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Tom Tom 300 update
My tom tom Go 300 desperatly needs updating but I can't see anywhere on the tomtom site where to update anyone got any ideas? Thanks, Pete.
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Peugeots - Should we buy one?
We have put a deposit on a Peugeot 307 1.6S 2055/55 reg 9000 miles I have read mixed reviews about this car - is it worthwhile or should I cancel? We have a budget of up to £8000 and want a car of this size, not too old or too many miles. Any suggestions or advice? It is a minefield. Many thanks
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Tesco wipers - good quality or not?
http://direct.tesco.com/q/R.100-5105.aspx I've read the description and it says the following: Colour Black Feature 1 Rubber blade Material Plastic with rubber blade Product Depth 2.5 cm Product Height 60 cm Product Width 7.5 cm I've never heard of a plastic wiper before - I'm sure the current ones on my car are metal. I…
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Peugeot 307 locking system
Hi all - my OH's Peugoet 307 was making a funny 'zzzhhhh' noise last week when he locked it with the blipper on the key (as you can see I am not the techie in the family lol) and this weekend although it's still making the locking noise neither the blipper or using the key in the drivers door will lock the car. Has anyone…
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Weird Car Noises!
Hey, Just encountered a bit of problem driving back from Coventry about an hour ago in my Peugeot 306. Coming up the A45, and heard a noise behind the passenger side airbag and through the left side (passenger) vent initially. This I believe resulted in strange noises coming from the left vent and engine for the journey.…
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How much can I haggle off the price of a used card at trade!!!
Hi All Hope you can help on this. I have 5K cash and I have a Focus to part ex for around 2K. So does this man that I buy a car with 7K on the screen or is there a haggle amount I can expect to take off this price. Do trade car showrooms have an universal markup that they make on the screen price or are there any rules…
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motor vehicle warranties
Hi buying a new (to me) Volvo V40 Sport within next few days. Any advice on where to buy good reliable warranty ? Vehicle is 3 years old with 29k on clock. thanks is advance. Andy
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"Premium" petrol
Filling up last night and found almost all unleaded pumps out of action. Thankfully found one working (out of eight on the forecourt) as I thought I was going to have to pay more for 'Optimax' or 'Super Unleaded' (whatever the brand was called). This led me to wonder, does anyone else use these fuels and have you noticed…
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Car washer jets from halfords ?
Do these washer jets fit all cars ? http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_154769_langId_-1_CarSelectorCatalogId__CarSelectorGroupId__varient__categoryId_31295_crumb_33967_parentcategoryrn_31295# I didnt think washer jets were universal fitting so dont know if they…
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Car Insurance
First time user - I have driven a company car for 20+ years and now looking for insurance companies that recognise driving against not having a no claims bonus from a previous company. Any advise please on who to contact as there are no places to give this information when searching the car insurance section of the site.
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buying a GoLF GTI
My wife is looking at buying a Golf GTI, and I would be interested in peoples views on the options. 1. Dealer, we have seen 1 in stock which she likes and could have in a week. It is the standard car, the only extra being metalic paint. Cost £20,650 with no room for negotiation. They value her car at £17k. If we want a…
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car seat covers cheap
hi, anyone know of anywhere offering a full set of car seat covers cheap, other than ebay? as postage is expensive on em. Thanks clanger.
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car 1 year warranty issue
I bought my Renault Scenic in May 2005 from car supermarket Fords Of Winsford. It still had 5 months left of the makers 3 year warranty.As part of the deal FOW gave me 1 year extended warranty.I have now got a problem with the car and phoned the extended warranty people who said my warranty had run out in May 2006. Surely…
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fit a cd changer to a ford focus
can anyone point me in the right direction for some instructions on the net on how to fit a ford 6 cd changer to my current ford 5000 radio/cassette player in my focus? or does anyone know how to anyway? I have the cd changer with brackets as its to be fitted under the passenger seat, and also the long wire to connect it…
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Haggle the AA down to size
A friend just renewed his RELAY cover and was charged £90. Green Flag offer the same service for £56. I asked him to phone the AA back and tell them to cancel membership. He did. They offered 30% reduction (-£27) = £63 for a years cover. Not as cheap as Green Flag but still a good saving. Am RAC member myself so have no…
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Looking for a UK version of 'Rain-X'
When I lived in the US, I was able to buy a product called 'Rain-X', which was a liquid you wiped on your windscreen that made water bead up better. It was so good that when it was newly applied, I could drive down the motorway in a heavy rain without needing the wipers! The water just rolled off--wonderful for visibility!…
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New Children's Car Seat Law Query
I'm hoping someone can clarify a situation for me. I understand the law with regard to carrying children and car seats, but what I'm not clear on is what is the situation if you give a lift to someone with a child, escpecially if it is a babe in arms? Does anyone know the answer? Thanks in aniticpation! :confused:
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2nd Hand Car Advice
I am looking to get a 2nd hand car. I need something fairly large to drive a family of 4 around, often with an additional adult passenger. I am after something fairly cheap to run so have been thinking about a diesel. I've got about £3k to spend - any suggestions as to a particular car that stands out as particularly good…
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RAC discounts 20% off membership, 40% off status check, £50 off vehicle examination
for details see the posts in discount codes: http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=287325
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Boot Door Won't lock nor close properly
Hi All My Renault Clio ('06 but not the new model) the boot door won't lock nor close. I called out the AA person and they examined it and they said the solarnord (sorry i don't know how to spell it) might be broken. then they put on a tie at the moment by taking the back plastic off. I called up the deals and they said…
