May 2025
I added to the topic on zip merging the other day..
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I've had building & contents insurance with M&S (Aviva) for 5 years now.in the past two years it has gone up from £210.49 to £495.26 an increase of 135.6%
I claimed in December 2023 for escape of water. A copper pipe hidden behind a false wall in the kitchen had split. Damage was confined to walls and woodwork total repair cost £2939.... Read more
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I have a "gear selector fault" showing intermittently but the car is running fine. Is this a problem anyone is familiar with, and what are the consequences of ignoring it?... Read more
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Very many thanks; most helpful. I will keep going!...
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Can you help me to find most optimal 12V battery for Tuscon NX4 1.6 T-GDI MHEV.... Read more
I’m not totally sure how the system works on these , but on many Mhev cars, the starting function can operate through the ISG 48 volt system. ( integrated starter generator) . However, the 12 volt battery does need to be tested .
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Tom Farmer aged 84, died yesterday - he ran Kwik-Fit and other chains for all of his working life starting with 1 in Edinburgh. He then bought chains & branches before selling off & buying back chains & branches over the decades. Always bought well and sold very well.... Read more
His famous quote was “ You can only eat one banana for breakfast “
Hi I have a number of ECU errors which are most like related to the MAF sensor. I have replace the air filter and cleaned the MAF sensor with Liquid Moly cleaner.
It has not helped though. Looking at live data from the ECU just gives 0's for the live MAF ... Read more
Thanks for the help
Taxi trade loved Vauxhalls fitted with the old 1700 Isuzu turbo diesel, it was a huge mistake on Vauxhall’s part when they didn’t carry on using later versions of it in the Vectra and Insignia. The taxi trade just couldn’t get on with the Fiat designed replacements.
Now trying to untangle the insurance mess as would like to keep it.
So it was decided by the Mods that the recent thread regarding an intent to buy an ev later this year was not genuine? Read more
It's hidden for the time being. If the poster emails the moderators then we will review our decision.
Hi there,
I am looking for a British (always the best looking classic cars in my opinion), modern classic convertible. I love a classy looking car for Goodwood days etc.
I have whittled it down to the MGRV8, Jaguar XJS Convertible or the TVR Chimera.
I live on the South Coast and am looking for a car to do my usual 1hr commute to Brighton 3 days a week (about an hour). But will also take the car down to France from time to time.
I love the looks of the MG, but realise it’s not the biggest.
The Jag would be great for motorway cruising and is probably the sensible option, as well a classy looker. But I can’t get past the fun I had while test driving the TVR, but will this be short lived?
I’m single with no kids, so don’t need to worry about back seats etc.
I have around £17k to spend, so should be able to get all in budget.
Just wondered on your thoughts please, given the above scenarios and that I hope to buy within the next couple of weeks?
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£17K is just the deposit. As a daily runner the owner would likely be on first name terms with the local garage and forking out regularly to keep the car on the road.
At a modest £17K budget (in today's market) I would probably downsize my ideas and buy myself a fairly recent / low mileage Mazda MX5 and enjoy a reliable soft top ( + a tin top for the cold months).
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Comparing home insurance prices can be more difficult than car insurance! Houses vary a lot. Location, type of house, history of claims etc. can massively affect one's premium.
My home insurance is circa £350 a year (building + content)....