March 2024
The background, coming back from seeing elderly in-laws in Bedford. Empty road at half ten at night. Speed limit is 30mph. The technology in the car is set for a visual and audio warning of speed excesses. 36mph should and does triggers these. It was quiet enough to hear the warning and distractions, such as lights, for the visual warning. Subjective I appreciate but my wife and I are convinced we were within the speed limit. So, what should we do? Who's technology is right? My friendly solicitor says to suck it up and ask for a speed awareness course, which I know is sensible and pragmatic. But the sense of injustice we feel makes me wonder what other courses of action could I explore? Read more
Hi Guys,
Im in a bit of a bind. Well, it might not be but I think Im just a bit panicky. Wondering if anyone else has been in the same situation or could share some advice.... Read more
Guess there's a learning point here. If you are going to repair a damaged car, take before and after photos. Maybe even take some during ones as well.
I was in Chelmsford today for lunch at Writtle, popped in to the Dealers to get screenwash.
Two things.... Read more
I see the much-ridiculed Austin Allegro "Quartic" steering wheel has made a comeback! shorturl.at/ajTXY
Found these searching tonight for a cheap estate ( under £3k )
Of these 4 if you were only driving 4000 max a year which is reliable and the best value ?... Read more
I took a Panda 4x4 for a spin yesterday. Brilliant car, but just a little too small for my needs and the engine is very noisy.
Surely no smaller than the Twingo?...
Saw this.
Other newspapers available.... Read more
This bit never sat right with me:
The platform allowed shoppers to buy, part-exchange and finance vehicles entirely online. People could order while sitting on the sofa, and the vehicle would be delivered to their home in as little as 72 hours, with a seven-day returns policy....
I collected my used 2018 Jaguar F-Type convertible from a Jaguar dealership on Friday and have just spotted that the rear bumper has been repainted at some point in the past and the paint is flaking off in several areas.
I pride myself on being able to spot bodywork issues but in this case I failed miserably (I'm getting on a bit now and my eyes clearly ain't what they used to be).... Read more
As it's "Approved Used", just make use of the "100% Satisfaction Guarantee" which is part of that scheme. Effectively this means you can return the car within the first 30 days /1000 miles for any reason you're not satisfied and swap it for something else from their stock.
'for any reason you're not satisfied'. There are people who might want to take this literally, which could lead to unpleasant confrontations. It seems in this case an amicable compromise is being reached, so the goodwill supply has not run dry - yet....
Hi Alll
Near finalising 2020 Superb 1.5TSI DSG buy and dealer gave the below options.. worth taking up these?
1. Cash (i have) ot PCP (dealer nudging me to and says I can cancel in Month2 post purchase. Cost: 2month interest on £13k; Benefit: i get 1yr extra (total 2yr) of warranty, service, MOT over cash purchase. Any experience of any hidden costs or issues with cancelling PCP and pay full amount for car in Months2/3 post purchase?
2. 3yr extended warranty £700 or 1yr extended warranty £350. Dealer said 1yr is good enough but i think 3yr gives me 2yr pcp + 3yr. Or xan I buy extended warranty later post 2yrs?
3. Autoglyn (ir similar option) for £500 for interbal and external cosmetics protection. I think it may be worth. Have googled DiY options to cost £60 but i read it needs well ventillated and warm-ish climate to enable drying which i cannot do now in these months.
4. Also f clined tyre protect and other offers. Read more
Thanks all
Went with only the 3yr extended Marshall Warranty in top of 2yr Skoda Approved Warranty.
This week's Bangers and Cash.
Toyota Corona 2.0l 4 door 1974, 31,000 miles, in original condition.... Read more
Thanks for the replies to my 70s Toyota query everyone. It is really quite impressive that a company has maintained quality standards for so long, when many other makers have not (Mercedes comes to mind, as does Honda given the current thread re Theophilus’s CRV
I have a 07 Astra petrol 1.8 hatchback . I was driving last week everything seemed ok .
I parked out side the house went in for about 10 mins went back into car and it was as if there was no battery in the car there was nothing no dashboard lights , no clicking ,the remote locking didn't work the battery was totally flat. I put a charger on the battery the car started and I drove off. I drove for about 30 mins with lights on there was no dimming of lights , no battery light on dash as soon as I turned the ignition off it went flat again . I have done the fuse test , cleaned the earth connection , checked no lights on , checked alternator all ok . ... Read more
If the voltage is dropping like that there's a short, surely? But why is it not present when the car is running, and why has it not blown the main fuse?
I wonder if the voltage is being measured at the actual lead battery post?
No mention of this on the coverage of the Budget;
Road tax rates (VED) are going up on 1 April 2024 for most cars.... Read more
<< ... they've proved so staggeringly incompetent over the past 14 years one won't be holding their breath. >>
I think you are being unjustly critical, GB. It's very easy for anyone to look incompetent in a situation they can do very little to change significantly. It follows that whoever gets elected will look incompetent, partly because they all promise many things which the electorate are daft enough to hope for....
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Just to circle back on this. I was indeed offered a course, which I will take. The car's speedometer was checked and comfortably within tolerance (over reading by 2mph at 70). And, most importantly, my wife was visiting her mother and took her shopping. Since she was close to the spot she showed her where I was caught speeding. And Sod's law, she is now waiting to see if she will join me on a course!