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LPG kit installation courses
Hi All I'm interested in fitting an LPG kit to my car (Subaru Impreza, naturally-aspirated) and wondered about doing this myself. I would like to do a course before being let loose on my car however so wondered if anyone has done such a course? I read on here that a few of the big installers/distributors of LPG kits run…
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webuyanycar.co.uk - any feedback?
any feedback from people here who used this site? They quoted a "so so" price online, but I fear that if/when I make the appointment to complete the transaction they will find any excuse to knock the price down further.
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Car Data Check
Hi all, anybody know if there any car data check offers on at the mo and could you recommend a site - looking at RAC for £9.99 includes mileage check as well. Reason being I have just bought a car from a car supermarket and they wanted to charge me £104 to have it valeted, given a pre delivery inspection, hpi and mileage…
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Fiat Punto...
Does anybody know why it wont go in gear with the clutch fully down,it refuses to go into any gear at all. If so do you possibly know how to fix it? Many Thanks
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Any Manheim Auction users here??
Who are willing to login and give me a details of couple of cars ive seen?? many thanks in advance
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2003 Ford Galaxy. Stupid question...
I have bought a used Ford Galaxy but to cut a long story short I will not be getting the manual for it until next week and I can't figure out how to turn the headlights on... Can anyone help? Thanks, Michelle
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Diesel v Petrol Prices
Sorry if this is the wrong forum, however I have just been checking out the difference between the price per litre for petrol and diesel. where I live the differential is currently between 12-14p per litre. According to the AA fuel price statistics this differential was only 5ppl in February 2008. ~Do you think the fuel…
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Lease car returned 6 months ago
all fine and then today I was sent a bill for £351 for 3 worn tyres??!! No mention of this at the inspection before they collected the car. I have no idea if 3 tyres needed replacing but this was not mentioned at all until now 6 mths later? Can they do this? How do I know that they haven't been driving the car round for 6…
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MoreThan Windscreen repair claim
Hi. Just claimed for a stone chip repair on my focus windscreen, first claim ive ever made in 20 years. All went smoothly but when i asked if it counted as a claim they (Morethan Insurance) said that it does count as a claim although it doesn't affect my no claims bonus.This concerns me as i change insurance companies…
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Part exchange offer on Corsa - fair?
Hi All, Would really appreciate any advice. I've just been offered £1,500 for my 03 Corsa SXi (1.2, 16v, 3 dr) which is in good condition apart from a couple of small dents from supermarket car parks and a damaged alloy. Full Vauxhall service history. New tyres, brakes etc. but higher than average mileage - 66k. He reckons…
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Replacement Door mirrors
My Drivers door mirror unit was hit with some pretty hefty debris on the motorway a few weeks ago, it has completed removed all the plastic housing, but the actually mirror (glass) and electrics are all still in place and work. Would I need to replace the whole elctric door mirror or can I just buy a new housing for it? I…
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Gatso Camera- Catch oncoming traffic?
Hi I got flashed by a Gatso Speed Camera on Sat. The camera was positioned on the opposite side of the road, facing to take pictures of cars driving away from it. I was driving towards it, there were 'white lines' on both sides of the road but only one camera. The camera flashed twice. There were no cars on the other side…
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2001 y reg zafira stalling help please
Hi everyone, I have a 2001 y reg 1.8 auto zafira.89,000 miles. Bought in 2005. fsh 26,000 miles. dealer serviced every year since. belt changed 81,000 miles. I have had the engine mamangement light (EML) on for two years now. When I first saw it on I took it to a local vaux network Q dealer who also services my car. The…
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2001 y reg zafira stalling help please
Hi everyone, I have a 2001 y reg 1.8 auto zafira.89,000 miles. Bought in 2005. fsh 26,000 miles. dealer serviced every year since. belt changed 81,000 miles. I have had the engine mamangement light (EML) on for two years now. When I first saw it on I took it to a local vaux network Q dealer who also services my car. The…
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What'll the 'crunch' do to used car prices?
Just thought I'd pose a question for debate....if the car manufacturers are reducing their production at the moment (Honda 10% I read today), then in twelve months time when I'm ready to buy a nearly new car, will I end up paying a higher price, because supply is low? I'm asking because we've seen a pretty good deal on a…
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Cheap catalytic converter
Hi, was wondering if any one can help, my catalytic converter has recently stated rattling and would like to know the best place to get a new one fitted at a reasonalble cost, a couple of local garages have quoted in excess of £250 , any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, TIA Edit it is a 1996 Volvo s40 2.0i SE
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No MOT can an endorsement be avoided?
Hi all, My friend was stopped by the police for a random check and found that she did not have an MOT certificate. She told me that she totally forgot about renewing her MOT and that it had expired 2 months ago and unfortunately the police caught her. Anyway i was reading the daily express newspaper and their was a full…
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What discount on nearly new car prices?
:confused: Looking to buy my first car and am looking at used cars. Comparing the prices in car dealerships and private ads, both are considerably over the list prices. Obviously hope to negotiate a good price, but what is a reasonable discount to expect? I'm quite interested in Skoda Fabia, (although would consider…
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Recent new car deals....what did you get?
I am looking to buy a New car, £9 - £10k, being a second car. No kids, but still need 4 seats, maybe a bit more power than a basic. Portsmouth area. The generic types would be Mazda 2, Fiesta, Clio, 206/7, Fabia, Corsa etc....get the drift? I know I can, and have looked at websites, and am presently visiting the garages,…
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Personal Injury Claim - at end of my tether!
My Solicitor isn't the best - and I've lost complete faith in her. We have now got to the final stages where the other side have offered an amount which I don't think is acceptable but my solicitor has said straight away that I should accept. This was the case for my children and my husbands claim amounts. We felt we were…
