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Punto problems
My missus recently bought an R reg Punto sporting and seems to have problems already. Now and again the car fails to start, even though it is ticking over (so not like the battery is dying). When taking it to the garage they tried to do a diagnostic on it and couldn't access the ECU computer for the car. The car will be…
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Peugeot 106
Hi all As some will know from my earlier thread, DD1 had an accident last week and her Clio was written off. Finding a replacement car within her budget (£1500) and within a reasonable distance is proving somewhat difficult however we are going to look at a Peuget 106 (2002) tomorrow. I realise that I am opening this up to…
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Oyster card and National Rail (London)
I thought being able to use Oyster card on London Rail (January 2nd 2010) would lead to savings but according to the National Rail Website-Oyster Card it will probably lead to greater cost when travelling in the evening: As far as I can see - The cheap day return ticket is being withdrawn and the Oyster Card will take…
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The Warning turns into a Headache!
Hi, As a consequence of an accident last week... (see A warning to drivers thread). Basically, me going into the back of a driver who'd made an emergency stop on a quiet road, for no apperent reason.... I have since agreed between myself and the other driver that neither of us would be making a claim.. (stupidly?). This…
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engine overheating
I have a 1997 honda civic it has two major problems as of today, one is that the temperature gauge needle is shooting pass the red line within 5 minutes of driving and the car heating is not working, its just blowing out cold air now. Can someone please advise? Also how much can I be expected to be charged by a mechanic to…
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New Ford Fiesta anyone??
Hello everyone, I don't normally venture onto this board, but have a motoring issue so thought I might check you all out. I have recently purchased a new Ford Fiesta. Nice to drive, nice colour, all good really untill I have to start filling it up......... and never seem to stop! It's fuel efficiency is DREADFUL!!…
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Morrisons petrol fastpay and loyalty card question
A couple of times I've used the pay at pump system at Morrisons, but even after pressing 'yes' to the 'do you have a miles card' prompt, the system reverts to the next customer without me having had a decent chance to put my miles card in and claim the points! I've never had the time or the balls to take the recipt in and…
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Car insurance whiplash claim, no damage or witnesses
Hi, My partner rolled into the back of somebodies car the other day in slow moving traffic. Both her and the other person got out of their cars to see that there was no damage caused. The other person was fine and said that it didn't matter as there was no damage etc, so they both went on their way. The police were not…
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Timing belt kit
My son bought a 2004 Renault Megane. It had a new timing belt kit fitted at 64000 miles by a Renault dealer in November 2007. The car has now 81000 miles on it and the timing belt broke yesterday causing lots of damage. Renault say he has no comeback as parts and labour only guaranteed for a year even thought a timing belt…
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My rights on my allocated parking spaces.
We own our house and have 2 allocated parking spaces for our house. The problem is people keep parking in them leaving us with nowhere at all to park! this week someone parked in our space for 4 days without moving once! next door had someone park in there space for 2 weeks!! I do not want this happening over Christmas and…
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Budget tyre advice
I need 2 front tyres for my Astra, as it being just before xmas im well and trully skint! Ive spoken to some garages and been given prices for the following budget tyres Arrowspeed: £64.50 each Primewell: £55.00 each Has anyone had any experience of these tryres and able to provide me with some feedback on whether they are…
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Gap insurance
In the process of getting a newer car, already have 1 on finance but have no gap insurance on it. Its in my name on finance but our cars are always in my fiance name as the registered owner and he is the policy holder for car insurance with myself as a named driver. Insurance is always selected as myself who does the most…
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Any advice for my son
My 21 year old son only bought his Fiat Punto in July, he slipped on some ice and went into a hedge, also hitting a parked car, we expect his car will be an insurance write off as it is worth about £3,000 but it is damaged down both sides, bonnet, front & rear bumpers also Obviously it is his fault, no arguement over that…
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contract hire
Hi Guys i am looking to sell my current car and get a new one on contract basis. i have bmw 3 series diesel and auto in mind. Those are must but others would be bonus. I am not sure on the costs? am i looking at £300 or less or higher budget? which sites can i have look at and can i get good deal from someone here by…
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Side Swiped
In the current awful weather, I decided to drive home to go to work tomorrow. Here's the story... Time - 1250. As the M60 meets the M62 East bound, it was quite slushy but both lanes were usable to filter onto the M62. I was in the outer of the two to filter on. There was a nice steady flow of filtering and everyone seemed…
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1 day insurance
Hi where is the cheapest/best value place to get insurance for very small amount of time? I have bought my wife a car and whilst picking it up need insurance just to drive it home and park it in the garage until we find the best deal for long term insurance on it. Thanks.
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ownership of vehicle
I have been advised that the name of the person on the registration document is not necessarily the owner,the person who paid for the vehicle is.
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motoring, public transport and cycling
can anyone help my daughter, she has bought a ka2 on a 1998 reg s plate. she needs a code to unblock the ford rds6000 radio cassette :confused:
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Delivery Driver Nightmares!!!
I just wanted to pop in and ask Why do people who live out in the sticks INSIST ON HAVING NAMES instead of numbers? Just to make matters worse they HIDE THEM AS FAR FROM THE ROAD AS POSSIBLE!! These are the same people who moan the most when their parcels are not delivered on time! :mad: Ahhh.............. Thats better !
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How do I get out of my car finance deal?
I signed a contract for a Peugeot 107 in November 2008. I agreed to pay £200.00 a month over a three year period. However my situation has now changed and I can no longer afford to make these payments. Is there anyway of me being able to return the car without having to make any more payments?
