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Norton motorcycles coming back
may have heard the news that someone has bought up the rights to the Norton name and all that goes with it - including the tooling - prototypes etc for production to start. What are everyone elses thoughts? CAn he make a go of it? I think that there is room for them definately alongside Triumph in the UK market . but Im…
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Honda servicing trying to rip me off - brake discs question
I had my Honda Accord CTDi in for service last week and was told it needed new brake pads and discs front and back - £430. It is three years old and has done 30k miles. The front pads were worn 70% and back 80%. I thought that was a bit steep so rang a local garage who said they could do the work for £300. So I took the…
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Is this a good price for this car?
I'm looking at buying a new car, as we're a bit short atm its gotta be second hand. We have 3 children and are downgrading from a 7 seater to a normal car so i've ben looking at a Renault Scenic cause it has 3 seats in the back with proper seatbelts. My husband thinks its a bad idea as its a french car and seems to think…
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any tips
On haggling a private seller? We are going looking at a vauxhall vectra 2.5 v6 r reg today with an asking price of £695 ono. How low do you think i can push him and any pointers on the best way to do this?
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Selling a car abroad
Hi guys, To cut a long story short and guy in Bosnia has agreed to buy my car. His friend who lives in the UK has come to view the car and they are happy to continue the sale. Regarding the DVLA I just fill in section 11 with a letter stating the change of ownership and send this to them. I then give the rest of the V5 to…
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Vauxhall vectra
We are going looking at a used vectra 2.5 v6 sri P reg today. Anyone have any pointers on any potential problems we should look out for? It has an asking price of £695.
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Ford Radio Codes
Hope Im on right forum but does anyone know anywhere to get free radio codes ford Fords ??? Thanks
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rear wiper FALLEN OFF!! aaargh!!
The entire wiper arm of my rear wiper has fallen off. I called Toyota who've told me that the wiper arm including blade'll cost £49.17 :eek: the labour to fit will be free. I still think this is expensive...can anyone suggest a more MSE way of getting this done? Thanks, Bart Girl
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Vehicle Checks on a used car
I'm about to buy a used Ford Galaxy on Monday. It looks great and I'm happy with it. I secured the car with £200 yesterday and will pay the balance next week. However, the dealer suggested I get a vehicle check done on it at a cost of £25. Is this necessary as he said the dealership had already done a check themselves and…
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Beware Volvo Cars
This is just a warning to people thinking of buying a Volvo XC90, I have a 2004 model with only 89,000 miles on it and it has a major transmission problem requiring a £1350 outlay. Volvo UK say this is perfectly acceptable even though the service history is pure Volvo and complete. They refuse to contribute towards the…
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DVLA forms (C+E)
hopefully someone can help me out with info here. Ok, my son is in the army, he is 18, 19 in november, he has told me that he is going on a driving course and needs a C+E form. ive looked on the Counterpart driving licence and in section 4, Minimum age for driving it says 'At 21 Categories, G, H, C1+E, C,C+E D1, D1+E, D,…
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Car battery charging
help please, i want to charge the battery in my Toyota Rav 4, 2 litre.have seen a few battery chargers but getting confused, i don't want to remove the battery from the car to do it, I saw a car charger thingy on qvc sometime back that runs off electric and you can store in the boot for emergencies but they don't seem to…
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A Car - What to offer?
I gave up my car in January to try and tackle my debt, which i have done. I promised myself that when I had paid off my interest charging debt I would get another car. It looks like that time is just around the corner, and I have found a car at a dealers near me. It is up for £1,495, already reduced by £200 in the past 2…
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A Car - What to offer?
I gave up my car in January to try and tackle my debt, which i have done. I promised myself that when I had paid off my interest charging debt I would get another car. It looks like that time is just around the corner, and I have found a car at a dealers near me. It is up for £1,495, already reduced by £200 in the past 2…
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Car Tyres
Hi, I've just been to my local garage to book in my Seat Leon in for 2 new front tyres. My only specification was that I didn't want a budget brand, I was recommended the 'Maxi' brand at £39 each. Can anyone provide any feedback as to weather these are any good. Thanks
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Another reason to conver to two wheels - motorcycles in London bus lanes
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/london/7692540.stm Good old Boris - a politician who keeps his election promises. From January 5th, motorcycles will be allowed to use London bus lanes, just as they are in other cities like Bristol & Bath. Expect to see an increase in motorcycle usage but a drop in accident rates.
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Parking Ticket - Advice Please
I've received a parking ticket by a PCSO which I somewhat dispute, basically, I was double parked awaiting someone to pull out, this PCSO came along shouting for me to move as I was causing an obstruction, his words were “Move or I'll issue a court summons” I asked the PCSO not to shout or threaten me, at which stage he…
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BMW Wiper Washer Hose
.....is leaking into my engine before reaching the windscreen. Any links for a new one please? Will a bit from B&Q do? Thanks.
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AUTO Gas
Question, Now that petrol prices are tumbling why has Morrisons Supermarket not reduced the price of its Autogas. It rose at the same rate as petrol but has not come down at all. Other supermarkets have reduced thier prices, are Morrisons milking thier monopoly in areas where they are the only supplier?? This is really an…
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Should I hang on to my car or change it?
Hello, looking for some advice, please. I'm v new to these forums so please be gentle! I have a 2002 Nissan Primera diesel estate. It's done nearly 90,000 miles. It's a great car and has loads of extras such as satnav, reversing camera, etc. It's due a service soon and I suspect that it will need some work and also think…
