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Idiots parking continually on double yellow lines
I live in a very small town where traffic wardens haven't been for as long as I can remember so there are idiots - the same all the time that park on double yellow lines and stop the free flow of traffic on one road in particular. If I call the police are they obliged to attend and issue tickets or do I call the traffic…
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Audi Code help needed please
Hi all, Can someone please help me with a code for a Audi Concert radio?:confused: Part number = 4B0 035 186 G Serial No. AUZ2Z3A1049544 Any help would be much appreciated. Kind Regards Andy
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Buying small diesel estate. Astra or Focus or what?
Hello, I need a small estate car as a hatchback is just too small now. It must be diesel, have low running costs, low insurance group and be reliable. What comes to mind is a Vauxhall Astra or a Ford Focus at no more than 1.7. My budget is £4,500 max. but ideally under £4,000 and I'd like 2004 or newer and prefer low…
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weekend test drive
Hi all, I am looking at a mercedes viano for my new business venture. If I was to go into my dealer will they let me test drive it over a weekend do you think? Also, are there any other people who are doing weekend rentals? I have looked at renault but that's full. Thanks Andy
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Government incentive to change old cars
I have heard a rumour that the government is considering giving cash incentives for people to scrap their old car, (10+ years), so that they may buy a new car. Apparently in other parts of Europe governments have done this to give the new car economy a boost and it has been very successful. Does anyone on this forum know…
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can we manage this?
I Have been advised that the timing belt is starting to go on my 04 hyundai trajet. its a 2.0l DOHC, but when we have looked at prices at garages, they are quoting over £300:eek: can a fairly competent, but not confident lay person do this? oh, and is that likely that it really needs changing, or a ploy from the garage?…
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Squeaking noise when turning corner, really worried!!
Help!! I got my clutch replaced last week and the car was fine. Yesterday eve when driving home I heard a hi pitch screech when turning a corner (I had the radio on so wasn't sure if it was actually coming from my car. This morning it happened 4 times on the way to work. Only when going round a corner (happened when…
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National Express Coaches- cheaper to buy two singles via intermediate point?
It's quite well known that when travelling by rail from A to C on a train that stops at B, it's often cheaper to buy separate singles from A to B and B to C rather than one ticket from A to C. Can the same thing be done on National Express coaches? ie when travelling from A to C on a coach that stops at B, if no £1 "Fun…
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Help needed/cheapest decent full service
Hi all, Recently my car has been making a very loud noise, particularly when accelerating, which I suspected was the exhaust. Then this morning whilst going up hill it started juddering a lot and making more noise than before. It also became less responsive when accelerating and a bit underpowered. On the way home I went…
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My mother and Cam belt problems!!!!
My mum bought a 10 year old Renault Megane from my partners step-father 2 months ago for £650. Now for that price I expect there to be a few problems.... The cam belt snapped today while she was driving (even though a completely new one was put in 2 months ago) and she has gone completely mad and says she never wants to…
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Please Help My Friend
I have a friend who bought a car from Evans Halshaw in Mansfield, after first passing her test, for £2500. There was an engine warning light and apparently was leaking oil a few days later so after hassling them they agreed to pay for repairs. So on the way to a local garage agreed by the dealership...the car burst into…
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Peugeot 206 verve boot problem
Have the above car, boot is not working through central locking (Can not get in, apart from through the back seats. Any suggestions from any mechanics on here? before I take it to a dealer:confused: Thanks
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how to buy first car,cash?cheque?
My son just passed his driving test and is excited about buying his first car.He has seen one he likes from a private seller on auto trader,the ad says cash preferred.I dont like the idea of him using cash as it just doesnt seem safe somehow.What is the best way and how can he make sure its even the advertisers car to…
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Fuel Consumption
Hi All I have a Q, which method would be most efficient use of petrol. I drive to work, and there are 2 quite different routes, and I would like your opinions on which would be more efficient driving route. a) Route A, is along country lanes, and very few traffic lights, but is 9.5 miles, or b) Route B is shorter and is…
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At what point do you replace a car?
My R-reg mondeo has gone in for its MOT, full service & timing belt today, it's done 135,000 miles and I've had it for 9 years. Mechanic rang up to say it needed a few things doing - is going to cost ~£500 and is more than the car is worth - did I want them to go ahead. Last year's was probably much the same but nothing…
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how many driving lessons did you have?
before you passed your test? My 1st test is next Thursday (in an auto) and im doing my best to put it to the back of my mind but its impossible! By the time thursday comes i will have done around 45 hours and i prob wont have needed all of that but i have booked a shed load this week just to try and up my confidence levels…
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Anyone help
Just wondering if anyone can offer some advice! I live in a very narrow street, when cars are parked on one side, a car has to drive very carefully up so as not to scrape the parked cars.............however, there is household, who parks his car in his yard, which is fair enough, my query is , if his car front bumper is…
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Another Challenge
Hi, After a few splurges i'm in serious money saving mode. Need to get from Shenfield to Harrogate this friday (departing and time after 1130) and come back on Sunday anytime. Cheapest i've found so far £24.50 outward bound leaving 11.58 and £13.55 on the return leaving at 16.53 and splitting the ticket at peterborough.…
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Cheap Train tickets from Liverpool - Newcastle
Hi Could someone please tell me the cheapest way to travel by train from Liverpool - Newcastle for 17 - 19 April It's my hen weekend and Im wanting to try and get a cheaper deal than the £69.90 which is the cheapest I can find but im hoping someone here will be able to help. Thanks Kerry
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DVLA fine for someone else's car!
Hi, I'm new to the site and wondered if anyone could advise me on a dispute with the DVLA. The other day I got a letter froma debt collection agency claiming I owed £80 in fines for unpaid car tax. However, I sold the car in question nearly 18 months ago. It seems the muppets in Swansea screwed up and the car has remained…
