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New Car Discount
I have an idea for getting the biggest discount on a new car,MSE has over 1/4 million members how many buy a new car if we all used the same agent we should be able to negotiate massive discounts, i live in east anglia but the amount of new cars mine included with a scottish prefix is unbelievable, i have had no problems…
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Seat Ibiza (VW Engine) Prob
Ok, so im having a problem with my 97 ibiza mk2, the engine ticks over but just wont start. Basically its seems to be because there is no spark in any of the plugs (which were replaced about 3 months ago), could this be because of the immobiliser? or an ECU prob maybe? The car was working fine yesterday but ive just come…
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Citroen Brake Pads
I am trying to find the best price for replacement rear brake pads for my Citroen. Has anybody got any suggestions please? Thanks Mike
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Car mystery - any mechanics out there?
On Friday I noticed my N reg high mileage Fiat Punto appeared to be leaking. Couldn't be sure if it was water or oil - yes I am that inept. Appeared to be coolant. The engine also ran hotter than usual. Usually it sticks around 25% of the temperature gauge, rising to 50% when idling or going slowly in traffic - this time…
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Motorcycle - Which 2 stroke fully synthetic oil ?
I have a 2 stroke 125 CC motorcycle and have been advised allways to buy fully Synthetic 2 stroke oil. This retails at approx £10 a litre which is considerably more expensive than the Mineral oil ( About £3 a litre & the Semi Synthetic about £6 ) a litre. Question - Is it really worth using the Synthetic oil as opposed to…
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Fuel additives
Has anybody ever tried any of these fuel additives you see advertised on TV etc. e.g. Greased Lightning. Are they any good? Are they onlt for old cars or new cars? I get the impression that, given the relatively low cost, if they were any good then petrol manufacturers would already be adding similar to their products ..…
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Any mechanics out there that could give me some info please.
We currently have two cars, hubbys Peugeot 406, 1998, owned from new, regularly serviced etc just passed its mot. Heavy on petrol. Is main family car. My car Fiesta Ghia X, Jan 97, owned from Jun 99, regularly servied, economical on petrol, car tax, insurance etc. However, has had to have new bushes each Mot for the last…
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named driver no claims bonus
If I am the main policyholder and my wife is the named driver,will she still be entitled to her own ncb when she next has her own policy??any one help?
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Buying a new car - Best to lease?
WE are looking at buying a new car, probably the Mazda5. The car is about £17k OTR. WE would do under 10,000 miles a year. Does anyong have advice on the best way to buy a car? Lease it? Most car companies do a scheme wher you bring the car back and exchange for a new one every two years. It is PCP i think, anytone have…
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Car Rescue Service. THANKYOU!
Hope this is on the right board. I changed from the AA to Norwich Union Rescue last May. cost me £23.46 for at home service on my small Nissan Micra.I applied on line. Today I called them out because the car wouldn't start, it was still in my garage. They said they would be with me soon and in 25 minutes they arrived it…
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private car used for company mileage
I am a sales rep doing about 35,000 miles a year. Three years ago I did my sums and decided that instead of having a company car it would be cheaper to buy my own and claim the mileage allowance as laid down by the government. This being (in each tax year) 40p per mile for the first 10,000 miles and 25p per mile therafter.…
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Engine & Fuel System Treatment
Just seen a Engine & Fuel System Treatment kit on QVC that claims to clean your engin and improve your fuel efficiency by up to 25%. can anyone tell me if these products work? the product on QVC was Asta 3000 Engine & Fuel System Treatment 3 Piece Kit.
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insuring a repaired write off - easy?
looking to buy a polo that has been written off. after repairs i assume it needs to be checked by mot for saftey? just a wing and door damage and a passenger air bag is needed. will it be easy to insure or does insurance companies have special conditions for repaired write offs
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VW polo parts needed
considering buying a damaged polo on 02 plate. has damage to front nearside wing and door. will need a nearside headlight and a passenger airbag. any idea the best and cheap place to obtain these parts. new or second hand is acceptable around nottingham area thanks
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how many in a car
i have three kids under the age of 10. Own a mondeo which seats 5 adults. am i allowed to carry 4 young kids in the back seat? two of them will share the middle lap belt.
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Warning. Driving other cars , not insured!
Just read this on Auto Express's website https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/60745/fully_comp_cheats_targeted.html Something to be aware of when driving someone elses car.
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Car writeoff
My son's beloved triumph spitfire has been written off by his insurance company after somebody drove in to him. Today the insurance company rang him gave him an offer over the phone, which he said he was rejecting, but they said they would send him the cheque anyway and if he still disputed it, they would check the market…
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Clutch change in london
hi, would anyone recommend any clutch service centres that supply and fix clutches in north or west london? iv got a toyota avensis which needs its clutch changed, and am getting quoted prices from £270 to £350, bit out of my league i recogn. if anyone knows of anybody who has reasonable charges to change the clutch, it…
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car breakdown
Hi I hope some one can help. We have a three year old renault scenic- just out of warranty. In June under warranty we had a new gear box fitted. It has just gone again. It has cost me 65 pounds to extend my RAC cover to at home and more so far for taxis to parents evening. The garage is saying no courtesy cars available…
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Car Insurance for New Driver
My OH has just bought a car, but he hasn't passed his test yet which is booked for November. He wanted the car now, so he can practice before the test. I couldn't insure him on mine as the terms of my policy state you must hold a licence for a year before you can go on the insurance, and it's not a suitable car for a…
