I have a 4.5 years old Astra and the battery is totally flat. It started
first turn of the key this morning when I moved it out of the driveway onto
the road to get another car out of the garage.
Won't start at all now - in fact it won't even turn over at all! Is the

Well .. you probably won't beleive this... it's quite long so be warned!
I went to the garage to meet this engineer working on behalf of my insurance
comany. He goes off with the body shop manager to look at my car. I was left
in reception. Then he came back and said 'Come on lets ...

I'm looking for some advice on my car insurance.  A lot of my quotes
have very high excess (upto £500).  My mum tells me that only stupid
people would go for that.  The quotes vary a bit, but my best one was
£370 with break down cover.  Most quotes are around £400.

Firstly I would like to thank you for replies to my last post 'buying
first car'. It's really helpful and it gave my some idea about cars and
cost coming with it.
Now I'd like to ask more detailed questions.

Anybody know of any FREE used car valuation sites apart from Parkers. I
could get a Glass's report for £2.95, is it worth it?
I'm looking to trade in so any info on what the trade uses would be handy
Cheers

find some from this link
http://www.out-east.com
only if you want to get married or serious, please....

What's the easiest way to find out the BHP of a car just using the Reg
Plate?
A friend has a Galaxy but doesn't know wether it's a 90 or 115 BHP. Doesn't
say on log book and local Frord dealer thought they we're all 90 BHP because

I had my test drive last night, and I have to say (Hand on heart) I
fell in love with it as soon as I got in the drivers seat!! :)
I pulled out onto the main road, and after driving the rover 620ti,
thought I would be prepared for the power...I wasn't! The bloody car

The thing is .. I have my test next week ( hopefully I pass ) and want
to buy my first car.
My knowledge about cars is just about 0. I know I need:
- MOT

I've had a reasonable amount of dollars in a US bank account for a few years
now and am reluctant to transfer it to the UK because of the unfavourable
exchange rate that has been prevalent for while. I live in the UK.
I need a new car. I wouldn't want to pay in dollars just to get ...

Just called in to buy a new book of vouchers and picked up a leaflet
about the new e-Tag scheme - an electronic tag which will replace the
present book of discount vouchers.
( Link here - http://www.feta.gov.uk/webpages/payonline.php )

I have a 1998 1.4 Fiesta Ghia X which some may be familiar with due to
previous posts on here. It's a great little car but I'm thinking it may
be time to jump ship and buy another car.
The Fiesta has just had its 90k service and the mechanic reckoned that

Seems I've just bought myself a Ford P100 pickup from my place of work.
My sealed tender was accepted and I have a K reg diseasel for 53 quid.
It failed an MOT around Christmas for something to do with the steering
rack and they were quoted 250 to get it through.

Alfa, do they make a good car? I hear mixed reports.
Im toying with buying a GTV, approx 1998.
Cheers,
Rick

Anyone want a VW Scirocco ?
H reg 1 months TAX and MOT yours free, or a few quid for beer wouldn't
go a miss :)
Collection only