess the dealer have to…
refund car tax back - got to drive back from post office 30 minutes away
From tomorrow we are changing cars. We have sorted out the insurance and my partner is seeing to the tax for the new car and tax refund (2 months, May and June) for the old car on his way home from work. But.... When he fills in the form to get his tax refunded he can also declare sorn. The car is tax until the end of…
No Claims Car & Motorcycle Question
This is a bit unique, so thought I would ask here as I can't seem to find anything online. Question - If I sell my car, can I keep my 12 years NCB? BACKGROUND:- Currently I have 12 years CAR NCB, and recently I purchased a Motorbike - to save money on fuel. My partner who lives with me has a ford fiesta. So, if I sell my…
Problem with 2nd hand car bought Saturday!
Hi Guys Firstly please don't eat me alive, yes I am female and yes I bought a used car 2 days ago which now has a problem! I'm after a bit of help on how to proceed and would be grateful for any advice. Car was bought from a trader who was selling it from his home and not his garage forecourt as he stated it had too many…
European Breakdown Cover
Hi All, We’re going camping in France in June and will be driving down to the Vendee pulling a trailer. I’m looking for car breakdown insurance cover that will include the trailer and has to include repatriation of the car and passengers and it would also be useful if I could get travel insurance through the same provider…
car using soooo much petrol,help
i know petrol is expensive,but our ford focus is just using soooo much.any ideas on how to check what to do about reducing the consumption.many thanks
Changeover to a very cheap season ticket instead of refund
Dear all, I have recently been made redundant and am looking for the most cost-effective way to refund my annual season ticket. Today (30th April 2012) is the last day I want my season ticket. The ticket is: Oxford to Tilehurst, 12 month, £2096. Valid 9th August 2011 - 8th August 2012 By my calcs if I go for a straight…
Tree Fell on Car
I'm not sure if this is the right forum to post it in but... A tree fell on my car overnight last night. The car was parked on a public road, next to a church. The tree was in the grounds of the church and had blown over in the winds and rain. The car actually hasn't suffered too badly visually. There is one dent at the…
grey fabric by rubber door seal
the grey fabric like velvet material, has worn away in patch by door seal. can l buy a fabric can or buy small peice fabric to cover balding worn spot.
What's This Car Like?
Hi All, I'm Looking at this VW Passat, are they reliable and fuel efficient? AT £2350 it's within my price range. http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/2004-passat-hi-line/101315586 Thanks

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