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HPi checks...waste of money - what's the point!!!
Hi, sorry if this is in the wrong section, didn't quite know where to put it. I am writing (sorry for the length of it) to seek wisdom and a helping hand in the nature of HPi and Insurance reports. I am hoping that even if nobody has an answer for me, i may be pointed in the right direction....Let me explain. In November…
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Grease on the CV Joint.. HUH?!?!
Hey . My cable clutch went driving hoem from work today. AA Took me to a nearby garage and said "by the way, just to note there's some grease around your CV joint under the front left wheel which is not meant to be there. I'm not saying it's going to cause something to fail but its dangerously close to the bearings and if…
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Save money - avoid paying silly parking fines ---
Save money - avoid paying silly parking fines Note to Martin/Admin. How about a seperate thread for 'parking tickets'? Its a real hot topic with the media now. Heres a great website (as seen on BBC tv today) for anyone caught in the ticket trap. http://www.appealnow.com/main.asp?sitepages=HomePage (Pass this link on to…
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Any mechanics out there?
Have vauxhall vectra 2 1/2 years old. Just been told by garage that the springs and shockers have gone. Springs may be under warranty. Would the shockers have gone because of the springs or springs gone because of the shockers? Is there any way of knowing which went first. ANY ADVICE WOULD BE APPRECIATED. WORK STARTS…
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Contract leasing...anyone used this firm?
Hi, been doing a lot of sums recently and am now thinking of using this option, can anyone comment on this firm...Skyfleet (see site below), reliablity, problem rectifying, any shortfalls in delivery periods, or any other experiences, thanks. http://www.skyfleetltd.co.uk/
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Private v trade sale - price difference?
I'm looking to part ex my Seat Arosa for a Leon I've seen at a dealership. I know I could get £3000-£3500 for mine if I sold it privately, but it may be more convenient for me to do it this way. The dealership has offered me £2350 for my car, which sounds very low (roughly £1000 less than I could get for it if sold…
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National Express "Fun Fares" (terrible pun - good price ;) )
Hiya Just thought I would share this one. I need to go down to London from peterborough on Friday. Now, I usually take the train, but as I will be going during peak times, this would be around £40 a ticket. I never usually even entertain the idea of National Express coaches as they are usually quite dear by comparison and…
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Parking ticket rules
Can anyone tell me what the rules are for contacting you if you dont pay a parking ticket within 28 days? On 28/5/06 i found a wet and withered parking ticket next to my car at the side of my house. Apparently i'd recieved the ticket for parking in a residents only zone on 4/5/06 and must have driven home without seeing it…
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worried about my car
i have a little 1.1 citroen saxo and i'm paranoid to hell about whats wrong with it. the steering wheel has been wonkey since i'v had it, and the steerin pull's to the right when. i got this checked over at a couple of garages, had the tracking done, and had something doe to the steering too as the guy agreed it was a bit…
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I just need to tell someone
Can anyone advise my car is a vw golf 6 yrs old i only have one key and now that wont start the car as the key was dropped and uncoded the chip so no car today. The AA towed me home now i need to get it towed to a vw dealership for them to unchip and rechip?could take two days for them to do it at 200.00 +vat.The problem…
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need cheap wheel bearings (renault megane)
hi, hope someone can help me (im sure yous will) :-) my 1996 megane has failed mot and needs 3 wheel bearings, someone has told me i should change all 4 as you should do it in pairs (is this right?) anyway does anyone know off anywhere online i might find them at a good price? many thanks in advance
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Zafira alarm keeps going off
I am at the end of my tether with my car, its an 02 zafira and have never had any problems with it. However for the past week the alarm keeps going off every other night, its all singing all dancing lights flashing siren wailing, horn blowing alarm so is no doubt driving my neighbours mad as much as it is me. Does anyone…
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Sell car number plate
i wish to sell my car number plate its GUI 7676, ive done some searches on google and similar plates go for £ 250. has anybody got ideas bout the best way in which to sell and achieve the best price?? Cheers Lazz:beer:
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Breakdown insurance for 34yr old VW
I'm taking my 34yr old VW camper to France for 14 days in August, any recommendations on who to use. I'm covered in the UK with Autoaid.
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used CARS
where can i search online any sites you can refer me to looking for a fiat bravo
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Weekend car rental
Hi I'm trying to sort out car rental for a weekend in a couple of weeks. It will be where I live (Jersey). I know I could hire from Hertz and Avis. They are both working out at around £65. I was wondering if there are any brokers I could use to make it cheaper? Thanks
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Rover 75 connoisseur
Hi, After driving my very reliable but old nissan for a year and a half (my first car! :D ) I've been looking at some other cars, the one I really really like is the Rover 75 connoisseur (2002), I just love the interior of it, + its actually within my price range (around 4k), at that price i'm expecting the mileage to be…
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CarGiant
Has anyone bought from Car Giant before? I haven't had a car for a few years but need to purchase one in the next two weeks. Have thought about these guys as they're relatively close by to me and less hassle than going through AutoTrader. Am looking for something like a Nissan Almera / VW Polo a couple of years old. Any…
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fuel saving
cant find where i need to register for this fuel card can anyone tell me where it is.
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Family Railcard
Trying to work out whether it would be worthwhile getting one of these. Looked on their website and the cost is £20 and for that you get 1/3 off adult prices and 60% off childrens prices. There are 2 adults, 2 children in our family. kids aged 6 and 3 (don't have to pay till she's 5). For most of the school hols there is…
