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Dodgy cruise control
The cruise control on the last two Hondas we've had doesn't work downhill. Anyone else find this? I use the cruise around town to be sure of staying under the limit. If you're going uphill or on the flat at 30, you hit the button to engage it, and you will stay at 30. But! As soon as you are over that hill and going…
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The Great Speed Awareness Course Scam
So you got caught speeding a little, probably no great shakes, maybe doing anywhere from 31mph to 41mph in a 30mph limit (and yes they ARE pulling up people at 31mph !!!!) and they offered you an NSAC (National Speed Awareness Course). Sounds great. No points on your licence, no conviction and thus no insurance premium…
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Report to new insurers?
Should I report to new insurers? - A year or so ago i had a small accident, a tiny bump - barely a touch. the person in a little old hatchback who I tapped into was irate and called me 'arsey' which i wasn't - I just wanted to confirm no damage and then be away, as i was late for work. She subsequently reported the…
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Car allowance with poor credit
OK, so I've taken a new job, which comes with a pay rise (yay), and a healthy car allowance (yay). There's an option for a company car, but tax wise, I'd be significantly better off with the allowance (I emphasise significant). I currently have a "poor" credit score according to Experian, but all payments etc from anything…
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Buying a car with partial service history
what are other people's thoughts are about buying a car with only a partial service history. i'm looking at buying my first car which will be used so this is all new to me. majority i've seen come with part service history the odd one or two will come with full. is it worth sticking out and travelling further to get one…
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Driving in Europe - wrong info for Ireland?
Great idea, but seemingly let down by accuracy... is a correction required ASAP? ... I suggest you check this: 100kph = 62mph (not the 68 published) Perhaps too it is worth knowing that the 100kph also applies to dual carriageways - it cost me a fine (I was travelling at 70mph) :( Driving in Ireland Speed limits Motorways:…
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Reversing car accident
Hello, Last night I was involved in a car accident, my car was parked on a cinema car park and as I reversed out of the bay, checking at all times, a speeding taxi hit the left rear side of my car. I have two witnesses who said the taxi was at fault as we was speeding in a 5mph zone but I have just spoke to my insurance…
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Protected NCD - Accident
If you have protected NCD and then are involved in an accident, do you lose that years NCD or do you still gain another year? :)
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correct gear for fuel efficiency
Hi. This is one of your MSE tips (below) but is the exact opposite to what I was told on a recent speed driving course- that this advice is out of date as its based on old cars and is a myth because all new cars are much more fuel efficient at lower gears. The advice was- match the gear to the speed for fuel efficiency ie.…
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18 Years Old, Long Commute
Hello Everyone, I started a very good job a few months ago which I enjoy greatly and it gives me good options to work towards to future goals. There is only one caveat with the job, being I have to commute around 50 miles each way daily, 4 days a week. This commute is really taking its toll on my tiny 1.4L 16 year old…
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20 mile detour to home for 3 weeks = 40 miles a day
Hi I wonder if anyone knows if there is any type of compensation i can claim for the said scenario ? The council are doing roadworks down the road where i live & have closed the road, this gives 3 members of the family each a detour every day of approx 20 miles. As you can imagine as massive 40 miles per day for 3 weeks is…
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Parking Eye won't accept installments
I got a parking fine for parking in a hotel car park that I was attending a course in. I did ask at reception and she said it was fine to park there. I appealed the fine but they didn't accept. It's £100 My wife has cancer and is unable to work right now, my income is less than usual as I can't do overtime and have to keep…
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Best place to get a service?
Hello car forum specialists, I was wondering the best options to get a car serviced? It's MOT is due this month and have had it just under a year, so intending to get a service and MOT at the same time. It's a SEAT Ibiza (3 years old) TSI petrol fyi - running less than 10k per year mileage It's £218 if I go direct to SEAT…
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Which would you choose as a motorway cruiser?
Hi I am looking at around 10k for either; BMW 320d Infinity q50 Mazda6 Your experiences?, what would you go for?
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Worth claiming on insurance?
My husband's car is currently in the garage with damage to the hub, apparently it had fishing line wrapped around it (he remembers seeing it drop off a lorry that was shedding rubbish, but didn't realise it had gone under his car). It's costing us £650 to repair. He has fully comp insurance with protected no claims and…
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effect of new plates, if any...
Word is from the self-appointed "experts" who surround me here in my office, that each new plate produces in its wake a corresponding lowering in the prices of older car models. Are they right, and if so when does the effect kick in - is it reasonable to expect to see a visible drop in second-hand car prices twice a year?…
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Small claims court for increased insurance premiums?
Posting on behalf of my partner here. She was hit by a bike whilst she was stationary, and as the biker is not co-operating with the insurance company she has had her premiums increased as it's considered 'at fault' until they can conclude the investigation. The hike is considerable - over double what she is paying now.…
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BIK and Company Cars
Hi all, I get a company car allowance or lease allowance with work. My lease allowance is £470 per month, which is great. I know that the car I choose is given a BIK %, which is then applied to the value of the car and then this is removed from my tax free allowance annually. My question is this... I am also given the…
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ParkingEye at Hotel - when to appeal?
Hi all, As advised, I have read the "Newbie" thread and as I write this, have the "appeal" form open in another tab ready to copy-and-paste the template to appeal my ticket, with the very helpful guide posted on these forums. The only thing causing me to hesitate slightly is the success stories I've read where people…
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RAC European breakdown: BIG PROBLEM
On way from Pyrenees to Liverpool in 17 yr old Skoda Octavia, clutch went in Niort. 2 young children, 37 degrees, very little French spoken, extremely stressful. Had purchased fullest RAC Europe cover available. During many phone calls, operatives stated "we can repatriate car, subject to criteria being met, (although…
