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Stolen & recovered or not? Contradicting information
I've just found a car which I am looking at buying. I carried out a check of the car at mycarcheck and the search revealed the car had been stolen & recovered in January 2009 (the current owner had owned the car since May 2009). I advised the current owner of this and he was adamant that the car had not been previously…
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Do I have to used an approved repairer?
My wife has scraped the side of her car and we have decided to make a claim on our insurance for the repair. I have a multi-car policy with Admiral with protected no-claims bonus (11 years!). My excess is £60. We want to use a local body shop who come VERY highly recommended. We already have a quote for the damage which is…
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London Underground Advice.
Hi Everyone; Coming down for a wee break next week. Arrive at Kings Cross Sunday mid afternoon, need to get to West Brompton. Looked at Tube map, obviously several ways to do it, any advice on what would be quickest/easiest? Thanks in advance. ;)
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Help ! Jeep Grand Cherokee radio code needed
My Jeep Grand Cherokee ( 52 plate ) was disconected from the battery the other day & now is requesting a code for the radio. Does anyone have any ideas as to where to get free codes ? I feel a right numpty but Im at a totall loss with this car, & dont have much spare money for all the repair work it needs. Why oh why did I…
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Sat Nav
We are thinking of getting as sat nav for here in the UK but for our european holidays as well. The thing is that we do not know anything about sat navs and the requirements. Can you use them without a mobile phone? I would really appreciate some suggestions on good basic ones that do not cost the earth and if you could…
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Car Docs Issue
Hi there, I am based in Scotland. I purchased a car from autotrader. Met with the gentleman at what I thought, and he advised was his business address. The car had a engine problem and the engine was needing replaced so therefore the car was for sale for £12K as opposed to the approx book price of approx £25k. The…
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My car seems to be using way too much Petrol!!!
Hey guys.... This is going to sound like a daft question as not exactly sure how to phrase it!!! Car is question - 06 Reg Mazda 3 TS2 I was away for 7 weeks recently and when hubby last started the car for me he left all electrics etc on inside resulting in flat battery:rolleyes:. Anyway, so we had battery removed and…
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scanners
Can anyone advise me about scanners that detect mobile and fixed speed cameras?
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Mot tests
I'm just writing in to comment on Mr Lewis's advise about going to council mot garages because he thinks independent garages failing cars just to get work, this is simply not ,as a mot tester and owner of two test station we have rules and regulations to conform to by the Ministry Of Transport, Therefore cannot fail things…
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Where to buy car servicing bits and bobs?
I need to buy some bits and pieces for a service (oil & filter, gearbox oil, sump washer etc). The only brick & mortar shop I can think of is Halfords, and I'm a bit worried about getting them off the internet as I need them for next Wednesday and everything I've ordered lately seems to be taking ages. Does anyone have any…
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How much does 100 miles cost?
Hi all, I'm thinking whether I should get a newer car or stick my LPG, which I believe is real good valve. I read a post somewhere that the best way to work out your cars mpg was to fill you tank up, drive 100 miles then see how much it costs to refill. Right I did it and my 1.6 Astra Estate LPG cost £10.51 to refill. How…
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Buying a car on finance
I'm looking to buy a car on finance and came across this deal on a Renault Clio. I would just want to keep the car for 3 years and I know I wouldn't be exceeding the 6000 miles. renault.co.uk/cars/model/new-clio/offerdisplay.aspx Is it any good? Thanks
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Renault Scenic Dashboard fault. £100's returned to owners by Renault
There is a thread regarding the electronic problems to the dashboard of Renault Scenics and the vast amount of money dealers were charging to fix it. I had the problem and any claim against Renault was rejected as it was out of warranty. The very good news is that Renault have now capitulated and are offering to repair the…
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how can i get metallic paint for free?
I am looking to buy a new car and i spoke to a salesman yesterday about getting metallic paint for free.i told him i was prepared to give him a deposit if he would give me the metallic paint for free.he said he would get back to me tomorrow as he has to ask his boss first.i am already getting money off through the…
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Car Warranty question
my son has a car that he purchased through a garage with a gol warrenty. The warrenty is through JCT600 warranty administration. Now, my son is down south in the army, (Rutland) and he bought the car from a garage in Wakefield. Last night his radiator pump suddenly broke and water was leaking out of the bottom somewhere,…
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Renault Laguna - Battery/Engine issue
Query for the knowledgable types that reside here! I have an '05 plate, 2.0L petrol Laguna. Last March the battery died so I replaced it, thinking 4 years for a battery 'aint too bad. Last week the new battery failed, the place where I bought the battery reluctantly replaced it under warranty as the original had totally…
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Speed camera and insurance question
I got done by a speed camera last night, driving back from B and Q. The problem is I was driving my girlfriend's 4 x 4 as I couldn't fit a whole bath into my boot. We're both fully comp but I'm not a named driver on her insurance policy so, basically, can I come clean and take the hit regarding fine and points or do I have…
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London Black Cab / Taxi Advice Needed
Hi My Mum and I have to get from Victoria Coach Station to the American Embassy in Grosvenor Square (and back again). Due to health problems, walking and going by bus/tube are out of the question, so that just leaves taxis. We also need the minimum amount of waiting time/hassle as possible. Having never been to London…
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Oh my god - neighbours builder has damaged my car???
Next door are having some building works done at the moment and they had put up some of that mesh fencing to surround the site where they are digging and building. This morning as they were moving it all away, there was a huge gust of wind and the two guys that were carrying it got blown into my car!!! Just as I walked out…
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Puncture-proof tyres for 4-wheeled luxury mobility scooters?
Anyone bought these as an upgrade for pneumatic tyres on a mobility scooter? If so, where/how were the acquired and who fitted them please? Did you notice any big decline in ride comfort afterwards?
