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DC Cook direct - any advice welcomed
I ordered a pre-registered car back in late November and paid 10% deposit by credit card. Delivery was up to 10 weeks and I accepted that. A nice surprise call in mid-December to say it was arriving and they needed further payment, plus car would be ready to collect w/c 31st Dec. No concerns thus far - process exactly as…
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New 806 car key?
Hi I have an 806 with one working key I think I have another key ( if I can find it) but it has never worked sine I have had the car (18 months) its a p reg. I really need another working key ASAP I know I cant just get another key cut so what do I have to do? Thanks
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Head gasket?
Just a quickie. OH's head gasket on his P reg Toyota Paseo has gone, and we've been quoted £450 - 500 for repair. Does this sound about right? Thanks :j
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The great car radio code scam!!!!!
Has anyone else been forced into a corner and had to fork out good money to retrieve the unlock code for your own radio? In my opinion; if you buy a vehicle in good faith, be it new or second-hand, you own that vehicle and it's contents, including the radio. Ergo, you should have a right to the four digit code to unlock…
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Leaking sunroof
Hi, does anyone have DIY remedies for a leaking sunroof. Car is a Suzuki Baleno. Thanks
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Nissan Serena. Advice Please
Hello All, GF Has a Nissan Serena, that is constantly overheating, Heaters inside often blowing cold air, and Temp Gauge nearly on Red, however sometimes it will steady itself down and go back to normal, Temp Gauge back to half way and Heaters actually blowing Hot Air.:confused: Any Ideas anyone??
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700c/road bike wheels
I have the frame of a road bike, and I'm looking for a pair of cheap 700c wheels so I can use the bike to ride on weekends around town. No racing or mountain climbing, just some gentle riding around. Can anyone recommend any hints or tips, or even a link to a product? I'm looking for the cheapest (but not going to fall…
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Car Purchase - Help Required !
Hi All I am about to start a new job and need to purchase a car (coming off company car scheme) ,we have decided on a new honda crv at a cost of £21150 and have been going round in circles as what is the most cost effective way of purchasing this we have a couple of options: 1) PCP with a deposit of approx £3500 + £400 pm…
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bus driver nearly caused accident with unneccessary swerve
ok so heres the story, driving along a dual carraigeway in a right hand lane, bus stop on the left next to the left hand lane, so a clear lane right next to the bus stop, where does donkey breath go, swerving into the right hand lane from the bus stop and nearly into me he's got a great big full size single decker bus,…
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Damaged floor, worth fixing? dangerous?
Our little 3 door fiesta was in an accident today. Back end spun out on a corner and it went over bricks. Only damage is underneath which has caused the floor in the back footwell (drivers side) to rise up quite a bit. The back seats have never been used as the car is used to take OH to work and back. If, the car turns out…
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Astra Radio Removal
Hi all i have a Vauxhall Astra R reg and want to change the radio? I have removed the stereo no problem but i cant seem to remove the cage surround from the inside? Is it possible that it could be fastened round the back somehow???
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MOT resulted in grands worth of work????
OK so I am not up on cars but hey i took my W reg clio in for its MOT this mornin, rang about 11 and was told it was booked in around 2 ready for 3. At 3ish rang and was told that the cambelt had snapped when they were testing the emmissions. Apparently this could have happened at any time and they asked if the cambelt had…
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Ouch-but serves him right!!
Just heard today of someone caught using their mobile while driving. :D They were all ready to accept the 3 points and the £60 fine - but was told instead by the police officer, that he will have to go to court and will receive either a £2,500 fine or 2 months in prison - plus of course, points on his licence. Seems they…
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Sachs moped.
trying to find the main importers for sachs mopeds. does anyone know the name & address of the importer or more info? a uk website would be nice, or even a german one. tried google with no joy.
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Peugeot 306 - airbag light flashing
Hi there I'm hoping someone has experience of this. I've had problems with the air bag system for years. It seems that if the seat is moved or the airbag is switched off/on it triggers a fault and the light starts flashing. I'm told that I then can't be sure if the airbag will activate if required. It's been in the garage…
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Need a new car. What shall we buy?
We have a large family car which is on it's last legs and we need to change. We already have a second vehicle which is big enough for family holidays, big shops, etc so are looking for a run around. We've not been in this market for years so can anyone who has a car they would recommend that fits in the catagories below…
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cheaper train prices ??
Hi Guys last year i got a good deal to get down to cornwall (st erth) from leighton buzzard (beds) £41 each there and back i think this year we want to go march 28th and i cant seem to get ANY decent prices can anyone point me in the right direction , offer some advice ? Many Thanks Dan
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Learner Driver saving
Learnerpack.com is offering to pay for a Theory Test for any customers who don't pass their theory test after purchasing ione of their packs. The packs cost about £25 and the test costs £28.50. Could be very useful. Has anyone tried it?? www.learnerpack.com
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Accident !
I am in a long 3.5 tonne van with a trailer at the rear, i am at a roundabout and am in the left lane going straight on. The roundabout is small so means i must use up both my outside and the inside lane. I leave the roundabout well ahead of the driver on the inside lane. The rear right corner of my trailer hits the front…
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Got some petrol at 99.9p/l yesterday, and pumps clicking off straight away?
Got some petrol from Asda Wallmart Supercentre Pudsey (Leeds) for 99.9p/l :money: Maybe this means a price drop across the country is about to happen? Unfortunately I got a pump that kept clicking off as soon as I started filling, and had to use the holding it gently and letting petrol trickle in approach. Also tried…
