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What is a fair price?
Hi! I have an 06 VW Polo 1.4D; the warning light came on yesterday to say I need new front brake pads. Until now, I've had it serviced at a main dealer, but I really can't see the point in that for a set of brake pads. What sort of price should I expect for a new set and all the associated work? Thank you!
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What car?
Our car has been written off. We are getting for it, the grand total of £1500, minus the £250 excess. So. There are six of us, and whilst I would love an MPV, I don't think we can afford it right now. We do however, need some form of car for my husbands work....so here's where any car buffs come in. What we need? Something…
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Cheap(er) Train Season Ticket from Crewe to Bham
Hello, I have been looking to reduce my annual season ticket for commuting from Crewe to Birmingham as I'm 18 so £2,936.00pa is a lot for me. I catch the 7.23am train from Crewe to Birmingham and usually the 4.21pm or 5.21pm train from Birmingham to Crewe. The trains call at Crewe, Stafford, Penkridge, Wolverhampton and…
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New Vs Old...?
Bit of a debate I've been having with come colleagues here... I'm now on my 4th car, which is fairly new (comparatively to what I had before) and IMO it has worked out financially better for me to buy a newer car and save on fuel, repairs & tax than run my old bangers I used to have. My mates disagree and think mid-90s…
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Driving in the morning after the night before
Thought this might be of some intrest. As the party season is almost upon-us. :santa2: here :xmastree:
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speed camera ticket
Hi all, I was going through Telford last Friday night on the B5061 and had to overtake a parked car on my side of the road. As I did so there was an almighty flash and a speed camera (which appeared to be a Gatso) which was facing me, on the other side of the road got me. I read a couple of threads on here that said that I…
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Nissan micra key
Ok I know I'm daft before anyone says it ! Micra key (2004 one of the keyless entry type things) went through the washing machine at 40 ! Funny enough it wont work now !:confused: I've dried it all out and changed the battery, now little red light comes on the remote but it won't unlock the car. Can I do anything or will…
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Lease Car - Petrol v Diesel
My lease is up for renewal in a few months time. I`ve always driven diesels, but with the price difference between petrol and diesel, I`m tempted to go for a petrol engine. The life-span of the lease is three years and I drive approximately 18,000 miles. Current car is a Peugeot 307 Estate SW. Any advice??
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Who owns receipts
Have another thread re garage services. Am currently trying to retrieve my car into a working condition again (which it was before the garage took it) First port is a dignostic check on the catalytic convertor tomorrow am. The garage has had a list of excuses as to why it can't/won't hand over the receipt for the catlytic…
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Oxygen Sensor
Does anybody know where I can purchase a front oxygen sensor for a 2004 ford focus 1.6 for a cheap price. Ford quoted me £115 and this seems very high as I have read a few other threads and other people are purchasing them for under £50!!! Thanks in advance
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Some bedtime reading for those "speed freaks".
Just found this on a Telegraph discussion. not read most of it yet, but looks interesting. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion/main.jhtml?xml=/opinion/2008/11/21/do2103.xml
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car service advice
I need a volkswagon service and use of a curtesy car. I have been quoted £380 and waiting a week for curtesy car from a volkswagon garage. Is this average price or expensive? Is it better to go to a specialist garage or an ordinary garage? I live in the Surrey area any advice? thanks
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Question re exhaust
I could hear a rattling noise (not an alarming one but it was bugging me) from the passenger side of the car and was told it sounded like the rubbers holding the exhaust needed replacing. That was without anyone looking under the car. Took it to my local tyre/exhaust centre who are quite helpful and don't fleece you. The…
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Annual Service
Bought a new car last year in December - bargain! First registered 18th December 2007. Will it affect the "Book Price" if the service History shows the first Service as next January? A time issue rather than money. If I could have the service done in January rather than December it would be more convenient. Any one know?
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Can I return a new car back to dealership
Hi can anyone help? I bought a used car from a well known used car place and went there today to sort out the paper work and to collect the car. I was under the impression that my finance was over 5 years but it's now only for 4 years as that's all the credit company can do. Obviously this has bumped up my monthly…
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lotus elise s1
anyone had any experience with the lotus elise s1? how was it? was it reliable? as far as im aware the uk version has the dreaded rover k series engine fitted. is it any better than it was when it was fitted to rovers?
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Minimum speed limits
Helping my son revise for his theory test, we came to the question about the sign for minimum speeds. Has anyone ever come across this sign on the roads? What's the reason for having a minimum speed?
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They "say" they've sent the V5 but have they???
A few weeks ago I bought a car from a small car dealer located in Wakefield (I live in Driffield). When i put a deposit down on the car they said they didnt have the V5 as the car had only been with them a few days and they'd sent it off to be updated into their name. When i went to collect the car and pay the remainding…
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Sticking to a push bike in future..........
To cut a very long and borning story short, my car broke down and was recovered to the garage I purchased it from 4 months previous, it can't be fixed and I have managed to sell it on. The new buyer arrived at the garage today and was charged £60 from the service department to settle the outstanding bill for the recovery…
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Cheap virgin train fare man-london fares axed?
Are they still doing the cheap Manchester to London fares from as little as a pound? - I cant seem to find the link on the website.
