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An open forum to discuss or ask questions about anything vehicle related. Do you need advice about your drivers, insurance, methods of funding, a little man to service your car, accident damage, mot's, bit of friendly advice etc.

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Main Dealer Servicing. 2 Replies

It is a common misconception that if your car is still under warranty, then you have to take it to the main dealer for repairs and servicing. THIS IS NOT THE CASE!!!!.Previously, motorists were…Continue

Tags: Servicing, Repairs, Car

Started by Paul Risby. Last reply by Paul Risby Jan 23.

Winter Tryes 8 Replies

Why fit winter tyres many people ask.Well if you cast your mind back to the last 3 winters then you will recall that we have had unusally high amounts of snow year on year.However winter tyres (or…Continue

Started by Ian Lisle. Last reply by Andy Hall (Moderator) Dec 5, 2011.

Advanced Driving ...Why should I Bother?

We read about the number of deaths on UK roads decreasing year on year (it is still 1857),but what about the number of deaths/serious injuries and slight injuries - 208,655?This equates to 4013…Continue

Started by Paul Moorcroft Dec 1, 2011.

Going to the Big Smoke

If you are considering going to London in the new year beware of the new congestion charges. This is the latest news on the subject.Tax: London Congestion Charge - new charges from 2011Congestion…Continue

Started by Neil Cadd Nov 24, 2010.

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Comment by Neil Cadd on January 20, 2012 at 20:08: For Sale

Honda Jazz 1.3SE 5dr manual,04 reg. 58k, 1 owner + Honda, Taxed to Feb'12, Mot March '12. Air con, 5 speed,Group 3 Ins, excellent mpg, any trial. £3295 o.n.o

email for more details askamc@btinternet.com

Comment by Neil Cadd on January 9, 2012 at 13:30: Doyou know anyone looking for a new van before the end of March?

The Annual Investment Allowance for commercial vehicles end in April what this means is if you buy a van valued at say £18000 you can off set all of this against your tax liability, from the 6th of April this figure could be as low as £4500.

If you are or if you know anyone who is looking to buy a new commercial vehicle askthem to contact me for some impartial advice.

Comment by Thomas Yates (OBN Co-Founder) on November 14, 2011 at 12:09: Neil knows I am after one of these, but if anyone knows of any... Need a cheap run around that is taxed and MOT'd for 5-6 months.

Comment by Neil Cadd on November 13, 2011 at 15:27: Whilst on the subject of winter some might find this article by Mike Rutherford of interest http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/columnists/mike-rutherford/8170... it gives his alternative winter driving tips.

Comment by Paul Moorcroft on November 11, 2011 at 19:12: If anyone wants to see how easy it is to save fuel,contact me. I dont mind spending an hour with you.

Paul.

Comment by Paul Moorcroft on November 10, 2011 at 16:36: It varies on the driver and the car,but I could save you anything between 10-25% on fuel,depending on how you drive.

An initial assessement would only take an hour.

Comment by Andy Hall (Moderator) on November 9, 2011 at 12:12: I always look at the computer on the dash. Usually 35-38mpg around th'ills.

45-50mpg on a run.

What do others get?

Comment by Paul Moorcroft on November 9, 2011 at 11:49: Generally,what mpg do you get? (roughly)

Comment by Neil Cadd on November 8, 2011 at 19:46: Hi Paul

Thanks for joining group,I'm sure it will be mutually beneficial, in answer to your question, I like Andy cover around 8-9kpa.

Comment by Andy Hall (Moderator) on November 8, 2011 at 19:22: Hi Paul,

I do about 9k per year. Of course any tips to reduce this would be appreciated,