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someone drilled a hole in my car door
Some lovely person has drilled a hole below the lock of my car, i've reported it to the police and called my insurance company yesterday to see what they say, however it dawns on me that perhaps it will work out cheaper in the long run to pay to get it fixed myself. Does anyone know where I should start, or who are the…
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Category C write off - what now?
My motorbike was hit by someone not looking where they were going. The impact damaged a few parts but mostly only cosmetic. The insurance assessor has put a massive price on repairs. They say it will cost over £4500.00 to fix. :mad: I have priced up parts to do the work myself and can get the job done for £1500.00 !!!!!!!!…
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Lease or car finance
Hi am looking into the car lease as showing from my other thread! BUT some people have said to look round and see if there are any good finance deals.. The only place i will find the 2 cars we like are the dealers or Ebay garages. Obviously the downside of leasing is that you usually don't own the car and finance you do…
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removing dents in cars Aldi offer
No idea if this is any good, no use for me at mo http://www.aldi.co.uk/uk/html/offers/58_4789.htm http://www.aldi.co.uk/uk/html/offers/offers_week3thursday08.htm All you need to pull out those bodywork dents.* Hot glue gun (3 glue sticks included) * Dent pulling tabs * Power bridge * Ding king solution (1 oz) * Glue…
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National Express funfares
I have used these many times before for £1 each from Birmingham to London however I have gone onto the website today and no funfares seem to be available!! :eek: Its coming up with a cost of £72 return :eek: for 4 of us. I know its not bad but it is when I have done it before for £8.
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Police Sirens - What to do where you hear it?
As it states in the highway code when you hear sirens from an emergency vehicle behind you you are supposed to pull over safely to one side to let it through. What happens if :- 1. you are at traffic lights which are showing red? Are you allowed to cross the stop line? 2. If you are in a lane next to a 24 hour bus lane are…
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Help with tacho question?
Hi all. Long time lurker. I've been out of work for a while, but I'm getting back into it doing some agency driving. I need some help on tacho regulations - it seems some things have changed since I last drove. How many tachos do I need to carry with me? When I last worked it was the current week and the last day of the…
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First car
Ive just passed my test and am looking for a little run around just to get me to work. I havent got that much money, and insurance, tax , petrol all makes it even worse! If anyone can recommend a decent (very) low cost car could you please let me know. Thanks
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Ford Privilege Scheme
My father is a Ford Pensioner and so we have always been able to use the Ford Privilege Vouchers to our advantage. My sister in law has asked whether she would be allowed a voucher. Looking on the current list of allowed people it appears that Ford are less strict than they used to be and now include in laws, step and half…
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Train - Preston to London
Need to get a train from Preston to London on 12th Feb day return. Was hoping for as long as possible in town - definitely have to be there by lunch as we have already booked tickets for the Terracotta Warriors at 2.30. Any hints re split ticketing / promotional codes would be much appreciated - the cheapest ticket I can…
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More petrol in your tank
These tips on how to increase the value of the gallon in your car petrol tank http://rffm.typepad.com/republicans_for_fair_medi/economics_and_taxes/index.html I'm no driver but saw this on another site and thought it worth passing on,
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My car isnt selling
I've advertised my car in the local paper for 2 months and its still not sold. Where else can I try? What about ebay?
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Free Return Ticket for off peak travel anywhere on the c2c line until 31st May 2008
Free Return Ticket for off peak travel anywhere on the c2c line until 31st May 2008, which you can either use yourself or give to a friend or family member. http://www.c2c-online.co.uk/we_ve_only_got_one_wish_on_our_list
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Handbrake Adjustment
Can anybody please tell me how to adjust the handbrake on a Ford Focus CL 2001?
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Replacing sidelight bulb on m4 fiesta
Hi, Earlier this week both headlight bulbs and 1 sidelight bulb has gone in my dad's ford fiesta.. He had to drive with main beam on until we could see in daylight and have a look.. I've changed the 2 headlight bulbs, but the problem is this 1 sidelight bulb.. i think the bulb should just pull out of the holder but it…
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306 heater problem ?
Anyone reading here have a 306 and know the answer to this ? The heater control knob (the one that controls the speed of the fan, not the heat itself) has jammed completely, won't move any amount. I'm told that getting it out is a nightmare (? I've tried and I can't see how it comes out without removing the dash...). At…
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buying car for first time
Buying a car for new driver. Have narrowed the options to 1 litre toyota Yaris or vauxhall corsa. Both insurance group 1. budget is 3-4k. I'm guessing they will be 3-5 years old to be within budget. Want to be sure I am getting a reliable car so intend going to a franchised dealer. No-one in family knows one end of a car…
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Poorly Citroen - any ideas to make it better?
Hope someone can help with this! Due to Hubby's Espace failing it's MOT in spectacular style (2 page failure sheet! Eeek!), we bought a Citroen Saxo at auction yesterday. P reg 1.0l petrol. On the way home (14 miles from the auction) he says it was difficult to get any revs out of it and had to fight to get it home. At one…
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Car needs Repairs - Need some advice
Hi im looking at buying a 2nd hand car. The seller has been honest and told me that the 2000 PEUGEOT 306 LX needs a CV boot on the passenger side front. The car is otherwise in really good condition for its age and seems perfect for me and the kids. Just need help here as to what sort of price im looking at to get a local…
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Motorsport
Any one here into their motorsport?? Cars, Karts and Bikes?? I love most things with an engine (hence my £20K debt I got myself into - lifes so boring now I have no cars, karts or bikes!!) and dream of racing competatively but all I can afford is a bit of karting here and there in hire karts... :( Does anyone here race and…
