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UPS Mercedes Vario, Auction
Does anyone know HOW and WHERE UPS disposes off their used Mercedes Vario or any Auction where one could buy similar vans (Mercedes 814,714,711,709, 614,611,609 etc)? I have tried enquiring from UPS but they said they didn't sale old van as it's a custom-made. If so, how do they scrap them??? Any suggestions or lead will…
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What is dealer service stamp worth?
I am about to sign on the dotted line to buy a two year old, very nice, very low mileage VW from an independent dealer. It needs a two year service which costs £170 at main dealer. Seller is happy to do the service using VW parts and to VW spec at the agreed price, or he will knock £100 off agreed price if I pay for the…
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Nationwide Auto MOT Guarantee
Hi All, I have just joined the AA and get a free 15 point car check with Nationwide. While looking at their website, I found a thing called the MOT Guarantee which would cost £49.99 on top of the MOT but covers up to £650 of repairs. I have pasted the link below. Could you please have a look and give your opinion as to…
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Garage problems
Would really appreciate any advice re this. Have a BMW E34 520iSE registered in 1996.Has just failed its MOT-two key issues a)the rear tyres are worn and need replacing. But they are a strange metric size that was only put on that model I think it comes out at about a 15.5 size wheel. Had considered having the wheels…
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Dont be ripped off on your LGV training
Anyone here thinking of training for their hgv (lgv nowdays) licence should AVOID sterling lgv training. they have a long list of ex trainees claiming to have been ripped off by false advertising and dreadful service. Anyone needing information, or with any information to add should visit: www.sterlinghgvadvice.com A…
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son in law speeding tickets 2 in 1 day
hi can anybody help please my son-inlaw only passed his test last year in october i think! any way he has just got 2 tickets for speeding on the same day one for doing 35 mph in a 30 limit and another for doing 45mph in a 30 limit. will this mean he will lose his licence ?
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How much for a transmission oil change?
Normally I do my own servicing in this case I will need to go to a garage because I haven't got the equipment to raise the car off the ground at both ends so it is level. How much should I expect to pay a garage to get the transmission oil changed? The car is a BMW E46 with a manual transmission.
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Transpenine train not offering free delivery (1st class)
Im trying to book some tickets online and usually there is a delivery option for 1st class free delivery but its not showing and I need to book today because I'm travelling on tuesday. Please help!
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Car nearly dead - but buying a new one?
Hi Hubbys car is going to cost more to get it thru the MOT than its worth. Its an R reg primera. Anyway, the grand plan is to get rid of it before the MOT is up (January), he have my Galaxy and then we buy a good second hand (maybe2-3 years old) little run around for me and the kiddies (2 of them). Possibly a Yaris. BUT i…
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Cambelt gone on Renault Scenic
I'm so guttted. Managed to get my first car today, a 1999 facelift Scenic for £1050. I was pretty pleased it wasn't perfect but didn't seem any better or worse than most I see advertised and was gonna fix the minor faults in time. I had enough money in the budget to have the Cambelt and associated kit done by a Renault…
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Advice on where to get repair done - please.
DS1 has come home today in his W Reg 1.0 club corsa and the drivers wing mirror has been knocked. It was dangling a bit, but we have managed to push back into place. The casing between the mirror and the car is missing however. Could anyone advise on whether this is something we could do (not experienced in car repairs!)…
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3% Cash Back on Petrol with Barclaycard
Got this offer today only to the end of the mth and money aint paid till Feb anybody else get it?
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Most economical car, to run & maintain please
Any one, any advice please! My daughter needs to replace the family car (cam belts gone on her current one, and it will cost more to fix than the car is worth!) So.......she needs something that will seat 5 easily, has a reasonable boot, is economical (cheap) to run and maintain, good fuel economy , low tax & insurance,…
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what do you get when your car is serviced ??
we recently had our car serviced at a reputable garage, but they did not seem to do a lot. i know a few years ago you got your spark plugs changed and i dont think they have done this this time...should sparks get changed at a service ?? thanks
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New Brake Shoes/Cylinder Time?
When I've been sat on the brake for a while, and take my foot off and accelerate there is a high pitched noise coming from under the car. This noise stops after a reach 20mph + or if I then tap the brakes. Also, for the first time yesterday I heard a clunk from the back when I took the hand brake off in the morning. From…
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Bank of Return Scotland Freeway PCP
Hi, I havea car on a PCP with Freeway / BOS. Because car prices have fallen I suspect that I will just hand it back to them as its probably worth less that the guaranteed future value. I have asked them for what is acceptable in terms of fair wear and tear upon return, but they cant tell me and dont have any guide (I am…
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Audi A4 - any ideas?
We have a 2002 A4 with almost 94k on the clock. It has been running fine. Today, I took my daughter to school and when I slowed down the engine seemed to vibrate, like it was about to stall, and the engine management light has came on (it's on all the time, not flashing, if that makes any difference). Wasn't sure if i'd…
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DVLA Date of Liability
Hi Not sure if other thread is still alive so I thought best to restart it Just seen a motorcycle for sale - looked great : not insured or taxed, so i said i'd think about it. Noted the reg, came home, visited the dvla vehicle check and the Date of Liability was shown as September 1992 - what exactly does this mean - If i…
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Basingstoke to Oxford Circus
Hi, I m just about to start commuting from Basingstoke to Oxford Circus every weekday for a new job. Will be leaving BAS around 7:30am. Dont mind walking from Waterloo to Oxford Circus if thats the best option.... Can I have some advice? What is the absolute cheapest options for my travels?
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focus smell of petrol inside.
my ford focus 1.6 petrol with 56k tonight i started to smell petrol inside it when sitting stationary idling. ive had a quick look underneath but couldnt see any leaks in the dark. just wondering if anyone else has had this happen to thiers and what the cause was. i will have a better look over the weekend. the fuel filter…
