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Mondeo Automatic Gearbox issues
I've a 01 March Ford Mondeo Zetec Auto Saloon which has done 110000 miles. The Auto matic transmission started behaving erraticaly and I took it to my local Ford dealer to get it checked. They've suggested me to either repair or replace it with a refurbed Gearbox. The repair costs starts from £700 and ther's no guarnteed…
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D1 cpc help
Has anyone recently done the practical CPC for driving minibuses? I Passed my driving test but am told the CPC is difficult. Anyone know any of the Q & A ? I really need the help please.
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Car Jack
Hullo My husband owns a Mitsubishi Pajero, and wants to get a decent jack for it. It's his birthday in August, so am hoping to surprise him with one. :D He spotted a lovely one in Costco last week for just under £200, but as it was 'only' 1.8 tonne, declared it wasn't good enough for his car. Can anyone recommend something…
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I cant decide...Red or Black?
Hey everyone, Im looking at getting a new car and im really interested in the Ibiza FR TDI for its combination of 55mpg and 0-60 in 9 seconds (obviously not at the same time). I have two in my local area which are similarly priced and specced. One is red the other is black, i cant decide what looks nicest. Please people of…
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car service due-main dealer or independent garage for 4 year old diesel car
I have bought a 4 year old diesel Toyota which is due a service now. The previous owner had it serviced at a Toyota main dealer/service centre. That garage is too far away but I have another Toyota near me. Or should I take it to an independent? Should it be a diesel specialist? Just wondering what is right for a 4 year…
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High mileage car advice
Opinions welcome... Hi all, Thinking of buying a bigger / estate car, preferably Audi, Volvo, BMW and the only way i could afford such a luxury model would be to consider high mileage vehicles. High mileage is still frowned upon by many though I've often heard that the German and Japanese cars are good for 250K miles... I…
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Zafira-engine cooling problem
Typical whenever we get any savings something goes wrong! Whenever I drive the car the engine cooling light lights up. The manual says I can drive it. We've just had it serviced today and they can't find what's wrong with it. We've now got it booked in to the Vauxhall dealership and they are going to do a £50 test on it.…
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I want a growling sti suberu mine is quite wot can i do
I WUOLD HAVE THOUGHT MY STI UK TYPE WOULD BE A GROWLER BUT IT IS ONLY QUITE WOT CAN I DO:confused: ?
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Why does my suberu impreza sti exhaust sound so quite?
can i do anything with the standerd exhaust to make it sound more throaty or have i got to change the back box
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Intensive driving courses
Hi, I'm after some general advise and other's experiences. I'm looking to start learning to drive again. I failed 5 tests 10 years ago (was suffering from many problems which led to a major depressive episode) I am thinking about an intensive course, how do they compare to weekly lessons? Are there any particular courses…
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My car got towed from a closed woolworths!
Hi, I was working at a former woolworths site when my car got towed from a private access drive, the company who removed my car were contracted by woolworths, not the current owners. Are they allowed to do this?? I would assume when woolworths went bust their contract with woolworths would cease to exist?? Many Thanks
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Derby - Heathrow
Hi Im trying to get to heathrow from derby for 10am next thursday (4th) by 9:30am and was wondering which route would be best. I can take either the A6 - A50 - M1 - M25 or the A38 - M6 Toll - M42 - M40. If anyone has any experience over the two routes, mainly around London, then i would be greatly appreciative. cheers tom
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Any amateur mechanics in Birmingham-I need a little help.
Hi all, i inherited an old porsche 944 last year which has stood in the garage and i would like to put it on the road. Now before you jump on me and say if you can afford to keep a porsche you can afford to put it on the road remember these are available now for a few hundred quid. Anyhoo my knowledge of mechanics is…
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Driving Licence
Hi I need some advice,I passed my driving licence 14 years ago and have a paper licence,my husband passed 10 years ago and has a photocard,after we passed we have never driven or owned a car and the licences were packed away,today my husband has recieved a letter to update his photo on reading the booklet we should have…
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advice about mechanic, which one to go for?
Hi there, I can hear some noise behind the glovebox while driving my car. Sometimes, I can hear little scratching sound from the front passenger side wheel. Around 70 mph, I can feel some vibration too. Any idea what it could be? I want to show it to some mechanic, I am in Grimsby area but not sure where to go. I have…
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Learning to drive on a budget
Hello everyone, I am interested in any money saving tips you could offer me on effective, economical ways of learning to drive. I live in London and don't have many friends who drive who I wish to inflict myself upon.I've tried it before and picked up some terrible skills.I am considering the possiblity of doing an…
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4x4's should need a special license!!
Given that these idiots are as bad as shed pulling caravaner's i reckon that you should have to prove that you need a 4x4 before you can get one. Live on a farm, down a dirt track or really need it for off road work then fair enough but does a school run mum really need one if they live in suburbia? 4x4 drivers are the new…
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Broken Handbreak
Hi guys, Roughly how much will it cost to fix a snapped handbreak? on Renault Megane?
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Which newish car to go for?
Hi everyone - opinions please! Am looking at spending up to £15k on a medium sized 5 door car - Focus/Golf type size, but as long as it has at least 4 doors am open to any suggestions. I want something that's fun and a bit sporty to drive, not too bothered about the age but definitely do not want the hassle of lots of…
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Nissan Micra Battery Problem
I am experiencing a problem with my 2003 Nissan Micra. When the vehicle is not used for a week the battery is fully drained. It is worth noting the battery has been replaced with a brand new one within the last month. After having systematically checked each of the individual electrical components in the vehicle I have…
