December 2024
I see that tyre prices are all over the place at the moment.
At my size 225/45/17 budget and some Premium models are on par price wise or maybe a couple of quids dear for the famous brands. But why?... Read more
Hi,
I’ve read lots of posts on this and would love some advice, there is a particular post from Middleman that points towards thiswhich was a very helpful read but not sure which tack I take…
I have received 2 charges on the SJPN, firstly the failure to provide information and secondly the speeding notice itself.
I have never received anything and knew nothing about it until now (genuinely)…
However I have read that they are not likely to go with the deal (accept speeding notice if failure to provide is removed) just because it wasn’t received.
I have also had a speeding fine previously and have paid immediately, leaving something so serious is not in my nature.
However, this year has been an incredibly tough year with my father being seriously ill with cancer and managing many 6 hour trips to visit, we also have adopted twin 8 year olds, one with many special needs and I probably don’t need to justify why our life is hectic right now….
Not sure which to mention and whether to go for the deal…
Any advice very much appreciated. Read more
However I have read that they are not likely to go with the deal (accept speeding notice if failure to provide is removed) just because it wasn’t received.
Where have you read that? One of he most common reasons for offering the "deal" is just that....
Hello,
I will try to keep this as succinct as possible.... Read more
It's a bit more than 'adding up the sums', unless you are seriously strapped for cash. If you have had the car long enough to trust it and become attached to it, repair is probably the way forward if you are only arguing about a few hundred quid. Insurers usually send repair jobs to a preferred repairer, while you may know of a reputable one nearer home than theirs.
My car (the one I still have) was written off 8 years ago. The damage was largely cosmetic (car still driveable) and I had it repaired locally for about £250 more than the payout I got., and I didn't have to go through the hassle of finding another If you are tempted to do that, make sure your insurer hasn't gone too far with arrangements.
Hi all, my OSR tail light (single filament) flashes with rear indicator/hazard lights. Its dull, but its definitely flashing with indicator!
Ive swapped bulbs over with NSR, and same thing happens!... Read more
If it’s only an advisory, there can’t be much wrong with it. If it’s a multi bulb light , then only 50% of it needs to work for a mot pass .
What a remarkable step from the one party state, the biggest scr*ping scheme ever conceived. So in order to force a BEV domestic market the authorities decided the end of ICE is now, forced ice sc***ping is on the move. Next year BEV will fail their inspections if batteries capacity fall under a certain threshold, and changing that on an EV will see it sc***ped too, madness.
China Observer : youtu.be/ysDMvQx5pTY?si=Xg7plW0y_QyUtGjd Read more
At the OP's request, I have made the thread "Read only" as it may still be of interest to some.
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What is the difference between an "SUV" and a "hatchback" ?
Do "Hatchbacks" still exist ? Read more
Yes. they list 70, but they are small or medium hatchbacks. The family hatchbacks have largely vanished.
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Good morning,
We've got the above car from Renault Retail Group about three weeks back and the car has had multiple issues which didn't surface during the test drive.... Read more
You have every right to take it back and ask for a full refund. They have no right to decline.
... but I should guess they will ?
Heard of yet another case today, which after having a replacement gearbox already the possible outcome is the car will be sc***ped.
Remember VW Polo and Golf’s gearboxes in the 1.3 cars of the eighties sufferings from bearing problems. Had one refurbished but it lasted six months before the whining noise returned. Learned to live with it in the end!... Read more
The HJ review data shows that the car in general has a weak clutch/transmission - several early failures reported in the former 'Good & Bad' (now 'What to watch out for' section, and worryingly the problem never appeared to be resolved, given they show reports throughout the lifespan of the model (I suspect there were problems after the last fault report on HJ in 2019, mainly because far fewer owners bother reporting faults here any more (a shame).
Hi all,
I have a small compact charger that I connect to the car battery during wintery conditions to keep the fairly new battery "topped up" the unit is not designed to charge a flat battery & I've used it a lot in Winter.... Read more
Also you run the risk of driving off with it all connected.
To me, that sounds like a sensible consideration. Plus I don't like the idea of an electrical connector 'behind the bumper' being subjected to everything the wheels throw about, never mind driving into deepish water ?
The car has run flat 275/35 R19 continentals
I always keep an eye on the tread depth, which was fine.... Read more
Of your pressures are fine, get the alignment checked.
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