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Archives for April 2012

Why cars are taxed on CO2 emission?
Why carbon dioxide is considered harmful? Trees absorb it and produce oxygen. So we should be generating more CO2 so that we get more oxygen.! Then why are cars taxed on CO2 emission?
New car
In the summer/autumn I would like to buy a new car for my retirement present, thinking of low/no tax, low insurance and good fuel. Thinking in terms of Kia Picanto or Hyundi I10. Picanto looks better for the price (basic) and has 7 yr warranty but the Hyundi has a better spec. Any thing against these two? Don't need a…
Charging a battery
Hi folks I was hoping you might have some suggestions. Our alternator belt won't go on tightly, I believe a tension pulley has broken off and so it won't sit on correctly. We've run the battery down getting it home, in hindsight we should have run it straight to the garage (about 5 miles away from home) but we didn't…
How much to replace front wishbone bush.....
Or is it easier/cheaper to just get a complete new wishbone? Car is a Seat Leon. Thanks
car insurance no claims bonus
I have an unused N.C.B. but is from nearly 3 years ago and most insurance companies only recognise up to 2 years. Are there any insurance companies that would recognize mine out there ,or is it now defunct? thanks in advance of any replies Tony
Astra GTC
I took delivery of a new Pre-reged Astra GTC yesterday, 10 miles on the clock ,drove away the car noticed the brakes were very spongie,now done over 200 miles and they haven't improved. A few presses of the brake pedal and it firms up.I would say there is air in the system and they haven't been bled properly. Who is…
Car panel resprayed
I had my rear side panel filled after crease and dent and resprayed. this was two weeks ago l have already noticed a scratch were it was resprayed. My question is l got lifetime warranty on repair would warranty cover future scratches on repair. l have tried filling in scratch does this invalidate my warranty.
Help! Red Spotted Hanky query.
Hi . I want to book tickets for 2 adults with 2 toddlers. I have £90 worth of vouchers to use up with Red Spotted Hanky . I picked the trains I wanted - Not used RSH before , so I rang to find out if I WOULD definitely get a table if I clicked that as my preference , because you dont see the seat numbers youre allocated,…
Vehicle Order Form
I'm looking for some advice on the legality/obligations on a vehicle order form. Purchased a car yesterday on PCP from a dealership, we had been shopping around and initially were going to lease (PCH) it but the dealers deals seemed to be just as good. Spoke to the dealer on Friday on the phone and he offered us payments…
Daytime Running Lights - a danger
I've decided that DRL's are dangerous in rain on the motorway. I've been following several newish cars recently and noticed they didnt have their lights on. When I got past them I noticed that they had thei fronts on. Which is a bit dangerous on the motorway in the rain. Why didnt car makers have all of the lights come on…
Peugeot Satelis 250 Anyone???
It's time to move up from my Yamaha BWS, Have been offered a very good deal on a brand new Peugeot Satelis 250 , any views?? Thanks
Car Finance and IVA
Hi All, I am currently looking at getting Car Finance to buy a car as I will be giving my Company Car back soon. My problem is I previously entered into an IVA in 2007 but after a year about 2 years I settled it and my credit record says Date satisfied 2010 so it still is on my record as I believe it takes 6 years before…
Clements car insurance helpline number?
Hi, somebody drove in my parked car and I don't have any 24hr helpline number from insurance. Has anybody dealt with them? The only number is an office number which is offline.
Driving to Excel London, from west Surrey
Might go in the morning (10am), any ideas which route is best? Can do M25/M4 and then through central London; A3 and then across Tower Bridge; or M25/A2. Is there any free parking nearby?
Buying Audi approved used car
Does anyone have any guidelines with dealing with Audi in particular. I been looking around at Audi A5 priced around 20-22k. I read on a few audi forums how some have got 3k knocked off similarly priced cars. They also mention how Audi have a 60 day turn around period on used cars after which they sell at any cost even at…
had an accident -what next ?
i hit a black cab going down a road-- an old woman in teh back hit her head -- the police gave me a caution and said it would be driving without due care and attention - they were nice enough i totally didnt see any light and teh cabbie said he was clear to go so i agreed and took liability { probably shouldnt on hindsight…
Drives as good as it looks...
The description says "it drives as good as it looks.." Must drive effin awful then... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2001-AUDI-COUPE-QUATTRO-SILVER-/230782920046?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item35bbbbe56e
Car License or SORN, risk it??
Hello all, I am leaving the country for one month as of 2nd May, my car tax runs out 30th April, I will be back on 28th May. I drive a car in which I pay £150 tax per year. Being honest I am reluctant to pay for a months worth of tax when I wont be around to take advantage of it. Can I just declare the car SORN for one…
Cruise Control and fuel saving ?
Just bought a new Mazda 3 1.6 Diesel, it's the first car I've owned with cruise control fitted ,as a rule does it save fuel or would careful use of the accelerator give the same results ?
Buying ex-lease car-pros and cons please!
Hi All, Would appreciate some wisdom and advice to help me in the course of searching for a new (to me) car, am slowly losing the will to live comparing deals ahhh! Basically I've come across an ex -lease car on my travels, appears to be in good condition inside and out, full service history, reasonable if slightly high…

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