January 2024
At last one motoring organisation has highlighted the problem with these modern headlights
Hi, I own a 2016 Lexus NX full service history so has another couple of years warranty cover. I’m now in my 70’s and thinking whether to keep the car beyond warranty or sell it and buy a 2 year old Toyota Yaris Cross that will have another 8 years warranty's. With the cheaper service plan, insurance and more miles per gallon it would save me £118 a month that would allow me to borrow the difference (with a little extra per month). This should protect me from any large bills I could face keeping the NX.
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Hi, I had a drive of a Yaris Cross, it’s a nice drive and as already said it’s a cheap car to run, but after having my NX checked over and all looking good (??) I’ve decided to keep the NX hopefully with a few more years of trouble free motoring…Thanks….
When I "retired from being a Mod" I was awaiting cataract surgery and other items on my agenda.
So nearly 4 months on, What a difference, still need specs for reading but vision 20/20 after seeing my lovely consultant and his team today. Well worth the temporary inconvenience.... Read more
I saw it testing last week at Millbrook.
Slight double take experienced when I saw the word ‘Dacia’ on it.
Just shopping round for breakdown cover now, i notice most of them include a clause that you're not covered within 1 mile of your home address.... what's that all about and why are people ok with that?
I don't want to pay extra for home start, because i'm not bothered about home start. If it literally breaks down at home, that's fine i can fix that no problem.
But if i break down just under a mile or even half a mile from home.... that's quite a long way. There's not many people be wanting to push a car 0.5 miles back home.
Why is that not included as standard?
Seems a bit of a scam to me.
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Did you even read my previous posts?
I DON'T want home start, but I DO want to be covered if I break down a mile AWAY from home.
Not covering me if i breakdown at the bottom of the hill, of which i have no way of getting the car back again, because i didn't pay extra for homestart, even though i'm not at home, that's the scam.
Yes, I read them and it's still not a scam. You exactly what you pay for....
Morning all
This week marks the 6th anniversary of the purchase of our lovely 2013 Jazz. After several false starts, some of them aired on this very discussion forum, its time for a change. Our car's increasingly lumpy ride ( its had new front suspension arms and front tyres recently, but still hits the potholes hard) is giving my wife's back problems some serious gyp, so its time to look for something softer. And bigger, too. ... Read more
The Mazda CX3 cropped up on another thread recently and one of them would certainly be within budget. Mazda do (refreshingly) tend to shy away from very low profile tyres and I believe the ride is pretty decent anyway, so maybe worth a look. Not particularly spacious compared to a Jazz though (neither is the Juke), especially re rear seat.
While not a trendy SUV/Crossover, it may also be worth looking at the Kia Venga and sister car, the Hyundai ix20. Barely any longer than a Jazz, but very spacious due to its height. ...
Because of the vulnerability of the cat converter on this version of this popular model LV are refusing to insure these cars .
But which cars will be next ? Read more
And it's not just the cat that'll need replacing. The thieves won't be bothered about collateral damage, so new exhaust, sensor and loom likely to be needed. An acquaintance had a bill of £1,700 for his.
Sounds familiar!!
Financial Ombudsman ruling against Insurance company use of non-OEM replacement windscreens
When my windscreen was hit by a stone and needed replacing, the Insurance company insisted on using third-party glass and fitters. Volvo states that non-OEM glass will potentially compromise the function of about 20 safety systems and warranty claims because of non-OEM glass replacement will be invalidated. My reaction to the insistence on third party suppliers is that it represents unfair contract terms. Despite the small print that no-one reads, my understanding was that my car insurance policy contract should put me in the same position as I was prior to the damage and not compromise my or passengers' safety or invalidate parts of the manufacturer's warranty. ... Read more
It was Direct Line (owned by UKI).
This must be naive but again just started owning a car. How does one remove the morning condensation formed outside the windows in the morning? I use demist button for the windshield and rear glass and the wiper button helps too but what to do for the windows. Should I keep a microfibre cloth in the car and need to clean the windows in good old fashioned way before setting off? Read more
For the side windows, I have a wide silicone squeegee - the wider, the better! This way, I can clean them in only two passes.
And then you need a very narrow one for the external mirrors .......
Ceratinly one of the greatest hits of all time. Imagine if that was a car/motorcylist instead of a lorry.
The radio commentary was spot on!
Hi all has anyone replaced a 1.9 diesel with a hdi any input greatly appreciated regards Will
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All this time have been looking for info on the wrong engine I actually have a dw8-b wjy engine thanks to Andy for clarification regards Will
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I don't know if they are all the same but mine don't auto dip for people/animals.