-
Difference between nearly new car and used car
Ok, need a new car and have looked around and the options seem to be: 13k for a brand new car 10-11k for a nearly new car of the same spec (1 year old, 3k odd miles) 7-8k for a 2009 model (30k odd miles) + 500 for warranty etc. I want a reliable car (many problems with my current one) and am planning to keep this car for…
-
Trouble with car dealership - what are my consumer rights?
Hello! This is my first post, so be gentle! My dad has recently traded in his Mini in part-exchange for a Skoda Yeti. The Mini was quite new, but gave his back awful jip... So in other words, it was still worth quite a bit! So he bought this near-new Yeti (ex-demo) in part-exchange. Day 1 with the new Yeti and my dad goes…
-
GAP insurance
I've just bought a new car and the dealer tried to sell me the above insurance. it apparently covers the difference between what you get from the insurance company for your write off and the cost on your invoice. Has anyone got any experience of this type of insurance, where would you get the most cost effective policies?…
-
Who can I complain to?
The right rear brake of my car siezed on last week so I took it to National Tyres. After an examination they said I required a new caliper to be fitted along with brake pads and discs and quoted £405 for the job. I thought this excessive so I went elsewhere for a second opinion. I told the new garage what National Tyres…
-
Trying to decide on a satnav
I've done a lot of research and I'm close to deciding on one to buy Halfords offer the Garmin 1340LMT UK, ROI & W.Europe for £129 It comes with free lifetime map and traffic updates updates Curry/PCWorld offer the 2340LMT UK, ROI & W.Europe for £129 also with free lifetime map and traffic updates updates For personal…
-
Foxes chewing through brake pipes...
I always thought tales of foxes chewing through brake pipes was a bit of an urban myth until taking my car for its MOT today and it failed due to this. we have huge fox population where I live in the London suburbs, does anyone know of anyway of stopping them doing this? :(
-
oil sealant
i have an oil leak coming from the oil sump gasket would oil sealant seal it. thanks hyltonlad
-
KIA Dealer Nightmare!
All, First time poster, long time lurker. Just interested to know if anyone knows my rights in regards to buying a car. Recently I brought a car (1st March) and got this on Finance whilst also part exchanging my previous car to cover the deposit and I was offered over £700 back as my car was worth too much to put it all…
-
Had a bad experience yesterday
Hi All, Just wanted to share my experience because it shook me up and really made me think. Hopefully it will make others think as well. I was waiting to pull out of a busy junction yesterday and a car flashed to let me go, I was just pulling out when a cyclist rode past in the bike lane - I managed to slam my brakes on…
-
Power steering leak on my Mini 2002 Auto
Hi guys, I know my car is old and you're all going to tell me to fear the worst and trust me, I am! But I just wanted to run this by you.. My car was recently crashed into whilst parked and whilst I was at work and it has since been in the garage getting assessed and worked on/parts ordered etc. Just after the crash but…
-
what should I do?
I took my vehicle for an MOT before and it ran fine.I left it with them and A few minutes later the garage calls to say that it they started it, it cut out and now wont start again.they reckon its the ECU:mad: I phoned the AA,as I have breakdown and repairs cover, and they basically said they cant do anything because it…
-
Dagenham Motors Smart service
Hello, can anyone help. I have just bought a nearly new car, just under a year old from Dagenham Motors and they are trying to sell me the Smart Service. Is this a good deal or should I avoid it. Your help would be appreciated. :) T
-
I've decided to buy my used car ... so what?
Hello guys, I've been reading quite a lot on how to choose the best deal, what to check, what to avoid and bla bla bla. I could post tons of links (but I don't want) to web sites with many different suggestions, but none of them seems to be "up to date". I mean, among the other things it looks like the government approved…
-
NCD question
Really sorry to be bugging you again but this is the last thread I will start on MSE today I promise. :) Changed vehicles in 2009 and transferred 7 years NCD to another vehicle. So am now building up NCD on my current car. Car was bought in May 2009 so right now I have 2 years no claims on that car. But if nothing happens…
-
Wheel bearing replaced, failed within weeks
Hi, the wheel bearing was replaced on my car by a local garage ( not a manufacturer specialist- its a boxster) They said it was a Porsche part. The car has just made a horrible grinding and bumping sound from the rear and I think it's the wheel bearing. The garage are coming to collect the car and check it out, but I…
-
Do you always go with the cheapest insurance quote?
Its renewal time and I've been using comparison sites. There's a whopping £78 difference between my renewal price for my motorbike and the cheapest online quote. But the cheapest is Hastings Direct which appears to have a really bad reputation. Do you always go for the cheapest? Or is the 'quality' of the company more…
-
Selling a Nissan Cabstar dropside truck
Hi I moved over 200 miles to my new home and have decided not to continue with the business I used to run. I have a 1994 Nissan Cabstar 2.5D dropside truck to dispose of and hoping that someone may be able to advise me where best to advertise to sell. There used to be a lot for sale on ebay and autotrader but from the very…
-
Solar Battery Charger and charging a spare car battery?
Hi, I have Lucas premium 3 car battery which has a rating of 370 cracking amps and 43AH capacity, how long would it take to charge using one of these? http://www.amazon.co.uk/Solar-Battery-Charger-ideal-Caravans/dp/B000R0UBT8/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1334046043&sr=8-5 alternative is a 12v cigerette charger that only works…
-
Job with euro car parks
-
Any New Car Shows In South Of England
I'm looking to buy a new car and would like to visit a car show to get to look at many options in one place. Trouble is the downturn in the economy seems to have put a stop to these type of shows. So, is anyone aware of any upcoming new car shows in Southern England, preferably Hampshire, Dorset, Sussex or Wiltshire. Thanks
