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Micra wheel nut broken
Hi I have a slight problem when changing the tyre on my nissan micra one of the wheel nuts wouldn't come off so the man who was taking it off forced and we noticed underneath that the screw bit was stripped and had no thread. So now I only have three wheel nuts instead of the four holding the wheel on. I was told it was…
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How Do I Change My Audio Connections For My Newly Bought Mp3 Player For My Car
Hi can anyone help me?? i have just bought a cd/mp3/usb player for my car, i got it from Aldi and it is made by tevion, model 4187. I took my original one out of my renault clio, and noticed that the connections were totally different to the tevion one, my clio is 1998/1999 and i know the radio was made in portugal ( for…
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Ikea folding bikes on ebay £50-£80
Ikea gave all 9000 of their uk staff free Raleigh folding bikes for christmas- I was actually after a folding bike a while back but they were all well over £100 even for rubbish examples. I guess IKEA staff that dont want to cycle are selling their bikes but because of the glut of bikes out there, prices are low- I got one…
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Train Delays : Claiming against rail company
Just seen X-Ray (a BBC Wales programme a bit like BBC Watchdog). Part of the programme was about Train Delays and they said that Full details http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/x-ray/allarticles/stories/6p16_questionx.shtml
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how much should this work have cost please?
change brake pads change the air filter new fan belt change oil and filter (oil tank thingy hasn't been cleaned out):confused: change spark plugs what would be a reasonable price for this? Also, a receipt was not made available despite being asked for :confused: TIA!
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First Great Western weekend train tickets offer
First Great Western are doing an offer with up to two adult day return tickets anywhere on their network for £10 (standard)/£20 (first) each and up to four children at half those prices to anywhere on their network, for season ticket holders. Using FGW trains between FGW stations only, must be used on weekends from 27 Jan…
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Arrrggghhh. More Tax Costs - They Kept This Quiet!
For all interested car drivers – I didn’t know about this. I’ve just signed the petition. UK ROAD TAX Dear all, Have done this, it's very easy. We have nothing to lose by trying - if you don't want Tony & Gordon to have all our money because we drive a car or bike, then please at least sign up > >THIS IS REAL AND IT IS A…
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Faulty Fuel Gauge
My Fuel gauge has suddenly developed a fault, It dances about all over the place when I am driving. The car is over 10 years old and is a Ford Mondeo. Ever since I got it I have never put more than twenty pounds worth of petrol in at a time but yesterday I put thirty pounds in and aboutten minutes after that it started.…
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Want to buy a Forward facing car seats for 1.5 yr Old
As title. I want to purchase a Forward facing car seats for my 1.5 year old son. Any idea which is excellent, value for money and where to buy it from. It must have head support as he normally tends falls asleep in the car.
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Can't get in!!
My bonnet catch seems to have broken or come loose at the engine end of an Audi A4. Anybody any ideas as to how to get into it from outside! I have had a good look round but there is no obvious arm up entry points. Thanks
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Hyundai warranty & MOT advice please?!
Hi Can anyone please help? I have a hyundai Getz that is nearing the end if its MOT free period. Does anyone know if I have to take it to Hyundai or can I get it MOTed anywhere? Also I have some damage on the car and Hyundai have said that if I don't go to them to get it fixed the part of their warranty that covers…
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Cheap AA membership?
Or similar.Last year took advantage of a joint membership offer mentioned on here,( and through quidco maybe??) ended up only costing us £25. Membership Due to expire in a couple of weeks.
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20% off food & drink at railway stations across the country
I was not sure where to but this, thought that Motoring & Public Transport seemed the best place. The BiTE Card can be used to get 20% off food & drink at railway stations across the country. Registering is FREE so even if you only use the trains a few times a year it may well be worth having. http://www.bitecard.co.uk/
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2nd hand car- RAC check or warrenty?
Hi Seen a 2nd hand Nissan Micra for sale privatley- looks ok but I don`t know anything about cars! Should I spend £120 on an RAC check or a years warrantey? What would you do?
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Car bought from dealer - ABS / TC light came on in 10 miles.
Folks :- I bought a Y plate Zafira from a dealer. 10 miles away from the dealer the abs / traction control warning light comes on. I get it home and contect the dealer. He replies (via email) "idrove the car some 25 plus miles and nothing like that at all happened i suspect its something trivial please let me know what the…
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Repairing spoiler holes on boot
Does anyone know what the best stuff (and cheapest) to use to plug spoiler holes on my boot? I've got an old car so I'm not too bothered with finished result! I just want to do it myself as a secondhand spoiler is too expensive. Where is the best place to go? Thanks for any help.
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Using Company Car Fuel Card In Europe
Hi, Does anyone know if you can use a company fuel card in Europe? I am new to my job and on my 1st company car with taxable fuel card. I intend to go to France on holiday and would be good if I could use the card seeing as I am paying the tax for it. I mentioned it to my boss who reckoned I would not be allowed, but is…
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Warranty on cars bought from supermarkets
Hi to you motoring experts. I have searched old threads about buying from car supermarkets but none seem to answer my question so here goes. Anyone with any experience of new cars bought from supermarkets eg motorpoint that are not UK sourced and need warranty work. What do UK main dealers do when you take the car to them?…
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Vectra timing belt has gone
I have an X reg Vectra and the timing belt went on Friday. I have been quoted everything from £600 - £1500 to repair. Neither hubby nor I have the first clue about cars. We have another Vectra and don't know whether to scrap the X reg or whether it has any value in its present condition. Car sales friend thinks we shuld…
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Car insurance for semi long term use abroad
Hi All I have just started a job in the Netherlands on a trial basis as a contractor, but with a view to progressing to permanent. At the moment I believe I am not allowed to buy a Dutch registered car (specifically, not able to tax it) without Dutch citizenship, so I will have to buy a second car in the UK and bring it…
