Hi,
Does anyone know much about the German road/vehicle Tax?
I've been told it is outrageously expensive, my German friend says Tax for a 500SEL would cost £1200!!!
THIS CAN NOT BE TRUE!!!
I mean he's a good enough bloke but I'm sure he's having me on, no?
Does someone know of a web link...
Question...
I've decided to sell one of my motorbikes (one of the two identical Cagiva Roadsters I have) - but it doesn't have an MOT... nor road tax as last year my insurance company wanted £60 to insure it (as a pose to £10 the year before) ...
I know I'm allowed to drive a vehicle...
Was at MB Eastbourne yesterday - helpful people sorting out my misaligned offside headlight for me FOC - seems I'd managed to get the replacement bulb in upside down! (My excuse is it was dark, raining, awkward to get at, outdoor carpark job!).
Anyway, they (and the other 3 garages in their...
http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle/AllCars/239430/
Putting aside the obvious, er, issues :
"The vehicles will use transponder and GPS technology to effectively drive themselves, automatically avoiding obstacles such as cars and pedestrians.
Without the danger of crashing, the...
I noticed that when Jade's funeral cortege left the undertakers in Bermondsey, there were two mtorocyclists on white Honda Pan Europeans with yellow stickers etc on that were not Policemen, who seemed (in full view of the local Met) to hold back traffic, ignore all road signs and markings e.g...
I spoke to our Fleet manager today and volunteered my company car for one of two new devices being trialled by the firm. One's called Fuel Angel and has been designed to physically prevent a driver from refuelling an oil burner with petrol. The supplier are going to fit the device, which needs...
I breaking the following if anyone is interested :-
230TE W124 (M102 engine, auto box) Mexican top hat alloys 16 inch
S500 W140 (quad cam engine M120?? and gearbox auto) 16 inch alloys
and also have a spare engine and gearbox (manual) for a 2.6 190
also have selected parts for a S600, 16 inch...
Hope you can help:)
I have 3 cars and a MB Sprinter Van and I keep on shelling out for insurance for each individual vehicle.
I accept that they have to be insured for theft etc.
Given that I can't drive them all at once is there a policy that would cover all my vehicles and possibly save...
http://www.carandclassic.com/car/C70854
Love the cream colour and green leather .No optional alloys fitted.Anyone come across a "Special Order Vehicle" or green leather ?
Vendor goes into great detail but surprisingly omits how much it cost new.
Can anyone advise what the following "fault reports" mean....
A. PO500 Generic vehicle speed sensor A Malfunction
B. PO720 Generic output speed sensor circuit malfunction
The ABS / ESP lights are lit. Occasionally the speedo and or rev counter stop working and a small amount of power is...
I brought my Mercedes C230 06 from Mercedes direct 3 weeks ago.They offered me this Star smart insurance policy which covers you for scratches,scuffs,chips and dents.The price was £199 for a year,£299 for two and £399 for three years.
I thought it was worth it for 3 years cover at £399.
I...
Today, received a letter from DVLA which states a change in the law which came into effect 1 September 2008, and I quote verbatim:
"From this date, there will be an exemption from the offence in Section 33 of the Vehicle Excise and Registration Act 1994 (VERA) of not displaying a valid tax...
Apologies for my first contribution to this forum being a request for assistance..!
I've been offered a S500L Sept - 2004 year, 110K miles for £7k. Spec wise it has all the toys incl sat nav, dvd, TV's etc etc.
The mileage is obviously high but its been fully maintained by an MB main dealer...
Will this make a satisfaction replacement for Comand?
http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080620.004/new-mercedes-iphone-cradle-allows-full-vehicle-integration
If someone has done it, could you kind enough to share your experience?
I was roaming the internet and found this website 'vehiclelicence.gov.uk' so checked my car and previouly owned car. Just being nosy you understand. All listed the vehicle and road tax due dates.
However, when I checked the Lexus I had PXed 6 months ago it was a (250SE-L) for the C320CDi there...