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Child car seat safety ratings ?
Can somebody point me in the direction of a website that has child car seat safety ratings please. I am looking for a second stage seat for my son, he is 11 months old now. I can't find any.
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Residential Parking Question
We are currently selling our home and have had an offer on the property, however because our neighbour has his old vehicle (tax exempted parked out side our house and wont move it we have now lost our buyers. This issue is coming up with every viewer and preventing our house from selling. The car has been there since…
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MOT Advisory Notes - VW POLO
Hi Seen this car for sale. Checked the advisory notes. They had the following. With all of these is it worth buying? how much will it approx cost to fix all. He did say he has had a recent service. Car has fsh mainly VW. I have a petrol and this car is a diesal so dont mind mayb paying little extra to get work done as will…
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Insurance companies writing off classic car
Wife recently bought a 1987 mini. Special edition imported from Japan. Paid £3500 for it. Anyway, with Aviva, changed insurance over. At the time, I made a point of saying it was worth more than normal i.e. £3500. Some sill cow went into the back of it in the car park the other day. Not a great deal of damage but needs new…
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Car Finance - how does it work?
Hello might be a stupid question but how does finance work in relation to loans etc i mean with a credit card or loan you apply, they check your credit rating and then you get a decision. is it the same priciplle with Car finance from a dealership or broker for example?? Thanks Paul
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Air con/Heater blowers/Fan all KAPPUT!
Hi, I'm a newwwww member lol and have a bit of a poxy problem. I own a 1997 Escort Ghia X. In typical Escort fashion the temp gauge has never worked, the fan packed up working as well (always nice for the summer). My bloke managed to get the fan to work solely by switching the air con on. All good...hahahahaha so I thought…
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Bike gearing explained !
Can anybody explain this to me. Currently have FSA Compct 50/34, with 8 speed rear 26/12. Ok at home but off to the Alps this summer. last year copied alright on a triple. So best option might be to change rear cassette. On the internet Shimano HG 50 8 speed, seem to sgo 11-32, 11-30, or even 11-34 !, Which would give me…
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Ford Transit Connect - locking problem?
Can someone please help? On occasions, when trying to lock my van, it locks for a second, and then re-opens by itself. This happens when the weather is hot and sunny (but this may be coincidence!!). I've had the van for about a year, and it is in excellent condition, but this keeps happening. Had an alarm installed in the…
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ford kuga or nissan qashqai
thinking of buying new car not sure which one any thoughts from anyone in the business much appreciated.
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Anyone had this problem before?
Hi all, Unfortunately someone reversed into my car the other day whilst it was parked on the driveway. Luckily they knocked on the door and gave me their details. The problem has come with the insurance claim. I am entitled to a courtesy car whilst mine is repaired, which I duly collected. I couldn't arrange a babysitter…
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free family 2 months rail card
a few week ago there was an offer for a free family rail card, for 2 months. Now i applied for it, i think it was via daily mail or something, but i still have not recieved the rail card, via the post as it was outlined in that application. This was the offer Free Family Railcard for 2mths, then 50%-off code Gives 1/3 off…
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Why is my car struggling to start?
Have an eight year old Astra. Done around 70000 miles. Has always started like a dream, but just recently has begun to struggle. It still usually starts first time but takes a long time to 'fire' if you see what I mean. I have to depress the gas pedal too. Any ideas what might be the problem? Is it likely to lead to bigger…
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Want a new car with big boot
We are in the market for a car with enough space for 4 adults and luggage for 4 people, we are not at all interested in kudos or fashion, it needs to be reliable and have air con that's none negotiable. But we need your expert help, we have a budget of £13k and a car to trade in worth about £1500 ish. In the magazines they…
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Balance Bike
The mrs has decided in her wisdom that the kids need a balance bike. Gone are the days of stabilisers follwed by the historic first journey down the hill resulting in either success or a trip to A&E. Anyway luddite that I am, I had a look at one of these bikes on the net and they want £50 -£100 for what is effectively a…
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HELP i have had my car impounded and need to sort the logbook
I was pulled over on thursday and had my car impounded due to 'No Insurance' This matter has been solved with my insurance company and they are going to pay the funds to return my car. Sounds perfect, WRONG!!! I bought the car in april and do not have the logbook - i have the new keeper supplement only. I went to the…
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Car allowance but poor credit
Hi all, I have been offered a new job that comes with a reasonable car allowance of 450/month. My current job provides a company car that I will obviously lose once I quit. The problem is that I am currently on a DMP and obviously have a poor credit history. What options do I have for getting the new car? It is hard to go…
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Help with buying over the internet for the first time
Hi All, I need a little help, I'm new to buying online but have decided to drag myself into the 21st century and give it a try. I need to buy a new cordless drill for numerous DIY jobs around the house that I've been putting off. I've managed to find the drill I want but have never heard of the website before. What…
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A good deal, or should I be expecting more?
I went to my local Hyundai dealer today wanting to look at a used i30. They didn't have any on site and the salesman told me to try an i20. I was initially resistant because I'm trading up from a Ka (albeit an old one) and apart from the four doors, it didn't seem to be much of a trade up. My Ka is a 1.3 and the i20 is a…
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cyclists and cycle paths/lanes?
A question for debate. How do you all view/what action do you think should be taken, when you come across a cyclist who refuses to make use of exclusive cycle lanes/paths..preferring to ride along the main carriageway instead? Do you think sanctions should be levied on the cyclist? Or is it acceptable behaviour?…
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Fuel economy calculation
Hi all I'm a bit geeky at times :o but as I'm working late shifts at the moment the roads for my drive home are quiet enough to do a bit of an experiment. My drive home is on mostly rural roads, and I wondered how much extra in fuel costs I pay for "putting my foot down", and the result surprised me! On a 20 mile drive, my…