March 2007
my car insurance was due for renewal at the beginning of march. I did not need the policy so i did not renew it. Then I found the premium had been taken from my credit card - and now they are saying i have to prove the car was insured elsewhere. I was simply not using the car - it may suit some people to have their insurnace renewed automatically but not me.
The complany is reviewing the case so i will find out soon what they will do. So, read your renewal notice carefully - this one said do nothing and we will renew and charge you! Read more
Just got home from work and found Mr Postie had left a big cardboard box. Opened it up and found a big Peugeot branded tin of premium chocolate chip cookies. There was also a thank you letter and the all important follow up questionnaire regarding my purchase of the 407 coupe.
I've already had a phone call from the dealer checking everything is ok!. Amazing how these little touches make you feel better about your car. They've organised a one month check to change the oil and give it the once over. I've not had to lift a finger. Now I appreciate a tin of biscuits isn't such a big deal, but I thought it was a nice little touch.
Fingers crossed this quality of service continues during the time I own the car. Read more
I should also add that I have two Citroen watches and two Renault umbrellas but no Renault or Citroen;the last Citroen I owned was a 2CV and the last Renault was a 4CV.
I have been using Castrol oils for the last 15 years, and the GTD plus for the past few years. I went to buy some this afternoon but have discovered that it has been re-branded, put in a 4 litre container and had an increase in price !! What use is a 4 litre container ? just means that you've got to buy two !
Does anyone know why this has happened and is this 'more for less' marketing going to happen to all oils ?
PS. what's the best alternative for GTD plus ? (it's for a 306 diesel and Berlingo diesel - both non-turbo). I always like buying decent oils. Read more
Trouble is that you don't know what you're getting with unbranded cheap oils ... although I suppose if they've go the correct specs on them you can't go wrong. Anyway, what's an extra couple of quid on oil when you're paying £600 in fuel between service intervals.
Hi all, I'm thinking of getting rid of my astra 53 reg 1.7dti estate. Is there a website I can look at that can give you a rough idea of how much I'll get p/ex? Thinking of buying an 06 diesel meriva.
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Thanks all, went to dealer today and bought a meriva! I got just over 4k for my car so really pleased. Pick it up in just over a weeks time.
Thanks again
got a 206 14 hdi 27k on clock when i put mt foot flat to the floor i get i can only explain is a diesel knock and the mpg is rubbish 1 time i will get 62 then 33 then 50s then back down to 40s could this be a sticky injector if so how can i fix will injector cleaner do it the car runs great Read more
anyone have any experiance of leather repair or re colouring ?
i have a 10 yrs old black leather interior that has a bare spot where the colour has worn away
i see theres some wipe on dye products that claim to cover the marks...or a sort of paint and clear coat system
im just trying to figure out whats the best way to make a lasting quality repair myself Read more
I find the best solution is go to local furniture outlet, find a swatch in the correct colour and ask them to order you a touch up kit for that particular colour. Best to pretend you have a sofa from that manufacturer in that colour, 9 times out of 10 they can get you it relaitvely cheaply.
Anyone (SjB?) know of how the door wood effect trim surround is removed on the Volvo S60? Is it clipped / screwed / heatstaked on? I am hoping that it is clipped on or screwed on, but has anyone actually removed one?
I fancy a change :-)
Thanks
BB
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That vibration noise is driving me mad in my S60!
Nokia have produced a mobile telephone with satnav as well as internet compatibility. Now when people walk down the road shouting furiously at their lovers like drunks or terminal Tourette's syndrome sufferers, they can also be led to walk into trees and lamp posts or fall down people's areas.
It can only be good. Read more
As mentioned earlier, the just released Nokia N 95 has satnav built in.
The satnav provided is CoPilot Live. Which? magazine tested satnavs in March 2007.
The CoPilot scored 50%, the lowest score, the top score was 89%. Which? said "The CoPilot impressed us least of all the satnavs we tested".
So perhaps use a different one?
Surrendered my company car today and was told by the driver that it was heading for BCA auction at Bedford. If anyone's going there soon, and are after a Toyota Avensis T3-x D4D (53 plate), then I can vouch that RV53 YOW is a sound car - shame LEX didn't accept my offer to buy it....
Would be interested to know what it went for as my offer of £6k was rejected.....
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Lex always seem to want close-to-retail money for end-of lease cars. I was interested in my 330d but they wanted silly money.
Hi, I've a high mileage (135k) 2000V 2.0 petrol Espace that sounds like diesel at tickover. The car has been serviced, new cambelt, modified tensioner and hydraulic tappets fitted yet the noise persists. As soon as the revs rise the noise disappears and the car runs fine. Any ideas?
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have you managed to get the noise problem sorted yet? I have an espace 2.0 ltr petrol and have exactly the same noise problem as yourself ,noisy on tickover and coming from engine area ,but slightly increase revs and noise goes ,only difference is mine has only done 35,000 mls
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my insurer gets a cheque
banks are doing away with these paper things
progress i suppose