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New Berlingo Doblo or Zafira? Opinions would be helpful
Hi all. We're getting a new car and have narrowed it down to a choice of 3 Vauxhall Zafira Life 1.6 (or the Exclusiv) Fiat Doblo 1.3 16v Multijet active Citroen Berlingo First 1.6HD (or the Multispace) I've looked at a few road tests etc and seem to come up to the conclusion that the Doblo has a lot of issues with things…
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Screw in tyre
Noticed that the rear tyre of my car has, what looks like, a threaded screw embedded in it. Whats the chance of the tyre being damaged beyond repair or are these usually repairable?
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Personal Injury for a Road Accident - help?!
Hi, I'm not sure if this is the right forum for this so please direct me if I'm wrong. A month ago I was crossing the road, when a car that had been standing at a red traffic light suddenly reversed into me at speed (i'm hoping it was nothing personal!). I normally hate the idea of those personal injury claims but after…
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NCP/ASDA £100 fine for outside line
I recently recieved a £100 fine for parking with my wheels slightly over the parking bay. The car park was half empty, but I pulled into a bay next to a wall which had an abandoned shopping basket there and a 4 x 4 had also encroached onto the next but one bay . So, as there were no regulations dispalyed where I paid for…
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Insurance have written off my car!
To cut a long story short - The insurance company have written off our 05 Volvo S40 with engine damage as they decided it would be too costly to repair. I was not expecting this at all, and consequently now have to buy a replacement. I have no idea what to get, so what are your recommendations? Factors to consider:* Not…
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Aged car on last legs - what to do?
We have an elderly N reg audi which seems to be on its last legs. The interior is now looking decidedly scruffy, we had a rear end shunt last week (not our fault) which has caused some minor cosmetic damage to the bodywork, and it has developed what sounds like a serious fault today with the power steering. We've arranged…
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Ford Radio Code Needed For 6000cd/radio
Hi there, I have lost the number for my CD RADIO can anyone help please? Serial Number is M241225 Part Number is 98Ap18C815AC Thanks.
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Is now the time to buy a new car?
I read on Sky News today that *now* is the time to buy a new car, because dealers are offering massive discounts as they can't shift the stock. I was planning on buying a new (or nearly new) car in about a year, but I'm wondering if I should do it sooner, given the current market. I currently have a Citroen Xsara Picasso,…
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Free HPI check for Motorcycle
Does anyone know where I can get one for free if poss??;) I'm getting another bike and it looks like a good deal but I don't want any nasty surprises :eek:
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OH is after small 5dr auto..
Hi, I've gone square-eyed from the endless searching on autotrader. SWMBO is after a newish small 5dr (full) auto for around £5k. She quite likes the new corsa and yaris, but these don't appear to go for anything under £6k. Was wondering if these sell much cheaper at auction? anyone know what they fetch at auction? Is…
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Mr Muscle on exterior windscreen
Whoops. I cleaned the sucker marks of the sat-nav off the inside of the windscreen with mr muscle and a cloth, and decided to clean the outside as well while i was at it. big mistake i think, as the wipers are leaving a sort of 'streak'. tried pouring water over it with no luck, can anyone advise what to do?? thanks in…
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Buying a new car from Arnold Clark
I'm planning to buy a new car from Arnold Clark shortly, plucking up the courage to try and drive a hard bargain (pardon the pun). Anyone have experience of haggling with them and the likely outcome. Also paying cash, will this make a difference in my pursuit of extra stuff or money off? Thanks in advance.
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Ford Fusion or Peugeot 206 SW???
Hi, I need some help here, I've found two cars for sale and I just can't decide between them. They are both 55 reg, both 1.4 diesel, both 40,000 miles, and very similar spec inside. Plus the prices are identical. I'm just after peoples opinions on both cars. Good or Bad. Thanks in advance Rob
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Repairs and padding
I took my car in for some repairs which I thought would be quite simple, thought it needed a pipe replacing. They kept it to have a look at it and called me to say I needed a lot more than a pipe replacing and would cost me £180! I've no idea about cars so I just had to accept it. When I got to the garage the guy gave me a…
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Car hire
HI I wonder if anyone can help I am looking for hire a car on Sat 22nd, I wont be back until 8pm ish and since most close around 1pm on a saturday and do not open Sunday I need it til Monday. The driver is 22 and I am having problems trying to find somewhere cheap I am getting quotes of £70 plus. I need it from Stevenage.…
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I need your vote Today!
Hi, Money saving Expert Users! Could you, Please pop on to a website called Majicari .com-A.S.A.P. to vote for my story , Today Only, If I get another votes they will pay for for parking ticket My story under GETTING RIP OFF FOR PARKING ON PRIVATE LAND ! By Peter Holland REF: #389C2592E5038 Please Please Please VOTE!!!!!!!…
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Pleased with First Capital Connect website.
If you're looking to buy some train tickets in advance I would highly recommend the First Capital Connect website for both the prices offered and speed of service. My itinerary is to travel from Brighton to meet a friend up in London for a day out in the city on the 21st November, and then travel back with her to…
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DVLA Failure to Tax Fine
Last year i sold my car to a guy from Ireland, he took the car back over there the day i sold it and i filled out the export section of the V5 and sent it off to the DVLA.. A few months back i received a letter saying i hadn't taxed the vehicle and they wanted me to pay and £80 fine. I wrote back explaining that i was no…
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New water pump on laguna
Can anyone, tell me if this is a big job to do or approx how much it could cost to replace thanks bb
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Quote for full service, front brake pads and new cambelt quote
I have a 2002 VW Polo TDI. Today i received a quote from an independent garage offering to do the service, change the front break pads and fit a new cambelt kit for £350. Do you think this quote is reasonable? I bought my car from new so have never changed the cambelt or the break pads yet on the car. The car has 38,500…
