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Google Maps cameras.
Hello! I use Google maps to navigate. But it there a way to get notified when an actual real speed camera is in the next kilometer or something? I would also like to get notified upfront when there is a speed camera in my calculated route, because I may close the navigation earlier. thanks!
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Help Fiat 500 on hp or lease
Looking to buy a Fiat 500 for my daughter. She is adamant she wants to buy one so its her own but trying to find the best deal. Found one for £7488 and only 11months old. She could put a fairly large deposit down and wipe out her savings and spread rest over 3 years to pay off car. Leasing looks a good option though as…
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GB sticker?
Is there a correct side of the car, when attaching a GB sticker, for driving on the continent?
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Moorgate Retail Park (again)
Hi, I received a "Parking Charge Notice" from ParkingEye for parking at Moorgate, Bury. I got one from here last year and you were very helpful in the appeals process, so I'm hoping you'll be able to help again! You're allowed to stay 2 hours, I stupidly thought none of it was being enforced due to ParkingEye apparently…
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Selling car - insurance expired - do I need to renew?
Hi I have a car that i am selling and the insurance on it runs out today - I also have own another car that I have a fully comp insurance on. Question: Do I need to get insurance on the car I am selling so that potential buyers can test drive it OR can I rely on my 3rd party insurance from my own comprehensive insurance.…
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Bird dropping marks
Can anyone recommend a way to remove stubborn bird dropping marks from my bonnet? The car was left undriven for some months which may explain why the marks are so difficult to remove. I've got all the surface white bits off, but a mark still remains which I can't shift.
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Pothole claim rejected
My wife hit a pothole which required an AA callout and a new tyre. She filled in the forms and sent off the requested evidence. However the council are claiming they are not liable. There reasoning- the road was checked 6 months before (December) and they sent someone to check the road the day after my wife damaged her…
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Struggling to choose suitable car - which MPV?
Current car 58 plate citroen grand c4 Picasso. Love driving it due to raised driving position, great visibility, spacious cabin, easily fit three child seats across the back, massive boot and option to use additional seats if necessary. Car is now getting expensive to keep going. Faults are appearing that take time to fix…
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New car - but how to buy?
Hi all, I'm in a bit of a pickle. I want a new car (ideally a small SUV from a German brand - X1, Q3, Tiguan etc). Has to be small to JUST squeeze into my garage. I know such cars aren't money saving, so let's save the lecture on that. Ideally, I'm looking to a young second hand model ideally with lots of options (this…
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Is there really any difference in car fuel types?
So I'm a new driver, and all this about different fuels and things is giving me a headache. I hear my family talking about how they use supermarket fuel for no problem, and then I hear from neighbours and friends that supermarket fuel isn't all that amazing and their cars don't like it etc.. When I got my car, it had over…
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Advice needed on 2nd had Nissan Qashqia brought from Local Dealer
Evening all, Just looking for some advice if anyone can help. on 19th July we brought a 59 plate nissan qashqai n-tec from a local dealer. The car should have a sat nav / multimedia system which also has bluetooth and is the screen for reversing camera. While on the test drive we were told that this currently was working…
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Pcp finance-immediate cancellation
Want to pay cash for new Dacia car but discovered can get a £650 dealer contribution if I opt for the PCP finance. Would I be able to opt for the finance and pay outstanding amount within the 14 days cooling off period without incurring any interest/charges etc. Looking to purchase through Arnold Clark. Interested to see…
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Hounslow PCN for traffic offense, no option to name the driver ???
Hello! I know, this forum is mainly for parking offenses, but I need your help for slightly different matter. I hope someone can help me in this issue. Recently, as register keeper, I receive a PCN from London Borough of Hounslow for alleged traffic contravention : "Failing to comply with a sign...." I was not the driver…
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New reg dacia sandero ambiance
Been offered £500 off price of a new Dacia Sandero Ambiance from Arnold Clark (said something about financing it through Renault Finance), seems a good deal but don't know whether to hold off as advised new car reg comes in in next few weeks so maybe better deal to be had. Any advice greatly appreciated. Thanks
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Cancel car finance help
Hi all. I got a car on finance Saturday just gone. Think that's 13/08/16. So Iv only had the car 6 days. After the dust settling and the excitement dissapearing of a new shiny car Iv quickly realised I strongly do not want to continue. Mechanically the car is perfect so cannot take it back on those grounds. It's just after…
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Hot to buy a Used Car
Our car is on it's last legs. So we need to buy a car. A used car, given our financial situation. But it's been a while. Over a decade in fact and we are not up to speed on it at all! How is this done nowadays? Are any of those internet companies any good? Cargiant etc.. Or is it best to just cruise about the dealerships,…
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25 turning 26 year old car insurance
Morning, I am asking a question that may seem obvious but I couldn't find anything in search. I am currently doing my driving lessons and hope to have passed in the next 2 months. I plan on buy a car and getting going straight away. This is where my confusion comes around. I know that many people say that your car…
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Evans Halshaw used car woes
We purchased an 3 month old ex demo Fiesta zetec s from Evans Halshaw in April. Since then it's been back and forth to the dealer 5 times as it keeps coming out of gear.we have covered around 3000 miles in the car since purchase. They have had it in again this week, this time for a few days but they now think the…
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sold vehicle on ebay, buyer didnt send log book.
Hi. so as the title says i sold the vehicle on ebay, i filled in my part of the v5 and sent it to him to sign and send off. he hasnt. I canceled the direct debit, i rang the dvla to say i wasnt the registered keeper and gave them the name and address of the buyer. they said that was fine and they will adjust the paperwork.…
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VW Passat 2008 Highline - Bonnet will not open.
Nothing happens when I pull the release lever located inside the car. When I pull it looks as if nothing is happening, had opened it a few weeks ago to refill the screen wash and did not have any problems. Tried it yesterday and it will not open. Will a local garage be able to fix it? any idea what's wrong and how much…
