Latest (July) copy of Which? has article in which it says that two major manufacturers have changed the basis of paying dealer bonuses from number of cars sold to results of customer satisfaction surveys. Sounds a good idea at first glance, but as the results come from showroom experience, the charge is that few cars will be sold via on-line brokers as they won't count toward the bonus - one of the manufacturers denies this will be the case. One broker well known to this site is most unhappy...

As per site policy, no names, but Which? will be in your local library shortly!

PS It also has a case where its lawyers succesfully persued a claim that a car was of unsatisfactory quality after its belt tensioner failed at 64k/4 years (service manual recommended 80k). Read more

I've tried searching for the answer but cannot find a scenario like ours.

Basically, step-son has a car with about 2 months insurance to run. He then intends getting rid of car before college but wants the one years no claims. He's asked his mother can he transfer the remainder of the policy to cover her car for the remaining month - clutch gone on his and it needs taxing.

Now I've said you cannot have two policies on one car. His is third party and her's fully comp. Am I right?

Thwn again, I don't think the remaining month of cover would be enough to insurance a 2001 Seicento when his is a H Reg Citroen AX 1.4d even if it was possible.

Note the key her is that (A) he keep his policy running for the remaining month and (B) he's like to drive the car but he's too young to be named driver on wife's policy.

Ta

Rob

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Dave will be useful in this thread but anyone can join in.

Often, I'll pretend I have a wad of cash and think, "What would I go out and buy now".

One that keeps coming up is, believe it or not, the Vectra. (I'm realistic with my fantasies) Now, I'm always thought they got their act together with the new Vectra and thought it was just as good as the Mondeo.

I particularly like the sportier models like the SRi etc which have the tinted lights front and back. In this respect I think it beats the Mondeo hands down (and this is coming from Ford's number one fan remember...actually - number 2 fan if you include Michael)

However, two things happened today which made me change my mind. I sat in one. This was an SXi and I must say, I wasn't too impressed. The driver's side looks ok but the centre is just a slab of plastic with a great big ugly clock. Do the versions with Sat Nav make this look a but better?

Secondly, my mate's Dad has leased both a Veccy and a Mondeo and says it's like driving two completely different class of cars. The Vectra is good in a straight line and quite comfy but loeses it on the bends.

Now I'm eager to point out, this is in no way a Vauxhall bashing thread - quite the opposite. I'm a fan of the quick ones and have always thought externally, they're prety nice but the drive has let them down and in most cases the interior. However, I'm getting a bit bored of the Mondeo now. 3 of my mate's Dad's have bought one in one guise or another and the only quickie is the ST220. Apart from subtle changes, they're all much of a muchness. The Vectra on the other hand looks pretty good in my opinion especially the 3.2 SRi :-)

I'm also eager to point out that neither the Vectra or Mondeo is my "dream car". Nor am I going to suggest one for every single query. But sooner or later, I'm going to be in the position of getting a quick car (later...very much later!!) and I'd always considered one of the quick Vectras (even the MV6 Omega) but I've been put off by my mate's Dads' comments.


Any thoughts?
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well, got the wifes clio sport in the paper. and given her my bmw cab 320. :-(
got to pick up my new car.... yeehaa!
cant wait, hold on i say to my new boss, what is it?




its a 1.6 tdci 109ps focus estate.Lx.

jeez!
never mind, at least it will stop me changing cars every month!
had 14 in 18months. and this will be the 15th.

at least its got aircon, thank goodness!
well, can anyone cheer me up and tell me what a good drive it is?
and can it really do 70mpg? i will be getting 15ppm.
and i have only got to pay for the fuel.
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Since 1996 Renault have extended their change intervals for fuel filters from 18000 to 36000 miles. Is this a result of clean, modern fuels or are they just stretching the interval for the sake of cost ? Can I risk the fuel filter on my 2002 Megane dCi for 36000 mls? I change the oil and filter at 6000 anf the air filter at 12000 myself.
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