March 2021
Hi, I was just wondering if category X cars are recorded or listed on HPI please? I have the chance to buy a car off my insurance company but wanted to make sure it wont affect the value. I don't know if they can remove markers or not or even if they can remove the Cat X or if it isn't listed as such. A lot of auction sites seem to say that it is not recorded so just wanted to check if anyone knows...Thanks. Read more
A few month ago I drove to the paper shop ,when I came out the car wouldn't start, all the lights came on yet nothing on the last bit of the turn, no noise , nothing.. I'd replaced the battery a few month before so I knew it wasn't that. I rang a friend and he said it's sounds like the starter motor. I turned the key again and it started so I took it to a local garage, he asked me to bring the spare key as he wanted to try a different key. He had it a week and started it 30/40 times and it started every time and didn't display any error codes, he said it really did sound like a starter motor, but as it was starting for him he wouldn't recommend changing it. He'd checking all earthing connections as sometimes a bad earth can cause issues. I insisted he changed it as I didn't want to get stuck again, and it was only £110 for all the labour and parts... It's been fine for 4 weeks until yesterday , it did the same at some traffic lights after I stalled it. Then wouldn't start for 3 minutes,. I rang the garage and he said bring it in ,and he'll have a look at it, but if it's not doing it for him and there's no error codes he's at a loss.
Has anyone else had this issue? Read more
Thanks for the reply, it's sounding more like an issue are key switch area isn't it, thanks for the reply.
Hi guys, I am after a bit of advice if this is the right place?
Had an accident, chap made an illegal U-turn in front of me that resulted in me crashing into him and come of the bike (the bike still has outstanding finance).
Now I've informed my insurance (lexham) and fill in all statement info inc pictures. They provided me with a replacement bike, matched CC`s but it's one old (`15) nasty dirty (not washed) bike with engine oil looking like milk, and even found some cracks in the fairing. They told me that excess will be 600 quid in case of any damage to it.
They passed me onto the personal injury team that phoned me, and after like a minute brief conversation they told me that injuries will become less painful or others will arise after about a week post-accident and told me they will be in touch.
Since then, the third party insurance has contacted me, was very nice on the phone, admitted full fault of their client, and offered me to take care of everything including hire vehicle with 50 quid for excess and with a plethora of to chose from.
about a week before the accident I've received a renewal letter from my insurance, and about 4 days after the accident ive received another one that already went over 200 quid up.
I know generally, the third-party insurers want just quickly sort the thing out and be done with it, possibly save some money, but they seemed quite a bit nicer on the phone (it's one of the big ones' Direct Line).
so;
1. should i continue with my insurer even they seem quick to increase my renewal and sorted me with the worst replacement ever?
2. if the third party took full responsibility, dealing with my insurer should mean that I'm claiming from a third party and not my insurance, correct ?(even im letting my insurer deal with it)
3. if so in number 2, technically I should not be losing any no-claims as I am not claiming from them, and my premium shouldn't be going up? (technically because we all know the premiums will go up eventually and my no claims wasn't protected)
4. I can go with another injury lawyer and let a third party take care of the bike?
5. since the bike is on finance, I am pretty positive if I request the BMW to assess it - they will say hell no, we don't want that back even after pro repair (i may be wrong here, but I don't think it will be financially viable to fix it), so how would that get sorted? would the third party pay rest of the finance on the bike + some to me to the value of the bike pre-accident?
6. anything else anyone can suggest i should do?
apologies for the lengthy post, It is very confusing. Maybe there is a special forum for those things I should be posting on but as a new registrant on Moneysupermarket I cannot post and ask anything yet.
thanks joe Read more
If the accident is recorded and unresolved, then I think all insurance quotes will be higher until its resolved.
Correct. Back before the days of protected no claims I had an accident (not my fault - hit head on by driver on my side of the road) about mid February. My insurers (Coop) had my car repaired but I had to pay the excess....
Bit late with the news this time as Skoda deal 2000 pounds finished last week Read more
Skoda say deal finished last week
Must be the good weather...
Saw an allegro in that goldy browny colour in surprisngly good nick followed by an SD1 2600 with multiple different panel colours, but quite made my day.! Read more
Seen a VW T25 pickup today (single cab). Can't say for certain it was a working vehicle as there wasn't anything in the back, but it wasn't 'pampered'. While it wasn't (as far as I could tell) rusty, its paintwork was a bit flat. Hardly ever see them these days.
Honestly, I'd love one for my work!.
[Originally written by Avant 16th July 2010 & updated by Xileno]
If you have a technical question can I suggest that you post it in the Technical forum, as you'll probably get more replies.... Read more
[Originally written by Avant 16th July 2010 & updated by Xileno]
If you have a technical question then this is the correct forum, as you'll probably get the most replies.... Read more
So I have been recommended to use some injector cleaner from my local garage on my ford fiesta mk6 as it has been stood for around 14 months and have never had anything like it used on her before from the previous owners. They told me to use redex. To use a whole bottle of 250ml on a full tank and then for the next 2 fills use half a bottle. Done it all and not noticed any change at all.
Can anyone else recommend one they know that actually works? Read more
Petrol fuel injectors rarely go faulty, but the nozzles do become partially blocked with varnish, gum and carbon deposits over time. This affects the spray which leads to inefficient combustion. The fuel pressure at the injectors on your car is only about 40psi, compared to around 30,000psi on a typical common rail diesel. As the above poster says, the best way is to have them properly cleaned on an ultrasonic machine. They'll then be as good as new.
my cars trip switch was faulty, replaced by fiat dealer under warranty. New clock put on car mileage was 4200 new clock zero miles. All recorded by dealer in service book July 2019.
Fiat dealer was interested in buying my car this week until he saw the service book. He says it is a issue and no one will buy my car.... Read more
Perhaps. Waiting on a response from Fiat Customer Care.
I've had my Focus five years and it's time to change. I like it in many ways, but ultimately disappointed with the performance and economy, and also the engine choice of the latest MK4.
It's the 1.5 120 TDCi engined Titanium that I have now.
I believe the Volvo V40 is based on the same platform, and seems to be roughly the same price. I'm looking to buy a one year old car, certainly less than 2.
Will the Volvo share the same platform as the latest Focus MK4?
Is the Volvo a better car? It seems to have a 150 PS Diesel engine amongst others. Is this a proven engine? Anything I should avoid? Read more
Not sure I get your point re depreciation.
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