May 2011
As title. Has anyone done it? If so, what is the best way to go about it? Are there any potential banana skins to watch out for? Cheers. Read more
Does anyone know if the concession on Road Tax for vehicles that are over 225g/km CO2 but registered Mar 2001- Mar2006 is going to remain ....
Currently those over 225g/km have been allowed to go into band K instead of L or M provided they are within those dates.... Read more
Dear Honest John Team,
I am in a bit of a predicament. About two moths ago i was served with a 'Notice of Intended Prosecution' under section 172 Road Traffic Act 1988 for failing to stop at a red light. Now i am not the registered keeper of the vehicle but at that time the vehicle had been entrusted into my car while the registered keeper was away. Naturally they received the initial notice and nominated me as the one who was keeping the vehicle at the time of the incident occurring.... Read more
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Of course anyone - not just Lucy - is entitled to post on here; but in this particular section, where people ask for legal advice, please make sure that your comments are constructive and stick to the issue being asked about....
Has anyone used the services of
Have you also checked out the cost to insure an import?
i am after a 1.4 ford focus but my budget is tight. i dont want to go over 1000 but im not scared of a doing a few cosmetic repairs myself
i have seen a couple but one that stands out is a 2000 ford focus on autotrader for just under 1000 (id try to get them down to 850-900) its absalutely imaculate with a years MOT and service history BUT... IT HAS 133,000 miles on the clock and that does scare me a bit. i know fords are reliable and "run forever" as my little 1.3 fiesta is still chugging away at 110,000 miles.... Read more
Cumbria? So you're a nuclear physicist then!
I think most cabriolets are ugly. If you're going to drive a convertible, it has to be one that was designed from the ground up with a soft top....
I have a BMW 3 Series Classic car which has been in my garage untouched for 8 years.It is in perfect nick. Just trying to work out the best place, price and approach to selling. (ie should i get it MOT & tax prior to selling. Any suggestions?
It is a white Automatic with all the Mod Cons of the time. Electric windows etc Read more
I have a 1998 Ford fiesta, and the Windscreen wiper fuse keeps blowing. I replace it and then it is fine for a few days. (I complete a thorough rain test (Watering can) and it is always fine, but then just blows after a few days. Can anyone help? I have traced wiring as far as i can each way, and sealed any points that may have had a leek through the wire coating. Please help :) Read more
Thats excellent help, thank you very much. I don't know of any specific car garages that are electrician specific, any idea of some in SE London, or maybe where i could look to find them! Thanks
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As suspected, after calling around to another Ford garage, I found out that I was being majorly ripped off by a Ford approved garage in London. Thanks to the support of a more honest Ford garage I found that I was being charged over £300 for two parts including labour which should have costed less than half this. I challenged the garage on this issue and with the knowledge I had was able to inform them that I should not be charged for labour for one part as the other part being fitted under warranty would involve the removal and refitting of the drive belt thus reducing my cost for drive belt part of repair from £119.80 to £19.10. Naturally I will not be using this garage again and will be making a complaint to Ford as I would like to prevent other drivers from being overcharged. I asked for a print off of the costs of my last 3 services with this garage and have a strong suspicion that I have been overcharged for all my services. Is there anywhere where I can get a breakdown of roughly how much ford focus parts eg repairing and fitting front and rear wiper blades should cost so I can check before I write my complaint letter.
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I believe they can charge what they want they are not owned by Fords its up to the customer to shop around for both parts price and service costs.I agree they should be more open with their costs but until then shop around.
Hello everyone, I am looking to find tractor units of :
DAF,... Read more
Bit of a closed shop with tractors. Manufacturers keen to keep them off the second hand market as it adversely affects residuals and reduces demand for new. Market often controlled by guaranteed buy backs usually by the manufacturer - whether purchased by the operator or a finance company.
From my limited experience there seem to be 'salvage agents' that insurance/accident management companies use....
Have recentley bought this car, full service history lots of work done to it.
It's fine on little runs, but the moment you're on the open road the temp soars and the coolant is gone.
It had a new rad, water pump in January. today it had the coolant sensor replaced and a new expansion tank, and still it overheats where do i go next? Read more
You didnt mention the thermostat?
Honda accord 2.4 Auto Estate
prob 2003 or 2004 model..... The buyers guides seem to saygo for the bigger engine with he auto/estateas it drives better.... and I fancy a little performance if Iam going tohave an estate car.