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30K Service for a Skoda Fabia VRS?
Hi Everyone My partner has just bought a Skoda Fabia VRS, but it will need a 30k service done. Does anyone know how much it will approx. cost? Many Thanks AJB135
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Crap garages
Hi. I was trawling through this forum to see if there's a thread where users can report bad/good repair work. I can't find one, but I think it would be a good idea. Someone (can't remember who - might have been Martin) ran an article on garages a couple of years ago and found them to be completely unregulated and in a…
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Fiat Bravo 48 hour test drive offer
Anyonw know any details about this offer - is it another free weekend car hire?
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Car Key Immobiliser problem
Hi. I recently went to a company to get my exhaust replaced. I waited 2 hours to get it done and they were so inpatient to get me out of there when the work was done, they mucked up my Key remote access, by switching the key on and off. This has happened before and a friend found out how to re-set it using the ignition…
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Moped - set-up and running costs?
Hi I currently have a provisional licence, and know I can't afford to run a car. However it would be useful to have some form of "commute-ability" beyond public transport. So I'm thinking moped. Am I right in thinking that you can drive one, with L plates, after the basic test (control, steering, braking etc- I've…
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lost car key! pls help :(
:confused: . old P reg, non transponder key, nissan micra... how should i go abiut getting a new key on the cheap? :(
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Which Is Better Petrol Or Diesel And Is The Goverment Conning Us
I've just sold my car and need to get a new one, but because of fuel prices and other Motoring Cost I decided to take a hard look into everything. Well was I surprised. Car Tax its going up. But did you know its all to do with CO2 emissions, some say Yes, some say No. But did you know a Car same Make and Model with a…
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Automatic Car
Taking refersher lessons and now looking at getting a car...finally! I now have the confidence to do this and am very excited. Looking to spend up to £6K for a small car, something like a Clio / 206 / Polo etc...what do people recommend?
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Got my car, but......
Hi there, I 've decided to go ahead with the bmw, but when i went to pick it up (at the agreed time), i had to wait 2.5 hours, because the guy who sold us the car, had left the company the day before, so the car did not go for its mot, so i had to wait, anyway, we eventually got the car, and because my husband had to go to…
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New Car Tax Banding - you will be shocked!!
Folks, I have just checked out the future car tax I will be charged (Parkers Web site has a calculator by car) and I was shocked. I have a 1.6 Hyundai and the proposal is £260 next March!! Some 4 X 4's will be near to £1000 per year. The Government are bringing in another tax rise by hiding it as a green tax!!! I urge you…
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Motorway Speed Limits Out Of Date?
There have been several discussions here recently about speeding notices, the unfairness of the fixed penalty system, Magistrates' Court proceedings, etc, but one fundamental issue that rarely gets discussed, is the universal 70 mph limit on motorways. The first motorways opened in Britain in the 1950s, when people drove…
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Nationwide Autocentre clubcard discount
Just booked my car in for a major service with Nationwide Autocentre and got a discount of £26.40 just for having a Tesco clubcard. I just thought they would give clubcard points on payment, as I know they are one of Tesco's "partners", so I was well chuffed to get a discount as well. Thought I would let you all know just…
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BBC News: UK's First Hydrogen car filling station
Petrol Price has reached another record level, good news is broadcasted by BBC this afternoon that Researchers in the Midlands have set up a filling station for their pollution-free hydrogen cars. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/7351915.stm Two different websites www.water4cars.co.uk and www.runyourcarwithwater.co.uk…
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Test driving a new car?
Hi, My DH is thinking of buying a new car and looking to do a test drive. We have never done one of these before. He has heard fiat offering a 48 hr test drive on the radio but cant find any info on website re terms. He is wondering if we have to pay anything, eg for insurance etc. Many thanks Louise
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Head Gasket on a Renault 19
Why is it after years of excellent service from my car, repairs all come at once?! I have recently had my J Reg Renault 19 serviced, with new tyres and exhaust. Everything was fine until last night when it broke down, and the mechanics say it needs a new head gasket. How much am I looking at here? I know its a costly job,…
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chip on widescreen
hello i finally chose a ford focus picked it up yesterday drove to see my friend to show it off, i got a chip in the wide screen on the drove over there!! not the best start what is the best way to get this fixed? thanks.
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Useless Mercedes
I bought a 5 yr old Mercedes last June from a Merc dealer which came with a one year warranty. This stupid car has given me nothing but trouble and I had to take it back to the garage for "fixing" a few times already. But at least it didn't cost me any money... up to now!!!:mad: Anyway, last weekend saw some oil leak on…
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Arriva in Walesl offering "cheap" rail deals?
I have not tried these myself, but they might be useful to those in the Arriva Wales area: http://www.arrivatrainswales.co.uk/home.aspx
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Ford Focus Dashboard Problem
Has anyone had a problem with there instrument panel on dashboard. All the dials (speedo, petrol, rev counter etc) keep coming on and off randomly. Had earth wire by foot pedals cleaned up as recommended by Fords helpline, worked ok for about 8 weeks, but problem come back. Trying to avoid Fords servicecentre as so…
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Is this reasonable price exchaust, pads
Finally got some money set aside for repairs to Ford Focus I went in today to book to have fitted some front pads for brakes. They had a look and said I needed some discs Also exhaust was rattling and I suspected some noise blowing. Anyhow my first thought it was a cheap job turns out I need a new exhaust and there some…
