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Spent 17k on brand new mini...broke down in two weeks...
My nan has recently spent over 17k on a brand new mini cooper. She had it for about 2 weeks, but at this time it started randomly stopping. This was either in the middle of driving or while stopped at a roundabout or junction. The car got taken away and had to have the engine vanos inlet valve and spark plugs all replaced.…
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Bank Holiday parking question - Chelmsford
If I park my car in a "max 2 hrs Mon - Sat" zone on Bank Holiday Monday in Chelmsford (specifically), do I run the risk of a penalty? I have scoured the web for info and there does not seem to be a general rule on this. Each council seems to have their own rules - some treat it as a Sunday, others don't. I would greatly…
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Speachless - Car accident in France and British company casuing the problems!!!
Hope this is the right place to post this. I am still trying to get my head around all that is going on. Holidaying in france last week left car quite happily in supermarket carpark and came out to find a lorry had hit the car. The start of everones nightmares, but actually this bit went quite smoothly. The lorry driver…
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Luton to York - what will be best route?
I'm a bit confused on a motorway route. Coming weekend I'll be travelling from Luton to York. This is the first time I'll be driving this far. I personally wish to take following route (from map) Continue to M1 till J32. Here the road looks like an Y shape, with left continuing towards M1 and right as M18. My intention is…
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So, is this a good deal for a Used car...?
Been looking to buy a new / nearly new Toyota Avensis. Looking at online car brokers, can get a 1.8 VVTi "Colour Collections" for around 12,700. Went to a Toyota dealer yesterday who are selling the same car, but 56 plate, registered Nov06. It's an ex-demonstrator, 600 miles on clock. They are asking for 12K, and agreed to…
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Breakdown Cover
Are there any deals gong at the moment? I've tried looking at Quidco but they don't seem to have any affiliates....
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Anyone have an experience of buying car warranty’s ?
I’m looking to get a new (second hand) car in the next few days and I keep being told I have to have this AA warranty they all seem to be pushing ? I’ve done a bit of searching round and found that the price being quoted is way over the top compared what’s on the net. I’m being told that 12 months is £395 where I’ve just…
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My Car has really bad wind
I presume its the Cat, thats causing it, but every morning coming off the M1 and cruising up the slip road, The car gives off a terrible guff and it stinks really rank. Anything I can do to stop it?, Can i ditch the cat and get a straight through exhaust and just switch vefore the MOT?
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Anyone have an experience of buying car warranty’s ?
Not even sure this is the right forum, but I guess one of the op’s will move it if not… I’m looking to get a new (second hand) car in the next few days and I keep being told I have to have this AA warranty they all seem to be pushing ? I’ve done a bit of searching round and found that the price being quoted is way over the…
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car hire - Carlisle
Anyone recomend a car hire company within walking distance of the railway station in Carlisle? Or a general recomendation on which companies are cheapest/best? - It's not something I have to do very often.
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Any Reputable 2nd hand car dealerships in London?
Hi there, I am looking to buy my first car, and have decided to go with buying from a car dealership so that I can get a warranty with the car (I know NOTHING about engines etc, so could easily get ripped off!!). Can anyone recommend a trustworthy car dealership in north london? Thanks! Joanne:o
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Any petrol stations offering LPG in or near to Macclesfield
Hi I am using my brothers car for the week and it is LPG'd, it is a 4x4 so I want to run it as economically as possible and not run it on petrol if I can help it. If anyone can help that would be good. Cheers
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"classic" car petition (sorry!).
I spotted this on another forum. I run a 17 year old car as my transport and believe that this is environmentally sound. It's fully road legal and fuel efficient. I do worry that some incorrect "all old cars are polluting and dangerous" mentality plus a motor industry who'd look for any reason to sell more new models might…
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How Long For Speeding Fine??
How long should i have to wait for a speeding fine??Caught by fixed gatso camera 2am in the morning doing approx 45mphin 40mpgh zone on an empty dual carriageway about a month ago now.Heard somewhere they have 28 days to send you the fine or it is invaild - is this true?? Thanks
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Motorcycle claim or not for a stolen wheel?
Hi Guys, Just wondering if I could get your opinions on my situation. I've just had my front wheel stolen off my scooter. I got a crime reference number and informed my insurance company (CIS) who are sending out an engineer to assess the damage and give an estimation on repair cost. I have arranged for a local mechanics…
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DVLA - strange one
My OH car tax expires on 30.04.07. This will be the first time he has taxed the car as it was previously taxed by the dealer when he bought it last year. He has the V5 for the car but didn't receive a car tax reminder renewal so he rang DVLA on Friday. Firstly they refused to discuss it with him as he might not be the…
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2nd hand car
can anybody help me buying a 2nd hand car?..i mean i don t have idea where to start and all my male friends (men suppose to be good on that)don t have idea too!!!!!!!!..i live in london se... don t tell me to check web sites because i need someone who knows a good dealer in london or...don t know..just helpppppp…
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pushypete
went to cornwall at weekend, broke down,called insurance about roadside assistance. man and truck arrived and told me gearbox had gone and they could give us a car and return mine on monday firm took visa debit card details and we drove home sunday. monday truck returned my car and took theirs, monday afternoon firm called…
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Throttloe Butterfly?
Just Picked up my car from the garage after being sent in to resolve starting problems (the car is a diesel) the mechanic said the throttle butterfly was sticking and had been replaced - could anyone enlighten me what one of these is and what it does? Many thanks, Neil
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RAC Membership - 15 months for the price of 12
I know they're not the cheapest, but someone might find this useful... Got a leaflet through the door offering 15 months RAC membership for the price of 12. Call 0800 051 3603 or visit https://www.rac.co.uk quoting ref 12WCDD to apply. T&Cs :- New members only, 3 months free membership credited after the 12 months has…
