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quick tyre question
on the kwik fit site if i put my car reg in it comes up with 4 tyre sizes for my car and to check my size and choose the rite ones but i have just bought a car at auction and all the tyres are pretty low so i need 4. my original tyres are Front and rear: 195/60V15 which work out expensive for the 4 so my question is can i…
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Help. Does a Category D damaged car need a new MOT?
Can anyone give a difinitive answer on whether a car that has been classed as a Category D by the insurance company needs a new MOT prior to driving by law? What has happened to someone I know had a minor bump (broken rear bumper & light) and because the car was old the insurance classed it as a Cat D right off. The car…
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Trip computer in VW
HiThe trip computer in my VW has gone and VW want over £500 to fix this small thing, the speedo and everything else is ok. Any suggestions on how to fix this problem without spending a fortune
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How should I pay off my new used car?
I am going to buy a used Honda Civic 1.8 SE. I can put a deposit down of £2000 and will get £500 for my car, although I will hopefully get the price of the Honda down when i haggle. This will leave me with £6499 left to pay. Should I be looking at paying this on a loan or is it safe to buy on a Credit card such as shown…
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Much Cheaper than Average Civic type R - to be trusted?
£4000. For a 58 reg Civic Type-R GT, in immaculate condition, and 16000 miles on the clock. Immaculate. The reason for sale is a move to Spain. All finances would be dealt with Yahoo finances. My worry is that all this sounds too good to be true... I've been supplied with a registration number and a VN number, but I'm…
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Camper Van storage wanted in Bracknell/surrounding areas (RG12)
I posted this in my local moneysaving board with no replies, might get a better response here :o Hey all, I need to store my camper off road over the winter/spring season so I don't have to tax/insure it. Does anyone know of any land or farm around the Bracknell or surrounding areas (RG12) Thank you :beer:
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Fitting a car stereo? Fiat Punto
My OH has just brought a 2000 Fiat Punto. There is a gap where the stereo should go and the wires are there and it looks like the wires just plug into a stereo. The wires have little plastic plugs and sockets on. Is it really that easy to install a car stereo where there has been one before or is it wishful thinking? We…
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Mobitix - does this work for anyone?!?!
I've tried using Mobitix to buy ticket from London to Manchester, however my phone does not seem to register as it comes back saying 'phone is not supported'. This seems very suspicous given that I can do everything else from my phone (Samsung Blade) - just Mobitix doesn't work. My phone network wants to hear nothing of it…
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Lost V5c
I have lost my V5C and have a form to get a replacement. The problem is I got married since I first bought my car and can't remember whether the certificate is in my married or maiden name. Any suggestions on what name I should put on the form?
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Smart fortwo Coupe - Trade in; Prices
My car is ok for scrapage scheme. I've seen a car I like and would like to know if I would be able to push down the price. I've been told with the scheme in place as dealers already put down a £1000 of the £2k I won't get any more off. List Price £8.5k - £2k What else could I get free car mats etc? Any advice?
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New car delivery
I have ordered a new car with VW using the car scrappage scheme. I ordered it on 8th October & was told then it would take approx 6 weeks. As the 6 weeeks were nearly up I rang last week to find out any news. The guy I had been dealing with said that it was a little delayed (no reason why) & it may be the beginning of…
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Buying a car - haggle or new - what would you do?
Okay, so we have decided to buy a diesel 110 Peugeot 308 SW - not everyone's cup of tea but very practical for us (small but fits multiple car seats etc) and we like the way it drives. However, we have a dilemma about how to buy. The local dealer has a year old model with 14k on the clock for £14,999 (new list price is…
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Who lets taxis out?
So if you see a taxi waiting at a side road do you let them out? I'm a very Christian driver and let a lot of people out but don't let taxi drivers out.
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How many points/fine will you get if...
Just seen a woman i know carrying 4 children in the back. 3 were wearing seatbelts. She had an adult in the front seat and a child in the footwell. She is also driving with 2 faulty brake lights. Only the middle one in the rear screen works. So she is carry 2 children with no seat belts, for which i believe carries 3…
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Congestion Charge - urgent- pls reply before
... before is too late and I will be fined!!! I am not sure whether I entered the congestion charge or not by a couple of minutes. I called TFL and they said that they cant tell me if I was in the congestion charge or not because they cant disclose that information over the phone !! :mad: If I pay and I wasnt they say they…
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Code needed for clio stereo
Hi there, could anyone please help. Ive just replaced the battery on my clio and dont have the stereo code: Model No. 22DC278/62B TOV363 RN278F20268821 PROD No. FD0302350268821 Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!! Jason :confused: :confused: :confused:
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Car Boot lock
My son's Renault Megane needs a new boot lock. Where can I buy one from - or is it best to go to the Renault garage? Many thanks Nicks
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Right time to buy a new car
Hi we are looking to buy a newer car in the New Year. Is they any particular time when its best to buy? ;)
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Ford Focus Stereo code.
Hi all does anyone now how i can get the code to my ford focus stereo? The garage did some work to my car and has reset it and i did not get any manual with the car when i purchased it. Serial number is M062369. Hope some one can help its pretty boring driving without music... TA
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Nissan Diagnostic Test? Can anyone other than Nissan do this?
Hi Guys, To cut a long story short, the Nissan Micra is having a problem and I took it to Kwik Fit who suggested the symptoms could mean a number of things (think they werent sure themselves) and said I needed to go get a Nissan Diagnostic Test sorted out. Symptoms - I was -driving the car and it started jerking (like…
