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Golf vs Honda Civic
Looking at changing our car in new year and we like the look of both civics and golfs. Anyone got pros & cons for both cars? any advice? Thanks :beer:
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Diagnostic machine.
I have been asked to find a car diagnostic machine:rolleyes: A fairly easy to use one to find basic faults and knock dashboard lights off(not one of the dead expensive ones that garages use!!!) Any ideas gratefully accepted:beer:
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buying a car under a grand
i've currently got a 1992 golf driver 1800 petrol (mark 2) which keeps on going and has a long mot but the tax runs out in february which is almost £200 a year. the car only cost £300 nearly 3 years ago and i've spent very little on it apart from MOT and tax. MPG has been poor lately (26 last time, at best 36 in the…
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Changing rear brake shoes - not working?
Let's say that theoretically, I changed the brake shoes on my car, but maybe didn't appreciate how important it was to adjust them to the correct setting before replacing the drums. Now I know that the self adjusting thingamee jigs self adjust under certain circumstances. But would there be a way to force them to set the…
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Stansted to City airport
Whats the most straight forward way?, neither airports websites a great deal of help(or I'm thick!):confused: :confused: . Thanks
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No Fault Accident & Credit Hire Companies
Just before Xmas my car was knocked into by another driver who lost control in the snow, they've admitted liability and we exchanged details. As I wanted to get a like-for-like replacement vehicle as well as having my car repaired at the BMW body shop of my choosing I've decided to use the dealer's own accident management…
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Problems starting my Diesel Vectra!
Hello, I'm hoping someone with a mechanical mind or who has previously owned a Vectra can give me a bit of advice. I'm having problems starting my car from cold, I leave the coil light on the dash to go out and the engine turns over but takes ages to finally 'kick in' when it does there's a bit of white smoke and then its…
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AA Cover Entitlements
Could anyone advise what level of cover my AA membership through my LLoyds Platinum account gives me? We are currently stuck in Lake District waiting for car to be repaired - need to check my entitlement before I ring AA again. Thanks in advance! K
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Help please car problems
hi, i have an astra 17 dti 2001 and in the last couple of months when you stop start (like in a traffic jam) my revs go up on there own to about 1200 then drop. Ive had vacuum pipe checked (no fault codes only glow plugs)removed and cleaned camshaft sensor ,2 garages have looked at it now and still same problem ...cant…
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Which car - £4-5k.
I am currently on the lookout for a new car and was after some advice about the best make/model to get. We have about £5k to spend, our old car doesn't qualify for scrappage (not that that would matter with the amount we're spending). We're looking for something mid-sized with 5 doors. Can't seem to find anything that we…
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Car insurance for provisional license and hopefully soon full license...
I wonder if anyone has any ideas that could help my son's situation? He is a learner driver, due to take his test in 3 weeks time. He is most probably buying a car this weekend, and wants to insure it immediately so he can practise in it as much as possible before his test (accompanied of course). So he will be on a…
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electric mirror broken
fix it myself, or pay garage? I enjoy fixing things myself, helps me relax.......but wondering how easy it is to do this job or how I even begin to find out what I need to do? how tricky is it?
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rover 75
I mistakenly pressed the electric sunroof button when it was freezing a couple of days ago. the roof is now slightly open and does not work at all now. I tried changing the fuse but that has not worked, any mechanics out there ?
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buying used mazda - HP sourcing help
I went to a Mazda dealer today and picked out a car i like. I enquired about PCP but after telling him my annual mileage was 40k, he told me not to bother. instead take out a 5 year HP agreement and send the car back after half has been repaid. This seems sensible as contract lease would cost me 1.400k upfront and then…
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Micra Road Tax
Anyone know which Nissan Micras have the cheap £35 road tax? Im buying a used one but the car tax calculator shows them all being £125. Thanks
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Unusual Car Selling Techique? What do you think?
My daughter needed to buy a car within the next two days. She sorted out her finances, did her research and saw the car she wanted to buy. She visited the garage, spotted the car and asked for the keys. She sat in it - liked it - and wanted to take it for a test drive. What do think the salesman said? 'We don't do test…
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National Fares Manual 05-NFM05
The new National Fares Manual has been released by ATOC, yet again you have to pay for it and yet again it looks like ATOC with their monopoly do not want you to get your hands on it. Is it because they are frightened you might work out that it is cheaper to buy 10 single tickets then 1 return ticket? This version is valid…
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Garage/mechanic recommendation (Dundee)
Hi there, I'm looking for a good mechanic/garage in the Dundee area, also does anyone have an idea of cost for replacing the heater valve in a Ford Ka? Thanks in advance
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Car Battery warranty question
My father who is a taxi driver bought a new car battery for his skoda octavia in July last year. When he bought this battery he was offered a 1,2,3 or 4 year warranty. He decided to pay the extra £10 and got a 4 year warranty. With no questions asked about the vehicle usage. In fact he actually went down with his car…
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Hire purchase - ending early
So am terminating my agreement half way through its term, which is allowed as is under T/C's and states that as long as i have paid .... (which i have) then i can give the car back. So sent a letter recorded signed for on 22nd Dec, it was signed for on the 23rd as checked royalmail website. Next payment was due today so…
