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Conned by garage, could do with some help..
In a nutshell, supplied (not our usual as our mechanic was away) Garage with a wheel bearing for our car, Garage fitted wheel bearing. Within days we have noises from the front wheel. Within 3 weeks we realise bearing has failed. First thoughts are faulty bearing. Car goes in to our usual mechanic today, he looks at it and…
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pothole = blown tyre, damaged alloy
Hi all, I'd like to say thanks to all that post before hand. A few months ago a I read an email martin sent to us about claiming against your local council for damages to wheels and tyres due to improper maintenance of the public highways. I've been searching for that email and can not find it anywhere. Ive also looked on…
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Car wont start - fuel gauge says zero - deffo fuel in there ???
Weird. Wife said there was a strange clicking noise when she opened the door and then car wouldnt start. I had a look and fuel gauge registered none and light was flashing, so I assumed the silly cow had run out of petrol. Put 5 litres in but its still the same. Engine turning over fine. Is there a sensor or something…
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Moved from Chelmsford, Essex to Stamford, Lincs..
....and my car insurance has gone up by £16 when I advised the change of address! Not sure why that would be seeing as I moved from a main town in Essex to a small Lincolnshire town. Oh well, will have to search around for a better quote when the renewal comes
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10 year old Merc CLK Convertable - am I mad?
Found this on Auto Trader…
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recommend a Driving school in Cheltenham
Can anyone recommend a driving school in cheltenham or near cheltenham that can come to cheltenham area that is good on price and actually spends time teaching how to drive and not waste your money. ive been with BSM before 3 times and all they did was waste my money, i did it last year and i am very good. just want to get…
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Scrappage scheme query
Can a car that has failed an mot but still has time left on the current one still be used in the scrappage scheme?
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No longer allowed re-claim legal costs defending speeding fine
This is what is currently being proposed, even if your are found innocent you will have to pay for your own legal costs to bring a defence against a speeding fine and points. More story: http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyId=20842 and the petition you may or may not want to sign.…
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Car Lease Please Help
Hello i would like some advice if possible i have a car on lease for 2 yrs with 30000 mileage Ive had the car since dec 20th 2008 up to date i have done 18000 miles so realistic i still have another year and all i can do is 10000 which i will most probably go over by april 2010 Their is no way i could afford to pay the…
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National Tyre Safety Month
Save yourself upto £2,500 in fines and 3 points on your licence. Easy way to check the legal tread depth on your tyres with a 20p coin. Click on image below for further details including a video of how to check tread depth.
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Failed 3rd driving test
just got back from a driving test....failed.......:embarasse:embarasse this was my third one, got 6 serious':eek: and only 2 minors! I have no idead how I managed to fail so badly and my instructor says there's nothing that i need to know more of as I dont even usually make these mistakes! i agree, I was sooo nervous and…
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bikerite.co.uk more like bike wrong
DO NOT ORDER FROM THIS WEBSITE. hi, just out of interest has anyone purchased anything form bikerite.co.uk?? i ordered a airoh helmet 10 days ago and apart from a email confirming the order i have heard nothing since, despite several unanswered phone calls to their customer sevice line (answerphone on permanently) and…
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cheep quality socket set
I need a good socket set for not too much money. what changes as the price goes up?...some sets are £20 from argos similar looking ones are £350 snap on. where the hell is the best compromise???
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funniest motorcycle post ever!
I found this post and nearly peed my pants...:rotfl: It is genius..... About riding off road in the UK, and how riding is being banned everywhere and what to do about it... google "green lane crew" then find General :: The Threat to Trail Riding :: Rambalars - alternative code of conduct this guy is furious and it has some…
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Car lease way better than PCP deal ?
Hi, We are looking to get a new car and my wife has found the one she wants. It's a new Megane Coupe. My local Arnold Clark will take a big chunk off the 17k list price and give me it for 14k. They will also take my BMW X3 as a trade in and give me £10,300 for it (I owe 9k on it). So 14k - 1,300k for trade in = £12,700.…
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Rail: Singles only available for return journeys?!
Hello folks, I'm due to take a one-way train journey later in the week. When I try to book online a one-way journey costs £54. However, when I go to book a return I am given the option of booking two single fares @£32 each. Why can't I book these singles when trying to book a one-way journey? Surely these single fares are…
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no fault accident wrote off my beloved car
I have amuch treasured old BMW which has been carefully tended and maintained. BMW dealership gave it a rough value of £1800 (but that's to a 'collector'. Going on varioius sites they range from about £350 in need of work to about £2000. But it's an old car. Last week an idiot-who cheerfully said she hadn't seen me coming/…
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2 part paper copy of driving license
Hi I am a long time lurker of the forum and fan of what Martin does. I have bought a new car and have been asked to take along my paper copy of my driving license. I cannot find it, all I have is my photo copy. I am worried I will not be able to collect my new car on Friday. I have found everything else. My partner cannot…
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write off help
Hi, hope this is in the right section!.. Any way i have been battling with a guys car insurance company for awhile now, due to the guy hitting my car in the rear.. Now, the car is perfectly driveable and i do still drive it to this day, but his insurance company are going to write the car off when the claim is setteled..…
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Help! PCN Dispute Ealing Council
Hi all. My dad who is a disabled driver and was parked in a disabled bay in a council car park received a pcn recently. Although his badges were displayed on the dashboard, the only part covered slightly was the expiry year but the serial no etc was all visible. I disputed it online within 14 days and received a message…
