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What about an article on annual services and repairs for cars?
We've just been landed with a bill of £650 for annual service plus repairs to brakes and suspension on our car. :( I'm pretty sure the garage is not having us on. Although I don't know a huge amount about cars, it's pretty difficult to argue with people who say your brake pads are dangerously thin and your suspension will…
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kia sedona (le)
anybody have one or know of how they drive? mechanics? problems? we are looking at 7 seater was thinking maybe the sharan but having beenalong to a place we both fell in love with the looks inside and out of the sedona le i did have a look on honest john as of yet we are not 100% what yr we will be looking at but we have a…
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Where can I find cheap used cars? :)
Anyone know of any good websites or other resources for second cars? The only decent one I've come across with customisable search features is autotrader. Just after a small cheap car (being able to move from A to B preferred) as I'm a student and will be living in a different city to where I go to uni next year :) Thanks…
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Motorcycle Insurance
I'm looking to renew my motorcycle insurance and up till now have always gone for Fully Comprehensive cover. What I would like to do is insure my bike for Third Party Fire & Theft for part of the year, say till the end of March. Then insure it from April to September as Fully Comprehensive cover then finally from October…
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Looking for a porsche 944 ecu
Hi, my garage has told me that the ecu for my 1988 porsche 944 has failed. The cost for a new ecu is very expensive. I've gotten some quotes to have the ecu repaired, but repairing it is also very expensive. :confused: I'd be keen to get advice on getting a 2nd hand ecu instead of buying new. The ecu is a Bosch motronic…
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Car Air Conditioning Servicing and Re-gassing
How much does car air conditioning servicing cost and re-gassing? Do you have any recommendations of places in North London? Thanks
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Crooklock
Any recommendations on where to buy one and the best type to get? Thanks all, L
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Car Valeting help
i would like to share this link with all the member of MSE, having been a member on here myself i have helped a few people by sharing my knowledge about car care (valeting). As i am a administrator on http://www.britishvaleters.org/phpBB2 we have added a link on our forum for all the public to ask any questions they have…
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audi 100 parts
I would appreciate any advice for a passenger side indicator front, same side headlight and same side rear light cluster for audi 100 avant L reg. have tried all local and not so local breakers yards but to no avail.
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Help with lowering car costs
I'm trying to find a cheaper car for my dad, as his transport costs are ridiculous He has full no claims, but is still paying £31.15 a month for insurance :eek: Have researched several companies and it's around the same, lowest is £26 per month So it must be the car... FORD MONDEO 2.5I (96-99) SI 5DR 2544cc 5DR Worth about…
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Tool shopping: hydraulic presses.
I'm looking into buying a hydraulic press so I can change wheel bearings and push suspension bushes in etc. I've had a quick look round the net and it looks like I need to spend around £200 to get a decent 10 tonne unit. For example: Clarke £199 inc VAT http://www.machinemart.co.uk/product.asp?p=020410030&r=2054&g=107…
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Network Q was i fair with this??
Originally bought my car 18 months ago from Netwrok Q / Vauxhall, and got the Waaranty with it etc.. its an 03 plate and like i say i purchased it 18 month ago, i took it into VX last week for a Health check and they said the Wheel bearing was "on its way out" and the EGR Valve was knackered (Tech 2 Diagnosis + EML was on)…
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Oystercard took an extra £4. Anyone know why?
I think I do know why actually but I thought I'd better check and it's certainly not my fault. On saturday I was going to travel from Stratford to Camden on the tube. Half way there there the train stopped for ages and eventually there was an announcement that there was a problem with the line and everyone must get off and…
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advice needed on problem with clutch and rev counter
hi, for the past few weeks i have periodically had a problem where when i depress the clutch the rev counter goes way up. even when i just slow down with the brake, as soon as i go to change gear the rev counter goes high. so if i am say waiting at the lights, i put the car into 1st gear and obviously have to keep the…
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Virgin Rail Offer With Daily Mail
Collect 3 tokens between 27 Jan - 2 February for really cheap tickets for travel between 1 Feb - 31 March 2007. See http://www.virgintrains.co.uk/buy_tickets/special_offers/default.aspx This is the same offer as last year, they didnt even ask for the tokens at the station.
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wana motoring section? mechanic needed!
Hi guys am i going blind or is there no motoring section on here? I dont know if this is the right section or not so sorry if not. Just wanted some car advice. I have a leak (ahem) on the cooling system somewhere and Ive been told because of where it is it wont be cheap to fix. However someone has told me that you can buy…
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Car buying options - high mileage
I do a 120 mile daily commute, plus reasonably regular additional work-related journeys. Add this to personal use, and I reckon I’m looking at around 35,000 miles a year. I’ve managed to secure a car allowance from work (haven’t figured out what it translates to post-tax yet) and want to replace my current car before I…
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How Long Til Insurance Pay Out?
Hi What is the normal amount of time for insurance companies to pay out when the car is written off? It's been a month now, I know they were closed xmas day, boxing day & new years day but it seems to be taking forever. Is this normal or should I be going mad?
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Car question
I don't know whether this is the place to ask, sorry if not. My Ford Focus tail light/brake light has stopped working - I've changed the bulb twice and it refuses to work. Can anyone tell me what could be wrong?
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Why won't my wheel go round?
I've been getting noises/wobble coming from the front wheels of the car ('96 Lexus GS300, 90,000 miles) so I jacked it up today for a look. The offside front wheel will not spin freely - it's an effort to turn it at all. The brakes appeared to be stuck on as there was no movement when my assistant pressed the pedal (with…
