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Nitrogen tyre fill, hidden charges.
Just had to buy new tyres for two cars. Bought tyres on-line for local figment by ATS Tyre specialist. Much cheaper. The bill was paid up front and was 'fully fitted price' When I arrived to pay ATS had used Nitrogen to fill my tyres, then charged me extra. This was not an option on the order form, nor was it asked for or…
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New wheels, lowered suspension - premium punishment?
I'm thinking of buying a new set of wheels for a car I'm buying and possibly lower it a little bit. The wheels I'd get would perhaps be an inch larger but maintain the same diameter as they come from the same type of car but a different spec. The shorter springs would also be compatible with a higher spec car. I take it…
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Leasing cars...
Hi, Am I right in thinking that if a company leases a car for a few years, then the company are responsible for insurance, road fund licence and paying for service and repairs? I'm trying to evaluate the pros and cons of leasing cars - I assume that as a company wouldn't own a car then there would be no depreciation charge
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Do car leasing companies report to CRAs?
I'm looking into leasing a car but would like to know if in general car leasing companies report the monthly payments to the CRAs. Does anyone with a personal car lease know? I've tried looking on various leasing websites but they don't really detail this. I know they'll run a credit check during the application but I want…
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Which car for occasional trips? Dacia?
I have no experience of buying cars. I am looking for a reliable car, which I will use for trips out of town, shopping, occasional roadtrips, but not for commuting. I’m very open to any brands and sizes of car, but ideally I would like something with air conditioning. The car which is on my mind is a new Dacia Sandero…
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Neighbours roofers have blocked in my car and are mixing cement next to it
My car is parked out front on the road two doors along. My OH was parked next to it but went out earlier this afternoon. My neighbour was parked the other side. I work from home but I had to go out to post a letter just now and found a roofers van on one side of my car (where OH was) and a cement mixer (and van beyond it…
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Car broke down - what options do we have ?
So our car broke down in the parking lot at work. We called 2 mobile mechanics, paid a few hundred pounds on various parts and still not working. Now the mechanic said that we may try something that cost £500 (comes in a week) and "may" work. No guarantees. Car is worth about £3000 :( I am thinking of cutting our loses and…
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New used car.. Petrol or Diesel?
Good afternoon all, Just after a little advice. I'm looking at buying a second hand car, I have decided on what make and model ect but can't decide if a petrol or diesel would be better. I will travel to and from work 5 days a week at a 20 mile round trip. Then every other weekend I cover about 540 motorway miles. With my…
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Understand the equity in a car on PCP
I'm looking into buying a new (nearly) on finance, via PCP. After the 4 year term is up, there is one part I'm currently unsure of even after Googling and speaking with the dealer. They are telling me one option is to use the car as equity to have another car after the term (48 months) is up. The GMV they are stating based…
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Central locking issue
I hope some one is able to help, this is my first post to this forum. I have a VW Golf 2002. It has retro fitted remote central locking which was not working when I bought the car 18 months or so ago. This isn't an issue for me, I've never had a car with remote central locking. However the general central locking is now…
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Tomtom Go 50,60, 500 or 600 Camera alert
Hi members, I am thinking of replacing my tomtom and came across this new range of tomtoms which offer lifetime map updates and free traffic updates which involves connecting it with your smartphone. However all the above mentioned models i.e (Go 50,60,500 & 600) mention that the camera alerts are for just 3 months and…
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Pothole claim agreed but not sure yet
Hi all, I took the advice from moneysavingexpert and submitted a freedom of information request and at the same time I submitted the bill for repairs and my bank details. They replied saying they would pay me in full within 3 weeks but would like to know if I wish for them to continue with the freedom of information…
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difference between 85 bhp & 105 bhp
In the process of looking for a 2013 petrol golf and the choice seems to be 85 bhp and 105bhp in a 1.2l engine. I test drove the 105bhp and loved it but it's more expensive (about £1.5k more and 20k less miles). Is it worth the extra money? What's the main difference
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New car, petrol or diesel?
Hi there, I bought a diesel car just over three years ago for commuting to my job in London each week. I do around 95 miles per day. Diesel seemed the best option as I was doing a high mileage, and at the time, diesel was said to be the best for economy and the environment. How times have changed! I am doing similar miles…
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Ford B max
Is anyone that has a Ford b max able to check the top of rear door paint near the runner, does the paint match the colour of the car completely as mine does not, in the inner part you can clearly see it is not, a black car would look awful as this would be very noticeable, this is why I think this area has been forgotten…
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dodgey 2nd hand car
hi after some advice I purchased a 2nd hand car from a dealership and after 50miles the car had an engine management fault. I contacted the seller and was advised to get it plugged in and see what the fault was it turned out to be a glow plug issue. The seller advised me to get it booked in which I did, the mechanic…
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Bmw 135
Approved dealership is offering the following arrangement on this car: PCP: £26,995. Deposit £3,995 (trade in + cash from me). Financing £22,997 @ 5.8% APR. bubble of £13,107. Cost of finance over 4 years £4,131. Total cost of £31,126. Repayments of £299. 8,000 miles (won't be a problem - I'm pretty central) Car is 14 regi…
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Has anyone used RoadServe?
Recently came across Roadserve whilst searching through the royal mail employee benefits online. the advertised price is £89.99 per year however the royal mail price is £12.99 or caravan club price is £11.99. It offers to bring members the benefits that can usually only be enjoyed by fleet car drivers. The main advantages…
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van or large estate car/MPV?
Need to hire a vehicle to move my son from Edinburgh to Bristol(contents of flat). Trying to work out if a small van or large car will be best. Can anyone advise eg how a [FONT=Arial, Helvetica]Vauxhall Combo 1.3D would compare to an estate car or MPV, roughly speaking. The Van is shown as having [/FONT][FONT=Arial,…
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What 7 seater?
I had a Kia Sedona which died so I bought a citroen grand picasso. But...I just don't like it. It is too small and the rear 2 seats are tiny and not good legroom. Would anyone recommend another 7 seater that actually has 7 decent sized seats and not the 5 plus 2 like the citroen.
