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Wing Mirror Cracked - MOT Pass/Fail?
Hi all My driver side wing mirror is cracked. It is totally stable, is adjustable, and I have almost 100% visibility. Is there any chance this could be failed in a MOT test, perhaps if I get a jobworth tester? The rules say that a vehicle could be failed if: An obligatory mirror (an exterior mirror fitted to the…
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Which would you buy?
Hello, Just after some different views on how relevant age and mileage on a car. For example, I have seen two cars that I like. The model and spec on both is exactly the same. The only difference I can see is the age and mileage. The details are as follows: 2002 52 75k miles £6495 2004 53 60k miles £7990 I suppose the…
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Different fuel for different cars?
Do car makers recommend specific types of petrol? BP. Shell, Esso? If so, does it really make a difference to the engine performance?
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Need buying a car advice
Hi there, I've only 15 more lessons to go till my driving test to past but thought it would be a good idea to start learning about cars and where I should buy my very first car. I m planning to buy a 'second hand' Ford Ka as I have heard they are cheap, realiable and a good first car to have but I haven't got a clue where…
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Leasing V Buying
Want to get a new car with the least expense. Wondered if leasing would be a a viable option. Any advice, websites or views very much appreciated. thanks.
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Have you checked your Oxygen Filter recently?
Yes, apparently cars have Oxygen Filters fitted, even a professor talks about one. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=439702&in_page_id=1770
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Petrol Price Increase At Oil Majors?
Anyone else notice increased petrol prices at the oil majors (Shell, BP, Esso, Texaco) this weekend? Couldn't have anything to do with alleged dodgy supermarket petrol in the news this week? Just a co-incidence, right? :eek:
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Lacquer peeling off front and rear bumpers
Hi, I've owned a Mark 3 Golf for a few years now and have decided to keep it a while longer rather than sell it on and want to improve its cosmetic condition a little. Its a TDI GL model and is completely colour coded in black, I've done quite a lot of work on it before cosmetically nothing fancy just where its been keyed…
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Auto box car for newly disabled wife
My wife has developed a chronic sciatica problem overnight and even through it is on the mend she has been told she will have impared mobility in her left leg for a long time so changing gear in her current car will be impossible. We need an urgent change of car to get an automatic which she can drive. Any suggestions of a…
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Where to go for advice on car problem (legal)
I wasn't sure where to post this so hopefully this will get a response here. I bought a car 3 weeks ago. Part of the conditions of sale were to change the cambelt and tensioner kit, as the car is 5 years old, and the manufacturer recommends that they are changed at 72,000 miles or 5 years of age, whichever occurs sooner.…
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New Bmw - 1st Service Due
Hello! I got a BMW on October 9th and it's now saying service due. The question is do I have to take it to the BMW garage to get it done or can I go anywhere? :confused: If I go elsewhere will it affect the resale value of the car? I'm a bit of a thicko when it comes to stuff like this!!
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do car insurance quotes check with a credit reference agency?
hi not sure if this is in the right forum if not please feel free to move it. i need car insurance and just phoned up one company and they said they check with a credit reference agengy do they do this when you are just asking for a quote or do they do it when you take out the policy? i have had about 4 quotes online so…
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Parking Manchester
I have to attend an all day meeting in Manchester University - the old UMIST site off Sackville Street on Tuesday. Have been told parking is £10 per day. Can anyone advise a cheaper alternative within 20 mins walk that will be available around 8.15 am. many thanks
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Reversed into. What damage done?
Me and my daughter were in her clio tonight parked in Tesco's car park stuffing our face with goodies before going home. While sitting there we were suddenly shaken and realised we had been hit from behind. I jumped out the car to see a large van had reversed into us. He got out and apologised and said he couldnt see due…
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Foriegn car hire suspected rip off
Hello Recently booked a hire car, from a big chain, and paid before collection so it would be cheaper. The reciepts include Vehicle Damage Cover (CDW), Vehicle Theft Cover (TP), Tax, Location Surcharge, Registration Fee. On the booking page it does say much else after choosing your dates and the airport your collecting…
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Euro NCAP report on Skoda Roomster - should I be worried?
I am learning to drive at the moment and have started looking at cars to buy for when I pass my test! Top of my list is a Skoda Roomster mini-MPV, as I need something that will fit my toddler's pushchair into the boot (as well as all the shopping!). The road tests I have read seem to like the car, but I have read a report…
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Hands-free
I dislike the thing that goes on the ear, but I'm too much of a scrooge to pay for a proper installation in the car. Is the parrot thing any good? http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/products/products/204847/handsfree_mobile_kits.html
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Disappointed with GNER compensation offer
Just wondered if anyone else bothered claiming back for the delays on GNER on Friday 16th Feb? If so what level of compensation did you get? I had two tickets for the outward journey (ticket splitting) worth £47 together. My compensation was £5 in rail vouchers. Normally, the rail vouchers would be at least half the ticket…
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Which car?
Hi, Due to a forthcoming milestone birthday, I am planning to treat myself to a change of car. I am torn between the following: 1. Jaguar XK8/R 2. Porsche Boxter (2.7) 3. Maserati 3200 The car will have to be automatic and I have up to around 20K to spend. It will be used most days for commuting with a few longer runs each…
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single yellow lines outside home
Hi, I live on the high street and there have always been single yellow lines outside in the parking bays, just recently they have been repainted and lots of signs have been put up. I also received a letter that mentions where i live is the enforcement area of their plan which they will implicate next month. I have had two…
