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Archives for February 2008

PCN for box Junction
I recieved a PCn for box junction in lewisham way/ parkfield road. the photos are very poor and the box itself is faded. Also its not clear whether my rear tyres were in the box , because one of the poictures shos the car in the box , the other nothing but i suppose rear tryes in the box but not clear because the paiting…
Cheap car servicing
I work in a main dealer and see the huge bills people pay for a car service and I believe I have found a way to cut the cost of a service significantly. Firsty I think people need to understand what is covered on a service. the main part of a servce is the inspection work and the filters and plugs.i'll call this a…
A quick question about Ford Escorts
Hi, i have an M reg escort. I have recently noticed that the rear left hazard light does not work but the indicator does. Has anyone had this happen? x
Hpi
Can anyone advise me which is the best and cheapest way to get a HPI check?:confused:
Used Mondeo Wanted - advise please
I want to replace my existing V plate mondeo with a used Mondeo 3/4 years old. I would like a 2.0 TDCi. I have been looking in AuotTrader for either a Zetec or Ghia spec, however if I don't mind a few extra miles, I found I can even get a Ghia X with all the toys and leather interior. I have a budget of £6k. Are 70-80k…
Speeding Fines - Please Help
Hi I got caught speeding (35mph in a empty 30-zone at midnight) last September, and the letter has never arrived at my house (dated 16th November) until 15th Feb (brought by police officers.) Meanwhile, I got caught overtaking in November on the Edinburgh Bypass, which goes from a 70-50mph at 62 mph by a mobile speed…
question for mechanic
Hi we had a new water pump, pipes, cam belt and head gasket fitted about a month ago. In the past week we have to top the coolant up daily, and sometimes fill the rad too. It does not appear to be leaking. Any ideas? Any help welcome! The car is a 1989 micra. Thanks guys
Please could someone explain how the clutch works?
Ok it's got me baffled, I've removed my old engine from my car, and removed the gearbox. I can see the input shaft on the gearbox and the clutch's release bearing (which I expected to be completely different). Last night I removed the pressure plate, clutch assembly and flywheel from the crank. But, for the life of me I…
Wanted: Watford-Euston cheapest way
I've booked my £3 each way tickets Virgin Manchester -Euston and just need to find a cheap way to get from Watford back to Euston. (Wed 5-8pm~) Via rail / tube seems to be £7.50 / £8.20 (don't have an Oyster card!) Anyone know a cheap option? cheers Cliff
Lexus IS200
Hi Peeps, I own a Lexus IS200 and have done for the past 6 Years (Not very MSE but she's a lovely car!!) Anyway, I took her for a service some 3 weeks ago, all was fine until last Wednesday, when the Car started missing and, so I too it back to the garage who diagnoised (SP) a faulty Coil and plugs, ok I thought I'll get…
Poundland fuses
Waste of £1, fall to pieces when trying to remove them leaving the metal inside bit stuck in your fusebox. Save your £1 and buy some decent ones elsewhere :money:
Cheapest website to rent a 7 seater
going out over easter with another family and we are looking to rent a 7 seater, where can i get a good deal for 2/3days pls thank you medical
Garage/mechanic In York
Can anyone recommend a garage or mechanic in York please? For a Renault Clio.
Need a battery booster pack, any recommendations?
Hi, My car would not start today so i called out green flag (home vist) and they got it working fine with jump leads. (there was no-one else at home, and all neighbours gone to work). Now i'm looking at getting something that you stick in your boot and just gives a little power to the battery to get in started. The car in…
petrol loytaly/cash back/cards
Hiya I read the petrol page at the top of the page, but does anyone know of any loyalty cards or schemes we live in the !!! end of nowhere, and need a car, but the petrol here is over 105 a litter!:rolleyes: we cut down only do essential trips and all that we only have BP, jet and tesco we use the tesco as this is the…
bought a car on credit
as the title shows we bought a car on credit about a month ago....went to a large uk car company signed all the paperwork and drove away.....we wanted the car immediately due to holiday so we were asked to take the car back to have a new mot put on as they always do...(old mot still valid) two weeks after having the car we…
MOT in Oxford
Hi there, Does anyone know of any reputable/reliable garages in Oxford (preferably no more than 3-4 miles from the city centre) for an MOT? The council can't book me in for a couple of weeks and foolishly I've left it to the last minute. Thanks
Second hand car blues
Bought a ten year old car last July for £2000.00. In September had to pay £450.00 to replace clutch, solonoid and front brake fitting kit. In January paid for a new catalytic converter and centre/rear exhaust - before we had work done - rang dealer and he just seemed to say 'oh well'. Now some sort of thrust bearing has…
Aargh Company Car Tax
Hi all I'm trying to work out how much a company car will actually cost me each month. I'm rubbish with tax etc. so hope someone here can help. At the moment I take the cash allowance. Basically the car I have my eye on is on the fleet list at £330 per month. So by my reckoning it would really cost me only £198 each month…
Buying a cat c car
Would anyone buy a cat c car? My husband and I have got £4000 to spend on a car and are getting so confused! He travels about 30 miles a day and we need something reliable and not too old! Any hints, tips or good sites to visit? We are in the North West.

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