December 2010
I'm thinking here of front facing lights. Anyone else here feel that the majority of usage is in complete ignorance of the law and consideration for other drivers?
For example in the recent foggy weather the visibility here was 100 yards or so. The roads in town are all 30 mph, but the reality in the evening rush hour is more like 5 mph, yet there were people driving with front 'fog' lights on. Surely completely unnecessary in such conditions, and even then I doubt that the majority of front facing lights fitted make any difference in fog. Then of course there are those that think they look good and have them on in any weather!... Read more
hi guys- don't worry I'm not expecting any sympathy whatsoever and I hate myself so much for my particular situation, but wondered if you could advise?
3.5 years ago I was involved in a crash and I was uninsured at the time. My insurance lapsed at Midnight, and I was intending to buy my new policy at 7am when my wages hit my bank. Darn stupidly I drove in between. Our cars touched on a roundabout and the other driver was young and going at a fair speed- I was doing less than 35mph. The other driver over corrected and basically their car came off far worse than mine. I'm a single mum.... Read more
If the MIB haven't been dragged in it is likely that they disputed liability and hence the claim went back to the insurer. If it had been a clear fault accident the MIB would probably have settled it and they would have come at you for the money.
This is not the place for a long discussion about this. Send me details to asklucy@honestjohn.co.uk...
since it has become very cold, the warning display tells me to switch off my engine as it is too hot!
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Sounds like a dodgy sensor - I wouldn't worry about it - mention it to the dealer at the next service.
Hi
I am in UK and I currently have a Honda Accord 1.8 2000 model car and I drive daily 100 miles to work. The mileage I get with this car is around 30MPG, I didn't relaize that I have been spending too much money on fuel (approx £6000 an year), so want to buy another fuel-efficient car. Any suggestions on which car I can buy for my needs?
1. First preference is for the best mileage
2. Should be motorway commutable (I guess 1.0 is fine)
3. Since I am using the car for long journeys should I go for Diesel cars? But currently the diesel prices are higher than petrol, so do I really need a diesel car?
4. Is it preferable to go for a new car or an used car?
5. I dont have the full money to buy a new car, so I will go for finance. But one thing I noticed is that the car companies are imposing a mileage limit (eg: 10000 miles an year) which doesn't suit to me as I easily do around 30000 miles an year.
6. I can adjust with3 door cars also, but it should have AC.... Read more
well done harish.
great engine, plenty of punch, should get around 60 mpg on a run
Hello
I have a problem with my Toyota Camry 2.4 vehicle. It is a 2002 model.... Read more
Place a recepticle under the end of the overflow pipe from the header tank, if the head gasket is leaking it will expel a considerable ammount of water into it.
I've posted on the discussion forum about the fact I was hit head on by a drunk driver on the wrong side of the road. I came out remarkably unscathed for which I'm grateful.
As time goes on I'm more angry that this was caused by a drunk. My insurance seem to be dealing with things (albeit in a bizarre, not particularly organized way - I seem to have been passed on to a subsidiary claims management firm who've provided me with a replacement car at present (at high hire rates looking at the documentation).... Read more
We get many complaints about credit hire companies slowing down the repair or delaying the settlement to extend the (very lucrative) hire. It would help to know how badly your vehicle was damaged and who it is with now. If it is unusable but repairable you are entitled to a replacement car for the period of the repair. If it is written off then you should get one until you get the settlement cheque plus about a week to organise a replacement.
The other side's insurer are an Irish company currently in administration (they invested their premiums in the Irish Stock Exchange and Irish property!). They also received some publicity after a BBC investigation which revealed they routinely sent people around with a wad of notes which they offered "in full and final settlement"....
The window winder mechanism has broken (motor still works). Can only move the window by hand. I have removed all the screws, including the one in the ash tray and door pull and got the trim away from the door. I have pushed the door lock button down. However the trim seems to be retained by the top faux leather plastic covered section. Has anyone got any idea how to get this right off so that I can investigate the reason for the failure? Read more
I have recently been looking to buy a new car, after looking at a few i deciced to get some car checks done so there is no worries but what a diffrence in prices for these checks, a friend of mine has been stung before as a car he bought had outstanding finance on it so i wanted to make sure that wouldnt happen to me.
The free checks dont tell you much at all and the couple of quid checks dont offer finance history, then it jumps up to 20 quid. Experian does do a deal where you can do multiple checks that brings the price down but is still 20 for one.... Read more
I looked into this when we were researching which to recommend and the HPI service seemed the most comprehensive.
Please note though the check itself is not enough - you also need to undertake the additional measures to verify the owner, the vehicle and the address or the insurance policy which covers any losses incurred by something missed on the check will not protect you.
Does anyone read Big Mike at Car Dealer Mag?
Interesting article:... Read more
Most of these vehicles were not scrapped but sent to other countries to start a new live the whole process was never policed .
I sold vehicle A which was my car,to a youngster today who has put it on his parent`s insurance policy.I had been driving vehicle B which belongs to a mate who`s abroad but has kept his insurance current as he`d have had to pay a cancellation fee.I have been driving it on vehicle A`s insurance policy.I have vehicle C sat on the driveway devoid of T&T.
I would like to continue driving vehicle B without having to incur the £35 policy change fee over to vehicle C from vehicle A.... Read more
It would be worth checking with your Insurers or the actual policy wording as a lot of policies stipulate that the driving other cars cover is subject to you still owning the car specified on the policy. This would in effect mean you are not covered to drive car B or C
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Certain makes of car, only allow you to use the rear fog lights, if the front are switced on first.
The last two 'Ford; cars that I have owned are like this.