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We Buy Any Car - anyone dealt with?
Hi. We have 2 cars but think we could get by with just one, so am looking to sell my car and keep the hubbys car. Its a citroen c1, only 2 years old. The guy at Citroen valued it at £5k (got really low mileage) but figure that through a private sale I wouldn't get that much. I was on the We Buy Any Car website and…
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Astra g /mk4 intermittent starting problem, help
I've got a problem with my Astra G 1.8 16v sri (123bhp version) 2001 year, 43k on the clock. Last week the car developed an starting problem. The thing is it can stand for 2 days and starts first time with no issues, it doesnt seem to matter if I've driven down the road, or left it over night, its very random. when it…
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Car Air Con recharge?
Is Car Air Conditioning recharge actually worth it? And if so, where is the cheapest to get it done? How much should it cost? My car (Renault Scenic) is about 6 years old, and has never had the air con recharged. But I worry that I will spend money for no real difference. Is it worth it?
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code needed for siemens cdr500
hi,can anybody help.i have lost my radio code for a vauxhall/siemens radio/cd. i have the s/n and is now in safe mode.cheers steve.
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NCD question.
Hi Not a expert in this bit. Please bear with the explanation. Just taken out car insurance with elephant after my previous insurance providers (a broker) renewal quote was absurd. Now when i took out the cover i put down 1 years NCD as i have 1 years private NCD (which i've just earnt) and 3 years Company car NCD. Now my…
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Car accident and legal expenses
Heres the background: my car was it when a driver failed to give way damaging the front left side of my car. I am fully comprehensive so my car is being fixed. I am with endsleigh. Now the problem is they have passed my claim to Mckeowns solicitors. I have not being injured so just what the responisble party to admit…
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code needed for siemens cdr500
hi, can any body help? i have lost my code for my siemens cdr500 radio/cd.any advice on were to go to get one.cheers steve.
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great western offer
hi can i order two tickets for the same journey - ie split the journey in half for the same person and use two discount codes? eg one per journey??? I have got one code but could also get hubs to register and so save £10? would make a fair difference!
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What would you class as acceptable cosmetic damage on used car?
Need some thoughts and opinions please? We've been looking for a replacement car for quite some time now and have yet to find one that has nothing wrong with it. (As in bodywork, cosmetic damage etc.) Every car has something, whether it is paintwork issues, scuffed (or worse) wheels or maybe the odd stain on interior cloth…
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Insurance Database?
Wonder if anyone can help? I purchased new insurance on 20th March 2009, due to start on 13th April (Monday), however as this is a bank holiday i cannot tax the car at the Post Office, and it can only be taxed from the 13th April onwards. My Question is, does anyone know how long the insurance takes to get put on to the…
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MG ZR tyre pressure
hi, my lad has bought himself a 03 MG ZR 1.4 with factory fitted alloys. Anyone knows the tyre pressure for this car.
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Ford Focus - power for rear lighting board?
Hi. I'm going to be getting a cycle carrier for my 02 Focus and will probably need a lighting board. I'm just wondering where it would plug in for power and how it would be wired? I've looked in the car manual but couldn't see anything useful.
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honda civic exhaust
I have some corrosion on the pipe behind the back box and it is blowing. The car is a good reliable banger and I am running it into the ground. Rather than replace the exhuast I have seen a £15 repair kit in halfords which should do the job for me- Does anyone have any experience of using these kits and to what result?
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Minor bump - go through insurance or private?
I've had a minor bump in my van; I hit a parked car when reversing out of a space causing moderate damage to the bumper and paintwork. I've swapped insurance details with the unfortunate lady so we'll have to see how it pans out. In the meantime I'm wondering if it's worthwhile offering to fund the repair privately, or…
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Seat belts and motorhomes / camper vans
Can anyone point me in the direction of the law on seat belts in camper vans? Is it illegal for a 11 year old child to be carried in the back of a camper van in a seat with no seat belt if all the other seat belts have been taken by other passengers? thanks.
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National Express Unfair Admin Fee problem
Hi Purchased 2 tickets online last night, clearly stated departure time of 13.30, tickets came through as depart 11.10 am, contacted them this morning, said they could be changed for 2 x £10 fee,they said it was impossible for their website to go wrong, contacted trading standards this morning, they suggested small claims…
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Cheap car, which one Micra, Fiesta, Punto or Clio
Morning all, I have a limited budget, as my OH will only need the car for the day to day chores. Our budget is at 600 quid max. We have also decided to go for a small city hatchback as she feels more comfortable driving those. Shorlisted we have: Nissa Micra (£500), a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 85, 1299 cc for £450, a Renault Clio…
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Volvo Servicing
My Volvo S40 is due it's 36k service. It is still under Warranty. The dealership that I got it from want £362 for the service. I know nothing about cars so don't no if this is good, bad or indifferent. Any help appreciated please
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Oyster top-up
I used to have auto top-up on my Oyster but I cancelled it when I was made redundant. I have a small balance on my card and have just topped up online with £5.00 so I have enough to make a couple of tube journeys today. Can anyone tell me how quickly this £5.00 will be added to my balance - will it be as soon as I go…
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VW Touran ABS/ESP Recall? VW's Ticking Timebomb!
As seen on this forum and many others, VW have a very common and dangerous fault with their family car, the Touran. A sensor fails in the ABS control unit, leaving the car without the ESP function. The brakes still work but occording to VW dealerships the ABS unit could fail, and is infact an MOT failure. Unfortunately the…
