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Moggyton
Right, my insurance runs out on my daily on the 9 of march. Im buying a new car monday but i cant insure it until i have the 2 years no claims from the policy that ends on the 9th of march. Can i insure my new car monday and then prove the no claims on the 9th of march as you get 30 days?
Feb 20 2015 05:37 PM
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Moggyton
I might just risk it :)
Feb 20 2015 06:07 PM -
Grimshaw17
I wouldnt risk it, just explain when you phone them up and they put it as a note on your document.
Feb 20 2015 06:53 PM -
Moggyton
They said i would have to wait until the 9th.
Feb 20 2015 07:40 PM
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Moggyton
Anyone know of a good, cheap action cam for recording driving footage?
Feb 03 2015 09:29 PM
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RooBoonix
I use a Contour camera for mountain biking and don't see why it wouldn't be any good for use in a car. Decent quality footage, good build quality and battery life is great (good few hours) if it ever gets unplugged. I have the Roam 2 model which was around £135 last year.
Feb 03 2015 11:04 PM -
RooBoonix
Also, there is a new GoPro out which is their cheaper model (Just the "Hero") which can be had for just under £100. Will probably be ok for the car too.
Feb 03 2015 11:15 PM -
megamini_jb
+1 Mobius. Fantastic little cam
Feb 04 2015 12:19 AM
Moggyton
Nothing like scratching the hell out of your new paint job trying to get the windscreen locking strip tool in. HOW THE HELL DO YOU DO IT???!
Jan 22 2015 10:43 AM
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Moggyton
I used WD-40 and had to squash the tool a bit, hardest job ive ever done to the bloody thing!
Jan 22 2015 02:58 PM -
Tommyboy12
It does take a lot of physical effort! Ive got to take mine out and replace it soon too...
Jan 22 2015 03:32 PM -
markyB
there are 3 different sized filler tools
Jan 22 2015 04:20 PM
Moggyton
How long after an mot can you tax your car with the new laws? Can you just take the certificate to the post office straight after?
Jan 11 2015 10:15 AM
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OhDear
Last year the wife's car was taxed with in five minutes of leaving the mot station
Jan 11 2015 10:23 AM -
Moggyton
Thats ok then, i had a feeling it might take a few days to show online! Thanks
Jan 11 2015 10:24 AM -
OhDear
Yea and her car had not being on the road for ten years prior
Jan 11 2015 10:45 AM
Moggyton
Can anyone measure their roll cage for me? Front foot to back foot so the height when its lying down? Thanks!
Jan 09 2015 07:08 PM
Moggyton
Question: will a rear roll cage with fixed diagonal fit in a passat estate?
Jan 09 2015 10:16 AM
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Moggyton
Haha! Has anyone got the measurement for the widest part? From one foot to the other
Jan 09 2015 11:12 AM -
deanymini
If it fits in a mini, then I'd be mightily surprised if it doesn't fit in a Passat estate.
Jan 09 2015 11:13 AM -
Moggyton
That was my thought, but it would have to go on its side i imagine
Jan 09 2015 11:15 AM
Moggyton
Quick question... My insurance runs out on the 27th and im not renewing. My tax runs out on the 31st. Is it ok to keep tax until the 31st and then declare the car sorn without it being insured?
Dec 23 2014 03:58 PM
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Moggyton
Well the reason i ask is because its in a garage at the minute and he said he can drive it on his insurance aslong as i leave it taxed?
Dec 23 2014 06:20 PM -
Italianjob
No, your car has to have its own insurance and tax to be on the road. For example, I'm allowed to drive other cars with my insurance, but the cars must be insured and taxed by someone elsefor me to drive them. Unless the garage owner has trade plates hes driving it on?
Dec 24 2014 08:50 AM -
Moggyton
I dont think he does but he said his insurance covers him to drive it
Dec 24 2014 02:37 PM
Moggyton
Best way to prime engine after an oil change? Should i just start it up or should i disconnect something to turn it over first?
May 10 2014 01:09 PM
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tom1
If in doubt , whip the plugs out and turn it over on the key until the oil light goes out
May 10 2014 04:31 PM -
Moggyton
All the plugs?
May 11 2014 01:46 PM
Moggyton
Are these plugs ok for a modified 1310? Not sure exactly what the compression is. They say for standard 1275s, does this matter? https://www.minispares.com/product/Classic/Electrics/Ignition/Spark_plugs/BP6ES.aspx?090805&ReturnUrl=/search/classic/BP6ES.aspx|Back to search
May 01 2014 06:26 PM
Moggyton
Is it worth replacing my 88 thermostat with an 82 or 74 if my engine is getting too hot?
Apr 26 2014 10:12 AM
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Skortchio
An engine runs at its best around 88 degrees, my point is that if the car is overheating then there is an issue. Having the thermostat open sooner will only mask it.
Apr 26 2014 01:08 PM -
Moggyton
Well i dont know if it is overheating, it just felt very hot to the touch
Apr 26 2014 02:20 PM -
Cerberus
An engine will get very hot to the touch. :D
Apr 26 2014 04:40 PM
Moggyton
For an oil pressure gauge do you put the t piece on the front left of the engine? Its a brown and white wire
Apr 16 2014 04:23 PM
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Artful Dodger
yup!
Apr 16 2014 05:19 PM
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Moggyton
A terry's chocolate orange is better than a mini you cant drive :)
Apr 04 2014 04:31 PM -
smithyboy
half a chocolate orange, they are just to good not to eat :\ lol
Apr 04 2014 04:36 PM -
Domneon
half a pint of cider?
Apr 04 2014 09:28 PM
Moggyton
Help! At the side of the road, mini suddenly cut out. Looked under bonnet and hose above fuel inlet to carb has come off but holding it on and turning over wont start it. Any ideas?
Mar 29 2014 08:06 PM
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robminibcy
Ahh good good! Let us know what it turns out to be
Mar 29 2014 09:41 PM -
Moggyton
Just got home (2am) after waiting nearly 4 hours for recovery. The breakdown guy thinks its the ignition coil but im not convinced as its brand new. He didnt even know where that pipe was supposed to go! God i hate minis!
Mar 30 2014 01:13 AM -
Moggyton
And it just suddenly died! Thanks for all the help by the way Rob, appreciate it :)
Mar 30 2014 01:16 AM
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Moggyton
£30 including the upper fitting kit?
Mar 02 2014 01:42 PM -
HarveyT
i will pm you
Mar 02 2014 03:23 PM -
Moggyton
Ok mate
Mar 02 2014 03:40 PM
