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lpg
thinking about converting my car to lpg,any tips on whether its best to or not? do you still get a government grant to do it? any idea on costs of a conversion??
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For Sale Sign In Car
I heard somewhere that it is illegal to have this displayed - is this true??
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Most econmonical petrol car?
I currently have a '05 clio, which is reasonable on petrol. However I do a long commute which is a mixtures of windy country roads and motorways. I don't need anything big, the clio suits fine size wise. Is there a more economical alternative? I would prefer to buy a car around 10 months old - not brand new.
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Any tips for buying a car? (Getting best deal out of salesman)
Going to see a few cars this afternoon and just after a few tips like what is the best discount i should try and get. Also do they match the same APR that a loan would give me? Any other tips would be great
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Half Price MOT with The Times Online
Hi everyone I stumbled across this whilst reading the news online at The Times. They're offering half price MOTs (so £26.55 for the certificate instead of £53.10) during August only, with Nationwide Autocentres. Here's the link: http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/driving/commercial/article4485112.ece It just requires you to…
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Car Written Off - Insurance Due
Hoping someone may know the answer to my question, my car was written off at the end of June, someone reversed into it scrapping bumper and rear wing, nothing too major, but due to its age was classed as a Cat C, (uneconomical to repair). I've just had the VIC check done on it, and its going for an MOT on Monday, but what…
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Advice on car selling needed!
I'm wanting to sell my car - it's a great model, low mileage, well looked after and just out of its warranty. I've never sold a car before so thought that placing an ad in my local newspaper (which has hundreds of car adverts on a Saturday) was the way to go. I looked at the value online and have used that as my starting…
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Family/Commute Car - Diesel or Petrol?
Hi there, Wonder if anyone has any opinions to offer on the following: We are ready to update our car which is a 2001 Mondeo 1.8 Zetec. We also have a little Fiesta runaround which I use for work (4 miles each way). The new car will double up as commuter car for hubby to work 30 miles away (possibly rotate with Fiesta) and…
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car pulling when breaking
When I brake coming down a hill the car seems to pull, usually left but sometimes it feels a little alover the place! I have sent df out in it and he can't see anything wrong so it is probably my driving! As some of you know it is a new car soif it is a prob i need to get it back in asap.. Could it be the tracking on the…
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Ford Focus ECU Light has come on
my 2001 ford focus 1.6 zetec has given me years of trouble free motoring, but today the ECU light has come on. i went out this morning and the car ran a bit lumpy, just like a vehicle does when you have a dodgy spark due to damp. i thought it would wear off but as i got home the ECU light came on. trying the car out for…
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Proofer for fabric softtop...
Can anyne recommend a water proofer suitable for a fabric hood that applies well and has a decent lifespan? It looks like either Renovo or autoglym atm.
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Alloy Rims
I have alloy rims on my car that have got quiet badly stained by I presume brake dust. Can anyone please suggest a way to clean them?
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Best Sat Nav with European Maps
Which is the best Sat nav to get at the moment. Ideally we need something that has European maps included. Which is better Garmin or Tom tom and does anyone know who has some good deals on them at the moment.
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Tuning Chips For A Diesel
Hi I would like some information on the tuning chips that are available that you just plug in, are they really any good, are they a waste of money, do they damage the engine in anyway, would it affect the emmission test, well any pro's and cons that anyone know of these products.…
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Travelling from London Marylebone to London Piccadilly
Hi Off to Queens theatre in London in a few weeks :j . Train takes me to Marylebone station, and looking at theatre website, nearest station is Piccadilly. If anyone can help me I just want to know - is it fairly easy to get from one to the other? (don't want to get lost in the middle of London or end up going in the…
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Choosing car on Motability-No idea!
Hi all:hello: Need some advice on a car to get. My dad is getting Motability and I will be the designated driver. I have just started taking lessons, with the intention of passing in the nxt couple of months. Problem is, I know nothing about cars, and neither does my dad! Have had alook on here and talked to friends, but…
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Anyone know about car parking near Manchester Piccadilly?
Can anyone help? We're travelling from Manchester Piccadilly to London next Tuesday, returning on Thursday, and need to leave our car somewhere near the train station for those couple of days. From looking on the NCP website and phoning them, I've found that there's a car park on Travis Street where we can leave the car…
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Locking wheel nuts
I have had a Corsa which is nearly four years old. It has alloy wheels and I found that the key for the locking nuts wouldn't engage with them as it was chewed. I went down to my Vauxhall dealer and was told it would be £32.90 for a new one. I was also informed that it should not have been used with a pneumatic airgun…
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Car failed MOT. How does part exchange work?
Hi! Hope someone can help! My car failed its MOT and the garage can't get the parts for it (needs new brakes). They've advised me to part exchange it as it's a City Rover and spare parts are v. rare. It's still got 2 weeks left on its current MOT. When I part exchange it should I tell the car dealer that it failed its MOT?…
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Car failed MOT. Can I part exchange it for a decent price?
Hi! Hope someone can help! My car failed its MOT and the garage can't get the parts for it (needs new brakes). They've advised me to part exchange it as it's a City Rover and spare parts are v. rare. It's still got 2 weeks left on its current MOT. When I part exchange it should I tell the car dealer that it failed its MOT?…
