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Recommend: Diesel (possible petrol) Automatic Estate/MPV circular of £6k
Recommend: Diesel Automatic Estate/MPV circular of £6k give or take a £1k etc. but not something with huge miles. max of 60k. Don't want something which looks old, or a complete tank. ANy thoughts?
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Police cars parked at the side of motorways
Hi, Today I was driving my new car up the A1 and was going about 85-90mph. On the opposite carriageway I noticed a police car (normal volvo car not a van) parked up facing the traffic on a hill. I tried to slow down in time to pass it but i think i was still doing about 80 when I passed it. What I was wondering is do you…
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I bought a Scooby :)
So I bit the bullet and bought a Subaru Impreza. She's a 97 Turbo 2000. Not very MSE I know but I've been working hard and deserved a treat. Check it out
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clutch advice needed please
my wife has a T reg Vauxhall Corsa 1.0 ltr and has just had a new clutch fitted, the mechanic who fitted the clutch has said he had to remove the engine and gearbox to fit it, i have friends who say that you do not have to remove these to get at the clutch can anyone tell me who is right many thanks
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Train ticket to London
Hello I am really struggling for a train ticket to London for this weekend travelling from Newcastle. I have a Young Person's (16-25) Railcard and am looking to leave Newcastle on Friday 27/3 sometime after 1500 and arrive back on Sunday 29/3 any time before midnight. The cheapest I can get this journey appears to be not…
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MG ZT+ 2.5 v6 Problems??? Need Advice Please
Hi all just purchased an mg zt 2.5 v6 2005 on a 54 plate with 36,200 miles, i dunno much about this car but i have a few questions if someone can help me.. 1. Clutch is stiff is this normal? 2. Airbag light on any ideas 3. Under the seat there's a black connector loose 4. Windscreen rubber seal is broke on drivers side,…
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Merc A class any good?
I'm considering buying a used A class and was wondering whether they are any good or not? They do seem good value price wise, but I know that's not everything. Any advice/opinions would be welcome :)
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stuck nuts. Please help
Hello. Right, big annoyance. I've split my radiator in my old escort, and have managed to get a nice scrap one. I'm trying to replace it myself, as I've done a few bits under the bonnet before, but I'm finding it impossible to loosen some nuts holding a bracket which is supporting the radiator unit. It's a 10mm nut which i…
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Car advice please
Hello I have got a P reg Fiesta 1.3 and an X reg Vauxhall Vectra 2.6 V6 sri. I want to get a more economical car problem is MOT an Tax expired on vectra an fiesta is due soon. Should i do up both cars and sell them, then buy a better car. Please give me some usefull ideas Thnks:T
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Train tickets with Oyster/ travelcard advice
I want to travel from Elstree to Brighton offpeak returning on the next week day. For some reason you can't use oyster cards on FCC from Elstree, but you can use one day travelcards. If I travel off peak, can I buy a travelcard for all zones that would take me as far as East Croydon and then a ticket from East Croydon to…
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Good time to buy a car?
Hi all, I am in the market for a small hatchback. Looking to spend 6-7k on a low mileage car, I am unsure where I am best to go to get the best value. I have been looking on autotrader the last few weeks but not managed to fidn what I am looking for. I am thinking a Fiesta, Corsa or Mazda 2 - but a complete novice when it…
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Can't afford to run car at the moment - SORN
Hey guys, I need some advice. I'm out of work at the moment and I can't afford to get the MOT & Tax renewed on my car but I want to keep it for when I get back into work. I've declared my vehicle off the road, SORN. Is it ok to keep my car on the road side outside of my home or does it actually have to be off the road? On…
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The New Tata Nano Car from India
I love the idea of this little car, OK there is a few problems which have cropped up for supply and demand but I can see myself owning one of these little Tata Nano's, there are a few super small low cost cars on the roads today but this has maybe come a little to late with the current credit problems the world is seeing…
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Cycles on trains Query
Hello everyone, new poster here so be gentle if I get something wrong! I am doing the coast to coast in June and need to get the train from Knaresborough to Whitehaven with my bike. Anyone know how difficult it will be to get my bike on a train and whether or not it will cost me? Looking at the routes my easiest (and…
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Buying a category C damaged repairable car
Hi, I am planning to buy a category C car (Renault clio 5 door hatchback) but neither myself nor the owner are sure about anything that we should be careful or mindful about. Basically the car has had damage to both near-side doors but there is no chassis damage and the car starts and drives. There is valid MOT and road…
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Citroen C1 Service Costs
Hi Has anyone got up-to-date costs for a first service (10k) on a petrol citroen C1 Vibe? I know it tends to vary around the country but an indication would be useful. I've just been quoted £180 by the local main dealer which seems a little steep to me. Am I right in thinking that any garage can do it, without invalidating…
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WarrantyDirect - any good?
I'm looking at getting a warranty for my car from Warranty Direct as it only comes with a 3 month warranty from the dealer. Are Warranty Direct any good, and which is the best level of warranty to get for a 3 year old car that will be just out of the manufacturer's warranty?
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Trainline £5 off offer??
I see that the Trainline £5 offer ends tonight at Midnight does anyone know it will go on after that time or if it will deff end then?
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Payment for a car
I've heard 'bankers draft' is the norm for this. Is this the case and if so how can it be arranged?
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Retention Document Renewl for Cherished plates
Just a quick question.... Ever helful DVLA dont seem to concerned but I am a little anxious. I have had the renewal reminder, and have sent away the cheque for a 3 year renewal of a number held on retention. Now, I sent this 7 days ago, have checked my bank balance and there is no sign of the cheque clearing the account.…
