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your thoughts (BMW x5)
Looking to pick up a bmw x5 just your thoughts should i look for and older model like yr 01, 02, with a lower mileage or a newer 54, 05 plate with higher mileage because looking on autotrader that is how it seems to work all the older one's have less miles than the newer one's dont ask me why i thought it would be the…
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Do you know how to check your tyres are legal?
Was reading yesterday that one in six of us are driving around on illegal tyres, that about half of us NEVER bother checking tyres.:eek: Remember it's 3 points on your licence for each baldy tyre if you get caught. There's a very simple way to check them though. Here's a quick link to show you where to look. No excuses now…
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Leave the car at home - here's how to get to work in the morning...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z19zFlPah-o&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.detailingworld.co.uk%2Fforum%2Fshowthread.php%3Ft%3D114147&feature=player_embedded
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Check your Policy - is your 'partner' a 'named' driver?
Posting this up as I only found this out today and saved us £85 !!? OK, maybe 'everyone' but me knew this....but I doubt it !! When my partner took out her car insurance with direct line 4 years ago (could have been any insurer) they asked if she wanted anyone else on the policy as insurance companies do...so she said…
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How long will it be before we lose our temper finding parking places?
Where i live it is now getting harder to find a parking place. It is mainly thanks to each house having at least two cars. When their offspring pass their driving test another car appears. Would be bearable if they park properly and not take up space for two cars. Father took a photo of me when i was 10 years old (35 years…
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Bangernomics - DIY mechanics - Ebay - and stockpiling bits
Having bits at hand that may go wrong on your car - for example, brake pads, sensors, drive shafts and so on - can be handy if you ever come to need them. Sometimes you get 99p start auctions and things go much cheaper than the part would be at any other time (i.e. when you actually *need* the part). It could be quite…
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Corsa front wheel squeaking when turning right.. Help?! :(
Only started happening yesterday and is slightly worrying me. Ever time i turn right the left wheel squeaks. Stops when i right the wheel, or when i brake. Tracking isn't off, and car is ok other wise. 55 plate and doing well. Any ideas folkes? Normally change my car every 3 years, finances not allowing this year and the…
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London to norwich by train
Anyone know a cheap way by train to Norwich.Tha:confused: nks
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BCA Auction View
Any chance someone could look up average auction prices at BCA Manchester for: * 2005 VW Golf, Hatchback, 5-door, 2.0 TDI, mileage >80k * 2005 Audi A3 Sportback, 5-door, 2.0 TDI, mileage >80k Thanks for your help!
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D...I....E....S....E....L power
I've got to say I'm pretty impressed. I bought a 1996 Golf Mk3 Estate 1.9TDi for £450 last week. It's a sound car, just a bit cosmetically challenged due to being keyed all round. I've put some decent tyres on it which has transformed the handling. I'm really impressed by the fuel efficiency. I've done 520 miles and I've…
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fuel pump on a BMW 528 i E28
Help folks - just where is the fuel pump located on this car - B reg - 1982. Husband thinks it's broken but can't find it !! DON'T LAUGH - it's serious!! You've never let me down so don't now !! Thanks to those who help. C:confused:
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Car Air Con - How often should you really get it serviced?
Having run mine for the 1st time today since before winter, I was trying to decide whether it needed a service. How often should you actually get an Air Conditioner on a car serviced? It seems an expensive service for to me, which I've not thought bout having done on mine in the past.
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Outstanding Finance - how long do we have?
Hi there all Just wondering how long outstanding finance takes to sort out? My parents brought a car last year from a motor trader (who is now subsequently out of business) and last week they got a letter from Lloyds informing them the car still had finance owing, from the person who had it before the motor trader, and…
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Cheap wheel trims wanted pls!
I need some cheap 14" wheel trims, just to make my old banger look a little bit presentable, as at the mo I am driving round with three on. Want to pay as little as possible, has anyone seen any cheap ones, or have any advice on where to look - I seem to remember asda doing some very cheaply a while ago, but none there…
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Complicated Journey - Help!
I've just found out I have a job interview on Thursday in Manchester at Old Trafford, and I'll be travelling from Durham. Now I need to split the journeys up into stages because it's not just as simple as a return...so it goes like this. 1) I need to get from Durham to Manchester (Old Trafford) by 10.45am a) I get a…
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Rescuemycar.com
Any feedback on them? They seem to be about the cheapest but are they ok? Thanks
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Seat Leon Service
My Seat Leon 1.6s 16v is approaching it's 60k service in the next few months. I contacted a local Seat dealership for a quote and the reply I got was. The cost for the 60k service is £181.19 This is parts labour and vat included. In this service we replace your oil and pollen filter, sump plug and screenwash. Engine oil…
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Car Scrappage - Should I buy it?
It looks increasingly like the govt. will announce a £2grand payout for bangers later this week. As an owner of a qualifying vehicle I've been extremely tempted, although buying a brand new car goes against every fibre of my being. Does the following scenario look realistic, and do you moneysavingexperts recommend this…
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sun blinds, my suckers dont suck
not sure if this is the right place but its car related. my hatchback has a quite an angled rear window and this sun is flooding through it so i bought a sunscreen/blind/shade thing that uses suckers. they keep unsucking themselves!! minutes after i put it up 2 came unstuck, so changed it thinking it was a defect, but this…
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Difference between Retail and On The Road Prices
I'm thinking of getting a Hyundai i10. In their brochure the retail price is 6395 and the on the road 7000 a difference of 705 pounds. They tell me that this is to cover the cost of registering, number plates, tax and pre-delivery checks. Can I insist on buying at the retail price? Registering a car is 55 pounds, road tax…
