David Ayers

Apparently the emoticons have all been deported ahead of Brexit.

Just bought a 350SL registered 22/03/2006. Trouble is there a lot of “unsaleable” cars out there because of this. Would you pay £540 to tax a Chevrolet Tacuma 2.0 auto? https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201812243465882?make=CHEVROLET&model=TACUMA&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=Used&postcode=nr280ju&price-from=500&sort=price-asc&advertising-location=at_cars&page=1

Who said that???

Put this quote on your wall/invoices Dave. If you think it's expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur. Red Adair

Not bad. Shame you've got that mountain blocking your view!

Get your cheque book out.

If the Dpf light is on solid it is a Dpf issue. If it’s flashing it is usually in need of a service. However like you I found out the hard way, on the other half’s Mazda 6 2.2 diesel, that it means the timing chain is stretched.

Straight to the main dealer. Do not pass GO. Collect £200 (for the diagnosis)

Can I buy all your 2020 allocation? Sounds like a good investment opportunity. I'll sell them back to you for a £1000 profit each. In fact to save paperwork just send me the profit

I recalled the discussion we had last year on the old AT forum so got in early. It does seem ridiculous that all trade plates are renewed at the same time, DVLA probably have 2 weeks off for Christmas too.

Applied a week after renewal came. Recieved receipt over Christmas. Cheque cashed 22/01/19.

Agree. Also always bare in mind the first thing which happens when someone takes a new car home is family and neighbours want to have a look.

Just to clarify. Do you have evidence of the history and cambelt or is it just the advert you are relying on?

Hi Mikey Personally I would sort out the sill on the Audi. I appreciate it’s an old car but the rest of the bodywork looks pretty good. The other thing is there is no mention of cambelt being changed.

What is the biggest surprise. That they didn’t realise it was 2 cylinders or the fact they declared the “fault”

If you search by make they are there.

Same here. Can't see any other local dealers either

A 3 year old 120,000 mile company car, serviced regardless of cost, is a different beast to a 120,000 mile 10 year old car.

If you haven't already join the Independent Motor Dealers Association (IMDA) One of the benefits is an offer they have with Aston Lark for members. Not only did I get a cheaper renewal I got a higher level of cover. Joining is worth every penny of the free membership fee.

BHM looks just like I imagined he would!

I would look for another deal. I like Insignias. This one sounds like it has an issue.

Anthony. You forgot to leave your email address! Are things that bad you've got to come here and make posts like this?

Renewal reminder? They send them out in November!

I remembered what happened last year and sent mine off ASAP. Got it back before Christmas. He said smugly!

If the dipstick broke when the garage was doing diagnosis that is fair enough. It happens. To then start the car knowing the dipstick is broken is negligent.