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Sat Nav
Hi everyone, I am looking into buying a Sat Nav and was wondering which one people recommended? I can afford to spend up to £130. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks.
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Please help...problem with car from dealership
UPDATE ON PAGE 2 Hi I'm hoping someone can give me some advice on the following, I'll keep as brief as poss.. My niece (19) bought her first car from a supposedly reputable dealer in May. The car is a Punto on an 05 plate. Within 2 days, she was having problems starting it so it went back. They had it for 2 months before…
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Renault Laguna radio fuse, where is it?
Guys this is my first post on this board and my knowledge of car maintainance is almost zero, but I have a problem that I think should be solvable without taking the car to the dealer and paying an arm and a leg. I have a 56 reg Renaullt Laguna. The radio has suddenly stopped working and I am told to check the fuse. Right…
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Cost to me of moving to a company car
I'm currently on a car allowance and have the option to switch to a company car at the end of this month. can somebody explain the costs to me will i simply lose my allowance and pay additaional tax this is the one i'm most likely to end up with http://www.whatcar.com/company-car-tax.aspx?MA=30&MV=25550&ED=53134 with a…
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how to insure car not driven and kept on drive
I want to insure our car until we sell it. It will be sorned and on the drive definitely not driven. I've tried ringing several insurance companies who say they can't do it. Any ideas for insurance companies that don't charge massive cancellation fees or will just insure it sitting on the drive? Thanks td
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Supermarket fuel any good?
I have read a few posts recently saying that supermarked fuel can be bad for you engine. I use Sainsburys diesel as its the cheapest (usually) and I collect nectar points too. I thought Sainsburys fuel was supplied by BP:confused: , so how can it be any different to the stuff I occasionally buy on the motorway? Are there…
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Selling car on autotrader, poss scam?
Hi, I'm selling a car on autotrader, and had an enquiry by email, the first email sounded geuine enough but the second one after my reply sounded like a scam, Hello, Thanks alot for getting back to me,and am very happy that you still have the car for sale. Well this car is what I have been searching for quite some months…
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TomToms
Hey all do tom toms warn you of speed cameras and speed limits? Also are toms toms able to tell what speed you are going at or do they just tell you what speed you should be going at? also if anyone can link me to any cheap ones feel free (TomTom GB One V3) cheapest i can find is £100! Thanks!
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Car audio system in Japanese imported Honda
Dear all, I've bought a Honda imported from Japan which has a Kenwood audio system in it. However I can't get it to work very well. It's been converted to UK and I can get radios 123 and 4 and local radio but only if I'm in a strong signal area and picking up these is more luck than judgement, I just press all the buttons…
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cheapest place to get private number plate?
does anyone know which is the best and cheapest place to get a private number plate from? tia
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Essex explorer
It might sound like a stupid question but i read somewhere that if i buy an essex bus explorer ticket i can use it in herts ,does anybody know if this is true ,thanks
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LPG conversion - recommendations please
Can anyone recommend a good place to get the motor converted to LPG in the south east area? I'm looking at tasso in hammersmith who seem to be very cheap and fast and they pick up the car too. But I reckon smaller outfits like dualfuel in Woking might be better but it's £350 more, 2 days longer and no pickup. Any advice…
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Town driving efficiency, squeezing every last bit from the petrol.
Mainly for the town drivers this one, would keeping the tank at the minimum amount needed for the week increase MPG rates and cut needless petrol use, i figured that a full tank in my car weighs 38kg half my body weight:o or one kate moss. I do around 100 miles a week or pure school, town and essential mum driving so (im…
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Renault Cam Belt Change
Hi Folks, I 'd like to ask for some help. I'm sure my R-reg Renault Safrane 2.5 auto RXE needs a cam-belt change, tho' the car has absolutely no problems otherwise and has been looked after. But it's only worth about £500, so I don't want to spend that again on doing it. Where could I find a cheap good mechanic that could…
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Oil price falling, but is the price of petrol?
Hi all, This is the first time I've posted a link, hopefully it will work: http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/investing-and-markets/article.html?in_article_id=447509 If oil prices rise, petrol forecourts are quick to increase prices... But now that prices have fallen a bit - from $147 to $135, and may fall further - how likely…
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Car Purchase - Opinions And Advice Needed
Hi guys, So we're looking to buy a new car this week. Myself and the wife are sort of at loggerheads about which one to buy, so i'd appreciate any input/opinions about the pros and cons of our selections. We've got around 8k budget, plus if possible our 2001 Renault Clio to part ex. It a bit knackered though so I doubt…
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in-car chargers - compatible with USA cig lighters?
Apologies if the answer is already here or the question should be asked on one of the other bits of the board, BUT before I pack umpteen car chargers for phones etc, does anyone know if they will work in the cigarette lighter socket of a car hired in the USA? TIA
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Ford Mondeo - Handbrake keeps failing
I have an 04 Mondeo Estate and twice now the handbrake has failed and my car has rolled away (both times fortunately it only rolled down my drive and into my now dented garage door!). The first time, I thought maybe it was me :rolleyes: but took it to the garage as it needed an MOT and reported poor performance of the…
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Rear Brake pads -almera
Hi all Can anyone tell me if replacing the rear brake pads myself :rolleyes: on the nissan almera (2000) 1.5 is going to cause me some problems .I have the Haynes manual but realy need first hand experience and knowledge;) about any problems i might come across or how hard it might be :eek:
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Is this a con?
I put my car up for sale on Exchange and Mart, and received the following email from a 'punter': I'm guessing it is a rip off merchant? All the info' he asks for is in my advet, along with the pics.
