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Higher car!
I need to replace my car with something that sits 'higher' for my old mum to get in (and out!). Needs a boot that will take her wheelchair and would like diesel if possible. Any ideas, so that I know what to put in a search? Cheers
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Xenon numberplate lights anyone?
My sister, girl-racer car-mad type that she is, was behind a top of the range BMW yesterday that had really bright number plate illumination. A quick Google revealed the bulbs were Xenons and now she wants them as an afterfit on her Ford Focus :rolleyes: Advice, links anyone? Can these sorts of bulbs be retrofitted to…
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Police Mobile Speeding Units .... can you help???
Hiya, We were driving on a dual carriageway yesterday (facing north), sadly as we were speeding, only noticed the police parked on the other side of the dual carriageway (facing south) at the last minute. I'm sure I saw a flash but my hubby said that they would have been looking at the flow off traffic driving past them on…
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problems with new(used) car
i bought a car 3 weeks ago and im pretty certain the aircon isnt working(not cutting in ect) now i have 6 months warranty with the car but as the dealer is local would you take it to him first to sort or would you go through the warranty people?? cheers steve
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Sony XPLOD MEX 1GP Car Stereo
Can anyone please help me with my car stereo. My bf brought this for me from USA, imported it over. However when I have plugged it into my car. It is not picking up the radio signals over here? Will it ever? How can I fix this? I am able to play CD's and load mp3 onto it, but I can't tune the radio stations over here.
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car search - help ! should i buy this vectra
what do you guys think of this vectra- can get him down to 3300 on this http://users.autoexposure.co.uk/classicdd.cfm?Account=AETA30772&VehicleID=AETV48061866&Make=VAUXHALL&Model=VECTRA&City=Milton%20Keynes
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v5 change of address error
Couple of weeks ago i moved to a new address filled out the correct part of the V5 and even put put a post it note on top saying "change of address only" The new v5 turns up at my new place with my name and old address as a previous keeper A letter then turns up at my previous address saying thankyou for letting us know…
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does car insurance go up if??
hello can anybody explain what happens when each set of points,ie 3,then 6 ,then9 effect insurance premiums? thanks
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Which? Minibus Peoplecarriers Need Not Apply
I had so much fun with my last post with regards to running a minibus as a private hire vehicle, I've decided to start another. Just to get started, growing family, soon to be 6 of us, looking for a vehicle big enough not just for running around, but also for our holidays. So basically, what we're looking for is a minibus.…
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oil: 10w/40 or 15w/50
hi all, need to pick your brains. i have a P reg petrol ford fiesta. my manual says 10W/40 or 15W/50 as an oil lubricant. Is one better than the other?? Also, you know the 'cheap' stuff you get (Asda own brand etc.), is this ok to use when compared to Castrol etc, especially on a relatively old car like mine (I would think…
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TFL refund warning letter!!!
WHat a joke! i have just recieved a letter from the TFL refund people. After learning that the refund system existed i claimed every time my tube was delayed. In total over 2 years i must have claimed back about £50 or so, all genuine. The letter says that they have 'procedures in place to monitor integrity of the refunds…
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Manchester rejects road pricing
The result of the ballot is in, and the good citizens of Manchester have rejected the Government's proposed road charging scheme with a majority "No" vote in all 10 boroughs. This sounds the death knell for road pricing in other major cities, and is a well-deserved slap in the face for the Government's so-called transport…
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london-gatwick commute
I need to travel from Hammersmith London to Gatwick airport for work 5 days a week. I have tired the train but a 7 day session ticket national rail with the underground is £68 plus a bus fair from Gatwick £2. Currently it costs me £70 a week! I need to reduce the costs. any help or advice would be welcomed.
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peugeot radio code
Hi there sorry if this as been asked befor but dose any one know where you can unlock radios for free as every where i try online it costs £20 if it help my sn number is CL041010292058 model is PU-2325A(B) and i have a few other code that i dont no if they will help they are C6CBX0292058 C70000006522 9639692080 and the car…
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A good family car for 3000 pounds
I am gonna be having a baby soon. I currently drive a 2 door clio. I have 2k in finances and I might put 1k on my 0% credit card. and pay off in next 2 months. I am wondering what will be a good 4 door family car for the 4 of us. It should be cheap to run pref diesel , but even petrol is cool. <60k miles on it And…
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2 Days Over The Warrenty
hi everyone, problem for me this week. my peugeot 607 broke down on the 9th december 2008, the aa found the fuel pump not to be working so i had it toed to the peugeot garage where 7th december 2007 the pump had been changed previously. with the pump being 2 days over the 12 month warrenty on new parts peugeot wouldnt…
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Remove dents on your car, easy method,see video
click here to see video Remove dents on your car, easy method,see video
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Anyone have a Toyota Auris TR?
I have just bought my dad an Ipod Nano, and thought about also getting him a Belkin gagdet to allow him to use it in the car. However, I have a vague recollection that his new car came with a MP3 compatibility. Anyone know if this is right, and what it actually means? Can he play his ipod directly into the car or do I need…
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Small Corsa issue
It's nothing major, more annoying than anything. I bought a 2000 W reg Corsa yesterday off a friend, he knew of the problem when he bought it himself a few years back but didn't see it as a problem. Ok right, basically when happens is that when the keys are in the ignition my radio will turn on, save all the preset…
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Brake disc minimum thickness recommendations
The manufacturer's quoted min thickness for discs on my car is 11.4mm, but I just bought a new pair of discs (non-oe [EBC]) and on the rim of those it says min thickness 10.5mm (but they are still 12.8mm new). Going by that I could still have an extra 0.9mm on my current discs. I'm changing them anyway - but it just made…
