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My car is not well!
Folks I own a 2005 Mondeo 1.8LX. The heater has decided to partially die (it has power and the blowers work), just no heat. I've read various other car forums and no real help there. Is this something that a reasonable indy garage can sort out or do I need to visit a main dealer? Look forward to your replies Eamon P.S I…
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Warranty Direct v's BMW Warranty?
Hi there My BMW manufacturer's warranty is about to expire on my X3 next month. Can anyone recommend which would be the best extended warranty option to choose? Thanks in advance :-)
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Breakdown cover (Van & Bike)
Breakdown cover. Can anyone recommend a good break down service that will cover any vehicle we are in? Our vehicles are a car derived van and large 3.5t van and a motorcycle. I want cover for me and my fianc!e, who live together. I use all the vehicles for domestic and for work. Vans are less than 3 years old the Duke is 8…
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HELP - DVLA not sent original birth certificate back
They sent the other 2 documents seperate to new driving licence but that was last week. I have tried ringing but its constantly engaged. Have emailed and had automatic response saying my enquiry will be looked into etc. Where do I stand with this. Obviously I need my original birth certificate, its my only one.:confused:…
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Seat Ibiza 1.9 TDI 1998
Hello guys Just a quick question I currently drive a Ibiza 1.9 non turbo and it has been a great loyal old car with low mileage. The bodywork of the car how ever is starting to show its age. However 4 days ago I bought the 1998 version which has done 160000 miles with a better body for ... £90 .... the reason I got it for…
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Ford increasing prices again:
This will be the 4th increase, so much for the scrappage sheme, how many manufacturers of other goods dare put their prices up in a recession. ML.
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Saabs - Love them or Hate them? What are they like to own?
Okay so I know nothing about cars. We're having to look for a new car for my boyfriend - changing jobs. He wants something that won't damage his image too much - I just want something reliable that we can use a a second car for the family if need be (we have three children). We've currently got an A3 which I think has been…
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am i getting the cheapest ticket?
currently i pay £8.60 daily for a trip from Southall (STL) to Windson & Eton station is this the best rate hesistant to buy a yearly or monthly as my travel is only on mon-fri. 830-430 any help? i have searched all the help but there must be a way?? i use national rail overground
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Driving Experience Day
Hi All I wondered if anybody could recommend a place that does driving experience days? I want to buy one for my partner for Xmas, he loves sports cars and has always said he would like to test drive some. We live in the North West but obviously would be willing to travel. I have seen a few online but thought it couldn't…
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My car has died
hi my 2001 Y reg, 1.2 black bravo sx died this morning on the hard shoulder of the M4 garages have declared it to be a head gasket needing replacing but the cars value is already low there im not going to be paying £600 for the fix. can i ask what i can do now? any ideas? who do i inform etc? i can strip it but unsure how…
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British Transport Police Educational Videos
I don't know if anyone will know what the hell i'm talking about, but when i was in primary school the british transport police came in and gave us a talk about railway safety. They showed us a video about a group of kids deciding to take a short cut across the railway line, and one of the children (called Billy i think)…
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london overnight what zones will i be visiting
ok so i am off to the capital on sat and staying overnight although i am stupid and blonde i can get about on the transport system however still being stupid and blonde i have no idea what zones i will be using. plan is to get a £5.60 a day travel card that covers zones 1 and 2 i think thats cheaper than an oyster card???…
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Car Insurance claim help!
Hi, This is an ace site - and I hope someone can help me with some quality advice :( About a month ago I found a note on my car asking me to call a number regarding a car I had damaged! It transpires that it was my nextdoor neighbour - and the alleged damage is a VERY minor parking 'ding' (panel slightly pushed in) and…
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Failure to notify disposal of vehicle-DVLA scam?
Is the DVLA acting illegally? I think the DVLA is acting inappropriately - possibly without legal grounding. Demanding £55 if I don't pay up. I received a penalty notice today even after sending the notification in!!! Anyone got any ideas on how to find out if this is enforceable by law? Have spoken with DVLA and…
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Help!The most ridiculous VW Polo situation ever!
Help! My door locks are broken on my VW Polo S Reg, you have to climb through the boot- now I have lost my key!!! I'm having a number of difficulties finding a cheap and actually plausable way of being able to use my car again! I live in Brighton,where my car is nicely packed in between lots of other closely packed cars...…
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Car insurance for abroad..help needed.
Hi I am trying to insure a 2nd car. As it is the 2nd car in the houshold im having to start with 0NCB. It is a japaneese import but in the UK for last 7 years - and to me it is just a standard 4x4 Toyota Rav4. I would like to insure it in the cheapest possible way as would like to take it abroad and use as a holiday car. I…
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Car Radio Unlocking
Hope you can help me. Usual story, went for M.O.T. at garage and they disconnected the battery for some unknown reason. My radio is now in SAFE mode and I was not given the code when I purchased the car, so now I am stuck. The car is a Vauxhall Vectra 51 plate and the radio is a Grundig VDO CDR 500 and the number stamped…
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Can insurance brokers cancel my policy following cat c write off?
Hi to all, I'll try to start from the beginning, I had an accident on the 27th oct 09 (non fault) and informed my brokers and underwriters straight away. They put in place an accident management company to arrange assesment of the damage/ hire car and pretty much all of the claim. The assessor informed the garage where my…
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Car window tinting
I'm thinking about getting my rear door windows and rear window tinted. Has anybody had it done, did they do a good job, any recommendations, how much would it cost me? I'm in Lancashire.
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Lost car keys, desparate. Where do I start!?
Hi, hope someone can point me in the right direction as I'm a tad stressed! Car is a peugeot 306, V reg so about 10 years old. Have a clicker to open it, but can use the ignition key in the door too. Never got any spares - did chase this up at time I bought it but never appeared. The car is locked at the stables where I…
