Mrmark941

Looking at the pictures the lower bumper appears to be different/more flush with the lights also?

Yeah that's what I was thinking. I don't know what to do, apparently, once it's off it's not going back on so I don't want it to look pants! 

Hi first of all welcome to the forum. 

I, like you passed my test recently and I was looking at different cars from different makes etc to see what would be the best for me. Now insurance is going to shoot you in the foot no matter what car you get is, it's stupid because so many young drivers are sensible but so many are stupid and thing that racing and crashing is fun... 

As Powellct said just get the lower option, there isn't going to be a massive difference in performance and no one will know, only you and the insurance company. The Fiesta Mk6 is a great car, and I did look as the 1.25L engine, but due to money it wasn't feasible. I drive a MK3 fiesta 1.3L and it's great, it has it's problems but it is a great car...the only down point is that the insurance costed 4X's what the car is worth  

Personally the option I'd go for is the 1.25L, the Mk6 is a nice drive and very easy to maintain, my mum has one and everything is very easily assessable. If you want to get into cars as well this would be a great option. This car is also very easily modded and even without touching the outside of the car the inside can be made to look nice (eg Wrapping the center console)   

At the end of the day it is up to you what you get out of the two but if the smaller engine will be cheaper to buy and then insure then I would opt for that, it's kinda a no brainer. 

Good luck and keep us posted  

I'm not sure whether it would be against the rules to advise on insurance companies but I found the ones not on comparison websites are the best, the more... Direct ones  

So I've resolved this issue. Got some spaces (from Motorworld) and they work a treat.

Now I have ANOTHER issue When will they stop, But I guess it's due to the age of this car. 

My passenger door will lock with the key but not unlock?! I've done some research online but cannot really find out what the issue is, only others writing about it. It's not too much of an issue but is annoying! Any ideas? 

sounds like it, check the tension on the belt first could be bit loose and not turning the alternator enough

Going to take a look today to see what's going on with that. 

Could be the offset of your wheels (the ET value) try adding a 3mm or 5mm spacer shim to help if needs be. Can be had from halfords or from eBay if you want to be sensible with money haha.

I've been looking into get some spacers but it's finding the right ones and where to start with them. 

I've found some from Halfords - http://www.halfords....yId_261895#tab3

But when I've looked at videos and stuff they look totally different! 

Any ideas what I should do or do you think 9.5mm would be enough. 

Well I've not failed an mot without them. Just be sure to check behind the mudguards to see if the paint work is ok and it can get badly scratched. Also the age you your paint shouldn't matter as long as the machine pad is kept damp/wet. Just take it carefully. Hope this helps

Sweet cheers for that man. 

Another problem has arisen now though! I think my alternator is on the way out. My battery light is only very faint, looking at posts on the net it's the alternator, what would you think?