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Parking at Tring station, Herts
Hi all, I will in future need to regularly park at Tring train station in Hertfordshire for commuting. Does anybody know this area or have any tips as to where I can park, ideally without paying the extortionate rates the train station car park chrges?
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Parking at Tring station
Hi all, I will in future need to regularly park at Tring train station in Hertfordshire for commuting. Does anybody know this area or have any tips as to where I can park, ideally without paying the extortionate rates the train station car park chrges?
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MK1 ford focus, help identify pipe
Hi guys im in the process of stamping out a reving problem my car has developed when I depress the clutch - advice on the web is to start with cleaning the throttle body (which i have, its was a bit gunky) HOWEVER whilst refitting the throttle body I noticed a pipe at the back of the car that had collapsed. I dont know…
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Is a handshake (and a deposit) binding?
I test drove a car today, and offered and had accepted a price £500 lower than the screen price. We shook hands and I then went with the salesman to the cash desk and handed over a deposit. The salesman then walked me to his desk, handed me a cup of coffee and said he would get the paperwork for me to sign. I waited 10…
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Zafira not starting, ignition goes on, but no clicks from starter FIXED
Wife's Zafira is not starting again. The last 2 times this happened it was the starter, replaced and all was OK. The difference between the last 2 times and this time is that the solenoid on the starter is not clicking (still clicking before) And when I took the starter off it was still free. (was jammed before) Also…
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Signs that show your speed.
I regularly drive past signs that light up if I exceed the posted limit. I find that it is a very effective and friendly way to get me to drive below the limit. I sometimes make a mistake and drive slightly over the limit. These signs act as a reminder so I slow down. Far better than speed camera which won't slow you down…
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VW Up or Skoda Citigo: finance / lease / contract hire options
Hello all. Owing to an imminent change in where we live and work, we're thinking of buying a small car. The Skoda Citigo and VW Up appeal, although I'm tending towards the latter because of the bigger engine (we'll do a bit of country driving as well as around town). My only experience of car ownership was a somewhat…
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should i try
hi all really do hope someone has good advice for me on this problem. my car is on its last legs and due a MOT in Nov which I am convinced it will not pass and its going to cost me loads to get it through and it just wont be worth it. last month was told by my employer that the company was moving in Aug to another site…
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company car fuel
hi all. I have been seconded into a new role in my company. I have been given a car from the pool and I pay the personal usage charge on it. the vehicle was the only one available and is a 2 litre diesel. I have to fill it up and claim my business miles at 12p per mile. The vehicle does about 44mpg which means it does…
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PCP on nissan juke is it a good offer?
Hi I have been looking at a new nissan juke which is £14,995. The deal i was offered was £2000 deposit from me £2000 from the dealer. Monthly payments of £185 for 36 months and a final payment of £6,400. Im new to the PCP way of doing things! is the £2000 dep from the dealer the same as reducing the price of the car by…
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Trading in car on spare tyre?
Last week exactly (Friday) I put down a deposit on a two year old car from the local SEAT dealership. This was based on a price the salesman gave me for my five year old VW and a reduced price for the SEAT I was interested in - the deal was sealed and it was agree'd that the car would be ready for me in 7-10 days (Includes…
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Federal Tyres
I took my car to my local garage today because the front tyres are pretty worn and they quoted me a good price two new front tyres and told me that Federal is a very good budget tyre. Has anyone heard of them or bought them? I only travel around locally and do about 5000 miles per annum. Google search does not fill me with…
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Car Insurance if moving abroad
Hi guys, Basically my car insurance is up for renewal, however I have the chance of a couple jobs in Germany/USA around January time. Does anybody know if I get some sort of rebate on the amount that I don't use? I bet not...!! In fact while I'm at it, if I decide to sell my car, what's the best way to go about it?…
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What is better to take fine and points or course?
I got caught in a speed camera trap. They are now offering me to choose a 'course' costing £90 and 4 hours of my time (more likely 6 hours with travel) or pay a fine of £60 and three points. The course fee and time will cost me a fair amount in terms of my time. I have no endorsements in my license that count for insurance…
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Astra 1.7dti vs 1.7cdti which is better?
So my mums 2002 1.6 astra petrol was written off last week and she's looking for a new car. She does around 40 miles a day, most of which is motorway and she'd prefer a diesel now as the petrol was costing her £60 a week and it drank oil like there's no tomorrow! Originally she wanted to spend £2k, but I've told her to…
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Hire car Excess: what would you do?
Ok, so you know the score: You've piled off a sleazyjet flight into boiling heat and darkness, and you eventually find the Hire Car desk and present your pre-paid voucher. You are given the keys, and to your horror are told that the car has a €1,000 excess for theft and a €1,800 excess for damage. :eek: The gold plated…
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Help needed! Taken out car finance
OK, I hope this is in the right area of the board, big apologies if not. I need some advice, I have just got a second hand Mini One 1.4 Graphite on finance, I did have a Fiat 500 on finance and they have settled the finance by way of me paying 500 pounds (I can't find the pound sign on my keyboard, sorry) and them settling…
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4x4 ?
My wife is not very confident behind the wheel of a car so I'm considering buying her a big 4x4, something along the lines of a Mitsubishi Warrior or Range Rover. I think this way she will feel alot safer and more confident because she will be driving a big vehicle. It will only be used to do the school run and the weekly…
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AA Renewal automatically upgraded and charged me for new Silver Membership
I got my renewal letter for AA breakdown cover. We don't drive much and are on the basic roadside. Now on the website you can get roadside for £30 as a new customer. However in my renewal letter AA have decided to 'renew' my membership to the new Silver Membership. Cost £42.12 and that's with an automatic 25% discount. For…
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MSE News: Olympics fines warning for London drivers
"Drivers in London are being warned to stay out of special Games Lanes from Monday, or face penalties of up to £130..." Read the full story: Olympics fines warning for London drivers
