July 2021
The highway code changes are all well and good but what about drivers who -
a) no clue whatsoever how to navigate a roundabout... Read more
It works abroad when they have the two speed limits displayed clearly on signs. The advantage abroad is that
A.they actually have POLICE that enforce these speed limits. Unlike this country that first of all have removed 80% of traffic police and
B. think that SMART motorways are safe.
In Europe when driving you have to have your vehicle documents on you, you are required to have reflective coats for all occupants and also carry reflecting safety triangles.
Now wouldn't that be a common sense move to enforce on these i****ic SMART motorways.
But what can you expect from someone educated in a Public School and who in their right mind would consider building the new Tesla factory in Somerset!!!!!
Watching the real Police TV programmes it makes me cringe that when the criminals are caught the Law is a joke with fines like £35 or community working but what else can you expect from i****s, your honor. Read more
How about just drive slower according to road traffic & weather conditions???
Background:
I bought a car on 2 Jul and dealer helped to update the logbook
found that the date of last logbook issued is 20 Jul from DVLA's website and i didnt received it until now
Called DVLA this morning and found that the address is wrong, they helped to update my correct address and will issue a new logbook in 4 weeks
The question is, what if i got any PCN from gov or council like speeding, parking or entered pedestrian zone but they mailed to a wrong address, i cant recevice the PCN, what can i do?
Can antone give me a direction and advise. Thank you Read more
Not sure if this is true. My OH has just bought a brand new car from Kia. She checked over all the documentation presented to her. The log book has come back with a mistake in her name. ...
l've been with the AA for over 30 years. Never needed to use them much but when l did they were generally prompt, reliable & knowledgeable. l have roadside cover, Relay & joint cover for my daughter. Home Start, as l've been with them 33 years, is complimentary.
l know they're not the cheapest & as with any insurance policy you may not use them for years; you're paying for the peace of mind.... Read more
Yes, the AA did have a new member discount running until the end of August. However, cancelling & rejoining would have meant giving up the long term perk of receiving Home Start as complimentary wiping out any saving.
Having looked at many & those recommended on this forum, l've gone with Rescuemycar.com who have good reviews including Which? & Honest John, as well as personal testimony....
Hi all, I bought my car in February 2020 from a reputable dealer in the North East. Upon purchasing the vehicle it came with 6 months tax.
Fast forward 18 months and rather embarrassing I've discovered the vehicle has been untaxed for a year. Furthermore I've discovered via the DVLA that the last v5c issued was when the car was registered in 2016, hence why I've not received any tax reminders in the post. For whatever reason I've at some point genuinely thought I set up a direct debit, clearly not.... Read more
Yeah my thoughts exactly, but as the car wasn't registered in my name the DVLA wouldn't know where to send the fine.
The dealer did put 6 months tax on the car for me when I purchased it, I do remember they had a problem taxing it due to it being an ex motor bility car
Met some aquaintances this morning, Happy with their new car, EXCEPT for it keeps locking them out and Dacia have to send someone out to open it.
Dealer clueless.... Read more
I was told they have increased the list price of the top of the range trim for each model due to the shortage of semi conductors and are trying to push people into lower trims which have shorter lead times.
I'm looking for a reliable car either estate or suv to last me the next 12 months until I get a new one. Maximum length of journey it will be doing is around 40 mile round trip once or twice a week, its mostly going to be used to transport my golf clubs and dogs. I really have no other requirements beyond this, just want something that will ideally last the 12 months with no significant issues. Thanks in advance for your help. Read more
2004 Toyota Yaris VVTI BLUE Hatchback Petrol Manual
I currently own a 2004 Petrol Suzuki Ignis, 54k miles on the clock. I have a friend who is selling a 2011 Diesel Nissan Juke, 70k miles on the clock.
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The Juke isn't actually that great a car. They are not that reliable, poor ride, not particularly spacious for its size either in the cabin or the boot.
Plus, they look ridiculous - a cross (hybrid?) between Joke and Puke, IMHO .... :-)...
(1.6 16v Zetec Silver Top engine)
Hi. The engine on my car has always run hot since I got it, (unless I keep the heater on). Although this could be a faulty temperature gauge, you can smell burning when the gauge marker gets into the red and the cooling fan kicks in. A friend, who wondered whether there was a head gasket issue, recently tested two of the spark plugs (before his tool then packed in), and the reading showed those two spark plugs to be good/not indicating possible head gasket issues. ... Read more
You can test a thermostat in a pan of hot water. If you use a thermometer you can check the operating temperature
Yes you can, but I wouldn't bother. For the cost of a new one it isn't worth it. Besides, if it's lost some wax it'll open too late and close too early. This'll mean the engine will always tend to run hot. By all means test the old one in a saucepan if you are curious, but as I said earlier you should always renew the thermostat if the engine has ever overheated....
Looking for suggestions to replace 10 gen Honda civic with a car that has a boot to accommodate golf bag and trolley.
Current Civic has a large boot that can do this so looking for alternative suggestions. Read more
So local Mazda dealer was supposed to call today but didn't, had issues with them a few years back when I took a car in for trade in valuation but they never got back to me ( I'm guessing because they didn't have a car in stock I was interested in and I wasn't buying new).
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