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Train or car hire?! HELP!
Hey everyone! I'm trying to get from Bradford to Milton Keynes Central either late Friday 14th, or by mid afternoon Sat 15th.. Tried trains, seems to be well over £90 for return. Tried all the single way trips to try and get it down, but no luck :confused: Looked at car rental, but i'm 24yrs old, and can't find one for…
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Engine Light On
My engine management light has suddenly appeared on my Ford Focus 2002 and not sure whats wrong. The car drives normally. My local garage did a diagnostic test and could not pinpoint the issue so he suggested to take it to a local Ford service centre. Is this something that only Ford can resolve or is it worth calling…
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Tailgating car stickers
I saw a great car sticker once on a people carrier minicab. It was "This car slows down when tailgated" I've looked on the internet to find them, I can't find them anywhere. I've got a "the closer you get, the slower I drive" one, but my husband reckons thats a bit confrontational to the kn0bs that tailgate & makes them do…
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is there any auto electritions
who could offer advice on a fiat ulysee?
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Southwark Council parking fine
Hi, During the past year, my husband and I have been travelling to London to hold a stand on Borough Market, in Southwark. There are parking restrictions in the usual areas in which we parked on Fridays (and we therefore avoided them), but these were not in force on Saturdays (or so we thought). One Saturday last April, my…
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i this site safe to use ???
I am looking to buy 2 new tyres and this site seems to good to be true, any advice before i commit to buy?:confused: http://www.tyre-shopper.co.uk/
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Motorcycle Accident - Help!
Hi, On Thursday morning I was going to work and came off my motorbike on a roundabout. I ended up on the road while my bike carried on and hit the side of a lorry causing damage to his bodywork. The police attended the scene and they immediately noticed diesel on the roundabout and told me in normal circumstances I…
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Car dash scuff.
Question could relate to any vehicle but my car has a very small thin "scuff" mark on the surface of the dash. Dark grey colour textured plastic. Not a scrape, gouge or scratch as such. Only about 6mm long but it's on a slightly raised bit behind the windscreen demist vents and in my eyeline and as such, sad I know, is…
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Old, high mileage cars?
Hello all, I have just bought a 1994 VW Golf CL 1.6 with 140,000 miles on the clock!!!!! It was pretty cheap and seems to drive just fine, it has no rust and the interior is pristine!! It has service history until 2001 and some receipts for work done after that. I know that I will have to spend some money on it because…
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VW Beetle Wingmirror
Hi, My friends wing mirror has been knocked and is now wobbly. The glass has been smashed but she is going to get a new one from Halfords. However, she needs to sort the wobble out. Any one have ideas of how to fix this without it costing too much. Thanks
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Car salesman taken money without permission
We recently had a bit of trouble with a new (used) car so after having it four weeks, we sent it back wednesday and wanted a refund. The car salesman charged us £75 for picking the car up (it couldn't be driven 60 miles back to the dealership because the problem was faulty steering) which we accepted to pay because we've…
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Advice on haggling at garage
im useless with cars so was hoping for some tips from someone with a bitmore knowledge please. Myself and wife have baby on the way and thus am looking to buy more safe and reliable car than the one we have (1994 astra 1.4) upgrading to a nissan almera or citroen xsara something like that. Just had a few bits to ask advice…
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How do you find out a bus operator?
Hi - I need to find out who operates a particular bus in order to check whether or not it's running any more, but don't know how. According to a search in google, the bus runs from Milton Keynes to Luton Airport (service 70), but an elderly relative who wishes to use it next week says that she's never seen it and even…
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Car Dealer Changes Price Of Car After Order Agreed
Hi, I wanted to see if any of the knowledgeable people on here know where we stand on the following: We went to a dealer to look at used cars. Saw one we liked so took it for a drive and then haggled over price a bit. Decided to sleep on it and go back the next day. Next day, saw a newer car of a similar type and suggested…
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Whose fault was it?
I'm driving downhill (not steep, just sloping) and this 4x4 had come from the opposite side of the road to cross my path in order to go down a side street. There was a car infront of her so she wasn't able to turn into the side street and her back end was stationery and sticking out in my side of the road. I didn't see her…
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would you by a car without any dealer s/h?
Hello, As the title say's. Just seen a VW car on auto trader that caught my eye :T rang the seller/dealer to get the reg number. Once i got the reg, I rang VW's about what service schedule the car's on (long life) and they also told me that it had never been in to have a service at VW's. :confused: Would you buy a car that…
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Cat heat shield rattling...big job to fix?
As many of you probably already know I own a Focus 02 reg car. At the start of this week it has started to rattle at the front of the engine..this sound increases as I accelerate. Definately nothing to do with the clutch as the sound occurs if the clutch is up/down. A mate of mine has told me that its the cat heat shield…
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Under what circumstances can an MOT tester not allow you to drive away?
Under what circumstances can an MOT tester not allow you to drive the tested vehicle away? I have tried searching online but not found anything. Just seen on another forum someone has been prevented from doing so for just a broken side light switch, which to me seems wrong and must be against the law.
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Car leasing advice
Hi I am after some advice on leasing a car. I have always bought in the past but have heard that it can be cheaper in the long run to lease. Can anyone explain if this can be the case and, if so, suggest some reputable companies who would give a good deal.? I am not looking for anything flash, just a mrs average-type car.…
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Quick fuel comparison question....
How would fuel costs compare between an 1.7TDi Astra estate and a 1.4 petrol engine? :confused: Any help appreciated ;)
