April 2024
I ended up getting a parking ticket, because a parking app used this council (and many others council), logged me out. I had to retype the passed. The password would not work (even though it was the correct one). I was caught out on the road. Causing me high stress and frustration. By this time, I tried to do a password reset and walk to find another working parking machine, the traffic warden slapped me with a ticket by the time I got back.
The second machine was n't even working. The traffic warden admitted she knew the machine was out of order, but did n't even make allowance that people may have gone to look for another machine.... Read more
Evening all, couple of questions, my wife had her drivers door mirror damaged today on her 21 plate Karoq, does anyone know how much this will cost to replace, its heated power folding type.
Secondly, anyone had any experiences with Sainsburys car insurance, just had the renewal notice from Cornmarket at its close on £750... Read more
Have had a quick look on ebay (complete units).
Second hand for £136 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/186322340858...
With the red light traffic cameras, how does it know if you have stopped before the stop line at a junction? I heard that they have induction loop systems but these aren't at the stop lines themselves but rather further on correct - so they can prove you definitely ran a red light?
When it says every part of vehicle has to stop before the stop line, I'm assuming that means the tyres not your front bummer too!? Because if it's the latter, how would they be able to detect that? Also with the camera set up for a standard red light camera (which I believe are the yellow Gatson ones), how can they detect you've stopped before the stop line anyway because from that angle there's no way of knowing.... Read more
I read somewhere red light cameras have 2 second delay. This is to ensure if front of the car crosses the line in amber and then light turns red before rear of the car passes line it will still be clear.
Some long lorries got caught by this, but cars should be fine....
Along with John F I have reopened my Nationwide Flex Plus Account to take advantage of the benefits but mostly the travel insurance.
But this means accepting the recovery service that comes as part of the deal which is provided by AA , and abandoning my present cover with Start.... Read more
Start Rescue are very good and cheap. Broke down A1 and they were there in 20 mins to take me home.
2020Toyota Corolla.
I broke the 53289A top slam panel black plastic cover while putting a new horn I .... Read more
Seems those are available. I thought it might be different to the US ones as their Corolla was not the same as the one sold in the UK.
New to me anyway. Usually I just use the brake pedal, not available in this case.
Plug the banjo bolt with the end of a chopstick and PTFE tape.... Read more
Visible surface droplets when flushing the syringe and reservoir with water tend to support the silicone hypothesis.
Id guess any damage is already done, though, and it wont be made any worse by flushing with DOT3
I thought this might be of interest to a select few. When I took my Karoq DSG to a Skoda dealer yesterday, the Sales Manager took it for a test drive and repeatedly floored the accelerator whilst on the move. His explanation was that he was testing the kickdown.
I thought I'd mention it partly to assist anyone thinking of buying a DDG with a quick test of some sort. Secondly, I was wondering what the point was (yes, I should have asked him). My best guess he he was checking the mechateonic unit was OK. Read more
I have never purchased an automated manual but every time I test drive a torque converter automatic I have always tested the kickdown, slow steep hill starts and cycling it slowly through the selector. I do it because a non- responsive kickdown or a judder etc would indicate a problem that might not be revealed in relaxed driving.
Sorry, bit of a scroller ...
I tried a BMW 3 Series M Sport 320i 2017. I can only describe the steering as horrible. Far too light, not responsive and no feedback at all. I was told it has EPS, so I looked this up and felt very sad.
"Ultimate driving experience" ? Nope, that wasn't it. It was slow, lethargic, docile. If a car could have a labotomy it would describe this car perfectly. The car was generally unresponsive and dull. If Matchbox ever made a real car, I imagine it would feel like this.
I have a budget of around £12k and I'd like to buy a car that offers a genuine driving experience. I had an Octavia VRS TFSi 2010 - 0-60 5.9, but it was getting a little old. But, now I wish I still had it. It didn't have all the techno-electro-gubbins, but it did have an after market system that did the job pretty ok - it sounded better than original.... Read more
... I'd like to buy a car that offers a genuine driving experience.
There are a few (almost) showroom-condition Peugeot 205 GTi cars for sale in your budget which would give a very genuine driving experience, without any of that 21st-century electronic gubbins ! Thing is, I suspect most owners only take them to events and rallies ....
Hi, can anyone suggest DIY kit for repairing minor scuff/scratch on alloy wheel?
Usually how much does it cost to get it repaired professionally for a single wheel - minor scuff/ a thin scratch line? Read more
How much do financing companies deduct for any wheel scuffs in case don’t get even repaired?
If they are anything like hire companies, as much as they can, perhaps based on the cost of a professional refurbisher.
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Keep Calm and Carry On.
The appeal process is relatively straightforward and success rate at the Tribunal, if you present your case properly and particularly if you attend in person, is very good indeed.