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Tyre sealant
Has anyone used tyre sealant? I have a ride-mower, no very money saving but have a large garden and it was inherited, it has a slow puncture. Can you use tyre sealant when you already have a puncture or do you have to get it mended first? Does anyone know how you jack up a mower? Any recomendation for a sealant please.
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renault megane lights, help please!!
hi, this is a bit of a long shot but maybe one of you can help! i have just bought a 2004 renault megane :D but unfortunately it doesnt have the handbook with it. the computer thing says 'automatic lights de-activated' and i cant work out how to re-activate them. them is a button at the end of the lights switch 'stick'…
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Small Automatic
I am thinking of replacing my Astra for a smaller automatic, as my road is a nightmare to park in as I cant get into my drive some nights being such a narrow road. I am as you guess lousy at reverse parking anyway, and want to know what is the best Automatic (it has to be Automatic) small car that is easy to park. I hated…
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I wanna buy a new Audi A3
After a new Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 S/E 5 dr - the best price I have found to date is £13,526 incl del. Anyone any ideas where I might be able to shave a few more quid off this price. Thanks
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Insurance for Contract Hire Cars
My ins co said I have to be the registered owner of the vehicle for them to insure me Which ins co's will insure contract hire cars and is it the same price as insuring a vehicle owned by yourself
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Peugeot 307, Vectra or Mondeo ?
We are thinking about changing car and have short listed the Peugeot 307. Vectra or Mondeo and whichever we decide it will be the diesel. So which one would you choose and why ? Thanks :D Edit to add : looking around the 3/4 yr old mark.
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HELP!! Fiat Punto is dying
Hi All, Really hope someone can help. My Fiat Punto 1.2 02 reg packed in at the weekend. The garage has just told me it will need a new ECU unit and two coils!! This whole process is gonna cost me over £400. I have made a complaint at Fiat as they mechanic said this happens a lot with Fiat Puntos. Can anyone help? Can I…
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Easiest way to get from Kings Cross to Waterloo - advice please?
I am taking my children (4 and 7) and mum to Disneyland Paris next Monday and am staying the Sunday night in the Travelodge near Kings Cross. We have to be at Waterloo by 9.00am on Monday (bank holiday) and would like some advice on the best way to get there. Although I am taking the barest minimum of luggage I would like…
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GAP Insurance for Cars
Just wondered what companies people have used for GAP insurance, needless to say I delcined the £299 price that my local dealer quoted!! Found a few on the net which charge around £140 for 3 years cover and it's a return to invoice price https://www.car2cover.co.uk https://www.click4gap.co.uk
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Car Supermarkets - What If It Goes Wrong
A close friend of mine is lending me £4000 to buy a new car. We've decided on a corsa. (needs to be automatic - and would like to get as new as I can for the money) what do people think of this one? http://www.carcraft.co.uk/CarDetail.aspx?carID=658976&categoryID=0 My main worry about getting from a car supermarket, is the…
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breakdown services -autoaid anyone?
I usually have aa breakdown but am in severe financial difficulty this year but still would feel better as a lone female to have some kind of cover. The auto aid one seems to be an ok one .Has anyone had any experience of them at all? its the type whereby you pay first and then they re imburse you which is so different…
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HELP- Parking Ticket!
AAARRRGGH! Just listened to my voicemails and had one call from my dad going mad at me about an unpaid parking fine:mad: (Note to self, must stop getting mail sent to parents house!) It's apparently now £90 as its been 6 weeks since it was issued, but the worst thing is I don't even remember getting one, and it was…
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Car Dilemma...
Hi all! I've been using this site like the clappers for a few months now, so thought I'd post my dilemma for some impartial advice. A couple of months ago, I bought a fantastic car at an absolute bargain price. It was a great find, as it's quite big, very spacious and very safe. This was aspecially important as the car…
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switchcar.co.uk - car supermarket
Came across https://www.switchcar.co.uk via autotrader.co.uk whilst looking to buy a 1-2 yr old car. They have an interesting business proposition where they will deliver a car of your choice from their website to a centre near you for you to test drive then you buy it if you like it. They also give you a week's free…
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Car choice: logic vs emotion & soceity. Parrallels with designer clothing?
Moneysaving dilemma. Should I spend all my savings on a fancy car? Choosing a new car. Well, actually, choosing a new van. I am currently driving the most economical vehicle I can think of; a slightly untidy but usable diesel fiesta. 150k and at £300 value yet 50mpg I can't imagine anything better for economy. So any…
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Company Car or Allowance?
My Organisation is intending to close its company car lease scheme and proposes to give all employees a car user allowance plus a business mileage allowance. At present a company car is leased to employees for 3 years. A Vauxhall Astra Elite 1.7 CDTi with an annual tax bill to a 22% taxpayer of £696 per annum would be a…
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Is online Car Tax valid before disc comes?
Hi Guys I need to tax my car and wanted to do it online, although I can't find out from DVLA website if the tax is valid before the disc actually comes through the post... :confused: if anyone has done this before, do you know if they give you something to print off? Maybe to show the authorities if stopped? If I pay…
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plug in car heaters
has anyone used those car ceramic plug in fag lighter instant heaters/coolers they sell for 19.95 - are thery any good do they give instant heat and quicker than car warming up or are they just a gimmick? thanks
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Cheap ticket: London to Newcastle with return
Cheap train ticket from LONDON KING'S CROSS to NEWCASTLE with return is available. I bought it one month ago, but I cannot make it now. The details are as following: (£22.5 totally) London King's cross - Newcastle: 24th May(Thursday), 21.00 - 00.42 Newcastle - London King's cross: 29th May(Tuesday), 18.35 - 21.44 If…
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Fuel Economy Reporting Thread
This thread links on the back of the 'Cheapest Petrol & Diesel: Drive down the cost' article Please read the article first, as this thread refers to it If you're resolving to save fuel by driving more carefully, I'd love to know how well it works. There's no doubt that following the tips in the article can get you more…
