November 2010
Hi All,
My 2nd hand car came with a few problems that are draining the battery. If i dont start the car in 2 or 3 days the battery will go flat. And nobody knows where the problem really comes from!... Read more
We seem to ge getting a spate of cases where people are being pressed by their insurers to accept split liability when they seem clearly to be non-fault accidents.
I have had one this week where the other oncoming driver clearly misjudged the gap in traffic to turn right crossing the client's lane and resulting in a collision and 4 injuries - the insurer has urged settlement at 70:30 against our client.... Read more
I have worked in the insurance industry for many years, too many to mention. I have previously worked in Underwriting, however I now work in Liabilty motor claims.
I dont profess to know all, but I am happy to give advice where possible. ...
My dad's neighbour has recently suffered starting problems with his Zafira (3.5 years old, out of warranty).
Occasionally gets slow starter motor operation. Once failed to start due to flat battery - 7V according to RAC technician. This was 30 minutes after a 5 mile journey. Started OK with jump leads; RAC said alternator was charging OK.... Read more
Is it fairly common to see batteries start to fail at this age? The last five cars in my family have seen their original batteries last from 6 to 11 years.
The car is mainly used for short journeys, quite a number per day, so I guess this could contribute to premature battery failure (as well as alternator and starter motor)....
the orange warning light (thats the one witth a square box with a spiky graph and a spiral under )comes on when i start cold, off when i restert from warm. I have drained the fuel filter as it said to do, but no water was evident. Van runs fine. just the tickover revs are wavering up and down slightly. Any ideas guys?? Read more
Isn't that what it should do ,telling you the glowplugs are on due to it being cold.The rough tickover is more than likely the EGR valve dirty.
If two identical s/h cars were advertised and one of those was a "Vat qualifying" car, would one expect this to be more expensive than its equivalent non qualifying counterpart as a much larger percentage of the price will go to HMRC and not the dealer?
If this was correct, then a good rule of thumb for the private 'non vat registered' person would be to avoid them as they are a more expensive option ?... Read more
My girlfriend is thinking about replacing her car and she should be able to claim VAT back as she has MS.
Anyway my understanding (hopefully someone can correct me if I'm wrong on anything) is that to claim VAT back you need to be a disabled wheelchair user and the vehicle must have been specially adapted for your use....
Friends came over to ours on Sunday. Husband ( our wives know each other via kids, have only met the hubby once before ) asked me to see their new car. Was initially impressed ' 57 reg S Line Q7 litre diesel 3.0 in black, 30k miles on clock . But soon bells were ringing :
When you bought the car ? yest ( Sat 6th Nov )... Read more
If evidence exists (the R1 for instance) it needs to be raised at a higher level than the apparently disinterested front counter. Corruption in all it's forms (omission and commission) isn't just a South American habit. A little oxygen of publicity might help: MCN can be relied on for hysteria.
Hi,
I'm looking for some hellp / suggestions here, sorry if this has been asked before but I really know nothing about cars other than where the fuel and windscreen wiper fluid goes in.... Read more
That suggestion about staying up during the week and only coming home weekends. Seems pretty sound to me. B&B perhaps but don't overlook a static caravan. People like Park Resorts are currently giving them away (old ones to be sure). The months site fees work out at about a weeks fuel costs. So it's cost effective. Sites usually close for about six to eight weeks over Christmas/New Year. Otherwise it's a cheap easy option.
I do about 75mile s a day round trip and thats as much as I want to do. If you can do 200 and still be fresh as the proverbial daisy, then 'your a better man than I am gunga din'.
I have the unenviable task of sorting my daughters car out for her to sell .... Read more
Thanks everyone plent for me to chew over there. kev
Please, Please!
I have had my car "broken" into with a scanner, the insurance company will no pay, as they say: there is no violence and force used to get into the vehicle!!... Read more
It's normal practice in South Africa (and possibly other parts of the world) - mostly young men desperate for a tip. Quite possibly it's their only source of income.
But it isn't normal practice in the UK, which is why one should be suspicious.
Has anyone sold their car for cash at a dealer rather than trade in? I really wanted to sell privately, but no takers. I know I will lose a lot on a trade in. Probably might lose a little less on selling for cash? anyone got any experience?
Yes, I've done this.
Got the same price in cash as I'd been offered for trade in. No problems.
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hi there
could u tell me u how u sorted ur battery proble ,i got same ,...