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Need to tell my car a whole load of stuff
Will it get the hump again dyou think and turn into a werewolf again?
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when should i change my car
just after advice on my ford focus 2007 tdci. i really like the car and have owned it about 7 years. the car is in good condition and serviced every year. the mileage is now 80,000 and i have read on the internet that it will soon need a clutch and DMF (Dual Mass Flywheel) . also the tyres will soon need replacing. i do…
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Advice Please - Car Accident/Instructing Solicitors
Hello, Firstly, apologies if this is the wrong place to leave this thread. So, I was involved in a RTC earlier this week and contacted my insurance (Admiral) to process the claim. I have been contacted by a Personal Injury Solicitor (let's call them PIS) who asked all relevant questions and advised they would send…
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Worn car seat.
I'm not too sure if this has been covered before. I have a Kia Ceed 09 reg but the vehicle is in excellent condition, apart from the side of the drivers seat. I noticed the wearing a while ago which made me decide to buy a seat cover. I became baffled because I couldn't remove the head rest to make the cover fit perfectly.…
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Ukpc
Is UKPC one of the parking companies which can be ignored? Although the first photo identifies the car, the second one doesn't really, because it was at night and the glare/dazzle from the car's lights causes major problem with the photo.
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Who would be at fault in this situation?
There are numerous examples of this type of junction in the UK. The A2030 Eastern Road in Portsmouth alternates between single and dual carriageway. Driving south approaching the traffic lights at the junction with Burrfields Road is a two lane in each direction dual carriageway section. About 70 metres before the traffic…
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How long should a car battery last?
Purchased a car battery 30-10-14 for £49 with a 2 year guarantee, it has been alright until 2 weeks ago when after sitting for a week it was flat, got a jump start and did a 30 round trip, then left it on charge for 24 hours. It was then showing 12.5 volts not running, started engine,showing charging at 13.5v, turned on…
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Evans Halshaw Mis-Sold Guarantee
Bought a 2013 plate Renault Scenic form Evans Halshaw Vauxhall Horsforth. Was told my cars warranty had run out (Not True) and was sold a two year mechanical and breakdown Guarantee. Only when my car broke down and was taken to a Renault dealership for repairs did I find out my car was still covered under Renault's…
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Ford Fiesta MK5 Relay Diagram
Hello, does anyone have a diagram of what the relays in MK5 Ford Fiesta (2002-2008) are for ?? My partners 2006 1.6TDci has developed a fault where the radiator cooling fan does not turn off and blows on full power when the ignition is turned off. I have googled it and it appears that the favourite and most likely fault…
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Sorry another PCP question - but i have no clue!
Sorry for another PCP question. Finance and loans are new to me as my family have always bought things outright (apart from the house of course), and I was always encouraged to the same. I am in a fortunate situation where I can purchase a car outright, I am looking at an Audi A1, just under two years old with 10,000…
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Timing Chain Replacement on 2009 1.4 Vauxhall Corsa
Hi, Looking for opinion/advice on costs of some repairs to a 2009 1.4 petrol Vauxhall Corsa Design with 73k miles on the clock. First, an explanation of issues over the last few months: - End of August this year noticed coolant very low, refilled, very low again after a few days - Mechanic couldn't find obvious leak,…
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near miss
crossing at a light controlled crossing on a busy road about 18:00 hrs, lights go to red, car coming from my right stops I begin crossing, car coming from left I hear revs increase and I stop as this car zooms past me. I hear the woman crossing behind me say "o my god" and I continue to the other side of the road feeling…
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Changing Personalised Number Plates
Hi, I bought a car from a family friend. He sold it to me with HIS personlised number plates on as he didn't want them on his enw car at the time. I am registered for Tax, Insurance etc. all under the personalsied plates. He now wants the plates on his new car. How do we go about this? I'm under the impression HE needs to…
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Are Autotrader dealer reviews genuine?
I'm currently looking for a used car and wondered does anyone know if the dealer reviews on Autotrader are genuine and reliable? The main reason I ask is there is a small independent dealer selling a car I am interested in - a 2011 car that seems to be in good condition with low miles and that is very good value at what…
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Car Insurance - Third Party at Fault But Ignoring Allegations
Hi Several months ago, someone crashed into me and wrote my car off. Luckily the other driver was fully insured and legal, plus it was all caught on CCTV. I received a payout for the write off, which I am grateful for, but it was less my excess and I lost my no claims bonus. This is because my insurer had to settle it with…
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Dacia Logan
Anyone got one or even driven one? Thinking about a new one for my next car and I am looking for any feedback that I can get, it looks a good deal on paper but you can't beat first hand experience :) The model I am thinking about is the Logan MCV Ambiance Prime 1.2 16V @ £8295
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license revocation: how long it takes to re-apply
Hello, I am a driver and my license is gonna to be revoked very soon as it will accumulate 6 points. Now I have 20 days left to handle my license to the police. To my understand, the police will forward my license to DVLA as they see it gets 6 points, then the DVLA will decide to revoke my license. Now the problem is that…
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Car Seats Cleaning
Hi This is something that I have always dreaded and is my worst nightmare. I lent my car out to a family member and apparently my little nephew sat in the car but stepped on the seat whilst doing so. I have a Seat Leon Emoticon which I absolutely adore but have no idea what to use to clean the seats. I am a bit…
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Wife caught speeding 44 in 30 zone-Licence not endorsed?
Sent off paper licence as expected & already paid the £100 fine expecting an sp30 to be recorded on licence but licence has been returned with nothing recorded? Can I assume this hasnt ben applied?
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End Car lease early
Hi I bought a Nissan Qashqai in Jan 2015 on a 3yr deal with an optional balloon payment of about £10k at the end of the deal. I now want to purchase a new Lexus nx300 in time for march 2017. Could I return the Nissan in time to purchase the Lexus? or what are my options? Mark S
