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Funny Noise
On a long journey recently, my car started making a strange noise, sort of a whirring, vibrating noise from the front left of the car, the noise happens regardless of engine speed and even when its in neutral, but ONLY when the car is moving. Given this problem I thought it was the transmission, and the mechanics at Mr…
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Car repair?
Hi, We've just seen a really nice Honda Civic 1.6 (2001) but the only problem is the air conditioning doesn't seem to work...do you know how much it would cost to get this fixed? Or do you know any websites that I could find out from? Thanks.
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Chrysler Neon Child Seat
Can anyone help me find a child seat for a new baby to fit a Chrysler Neon
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any ideas on how to hire a camper can or RV?
I am looking to hire a camper van or RV for a week to try out the outside experience before going the whole hog and any ideas would be gratefully accepted Thank you very much:p :j
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Scam e-mail
I've been selling my motorbike privately. I got an e-mail saying that someone was interested in it. I sent them all the details and they said they'd send me a cheque for the full amount. The problem is I now believe this to be a scam. I informed the buyer that I wouldn't give him the bike until the chesue had cleared. He…
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Urgent - Need Bike Advice - Oh In Garage Now
OH has been looking for a Honda CBR 600F and has found an immaculate 03 plate with full Honda service history and fitted extras that looks good and he really wants it. The only thing that he is a bit concerned about is the mileage - 20,000. This averages out at around 5,000 per year which he is told is the norm but he's…
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What offer to make on used car?
Hi, I haven't bought a car for a long while so would appreciate any guidance on what sort of offer I could make on one I've seen. I've seen a VW Polo, automatic, 3 door. It has a"54" registration number but the dealer says it is an "05 plate" (don't know much about this?!). It has done around 14,000 miles. I drove it and…
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Cheapest deep 10mm spark plug sockets & 22mm sockets? (Alternatives to Halfords?)
I have a 10mm spark plug socket, but annoyingly it doesn't appear to be deep enough to actually grab the plugs. My immediate thoughts turn to Halfords after which my next thought is they're very expensive. Have looked online but either postage is relatively pricey or they're sold as part of a big set I don't need. Thanks…
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Help finding cheapest routes for weekly commuting
I'm looking to do a weekly commute from the south of england to Scotland starting during july; I'd appreciate any tips on how to find the cheapest travel, especially for train routes because I'm confused :confused: I'll be working in Scotland Mon - Fri and trying to go back weekends, sometime it'll be my partner coming up…
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New car - drivethedeal.com?
Hi, I'm a new member to the forum. I was wondering if anyone has had recent experience of buying cars from drive the deal? The website says they put you in touch with main UK dealers and you get a new UK car. Are there any catches? Are the cars likely to be pre-registered? Do you encounter problems later? The website seems…
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Car Booster/engine Starter
Hi, Can you please advise where I can get hold of a reasonably priced car booster. Thanks
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What should I have done?
Coming back from Ipswich, I was doing 50 in the 50 limit. As we came to the end of this, a juggernaut in the outside lane was doing about 52 with a huge queue behind him. The limit was now 70, so I began to accelerate and he starts beeping away - must have upset him. It took him nearly a mile to pass me as we were now…
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I've Been Caught Speeding !
I was caught speeding recently in a 30mph zone (I think the letter said I was doing 34mph). It's the first time I've been caught (!) although I do generally attempt to maintain the speed limit, particulary in 30mph and 40mph zones (not so much on motorways). I returned the form that the Police sent me to state that I was…
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Best way to sell a car
I am not advertising here!!!! Can anyone recommend a good method to sell a car quickly and not get ripped off? I have tried advertising in my local newspaper and through their website... I have also tried eBay but no luck so far.... I know you maybe thinking it listed for too much money but I know this is not the case....…
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Flat Battery - BMW 316
Ok - I made a booboo last night. Parked up the car, only to find this morning that I had left the headlights on all night - flat battery. So, my girlfriend phones up her old man so he can maybe do a jump start. Thing is though, he's heard horror stories about onboard computers and stuff frying as a result of doing this…
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Ticket extensions on Oyster
I have had a paper season ticket up until now but will be going onto an Oystercard when it expires in a couple of weeks. I think I've got my head round it but one question remains and I can't find the answer anywhere on the TFL website. The hypothetical situation is this. I have an Oystercard loaded with a Zones 1-2…
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Getting sort of Threats from uninsured driver
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Breakdown Cover for One Trip?
My OH and I are very lucky in that one of our best friend's is a mechanic and if we ever break down he comes and sorts things out for us - my OH looks after and mends his computer in return. However, we are going away on holiday so will be driving further afield to the airport and there is a niggling feeling in the back of…
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Cat D write-off documents?
Hello everyone, please help me. I am looking at this Ford fiesta 2005 car which I really liked and so I put the deposit to keep the car for £250. However, this evening I just found out through hpi check that the car has been written off as Cat D and the seller has not informed anything about it. (he showed me the V5…
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What do I do with my car?
I need some help please. I have a Ford Ka 2 1997 with a misfire. The car is running but... One of the cylinder is not working, no compression at all. The car is burning oil (and I mean all the oil!) A good mechanic had a look at it and told me that although it could be a valve that need changing it looks as it is more…
