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How to locate a leak in my car?
Hi everyone. Posting this on here as it's really getting me down now and I want to get this sorted. My car has a leak somewhere (as in, water is coming inside the car) and has done for a while now. In fact well over a year. (My OH is a mechanic would you believe it, but doesn't seem inclined to help with my car much.…
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M1 or M40? Brum to Essex
I live in South Brum. I need to get to Loughton in Essex (near Debden tube). Would you: a) Go down the M1 to ensure you are on the M25 for the minimum amount of time, but risking the M1 congestion. b) Go down the M40 avoiding all M1 congestion but then having longer on the M25 at the other end? All opinons welcome - anyone…
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DVLA Fine - What to do?
I sold a car a few months ago, filled out the V5 with the new owners details on it, gave him his portion, photocopied it and sent the original off to the DVLA. I have now received a fine in the post stating I never informed them and that if I pay £35 before 24th I am ok, other wise its £55 by 31st or then on to court. I…
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webuyanycar.com
Recommended? Cant decide whether to trade our car in with the dealer or sell it to this company first and take cash instead. I hate having tyre kickers and the hassle of private ads and such like. Is webuyanycar.com a good quick way of selling? any better ways?
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Clio dashboard warning signals
Anyone know what the following warning signal means on my OH's Renault Clio - picture of a lollipop, followed by a couple of dots and then a picture of a car ? :confused:
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Silvercrest Bluetooth car stereo Lidl
Lidl are about to do a Silvercrest CRB530 Bluetooth stereo which has all the specs I'm after but I cannot help but think I should pay £100 more and get a Sony MEX BT3700 for no good reason. I wouldn't even consider the Lidl one normally but I happen to have bought some binoculars and a telescope from Lidl over the previous…
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Not sure what to do next...
Back in September I bought a car from my local used car yard. The yard is part of a 3 yard family owned private chain which had been recommended to me by friends who have bought from them. The car is a Ford Ka, 2001 plate with 78k on the clock. It was priced up at £1,795 but the garage accepted £1,600. I know very little…
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Mondeo MK 3, Sump bolt ?
Hi, I have a 2004, MK 3, Mondeo 2.0 TDCi and want to carry out an oil and filter change but have problems about uncertainty about what the sump plug (with rubber o-ring washer attached) is. I picked one up from a Motorist Discount Centre (MDC) - Pearly PWN725. Package says its for a Mondeo. I assume they gave the right one…
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Car door lock problem
Hi, I'm having problems with the driver's door on my Carina E just recently (don't know if its due to the sudden cold weather). I insert the key into the lock and turns from 12 o'clock position to about 1 o'clock position and nothing happens. Turning the key anticlockwise would normally unlock the door and disable the…
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new nationalrail.co.uk website
There is a new nationalrail.co.uk website Its a lot clearer than the old one There is a "cheapest fare finder" What do you think of it? interest declared: locotoledo is a director of national rail enquiries!
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How do I get rid of seven gallon of Piesel
Put the wrong fuel in my car.We had to drain the tank, but now I am left with seven gallons of piesel. How do I get rid.
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Leasing vs Buying
Hullo! I am looking into buying a new car and have seen some car leasing deals that appear to be quite attractive. I'm always sceptical of these types of things as the leasing co act as a middle-man and will be making money somewhere. Is car leasing ever a good idea? For example, if I lease a car for 3 years it will cost…
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Engine Oil on-line/shop
Would anybody be able to suggest best ? Have looked at Wilco Direct would be for a 55 Astra 1.7TDCTI not sure if 5w 40 or 15W 40 should be used the comma website seems to suggest the 5w 40 Any help would be greatfully appreciated
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Claiming against third party motor insurance
A couple of weeks ago, a neighbour, hit the back of my parked car with his company van. He was very good - left a note admitting responsability, followed up by a letter detailing his company's insurance details - so no aggravation, there. The 'damage' to my car looked, initially, to be quite superficial. However, it has…
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Exhaust problem advice needed - 1.4 Clio 2000
Hope someone can help as I am a minimally mechanically minded car-owner! The exhaust on my Clio became noisy when driving so I took it to Kwik Fit for a look (It's Sunday, nowhere else is open!). The pipe that connects the catalytic converter and the exhaust has ripped, and they recommended replacing the convertor to…
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Second hand car problems
Hello, One week ago bought a Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 club, X Reg which came with 3 months warranty, 12 months MOT and pre collection service. I also negotiated that I would pay full screen price if they replaced the front 2 tyres and changed the cam belt which was agreed. I collected the car on Tuesday evening and the…
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Oil Guzzler
My car drinks about a litre of oil every 1500 miles. Speaking to other owners its actually the norm and not a big deal as you just stick a 6L container in the shed and top it up every couple of months. Its good for the engine too. Problem is when I sell the car Im worried it will deter buyers. Buyers that will only end up…
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£500 scooter bought on ebay - broke down after 8 days
I've been advised to post this on the motoring section (having posted originally on ebay section) and would like opinions please. My son bought a scooter for £500 on ebay and paid with Paypal from a buyer with good feedback who, it seems, buys scooters to do up and resell. We collected the scooter on 27th November and…
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Asda reduced petrol
Looked on websites before setting off and decided where I was going to buy the petrol today and found that Asda was 103.9p, drop 2p or 3p. Still extortionately priced like other places but at least Asda seem to drop the price occasionally. Most of the other cheapest ones in our area are 105.9/106.9p in even updated on…
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my car broke down...any ideas?
If anyone has any ideas on what might be wrong with my car I would really appreciate hearing them....basically i have use of a 2.8td mitsubishi pajero and for weeks now it has been stalling for the first 15 minutes or so but once its warm its ok. My ex borrowed it and has now said I cant have it back as he thinks its…
