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Archives for July 2013

Pothole at speed = new tyre & tracking @£140 - help please
Hi all, I am hoping you can help. On Sunday I was unfortunate enough to hit a pothole and blow a tyre :( so I then had the pleasure of sorting a new tyre and tracking at kwik fit as no where else open = a cost of £140. The pothole was to the edge of a rural road - and it is a nasty one. A few people have said about trying…
sold an illegal car and offered a dodgy replacement - refund refused
I know I should have had it checked and I know I have been so so stupid but I purchased a used car on July 14th 2013. I put £20 of fuel in about 2 mins away from collecting it and smelt fuel so thought it was heat or had spilt a little After 3 days the smell was still there so rang up and they said bring back for fixing. I…
Driving around for a year with the wrong tax disc
I have just put my new tax disc on my car. Whilst doing so I noticed that I had not displayed last years :eek: so I have been driving all year with an out of date disc on display. I can't believe I wasn't stopped and no one noticed (me included). During the year I had my wing mirror damaged by some thugs who did a lot of…
Looking for a suitable vehicle
I have undergone a partial ankle fusion on my left ankle, and wanted to look for a manual vehicle for the family, that is not too big. I have been able to drive a manual van, but not a Corsa. Basically I need a 4-5 doors vehicle with a reasonably sitting up driving position, possibly diesel and with a low Vehicle tax rate…
DPF's and RPM's
Hiya, looking for some advice for my father. I've found a few references/threads to DPF's but they don't quite fit my question, hence the new thread, unless someone can point me to a relevant discussion. Background: My father has owned diesel cars since the early 80's and loves em. He bought a Kia Sportage last summer, but…
Speeding offence
Hello I am new to the forum so not really sure what I am doing. My son who has only been driving for 6 months already has 3 points on his license for speeding and was stopped again at the weekend for speeding again. Doing 46 in a 30. I understand that he will get a court summons about this. My questions is as I would like…
None fault claim PENDING!
I've had two none fault claims on my motorcycle, one last year in august and the other in may. Both occasions a car pulled out on me on my motorcycle, one even turned right into on a no right hand turn junction. Now here is the interesting bit, even after the other party has admitted liability the claim is still pending. I…
VW warranty arguement
Hi I bought a VW Up a year ago from New. In May it went in for it's first servicing at 10,000 miles. I had noticed a wobble in the steering wheel under braking at 50mph+ and casually mentioned it whilst handing in the car. The dealership hadn't looked into it on return of the car but it wasn't bothering me so I didn't…
Radiator fan question
Hi I recently had a new engine temperature sensor fitted because the over temperature warning light was coming on incorrectly (i.e. when it wasn't overheating). However I'm not sure the radiator fan is coming on now, if I were to start the car and leave it idling, how long approx. should it take for the fan to come on? I…
First car help please!!
My 19 year old son is looking to buy his first car and as neither of us have had a car before we have no idea on what we should be asking sellers/garage? I think he should buy something cheap(ish) about £1500 until he gets his confidence up so basically an older car. He's thinking £5000. What should i be checking apart…
new front tyre - wheel wobble at 80mph
Puncture yesterday. Luckily front tyres were due for replacement. Not so lucky - no spare on a Ford Galaxy and I didnt have the temp tyre filler. Meant I had to call out mobile tyre fitter. Working 70 miles away from home. Anyway, tyres fitted. BUT, I get a fair bit of wheel wobble at 80mph. He did balance the tyres…
How to get the promised repair rather than refund?
I recently bought a second hand car. I was aware that it had a fault at the time of purchase, however, it was agreed that this would be repaired at a later date and the dealer would be responsible for the cost. The dealer has now decided it is too expensive (as it hasn't been possible to source a suitable second hand part…
Ford Focus MK1 Brake Problems and Kwik Fit
Hi, I have a Ford Focus MK1 and recently went on a 250m trip, stopping off several times. Towards the very end of the trip, I went down a VERY steep hill and had the brake almost constantly on. I then first noticed a strange smell coming from the wheel, a bit like burning, but something I hadn't smelt before. I stopped the…
Car Financing: What To Do...
Hey, I've had a scan through the forums and as expected the somewhat tailored advice from someone in a similar situation is not widely available (although some pretty close). I therefore created a thread... I have had my Mini Cooper D (Chilli) since new in 2011 on the Mini Hire Purchase scheme. The agreement was 4 years…
Strange insurance calculations
I have two cars, which I've just renewed my insurance last week with Admiral on separate policies. A multi car policy was more expensive. I was with Admiral prior but renewed as a new customer rather than take them up with their renewal quote. I got 3 points for speeding during my last Admiral policy but I didn't declare…
Telematics Accident reports from driver who hit me- data protection?
Hello Moneysavers, I was recently hit from behind while stationary by a driver who does not appear to have been especially honest in relaying the circumstances leading to him smashing my car up and putting me in hospital, trying to place the blame on another driver when it appears he's just driven into me as he wasn't…
peugeot partner vs berlingo or kangoo?
I am considering purchasing one of the above and wondered which was the best option running cost wise. I specifically want one of these both for the space and the higher driving position (plus more space for my disabled husband). Also advice on which are the best diesel models.
Why Russians have dashboard cameras
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Radio For Ford
Can anyone help with Radio Code For Ford Radio serial number M007973 Many thanks
What to do with dying car?
Hi, My old car has a couple of terminal problems. mechanic says not worth the bother. Has about 150,000miles. on the clock. We no longer need a 2nd car...so I will use it a bit longer...but what do I do with it..? I can't sell it....any ideas? thanks.

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