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Car ownership

Recently made redundant, I had (still have) a company car, nobody has been to collect it or contacted me about. Shall I charge storage? or does the car become mine after a period of time?

sigma

On Traffic Cops BBC1 last night showed the aftermath of a fatal accident. A Citroen Saxo had been hit broadside by an MPV and had collapsed like a crushed drinks can. How can a car like this pass a...

wellerina

Minor Accident

I recently caused some minor damage to the bumper & front wing of a BMW 1 Series during some slap-dash parking. Despite the damage being fairly minor, I left my contact details and the owner has...

billscouser

Why do double glazing companies want me to take out finance?

We have had three companies round to quote for new windows. Can anyone explain why they are so keen on the customer taking finance instead of paying cash? One major national was almost begging and...

oscarkim1

Condensing Boilers

Should have asked a question methinks....I am toying with changing my boiler,any recommendations as to the most reliable at the moment?

joko

coach trip prices...

can anyone tell me what the average cost for a minubus (12) would be to take 12 people from crosby, liverpool to wigan, return, for a night out? we have been quoted, £120...tenner a head....but...

R1Geezer

Transferring Number to new car.

I am looking into part exchanging my car. Is it possible to transfer my reg no to my new car or must I first get the number on a retention (£105) then later transfer it to my new car(£80)...

auntsallyann

lap top

I'm trying to connect my lap top which i normally use at work, to my modem at home. I do not have wirless. I have connected the ethernet lead from my lap to to the modem but its says no connectivity....

blimbyrne

torque wrench estimation

does anyone remember the rule of thumb for if you dont have a torque wrench- 5 lb/sq inch = little finger only, last two fingers = 10, up to 4 fingers = 40, and whole hand 50- something like that?

molynda

Was I charged a reasonable price for service and repair?

I had my car repaired at a local garage recently and want to know if the price I was charged is reasonable. I know nothing about cars and have always used a cousin's garage for repairs but have since...

moz1953

e bay disputed sale

in good faith i sold an autographed, by a very famous star, 45rpm single on ebay ( i worked at his record company and was given it by a co-worker so i know it to be genuine ) when the buyer received...

genthon

Cement

Can you buy any sort of ready made cement? just a small amount. sorry if its a stupid question. am totally ignorant about these things

modeller

Drop in crime report. True or False ?

It is claimed there is an overall drop in crime. Do you believe it ? Or is it the way they now record crime ? I was the victim of two crimes but because no one was charged they were recorded as No...

chas2008

SSP & Holiday pay

if someone has been of sick for over 12 months on SSP, and the illness becomes so bad they have to give up work altogether can they claim holiday pay from there employer for the year they have been...

jkz

accident private car park

June/July 2009 l was in Mac Donald’s car park when l reversed l clipped this car behind me He wanted to not involve insurance as company car so we exchanged details and was left that he call to...

carmalee

fully comp/3rd party warning

I'm sure there are others like me who don't always read the small print - my fully comp insurance certificate says I'm 'also insured to drive other vehicles' - I had always thought this meant I had...

queries

Car Tax

If someone sells their car to a dealer, but the dealer doesn't send the relevant part of the registration to DVLA is that an offence?

dgl1985

Corsa 1.3 CDTI Diesel

Ok so I was travelling across europe and my alternator decides to intermittently play up. Managed to get the car from Switzerland to Paris with the alternator working. Then decided to use public...

ste v

breaking into a ford transit

im been done for serious misconduct at work because some tools were stolen out of my van one night - because there was no damage to the van my work has presumed that i didn't lock it - does anyone...

lindylou16

Road distances

Hello I have seen some time a road map of the UK where if you clicked one place and then another ,you were told how far you would have traveled Any help on this please.

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