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need electrics checked
hiya not long bought a nissan micra private sale (£400) for peace of mind i need the wiring checking on the car does anyone know if there is a national company that can come out to chek the car (reversing light don't work, radio crackles, and noise when side lights switched on, none of these were present when I viewed the…
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Scrappage Deals on Small Cars! Help please
I have tried searching but couldn't find anything relevent so sorry! I realise there are probably hundreds and hundreds of topics on the same subject. I'll continue looking but thought I'd try posting myself too. Yesterday we spent the afternoon going round all the car dealers trying to find out the best price we could get…
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any mini owners ??
i am about to become part of this exclusive club !!! woo me :j just bought an '06 mini cooper convertible :) so anything i need to know ? never had a convertible before - any tips for looking after the hood ?? thx :T
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new delivered car different from advertised specifcation
I recently bought a new car and have found that it is not the same as the advertised brochure or specification for model I purchased. These range from cosmetic functional changes i.e. roof bars, boot light, chrome exhaust not on the car anymore,photos in brochure show these features to functional items listed in the…
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Where do I stand?
I see a car at a garage, express an interest and sign a used car order form and pay £100 deposit. The car is advertised as having a mileage of 12,500 and on the order form it also says 12,500. When I go back for another look the following day and test drive, I noticed the actual mileage is over 14,000. Am I in my rights to…
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Morris Minor for Children in Need
Read on and spread the word, but be quick: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160379954449&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.co.uk%3A80%2F%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp3907.m38.l1313%26_nkw%3D160379954449%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1
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Fiesta Starting Problem
Ford Fiesta Mk 6, 1.25 2005 Hi, My car was running fine and the last time I drove it was last night. Up until this point I've never had a problem with it. I went to start it up this afternoon as usual and there was a grinding noise coming from the engine bay and it didn't start at all. I've checked the battery with a…
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what the flippin heck is this...?!
170409162784 He even has a bleedin reserve set on it !!!!!!...!! From his listing... Well he just did...
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wobble on lines with runflat tyres....help
i have a 57 plate mini one. as usual with miis it has run flat tyres. i find that on some painted lines or grooves in the road(from heavy trucks in inside lane, or where road hase been widened) that there is a "wobble" as the wheen goes over it. im guessing its because the tyres are so firm that they kind of slide over…
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The Good The Bad & The Ugly
just a little bit of fun for a damp dark sunday afternoon,what cars that you have owned or driven in your opinion fit the titles above. mine, good, my vectra diesel estate:j bad, renault megane diesel(electrics):mad: ugly, no contest fiat multipla:eek:
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car radio/cd code needed please
Hi can anyone help please, ford fiesta zetec radio/cd player code needed please. its a 4500 rds e-o-n, serial no- M230734 Very much appreciated.:confused:
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Mini - is this a good deal?
Hi all. Looking around for a new car at the moment, and been getting a few prices. My ideal car would be a brand new Mini, but I realise I will have to pay the price for this choice. My partner is in the police, and gets a 'Sytner Corporate Discount' as per advertised on his sports and social membership website. After…
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National Transport Tokens
I have a bag of National Transort Tokens (approx £50) that I found when clearing an elederly relatives house. They are dated 2003, can they still be used?
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Mice in Car?
I am finding occasional pieces of foam on the dashboard of a newly acquired car. When I first got it there was quite a lot but as the car was filthy I thought nothing of it. I can't see holes in the roof lining but all I can think is that there are mice up there. Do you agree? If so, any recommendations of where I should…
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Britain's cheapest full-fare train ticket? Glasgow/Edinburgh 'Anytime' single £1.80!
If you travel regularly between Glasgow and Edinburgh you'll probably know you have three different train routes to choose from (and a fourth will come with the Airdrie-Bathgate link). The fastest is the Glasgow Queens Street - Falkirk High - Edinburgh shuttle, the next fastest is the 2-hourly East Coast, twice-a-day Cross…
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Garmin Nuvi 205 refurbished sat nav?
Hi all, am looking for some advice, (have also posted this on the shopping boards but no reply) have seen a Garmin Nuvi 205 refurb on the Halfords website for £69.99, just wondered if anyone had bought one (new or refurb) and what their thoughts were? Does being refurbished make a great difference in condition? Any…
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AA Breakdown Repair Cover
hi, i was thinking of purchasing AA breakdown cover via quidco, but then noticed for extra you can include Breakdown Repair Cover. has anyone had any experience with this kind of cover? terms state must have service history, do they check this? thanks (quidco gives £50 cashback, so the roadside assistance plus repair cover…
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Mazda2 price advice please!!
Hi, I am after a Mazda2 TS2, 3door. I went to the garage today and got quoted 10,680. After researching on the net with MSE's help, I can now get the car for 9,600. My problem is that the garage only have 1 in stk, and they don't think they will have anymore till the new year. I am presuming the list we went through is the…
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possible battery problems
My astra td wouldn't start this eve. I am now running 100% dino and have been for a week and it is 14c outside. I have been driving around for the last 3 hours stop starting whilst making deliveries and I have just had flat battery syndrome. Car turned over and wouldn't start and then the battery was worn out after a few…
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Best scrappage deal
Today's Telegraph says no more scrappage from next February and VAT will rise in January. My Laguna is on its last legs (1998 118900 miles) and I have had it for three years. Have budget up to £17,000 for diesel family car to buy under scrappage. has anyone come across any good deals? Thanks
