June 2024
Just received a Notice of Intended Prosecution for speeding. 36 MPH in a 30 MPH zone, automated camera. I have no previous points history.
A couple of questions:... Read more
Can anyone recommend a reliable source for a replacement HP laptop battery?
Plenty available on eBay and Amazon but I'm concerned about the quality. Several years ago I purchased a battery on eBay for a t***iba laptop and it only lasted a year. Apart from the longevity aspect there's also the worry of it going pop whilst charging. Unsurprisingly, the original battery was made in China but at least that would have passed HP quality control. The cheapo replacements will not have done. Original HP replacements no longer appear to be available. Read more
As mentioned upthread I've already tried the HP parts store without success.
Amazon. Use them a lot, but the battery sellers have low 4 out of 5 ratings....
I’ve been looking at a low mileage four year old car. When I type the reg no into KwikFit‘s site it’s telling me that it’s part of a fleet. In reality, how has this car been likely to have been used to date and what kind of life is it likely to have had?
MOT history is impeccable and ties back to the service records and claimed mileage history. All four tyres are the same make and condition is A1 both inside and out.... Read more
The vast majority of used cars under about 4 years old will be fleet cars - private owners buy few brand new cars and even then don't sell them on that quickly.
You need to examine the car closely for condition, particularly inside.
Looking to buy a small ish crossover/smallish SUV. Sort of Fabia estate/ C3 aircross/Arona etc. That sort of sized car. We do low mileage but need a decent boot, the car will replace an old Civic and a BIG subaru forester. So we have to compramize. Fabia estate...a bit bland, 308/corsa meh. C3 a gamble. We do 3000 miles a year, local 25 miles at a time...
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Looking to buy a small ish crossover/smallish SUV. Sort of Fabia estate/ C3 aircross/Arona etc.
Very happy with our Arona - it's a 1.5, but the 1.0 engine (I'd go for the 115ps) is supposed to be good. Feels roomy, decent boot, but only 4.14m long - a Focus is 4.38m.
Motorpoint having a rough time
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In the past I have bought several cars from Motorpoint. Doing business was simple - you paid the price on the screen, and got a price for any trade in you could decide to accept or not.
Prices were always very competitive so haggling seemed largely unnecessary....
Advice please.
Purchased 2016 Qashqai Auto from a reputable dealer mid October 2023. One lady owner very low mileage 26,000 so high price £14,999 as autos quite rare.... Read more
Take the £12k and avoid Nissan CVT autos.
Looks like the Nissan auto not the most reliable....
Cubans had a ban on importing cars and so were obliged to run their old models for years. The streets are full of old American cars, with a lower supply of ice cars over here will our motorists adopt a similar approach and hang on to their vehicles for a very long time? Read more
If it becomes sunny and we all live off cigars and rum, I'm in.
Some sun...please!
Should you pull the nail out of a punctured tyre before using an aerosol tyre sealant. Some manufacturers advise this. Personally I cannot see the advantage if it is plugging the hole. Also any preferences for water based sealants/foams against rubber based ? Read more
Last week I had a slow puncture repaired. It had lost about 2psi in a month. It turned out to be a nail in the centre, so repairable. £33 quid (no new valve, no balancing) seemed a bit steep but it had good tread and a new one would be £100 or so.
I would never leave a nail in a tyre but it’s not necessarily an MoT failure. I know people who’ve had an advisory and left it in. In an Audi TT no less....
Hi, where do find my Engine identifier code for a combo life 1.5 diesel 2023? I got the Engine number but i am trying to find the Engine identifier code to see what the engine is in the vehicle and have it when I need parts. Read more
This is a re-baged Citroen Berlingo / Peugeot Partner so it will be the DV5 engine, derivative varies depending on power and Euro compliance spec. Parts order will be just off the reg which suppliers cross reference to the VIN.
Evening.
Firstly, I apologise if this question has already been asked. Secondly, I know very little about cars, so I apologise if this question is a stupid one.... Read more
I am a member of the Touota club forum for years, I never saw a problem eith the 1.2 turbo units, the opposite owners rev about the reliability. I hd a an Auris 1.2 as a loan car from a dealer once, it felt less snappy than the Avensis 1.8 but only marginally.
Much obliged to me learned friend.
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For clarity, I was responding to this (which I should have made clear):
"No previous points [my emphasis] and no recent Speed/Driver Awareness Courses should mean, assuming the alleged offence was not in Scotland, you'd be offered a course…"...