October 2015
I had a 306 which I liked, and I'm struggling to decide on a car to replace it with. I've seen a 308 1.6 HDI for just over £3000, but people tend to say buy a petrol engined car as there is less to go wrong. I'm just put off a lot of petrol engined cars as they are not as economical and have higher road tax. The peugeot costs £30 to tax. It also gets 4 stars on Honest John - "fine handling", yet What Car give it 3 stars and say "Dynamics, handling and shortage of cabin space are all disappointing". Read more
School Run Traffic I have been giving a friend a lift to work once a week since the council cut their support for local bus services resulting in reduced services. Fortunately this is the only day they have this particular start time (walking or cycling is not an option as they are waiting for a replacement knee). It means going in the opposite direction that I am usually headed in. During the summer it was not to bad adding only about 20 minutes to my journey along fairly empty roads. However since the schools started it can add up to 50 minutes! Besides the volume of traffic a lot of the issues seemed to be caused by totally inconsiderate parents ignoring the rules of the road - often parking in dangerous positions. And why do strapping sixth formers have to be dropped at the school gate - I used a sports moped (Honda SS50) paid for by a weekend job).
I was wondering if there were any figures for the increase in traffic during the school run times? Read more
My daughter's school is on a cul de sac, but does have a community car park for 60-70 cars adjacent. When there were 170 children at the school it was adequate - in fact most parents walked to school and the car park was hardly used. 6 years later the school now has 450 pupils and you can imagine the fun and games at drop off and pick up - pick up being a real free for all.
The latest just last week was one parent driving into a parked car, getting out, looking at the damage and driving off. Not a good idea when there are parents around. This resulted in a visit from the police to the guilty party....
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I have recently purchesed an Audi A3 Sportback, has a BKD engine code and a HXS gearbox code.... Read more
I would generally rate Hyundai and Kia the best in the business for paying out on warranty clames. However why are main dealers so reluctant to do this since they are getting paid regardless? Read more
Have to say had same service from a Ford dealer, so who knows may ford are taking note
Over the last month or so the alarm my A4 Avant has been going off randomly, even to the point that it sometimes won't switch off. It seemed to cure itself, about a month ago.
This morning the car had all its indicators going and a flat battery (18 months old) I'm guessing the alarm was triggered and as its not that noisey we didn't hear it.... Read more
Thanks for the info.
Has anyone any experience of having monitored tracking devices fitted into their car? Professional system with annual contract & police accessability in the event of theft. Looking for good service/ system at reasonable price.
Alternatively, tracking system linked to mobile phone alert. ... Read more
I have had 5 Range Rover Classics
Drive a lot in Europe and got a Volvo V40 after being attacked twice while hiring a BMW 330D... Read more
Try to find a Subaru Forester petrol.
Hi...great forum ...Can anyone help with the radio code for ford KA 2003 the serial number is M064286 Thanks for any help in advance Read more
For radios whose Serial Number begins with an "M", followed by a six digit number, you can use the following link to work out what your Keycode should be:
Honets John,
Is Google Trader online stockbroking service Genuine?... Read more
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If you get the car you will be elligible for the new car stickers which I saw on the back of a Renault saying :-Built in France fell apart in Brittain!