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Selling Car
Hello - I need some advice. I've got a 04 Punto with low mileage which I'm looking to change within the next 6 months. I also need a major knee op which is going to put me out of action for approx 6 months. :o Should I sell my current car prior to the op and pop the money in the bank til I'm back on my feet - also saving…
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Wheel Alignment ("Tracking")
I suspect I need to get my wheels aligned properly on my 2003 Vauxhall Zafira. Does anybody with any knowledge/experience have any idea what a reasonable price for this is ? Thanks
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Trade plating question
Is it true van drivers and truck drivers now get told not to pick up trade platers under any circumstances due to insurance costs ? Someone said trucks are now only insured for the driver and not passengers ? Does this sound right ? I ask as a friend starting plating a few weeks ago and he is having a nightmare getting…
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Windscreen washer,not working.
Hi,2005 BMW 320 windscreen washer not spraying fully,just coming out about 2 centimetres and not covering screen. Can hear motor going and have tried clearing both nozzles with a pin,but still the same. Any ideas of what could be blocking this,and is it easy to fix? Thanx.
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Audi A3 1.9TDiE or 2.0TDI Stronic??
Hi, I currently drive an '09 reg Audi A3 Sportback 1.9TDI Manual (Sport level trim) as a company car. Due to a member of staff leaving I have been given the opportunity to take his company car,.. an '09 Audi A3 Sportback but 2.0 TDI S-Tronic auto (SE level trim) The 1.9TDi I currently drive lacks any 'kick' and although it…
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Re: Speeding
Hey, think I've been caught speeding twice within two days. Each time not doing more than 5mph over the speed limit. Dont want to get into the ins and outs of speeding I should of been paying more attention to my speed and if they where speed cams then I know I was in the wrong my question is when will they contact me to…
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Grrrr punters!!!!!!!
why do some people come and look at a cheap car and expect [EMAIL="bl@@dy"]bl@@dy[/EMAIL] ROLLS ROYCE for MINI money. just had someone looking at a car for 795 and they went on to point out EVERY tiny mark,some of em youd need Jodrell Bank to see:mad::mad::mad: told em to bu88er off:rotfl:
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Wheres best place to sell bike
stepdad looking to sell his honda m/bike , wheres best place to advertise it cheaply, got it on gumtree for free , anywhere else i place a free ad. thanx
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Car Puncture Repair
I found that one of my car tyres had a nail in today. I'm just wondering if its worth (or even possible) getting it repaired or whether I'll have to get a new tyre, which will probably cost me £100. The nail is in only about a cm from the theside, but there doesn't seem to be any obvious damage to the side wall. In the…
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Looking for a cheap car
I have a 51-plated Suzuki Alto. I will start by saying that I've loved it, it's adorable, it's been fuel-efficient as they come. However, unfortunately, it's slowly dying. I replaced three tyres in August after one burst on a motorway (that was a bad day), replaced brakepads and discs a couple of weeks ago after it started…
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Multi vehicle roadside cover
Hi, I am a newbie to this forum, so hope I am in the right place. I want to get full roadside cover for a number of vehicles. Two are standard 6/7 year old, no problem. Then I have a little non car-derived van that I use and finally a kit car. The kit car was registered last year but it is based on a 1984 Ford Sierra. Does…
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what are suzuki cars like?
I've been on about getting a new (used) car for so long now my OH is threatening to wrap a car around my head if I don't shut up about it! thought i had narrowed it down to micra/yaris but have started looking at suzuki - swift or jimny. what kind of reputation does suzuki have? are they expensive to fix? I wanted a…
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public transport to heathrow in Dec??
Hi, I wonder if anyone has any useful info to help. I need to get from near Northampton to Heahrow in December with a family of 4 then return home at the end of December. I can get to either northampton, Wellingborough, Bedford or Milton keynes to get on public transport but I am finding it difficult to get a good price.…
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Scrappage - best deal small car - any ideas?
My car died last week - and will cost £750-£1,300 to repair, so it's got to go. It will limp to the dealership if it needs to and is eligible under the scrappage scheme. I'm looking to replace it with a small car. I know there will be a wait for delivery - that's not a problem as I can survive without one until Jan if…
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deposit paid car refund poss? car dealer
would appreciate any help. I have paid approx 10% deposit (using cap one credit card) with car dealer before doing hpi check. if the check comes back with finance owing or any other problems will i be able to ask for/demand money back or would i need to claim thru credit card company (that is always assuming therre is a…
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Water ingress and re-upholstering...
Hey guys, my Mk4 Golf seems to be letting water into the passenger footwell whenever it rains (rules out the heater matrix, thank god). I've lost count of the number of times this has happened. When it rains heavily, there is literally stagnant water ontop of the carpet, so there's lots! I've looked at the door seals and…
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New Speed Camera Locations
The purpose of this thread is for you to post the location of new speed camera sites you have seen recently, to help warn others. If you could say whether it is a gatso (large yellow), monitron (small yellow), truvelo (forward facing - common in Southampton), red-speed (small-yellow at traffic lights) or SPECS average…
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Ncd
OK had 28 years no claims discount, had a very minor bump this year lost two years so I figure I have 26 left :) My old company allowed 9 years so I am guessing i have 7 left is that right Anyone know?
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Anyone Bought From Hilton Garage?
Just wondered if anyone has any experience of this big place in South Derbyshire? I've seen a keenly priced VW Golf online and am tempted to drive and have a look. These used car 'supermarkets' have a mixed reputation....some good some indifferent some worse.......
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Cancelling Car Insurance
My daughter and husband are first time car owners and have today replaced their car, they had to sell the last one due to being ripped off and high insurance premiums. They bought the insurance through 'YES' on the internet and have been paying £60+ each month for a car with a group 6 insurance. Today they have bought a…
