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Help. Ford Focus key remote stopped working
Hi, I have an 18 month old Ford Focus. The remote key function has just stopped working. I've changed the battery, but still no luck. I have contacted the local dealership and they have quoted me to reprogramme the remote is £40.00. :eek: Is there anything I can do to resolve this myself first. They seem pretty certain it…
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Train tickets
Hi everyone wonder if you can help please. Im so confused about which train ticket I actually need. Basically want to go from Bristol to London by train (4 adults) on Sat 21 Nov coming back Sun 22 Nov. Does anyone have any clue which ticket I need? Is it an open return? Dont mind about times just as long as its the correct…
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Problems with refunds from virgin trains
I recently applied for a refund from virgin trains , I did everything they asked however I checked my statement recently to find the have refunded me £40 short of the correct amount. I have spoke with them several times on the phone and sent 2 letters but I seem to be hitting a brick wall , every time I am told it will be…
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RAC Breakdown
I had my RAC breakdown renewal yesterday - on the Roadside, Recovery, At Home package my renewal cost is £170.50!!! I looked on the website and online for new customers this is currently £145.50 or £105.75 after online discount - what happened to rewarding continued custom!!!!! I've looked at the AA website and for the…
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DVLA Clamped Car, worried about outcome
I'm wondering what's going to happen in this situation. My cars has been clamped this morning (02nd Oct), will no doubt be towed away this morning (03rd Oct) for not having any road tax. I hold my hands up and know I'm in the wrong. The car is parked on the road, I live in a terrace house and there is no off road parking…
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Taxiroute.co.uk: New tool to calculate taxi fares - feedback wanted!
There’s a nifty new site called Taxiroute that calculates cab fares for you. The site collates data from 235 local authorities’ fares to work out the fares for different routes. How to use the site Just plug in your departure and destination addresses. Then choose the local borough which the departure address is in. You’ll…
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F0rd windstar repairs
Hi everyone, I have been offered a Ford Windstar people carrier for very little money. The automatic gearbox is faulty and I was wondering how much to replace it. Have tried some sites but cannot get a guide price, any ideas?
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Driving school refund problem
Ok a few weeks ago i was looking on web for driving lessons came across a local company who were doing a offer 5 lessons for 75 quid so i phoned and the guy gave me a number to an instructer he employs, so phoned him booked a lesson then he came next day paid him the 75 had a 45 min lesson then booked another one for the…
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Scrappage/second hand advice, with a slight twist...
i think anyway... my Girlfriend is after a new car after her 02 ford ka (1.3i) gearbox conked out the other week. the garage it was taken to has quote £379 to fix it, bearing in mind that there has already been ~ £600 in repairs spent on it already this year, we think it's time she got rid of it for something a bit more…
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More megane madness
thanks Harvey tried the nipple but no joy, anyone got a list of the 'autodiagnosis' codes that can help mechy wrote these down for me but i know nowt about them, as written, UPC 920F interconection, 9501 9502 9504 9505 9506 9209 950e any help greatly appreciated
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How much should I expect for selling scrap car?
After sorting out my cars MOT on Tuesday for £160, the cam belt on the car went yesterday! :mad: It is an N reg Rover 416, fairly new tyres. How much should I expect to get for it if I sell it for scrap? I know it won't be very much at all, but would like to try and cover a teeny bit of the £160 I paid out for this week.…
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Scrappage Scheme Advice Please
Hi Everyone, Hope you can help me. I'm seriously thinking of scrapping my old Saxo in for a new Hyundai I10. However I need to know when do I actually have to trade in my Saxo? Is it when the deal is made? Or when I actually receive the new car? The reason I ask is my work involves a lot of travelling and If I have to…
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£1000 fine for not discounted ticket without 16-25 card
Hi Guys, I'm really confused and losing sleep over this, and I wonder if anyone can help me. Basically, a few weeks ago, I travelled into London from Hatfield by bus, but missed the returning bus so I decided to take the train - and bought a discounted ticket as I have a 16-25 railcard. Well, upon reaching the station, I…
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Second hand buying tips?
Hi, About to purchase a second hand fiesta 1.25 ghia 2000(W reg). Checked everything and it seems OK, only problem is theres a small bit of surface rust by the bottom corner of the passenger door (just couple of inches) and some on a sill just beneath the car on the passengers sides. I'm not sure if this is normal for a…
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Steering wheel problems from toyota
I have a 2006 yaris which i took to a toyota garage to get 2 new front tyres as i mistakenly thought they do a good job. When i booked the car in they told me there was 3 outstanding recalls on the car, one which involved the steering wheel. Basically now ive got the car back the steering wheel is about 15 degrees to the…
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Mini One Steering
My steering is making a clunking sound when i am turning left/right. It seems to have gotten slightly worse. Any ideas anyone?
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Speedometer question
Hi, Can anybody help with a quiz question. Not having much luck with Google. True or false. The 1st car speedometers only went up to 35mph Thanks
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Ripped off on an exhaust?
Own a MINI cooper 03 plate, hole in back box and received a quote for 495 quid! :eek: Know nothing about cars but I'm sure this is a quote for a whole system and not just a back box. I didn't ask as it was a quote left on my phone but he has seen my car so :confused: I thought it would be about 160... oh well, best start…
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New Ford Mondeo
Looking to buy a new ford mondeo been searching the net and found an online broker UK Car Broker offering the best discounts on the mondeo, anyone had any dealings with this broker ?
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specific car hire?
hi all we want to test out a new car but want more than an hour test drive that you can get usually so were hoping we could hire the car we want to test (vw touran) for 24 hours or something.. We've actually got a desk we need to pick up so we'd use it for that at the same time! Any ideas if I can hire a specific type of…
