REF:      RANT001
DATE:     22-AUG-2005
AUTHOR:    James Vincent (Vini)
TITLE:    Tesco Motor Insurance

The interior heating fan (not fancy climate control / air con) seems to have
something stuck in it, as it makes a grating/rasping noise when in use. Any
idea where the fan is located and how to investigate this?
I'm trying to sell this car, and although I could sell 'as is', I'd ...

Is e-Bay a good place to look for a S/H motor or does it tend to either have
all the old tatt that can't sell. Currently using autotrader to search but
any suggestions welcomed
Andrew

Anyone got this - opinions?
Failing that, which sat nav that you can buy off the shelf is the best?

Had a flyer delivered this morning.
Addressed, "To the safe driver at this address". We have 2 in fact. :-)
Apart from promising to reduce my premium. Don't they all. It promised that
if I'd made no claims in the last 4 years, they would never:-

A mate is in dispute over the value of his written off motor. He was T-boned
and they say it's not worth fixing.
It was a Fiesta Ghia, G reg. Not immaculate but not an old clonker
either....  it looked comfy with it's years is about the best way to

I've got a problem with my car stereo flattening the battery. It's a
long story and it's not as simple as having the switched and the
constant 12v+ wired wrong. They're definitely right.
So in order to do some testing, I'd like to be able to determine the

would they show what category a car was classed that's been subject to
an insurance claim ?
as in Cat D for minor damage etc.
or do they just say they've been "subject to an insurance claim" with no

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7995631250

The Rover 416 GSi (Honda - Auto) (32000 on the clock) you might remember
that I bought 2 weeks ago
is gonna be laid up for 5 weeks while family is on hols.
I expect that the engine will need turning over from time to time while laid

Where can I buy some of these (and try them on)?  They are apparently
good for driving, but I have been unable to find them.
I've tried JJB Sports, and Sports World.  They seemed to have loads of
Puma's, but not the Speed Cats :(

I'm likely to be moving soon to a place which is a mile from the nearest
train station. I don't fancy that walk in the rain or in the heat of the
summer either. If I wanted to buy a cheapo car to drive to the station in -
like, under £500 - what's a good choice?

This evening I was driving home, approching a Gatso which I have driven
past hundreds of times... I know the procedure.. slow down to sub-30mph
before the markings on the road (just like everyone else did) BUT... the
bloody thing flashed twice on me. The car ahead of me was at ...

On Dixons Motor Group they state :
http://www.dixonmotors.co.uk/aboutus/news.asp?pr=/data/pressreleases/news/pr2906
05.html&page=
Don't coast in neutral - it doesn't save fuel. When you slow down stay in
gear as modern cars automatically shut off fuel to the engine if you're not

Can anyone suggest a good DIY REVERSING SENSOR  for a Picasso and where to
buy online
Thanks