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London Victoria coach station car pick up point?
Hi all Last minute information request - does anyone know the area and can tell me if there's a dedicated car pick up point at VIctoria coach station please? Undecided as to whether to drive to collect or take the coach in and out from Kent. Any info gratefully received!
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Buying privately- what to look out for
My sister is 18 at the end of the month and has been chewing my leg off to get her a Mini for as long as I can remember. She has worked hard this past year and been through a lot for a 17 year old so thought she deserved a special treat for her birthday. I have seen a 2007 Mini One on eBay for a decent price (5k) but I…
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Are police no waiting cones legal?
Near me there is a new build school just opened, the school is at the end of a once quietish road that is unmarked by any yellow lines whatsoever but since the school opened the traffic has been very busy due to parents wanting to get as close to the school as possible so the police heve been in attendance guiding traffic…
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Lost No Claim Bonus
We had a bump in the car My husband was driving on my insurance He was reversing and the other driver came in to us whilslt driving in the wrong direction This is part of letter sent to insurance company We do not accept the account of the accident given to us by the other party and revisited the site of the collision. One…
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Changing Vehicle with Personalised Number Plate
I'm looking to buy a new car and sell my existing car privately but need advice regarding the personalised plate. I understand that due to the new continous car insurance law that both cars will need to be insured at all times. How can i keep both cars insured and transfer the number plate to the new vehicle whilst trying…
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garmin nuvi 1490 help please
hi there we bought the above for a recent holiday near Reus in spain and I now need to use it to get from Leeds to somewhere in manchester and it still thinks we're in spain. Please can you tell me how to reset it as i don't know where our instructions are and looked at an online manual but couldn't find what to do. thankjs
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Someone scratched my bumper and drove off - what to do?
I appreciate that its not really a big deal but Im wondering what my options are. It happened at the Centre Courts Car Park in Wimbledon. I went shopping, came back and noticed a small scratch on my back bumper and some silver paint (my car is red). Its a brand new car and it was not there when I parked the car, so someone…
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Didnt get new owner to sign
I have just sold my car and the lady asked if she could fill the trade slip in as she has a business. I said fine, but noticed that she didnt sign the trade slip she left me and took the rest of the log book. I have a receipt sign by her, and have emailed her to say it isnt done propoerly. Problem is when i look up the…
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How long before no claims expires?
Hi Everyone, It is a simple question, of types! I gave up using a car about 4.5 years ago as the old car died and I use the train to get to work. I am in a place now where I can get a little run about just so I am always reliant on other people. However, whats the score with no claims ? How long before it expires ?
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53 plate KA exhaust issue
Hi everyone.. I bought my 53 plate KA in September, the back bit of the exhaust was new... Have done around 3,000 miles in it exhaust sounds really raspy..sounds to me like a hole somewhere... Wheres the best place to take it and how much am I looking at ??
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Most reliable used cars for approx £2,000?
I'm looking to buy a used car for around £2k. I only need a small hatchback for local/leisure use, but it needs to be up to the occasional longer motorway journey. I use public transport for commuting so it won't get much mileage (think I did about 2,500 miles p/year average in my last car). I used to have a 1999 Fiesta…
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Ford Focus radio code
Please could someone tell me what code to use for my radio as I had to buy a new battery and I can't find the card with my code on. The serial number is M045880. Thanks Sharon
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shopping trolley dented hire car
Hi folks, When loading my car with shopping today, the trolley drifted slowly and I never noticed as I was loading stuff into the back of my car and it bumped a car what looked very lightly, but when I moved it there was a very minor thin little dent in the back drivers side wheel arch about an inch long and thin and one…
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Removal of small rust spots?
Hi noticed on my car bonnet what looks like a few tiny orange rust spots? I believe the spots are referred to as 'Industrial Fallout' I was just wondering is there a safe & easy way to remove these? could a compound be used? If so how safe to the rest of paintwork? Thx
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Value a BMW 320ci 2006 M sport cab...
Thinking of buying a BMW 320ci (Convertible) 2006 (56 plate) from a friend of a friend. I went to see it the other day and took some photos here: http://www.myalbum.co.uk/Album=EGQEALKZ It's had 1 lady owner, under 20k miles on the clock, full BMW service history, private plate inc., cream leather interior, xenon…
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radio code
Hi I want Radio code for GM0400X2491220 Please. Vauxhall Astra Many Thanks
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Cat D - should I buy
I have seena car advertised on autotrader that is marked as cat d. it has a full MOT & just been serviced. What questions do i need to ask and are there any pitfalls I need to avoid? Thanks
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Motorcycle insurance claim
Unfortunately, last week my hubby ran into a munkjack deer, ended in hospital, and wrote his motorbike off. He is now ok, but his bike is not.... The insurance company have offered £2k (£500 xs) although to replace the bike we would have to spend £3000-£4000. They say because I ticked the box, (?) and filled the value at…
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car insurance
hi i'm new here tonight so not quite sure how site works but would like to share this with you all. my car insurance is due so i thought i would get some on line quotes just to see how much each one differ...i have been with LV for a number of years, i have max no claims discount,no claims, been driving nearly 30 years,no…
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Rover 75 parts - are they still available?
Was watching a program about two people learning to drive using a vw camper van. One nearly drove into a well looked after Rover 75. Was wondering if the body panels etc are still available for this car. Did read somewhere long time ago that a component that is part of the cooling fan is no longer available.
