-
Vauxhall Corsa - Cam belt?
Hi, I'm getting a Corsa (Club 12v, 2001, if that makes any difference) - due to pickup in the week. I read about awful failure from cam belt fails etc. I've had a look around at other Corsas for sale and none seem to mention cam belts. Whereas other cars I've been looking at (if they've had a change) make a point of saying…
-
Sold as seen car - vehicle tax
Hi all, Recently purchased a car and has been paid for by cheque. The vehicle was "sold as seen", although no receipt was given, nothing was signed. The vehicle at point of sale had tax on it to end of Oct 2012. Anyway, have received a text a few hours after purchasing which goes along the lines of, "this is a bit…
-
Car Finance Affordability
Never bought a car on finance before, but I would like to know how the finance companies assess you're financial state. For example, mortgage lenders will lend you 4x your annual salary. Do finance companies have a similar system, or is it all based on credit rating?
-
City Car Club membership - calling for referral
Hi, I am about to join City Car Club. There is a referral scheme - see this:citycarclub.co.uk/clubhouse/refer If there is any current member interested in referring me and getting 20pound bonus please let me know by message on priv. Cheers B
-
New car - advice needed
Hi guys I am looking to cut down my expenditure on motoring and to get out of debt as well. It's going OK so far, but I have been thinking of selling my car (Fors Focus Econetic) and getting something smaller. The Focus costs me £207 per month, and ideally I would like to halve that and also save money by going to a lower…
-
Replacement car horn
One of the 2 tone horns have failed on my car. As i'm going to have to buy a replacement I wondered if anyone could recommend a nice loud one?
-
MOT needed
Can anyone recommend a trustworthy garage in or near Shrewsbury, for an MOT? Is there a council run testing centre near here? Thanks.
-
To repair or new 2nd hand car
Hi, I'm just after a bit of impartial advice. I have a 52 reg Fiat Punto, the head gasket has gone, common problem I understand. I've been quoted about £528 altogether, labour, parts & VAT. The car is worth about £600-£700. I'm not too sure what to do, I'm waiting to see if I can get it done any cheaper elsewhere but I'm…
-
Learning to Drive
Anyone got any suggestions for best learner driver packages? SD 17 next week?? :j Thanks in advance
-
Skoda
Just watched the Citygo advert. I guess skoda don't think their image is any better than it used to be. The Citigo, now made by Sk(odd)a, not Sk(oe)da anymore. I don't think it will fool anyone.
-
save your local dvla office
A essential service for the public and motor trade is due to be taken away from us.Please spare a few minutes to sign the petion, thankyou . http://www.savethedvla.co.uk/
-
Warning re IGO4
Via compare themarket/merrkats found that the cheapest quote for my car was IGO4.On initial quotes they beat everybody else. To investigate the policy further (only scanty details given initially) you have to give an £86.00+ deposit. After this and a (terms and conditions page that majors on a 14 day cooling off period)…
-
Car blowing hot air all the time
Hi Have a 55 plate Vectra that last few days ive noticed even when the car heater is on cold it is blowing hotter air as the car engine heats up. Any ideas what it may be along with approx costs coming my way? When turned to hot - it does get hotter.
-
Tax and MOT out, what now??
Hi, I sorn my bike a few months ago and since then the MOT has run out. Now that it's sunny I want to get it back on the road (fair weather rider. Lol) but I cannot tax it without an MOT and I can't get it to the MOT station without tax? What am I ment to do? Thanks.
-
Exhaust rattle
Fitted my new exhaust pipe and wouldn't you know it, it is slightly the wrong shape, so now it is sitting against the heat shielding at the rear under the petrol tank, and it rattles. Is there any heat proof material which I can use as a cushion? I doubt I'd be able to bend the pipe. :o
-
Mercedes vito starting problems
Hello all Anybody out there that can help? I have a 2005 vito 111 and when I put the key in the ignition nothing happens, I keep trying for ten or so minutes and it decides to work when it wanst. It doesnt happen all the time though just every couple of months!!! Getting a bit anoying now , any thoughts? Thanks P
-
Motorcycle Insurance
Hello all, I have a couple of questions about motorbike insurance: Firstly, I keep my bike in a locked shed at the side of my house - what category would this come under in the 'where is the vehicle kept' question? Also, I have had an accident (single vehicle, my fault) in my car a few months ago for which I made a claim -…
-
Repainting / Spraying Body Kit Parts?
Hi, I have absolute no knowledge in this area of motors so i need to ask here. I have a damaged bumper and found a cheap same exact one from ebay. However that is black and my cars blue, how easy is it and would it be for somebody spray this? I don't know the process and i want to know if its costly? Many Thanks
-
East Coast Train Line Misrepresentation
On 30th May I booked 6 Advance Tickets on East Coast Line for 21st August. The site said that the advance tickets were available to book for dates up to 24th August. The site also says for Advance tickets "The earlier you book, the better the deal, so it pays to plan ahead." On 31st May, less than 24 hours later, another…
-
Accident nerves
I don’t know if anybody else has suffered this, but at the moment I just don’t feel my nerves can stand much driving. Two weeks I was driving along a local road, the traffic in the opposite direction was stationary waiting for traffic lights and one of the stationary cars let a transit van out, however the van driver took…
