January 2025
Hi all
My Scala is under warranty until March 2025, i intend on extending it with Skoda. I know the breaks are not covered under warranty. If i have them replaced in a smaller local garage, will this make any difference to my warranty? I have a full Skoda Service history, which i intend on keeping, by buying an All in One Package from Skoda in March. Thanks all ... Read more
Not totally unsurprising.
Over 100 years of dealership sales offers, customer relationship nurturing and, crucially, the important feeling of being a customer allowed to make choices with actual humans.....taking that away and turning car retail into an experience similar to taking out a Sky subscription.... has not proved popular. ... Read more
Honda Australia managed to lose 50% of their sale volumes within 18 months apparently!
I can't work out which truck it is based on, but I expect BBD will enjoy this.
I can't work out which truck it is based on, but I expect BBD will enjoy this.
yeah, as Ed says, Suzuki Carry. I'm surprised that particular model was chosen though. Kei trucks (as with Kei cars) have to fit within a set of criteria, which includes a maximum vehicle length of 3.4 meters. Choosing the Carry with a (admittedly short) bonnet means the load bay has to be shorter by the length of that bonnet compared to a Kei truck with a completely flat front. Granted the young lady wasn't very tall, but even so, maximising the amount of "living space" would seem logical. ...
If I have protected no claims discount and I make a claim, do I lose a year (even thought it’s protected!).
Just noticed a family member’s renewal hasn’t effectively credited a year for the year they had a bump. Read more
Protected NCB - you keep the %age BUT invariably the Premium jumps
Of course it does, why else would they push you to pay for it?...
A compound close to a car dealership in Midlothian Scotland is currently holding 40+ cars which all appear to be part exchanged and which would probably have gone to auction in the past.... Read more
Have you noticed this happening anywhere near you in the UK?
Err no....
If you go to Formula 1 online, you can book MOT and aircon regas/clean at a decent discount, discounted servicing and other services too if you wish.
The people at our local branch are helpful and competent, so have taken advantage and booked an MOT and aircon regas whilst the offers are on.... Read more
Nice to hear positive things about a fast fit chain for a change.
How do you find the Avon ZX7 tyres for wear (mileage) Read more
How do you find the Avon ZX7 tyres for wear (mileage)
You may want to consult the user reviews on the Tyre Reviews website....
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Would seem consistent with dirt interoduced from your jerrycan, though air in the system would probably be easier to deal with so you should investigate that first, working along the system and cracking unions until bubbles stop coming out.
You could then try backflushing the fuel filter with a hypodermic syringe....
Hi, I am about to buy a new, as yet unregistered, Dacia Jogger, (possibly through Car Wow) but want to know what might happen to prices of new unregistered vehicles when a new registration-year commences. If I leave it until March will the price of the car I have my eye on go up? If it wouldn't go up, then should I ask for a discount for having a 2024 ('74) registration plate? I would be grateful for any opinions, and to hear other owners experiences around this subject. Thank you. Read more
First, I'd say any difference in value a couple of years down the line between the old plate and the new will be negligible. Maybe if there was going to be a facelift, or a worthwhile upgrade in specs. It really wouldn't be a factor for me.
But depending on the specifics of the deal, I think you may be looking at this the wrong way round. My understanding is that people use places like Car Wow to get a better deal on price. If this is why you are, don't you think one of the reasons for the good price is because the new registration number is imminent?. So rather than feeling you should be entitled to an extra discount for going with the 2024 plate, maybe you should be asking how much more you'd be paying to go with the new plate?...
Hi. I'm a terrible procrastinator and c******d with indecision. I've been looking to replace my old Civic for two years now and still can't decide on what to replace it with. Whenever I get it down to one or two, I'll end up reading a review that says the steering is awful or the timing chains snap etc and I'm back to square one.
My requirements are; ... Read more
To add to SLO's comments above the Mazdas, The 3 in SE-L trim is fine as well (if you can find one at that price range in good condition / reasonable mileage for its age) as it also can (some people spec up the lower profile 18in rims) come shod on sensible 16in (60 profile, 123mm high sidewall) tyres rather than low profile 18in ones, which firm up the ride.
As I understand it, the Mazda6 in SE and SE-L spec (including Nav variants) comes shod on medium profile (55, probably still fine) 17in because it has a bit higher trim spec than the Mazda3 does, in line with most vehicles as they go up the sizes. They can be on 18in rims if a previous owner up-specced them....
It's entirely up to you but I wouldn't risk it if I were you for the sake of saving £100 (?).....