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Archives for June 2012

Selling a Category C car
Hi, I was told today that my car, which I was hoping to trade in, is a category c motors following a previous accident (before I purchased). This wasnt communicated to me, just that it had been in a shunt, and it was sold to me by my sons friends dad who is a private dealer. As I went looking for a trade in, the garage…
Coincidence or just bad luck?
Hi all! My car (2005 Micra 1.2s, 88,000 miles:eek:) was due for its MOT last week and I had a fluids service done at the same time. It passed and I authorised the garage to deal with the advisories on the MOT (Rear indicators not orange enough, rear windscreen wiper split and new rear tyre). The next day when driving, I…
cyclist deaths & the law
seen a couple recently http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/north-east-news/evening-chronicle-news/2012/06/29/van-driver-cleared-of-causing-death-of-cyclist-elizabeth-brown-72703-31288958/ http://road.cc/content/news/60396-coach-driver-cleared-causing-death-cumbrian-cycling-brothers seems its an easy way to kill someone, with no…
Advice needed on purchase of used car !
Dear All, I put down a 500 pound deposit on a used car today at a Ford dealership. Car cost = 15000, Model = 2010. I had a brief look at the car before I paid the deposit. I noted that one of the tyres was worn excessively and the dealer told me he would replace it before final purchase. Before I paid the deposit, the…
Engine starts but car won't move...
On thursday night I got caught in flash floods on my way home and had to drive through alot of water to get home, but not enough I thought to do so much damage. I have a 2001 clio and have not been out since Thursday night, so I just went to go out and the engine starts normally but when I try drive off the car will…
Why don't people own up...
Walked to my car today as it was parked up, there was a car parked to the left of mine (and my friend was parked two spaces up on the right). I walked to the drivers side of my car, nattered to my friend, the red car reversed out and drove off... i got into my car and drove off also. Got to the petrol station, walked…
Insurance for Irish Reg Car
I am looking for insurance on a South Irish registered car as I am from Dubin to UK for about 8 months and then will be returning back to Irland . So its not worth it to change it to UK reg . I have permanent address in UK . The companies in Ireland will not cover as it over 30 days Can you suggest any insurance company…
Hastings Direct renewal
My father has received a renewal quote for £270 from them. I have checked on price comparison websites and they have come out the cheapest for him and offering the same insurance for £240. To cancel the renewal I have to phone them, but to buy a policy over the phone they charge £12.50. Do you think the best thing to do is…
Parking eye do they go away?
ABS light on - can I still drive it?
I assume it's generally not suggested but after having a front wheel bearing changed on my mk3 Mondeo my abs light has come on on my dash and I'm assuming it's the sensor. Would it be okay to drive it for a few days until a new sensor is fitted? (Need to bear in mind that my daily journsy involves a 50 odd mile round trip…
Is this normal practise for a garage?
Hi, My ABS light came on my VW Polo and as the MOT is due in a few weeks I took it to a garage for it to be checked. They had it for three days (two mechanic and an auto electrician looked at it) they said they ran a diagnostic on it and it showed a fault code for the wiring which they checked, couldn't find anything…
Monthly train, Manchester to Crewe?
Is there a cheaper ticket other than the monthly pass at 240 for commuting to Crewe? Any special moneysaving ideas? thankyou
faulty car
hi bought car off dealer 1 months warrenty engine and gearbox car was fine for about 4days then had problems with car so contacted dealer and told to take car to garage of his choice to be accessed for cost of repair car is now at garage and dealer now wants to take for second opion have today asked for refund sale of good…
Sticky Stuff From Darkened Windows
Hi All Bought car and it had darkened windows, I have peeled the film off but it has left the sticky residue. Any ideas how i can get it off without leaving a scratch or stinking me car out? Thanks
Car finding agents - anyone used them?
Exactly as title really. I've got another thread going about AWD/4x4 estates and one of the cars I'm most interested in seems to be quite rare to find. Are these agents any good at what they purport to do? Examples of such agents are: http://www.thecaragents.com/used-vehicles/find-me-a-vehicle http://www.big-cars.co.uk/…
Sort-Term Car Insurance Hassles
Hi I have an old car which I intend to take to the local scrapyard in the near future. I will not replace it with another car for the time being. Unfortunately, my current insurance company would charge me a £75 cancellation fee, plus what appears to be "an additional amount", which turns out to be a percentage based based…
Ford - putting money over their eco-credentials?
So, a bulb goes on the high level brake light in the hatchback of my MK4 Mondeo. No problem, former mechanic so this should be a doddle. After finding no obvious way in I go to the local dealership and a mechanic is kind enough to show what needs removing to get at it - basically the entire tailgate trim. :mad: I then go…
Car windows and heater not working
Today i had my electric windows not working alongside the blower heater, boy was it hot, the radio was fine the car drove okay, the lo behold i went to my local garage for guidance and they said its a fuse , i went back to car and everything worked fine again. Very odd, any idea on this and where would i find the fuse box…
Looking For A Used Car
I was wondering if anyone could point me in the direction of a good used car dealer (if there is one) within 20 miles of Enfield North London. I have about 6K to spend and would like a medium sized family car with some sort of warranty and a service history. Please dont tell me Carcraft.
Syron Tyres
Thinking of trying these on Toyota Prius, seem to get good reviews although only recently available in UK, anyone have any experience of them Thanks in advance

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