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Case study question - theory test
The new theory test comprises of a few case study style questions. If anybody taken the test which have case study style questions, I would like to know what you think of the questions. Are they easy/hard? Are the questions the same from the theory test preparation materials (but they just add a few paragraphs of a…
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Service or not?
Hi Hope somebody can give me some advice as I don't know much about cars! My car is due for its MOT next week and I am unsure if I should have it serviced at the same time? Its a 2003 Ford KA. Its done just over 60,000 miles and was last serviced last November. Money is a little tight at the moment, is it worth having it…
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Car selling Nightmare
Hi there I am really worried and looking for some advice really. I sold my old car just over a week ago for cash and the log book was sent off to the DVLA within a few days. The person who bought the car then decided they didnt want it and sold it on to someone else, who has sold it on to someone else and it is now for…
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Car battery failed after 10 months.
Hi, Not sure if anyone here can offer any advice. I got a new battery in January this year. The car then broke down today, I got the RAC out and they tested the battery and stated that it needed replacing as it would not hold a charge. I spoke to the company that fitted it (a mobile service), the person I spoke to told me…
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Repair work advice
Hello everyone, I took my Ford Fiesta MK4 (2001) in for a service today and just received a phone call that wasn't good news. Basically it has a broken coil spring, back shock absorbers have gone and the break pipe is coroded. The total bill including the service £570!!! Now i can't afford the whole £570!! so i decided to…
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Small Mercedez A140
Anyone ever owned one? Are they expensive to repair? Which year is a 51 plate i guess its 2001?
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MSE News: Southeastern rail fares to rise
This is the discussion thread for the following MSE News Story: "Rail passengers on some of the UK's busiest commuter routes are to be hit with a "double whammy" of fare rises, it was revealed today..." Read the full story: Southeastern rail fares to rise
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Cannot find driving licence
Hi! Been very disorganised and cannot find my licence, which I got 20 years ago so in old paper format. I have moved many times since then and cannot remember the last address on it so DVLA have said they cannot help me. I dont want to simply take the test again and apply for a new one as I will be classed as a new driver…
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Car Deposit Refund (Not a 'I changed my mind' thread!)
Hi, Just wondering where my girlfriend stands on this one: My partner ordered a new Fiat 500 on scrappage scheme to replace her ageing Rover Metro which has a fuel problem, and cuts out all the time. Despite repairs, it is still horribly unreliable. She needs a reliable car for 70 mile round commute each day and for visits…
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Mondeo Verona drive shafts
I posted about this a while ago, and had hoped that with the drive shaft replaced, and two new CV boots, everything would be fine. Unfortunately over the last couple of months I have had to take the car back to the garage, because it has been vibrating badly, and it is possible to move the front offside wheel a little…
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Car Buying Renting
Hi all, I'm after some advice about cars! I am thinking of learning to drive but I won't get much use out of a car. I'd probaby use a car every couple of months to go on a day trip somewhere random, and a couple of times per year to visit family. To buy, tax and insure a car for it to sit outside my house for most of the…
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Help finding a good garage in west london
Hi My 7 year old honda Civic is due for a service and MOT and am trying to find a good garage in west london. Can someone recommend any good garages if they are aware of any. I only bought it a year ago and so do not know of any good garages locally. I contacted Honda directly and they advised me that they charge £320 for…
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Fiat Punto and dealer advice
Hi, I have just passed my driving test and bought a fiat Punto x reg that has done 63,000 miles. I purchased from a dealer on friday just gone. Everything was ok I was just travelling to work and back, but today I was travelling up A19 at 65mph and the car suddenly cut out and steam was coming from the engine, I had to…
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Clio - Till it dies or Switch n Ditch?
Looking for some advice!:confused: Currently drive a 57 Plate (Dec 07) Renault Clio 1.5 86 Diesel, which returns 60+mpg and £35 road tax :T I drive about 30,000 per annum so as my little clio approaches its 2nd birthday its going to have 58k on it, so within 18-20 months will have the dreaded 100k on. :eek: The car is paid…
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HPI check shows finance outstanding from 2003 but I paid up!
I bought a Yaris in 2000 on 3 years finance through Toyota. I sold the car to my mother for cash in 2004. She now wants to trade this car in against a new one. The dealer told us that the Yaris has finance outstanding on it. I definitely paid the loan in full as I remember that there was a £60 final settlement fee but have…
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Motorway driving
This is just a rant really but I'm sure many of you will be in agreement. Driving on the motorway drives me absolutely nuts. This is principally because of the way people drive. Why do people have an issue with driving in the "slow" lane? It seems that the world and his wife think that the middle lane is the lane in which…
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Cheap used cars - where to buy?
I have done some research on websites like Autotrader, Carkraft, TradeSales, etc../and the like and individual car brand websites. Most of the used cars are above £3000. I need a car less than £3000. Where ever I look, the used cars are above that price. I wonder where (in terms of magazines and websites) to find cheap…
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Has My Car Been Clocked?
It's MOT time again :( While checking out the current cert I noticed I could check the history online. (http://www.motinfo.gov.uk if anyone is interested) Can anyone tell me a legit reason for the discrepancy in odometer readings? Thanks Billy
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Central locking on Rover 200sdi
Hi, I have bought a Rover 200sdi, V Reg. It has central locking but I can't work out if/how you use the central locking to lock the doors when you are in the car. I am a female who does a lot of miles alone at all times of the day/night, if anyone knows I would be very grateful if you could tell me :beer: There is no…
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Stevenage to plymouth ticket split help please
Hi i'm looking for the cheapest way to ticket spllit from stevenage to plymouth return be grateful for any help please
