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Car Insurance Excess Rip-off
CAR WINDSCREEN REPLACEMENT:- Just recently I had the need to have my windscreen replaced. I contacted the "Brokers" who advised that I should use " ****glass " being that they were the Insurers "Authorised" repairers. May I mention at this point... I have been in business for over 40 years and have had a full UK licence…
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Driving without due care and attention HGV
Hi, my husband is a HGV driver and has held his licence since april 2007. In November he had an accident with a car in his lorry. this is going to sound very long winded but i ve found that to get the best advise you need to give all the info. We've just had a letter through from the police saying that he has two choices…
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need someadvice on faulty goods ive boughtfor my car.
hi all im after some advice on how to tackle a problem im having. basically i bought an aftermarket hid kit for my car , this is a link to it..... http://www.hids-direct.co.uk/hid-products.html i bought the kit at the bottom of the page (50w hid kit.) about a month and a half ago. first of all it turned up with the wrong…
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best way to pay for used car(private) ?
Hi all, when buying a car privately whats the best and safest way to pay ? Obviously cash is a good bargaining tool but are you running the risk of having no proof of purchase if car is stolen etc ? Is a bankers draught or bank transfer better ? Sorry for my naivety on this subject, any help appreciated.
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Route advice please - Aberystwyth to North London
Hi All I have to drive from Aberystwyth to Enfield in North London on Sunday afternoon/evening. Unfortunately I have to take the car despite already having bought a train ticket :rolleyes: (evening ticket from Rhyl via Chester and Euston to Grange Park available to anyone with a young person's railcard in return for a…
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Where To Buy?
Due to a non fault accident, my husband's V reg Peugeot 406 is being written off by the insurance company and they are giving him £1500 for the privilidge (not). We are looking at the option of part exing my car (3 door easytronic corsa 52 reg) and using the money he is getting for his car and getting ourself a 5 door -…
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Top Gear - and trailer snakes
I hear that Top Gear were mentioned at an inquest following a fatal accident. The driver claims that Top Gear advised that you should accelerate to gain control if your trailer starts to snake. (Tory graph link) Anybody sympathise? GG
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SW Trains - treated like a terrorist!
Hi all Below is a letter I recently sent to South West trains. It details a serious complaint: reporting a very difficult and traumatic situation I found myself in whilst travelling on one of their trains two weeks ago. What do blog readers suggest I do?.... I am writing to make a very serious complaint. On Wednesday 3rd…
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Getting new cam-belt kit fitted-water pump as well??
Hi all! Go gentle on me as I'm not that technical (!) Recently had the alternator belt go on my 106 xnd (p plate)...recovery people took it to a garage who fixed it...but advised there was some 'noise' from the cam area of engine..& whatever it was could go pretty soon (they could not say what it was as they'd have to…
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Car keyed when parked in street
Where I work, there is no car park and therefore I have to park in a residential street. On returning to my car yesterday I found it had been keyed on five panels. It's a quiet road so my guess is some 'brave' resident took exception to my parking and decided to 'teach me a lesson'. A cowardly and typical of the…
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My car heating has packed up!!
Guys I drive a Ford Focus and the heater has packed up. I am broke at the moment so a trip to the auto electrician is out of the question. I've coped without the heater and fan reasonably well - putting a coat and gloves on before getting into the car - but with this cold snap its starting to get dangerous. For a start I…
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Nissan Almera Brakes
I bought a 55 plate Nissan Almera recently and have noticed the brakes "grind" when I am brakign gently, my boyfriend has checked the pads and the are fine - any other ideas what might be causing this? I have booked it into the Garage to get looked at but would like to know before I do it. thanks:D
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Is this bodyshop quote reasonable?
Hi, I’ve been quoted £460 to repair a light scrape/crease on a Peugeot 206 5dr that stretches across 2 doors (off side), spray the 2 doors and blend in with the front and rear quarter panel. The colours metallic green and price includes £300 labour, £140 paint and materials and £20 for a new rear door moulding. Does that…
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Radweld
Hi everyone. I have a leak that apears to be coming form the water pump area????? It looks to be the (paper ish) seal around it. The 3 bolts that hold it on, I got a good half a turn on each. But there is still a small leak. Would Radweld solve the rest of this problem.
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Vauxhall Vectra Salon - Electric Mirrors
Anyone know how much it would cost to have the electrics fitted to my door mirrors, I have a 2001 Vectra salon? Do they heat up, enableling me to see out of them? :confused: I do a lot of motorway driving, any rain / spray they're a nightmare to see out of. Any advice will be greately appreciated ;)
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Van Hire for 10 days over Christmas for £75
http://www.1car1.com/ has a deal to hire any van for 10 days over christmas for £75. It says that terms apply and to call 0113 387 5866 These are some terms: I've used 1car1/1van1 a few times in the past and they have been fine. Other people find you need to check for all the bumps and scrapes when you pick the van up or…
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New TFL prices
Hi Was just looking on the TFL site and noticed the following paragraph in their new price guide commencing Jan 09: Off-Peak Oyster single fares on the Tube, DLR and London Overground will also apply on Monday to Friday between 0930 and 1600. As a result, some fares will be reduced by over 35 per cent. Does anyone know…
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Query on fine print regards couresy car
hello all - Im looking at car insurance wiuth Bell. In the policy Doc regards the courtesy car it states that if there is a crash and the car is undriveable: "we will arrange for one of our approved repairers to collect your car and deliver it to your home or place of work within a 30 mile radius" My concern is: I travel a…
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BMW Servicing
Hi All I am looking at getting a BMW 320 D 2005 model for my OH does anyone have any idea how much the servicing of the car is at a BMW dealer?
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cracked fron fog light - MOT
I have a cracked (not smashed) front frog light Will this fail the mot, i have a feeling it wont cheers
