March 2024
As stated above, is it worth it to have a hidden kill switch of one form or another?
Just trying to prevent another theft occurring, intend to have a steering lock and alarm, also now have CCTV... Read more
Morning, I recently bought a 09 Meriva from a dealer and have realised it's come with a myriad of issues. I'm taking it back for a refund tomorrow. (Dealer isn't on board with that yet but I'm determined).
The issue is that I've not received the new V5c yet. Is it possible for me to sign it back to the dealer online using the ref number from the V5c I got when I purchased it or will this number change for the new V5c?... Read more
Out of curiosity, what makes the car unroadworthy?
I want to purchase a second hand estate car, either electric or hybrid, and spend no more than £15,000. Our last car was a Skoda Octavia, which was reliable and incurred reasonable insurance and maintenance costs. Any ideas appreciated! Many thanks Read more
Kia Optima and VW Passat estates are both available as a PHEV. If you can find a Kia, it will be better value and possibly still in warranty. The Passat will be posher.
You may be able to find a Skoda Octavia or Superb that just sc***es into.your budget....
Can anyone remember when pedal-operated brake lights became standard ? I recall learning, about 1960 I suppose, the hand signal showing I was about to slow down, so I suppose there may still have been vehicles without braking lights ?
Also those silly 'trafficators' which the driver forgot, and snapped off when he got out of the car .... Read more
It is worth noting that many pre 1936 cars were still in use post war and through the 1950s - domestic car sales were limited by steel shortages and the "export or die" policies implemented to pay off the huge national debt.
Looks as though we need to do similar imminently.........
Hi all,
I'm looking for a diesel auto for motorway commute with a decent engine size, torque and MPG. I don't drive stupidly but would like the extra power on certain situations. ... Read more
....... auto for motorway commute with a decent engine size, torque and MPG. I don't drive stupidly but would like the extra power on certain situations. Any suggestions for cars to look at round £10/11K with roughly 60-80K miles. Thanks
That budget might buy a petrol 1.2 puretech (110 or preferably 130) EAT6 powertrain, found in various Stellantis cars (Citroen, Vauxhall etc....). Modern turbo engines do not need to be large to deliver impressive torque. We are well pleased with it (130) in our 2019 Peugeot 2008. A couple of weeks ago it did an 'economy' run, mainly motorway in 6th gear, cruise control at exactly 70mph, to B'ham Airport and back, around 100 miles. Number two trip computer registered 50.3mpg. (Number one trip measures long term mpg, mostly short journeys in lower gears, currently around 43mpg over c.6000 miles)....
I'm looking for a first car for my 18 year old son and have seen a possible option in Cargiant. It's a 2018 model. However the HPI check shows a 380 mile reduction when it was a year old. It looks like the mileage was entered correctly, then increased for some reason on the same day and then changed back down two days later.
The records are as follows... Read more
Maybe I can use it to get a reduction in price?
I think that would be vexatious (to use a legal term). I don't see any reason to suspect that the car should show a higher (i.e. cheaper to you) mileage, and unless you have solid grounds to suspect the seller to be responsible I can't see just cause to try it on.
I thought some of you might find this of interest if you didn’t know already, there is an independent UK verifier of oil spec
ukla-vls.org.uk/
I didn’t realise they existed till a YouTube channel I watch mentioned them.
Video in question: youtu.be/AK6BF4qQrGw?si=X4tDVUTQwpFukqmK
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Actually "How Compliant Is Your Oil"
Not necessarily the same thing.
I have basically the same situation as this poster (www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=174646...4), only the reason I didn't receive the NIP is because I forgot to update the v5c Log book with my new address - I only updated on my drivers license. Consequently, when I had a speeding offence 6 months ago, the NIP was sent to an old address. I am now charged with failure to respond (they managed to find my correct address for to send the SJPN (presumably from my drivers licenc and car tax etc... - What is my best option in order to avoid the 600 fine and increase in insurance premiums? Read more
Your only real option is to get a good solicitor who can eloquently argue in your favour with some sob story or other, like Nick Freeman does.
When its is sunny I find reflections from dashboard tops and in the windscreen distracting, polaroid clip-on glasses stop these but I remember rally cars with matt black dashboard tops which would solve the problem.
Do any detailers do this mod these days? Read more
Dash covers are fairly.common in Australia too. As much to stop the dash from cracking as to prevent reflections.
If it causes you £80 worth of bother, you can buy them for UK models here. I have bought floor mats from this company before, so can vouch that they do exist.....
Hi. My son in law paid £5k - took out a loan for this used car a few weeks ago. Since then, it's constantly found with wet seats in the car rear. He has travelled a few miles to the warranty specialist to get repaired but they can't find the problem. The dealer now won't help either. He feels the dealer has known about this as the car stood outside before purchase. Can anyone help or advise? Read more
Dacia specific forum would be my suggestion. If it's a common issue, you'll find the answer there.
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