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Scratched the neighbour's car....
The missus scratched the neighbours car last week when getting out of a tight space, the scratch is frankly tiny. It's on the front bumper and is about two inches long and a mm wide. Only problem is that it's deep enough to be just into the plastic so won't t-cut out. The bumper has about 3 or 4 worse bits of damage. I'm…
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Engine not starting... Any advice?
Hi, hoping someone doesn't mind helping out on this, all car forums seem to charge! My 1999 vw polo 1 ltr was working well then all of sudden won't start. The battery is good and there is fuel when the ignition is switched on the display doesn't come on and fuel and temp don't register. All other electricals work lights…
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Vat on fuel - Extra Hidden duty, Did you know this? Please sign the petition
Just had an Email re the info below. Thought you all may be interested. When VAT was temporarily reduced to 15%, the Chancellor added 2% duty to fuel to offset the reduction in tax collected from motorists. Now that VAT has been increased to 17.5% again this hidden tax has not been removed - hence recent rises in your fuel…
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Car Scrappage Schem how do I do it?
Hi everyone.. I have a very good condition (under 80k) 12 year old citroen which is a proper little workhorse, and I've had it since new, and kept it fully serviced and maintained. I heard yesterday that the scrappage scheme will be ending on the 28th of February, so I think the time may have come to end the relationship…
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Car accident and claim
Hi I was involved in a car accident last July where it wasn't either person fault. It was on a blind bend and a minor bump. However it was more ecomical for the car to be scrapped than repaired. I was paid for that ok, however I had a excess of £300 to pay. I paid that, however they said it probably go to 50/50 So I would…
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Second year service - dealer or private??
I wonder if someone can offer some advice... I have a 2 year old Honda Civic Tyre R which is due for its second year service next week. The first was carried out by a Honda dealership and I have just been quoted £220 for it's second year service...which seems extortionate for an oil change and some standard checks! :eek:…
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Help please, urgent advice needed!!!
Hi, I would appreciate any advice on an accident yesterday. My wife had dropped off our daughter to school and was coming out of the give way to join the main road when a young motorcyclist suddenly appeared to her right. He applied the brakes but skidded and fell. She, & other motorists went to help him, he kept saying he…
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buying advice: 2001 bmw 318i vs 2004 VW Golf mk5
Am buying a car this weekend. Narrowed it down to: 2001 BMW 318i 60,000 miles automatic or a 2004 VW GOLF 1.6 SE FSI (mk 5) auto 35,000 they are both advertised as the same price. Any advice? Am looking for a car that is quiet, refined, and comfortable to drive. Also.. that will give me few problems. Not sure if the age of…
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Peugeot 206 GLX 51-plate Wing Mirror
Hi, I was just wondering if anyone knows what colour plug the electric/heated wing mirror on the above car has? Some scrote knocked my N/S mirror off last night and broke the plastic surrounding. I've tracked some down at a scrap yard but they have asked me to check which colour plug mine has first as theirs are off a 1999…
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Anyone Bought Used Car On-line ???
Has anyone bought a used car from one of the on-line dealers quoting "delivery to your door" ??? I've found Carsrusuk and Outsidelane (and I'm sure there are many more),who offer such a service and the price of their cars are considerably cheaper than the dealers. Both promise a money back guarantee. So I was wondering…
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ANOTHER query ANOTHER car crash
:(OK, after all the stress of my hubby's car being hit and written off my best freind rang me this morning, her partners car had been hit, by the neighbour,and even tho they admitted liability they are refusing to give my freind their insurance details. we kind of have an idea that she might not have a licence, but thats…
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What's a fair mark-up on used car
I recently suffered a terrible financial blow which forced me into selling my beloved 2002 Hyundai Coupe in order to raise cash immediately. After getting no response from private on-line advertising I contacted several of these "we'll buy your car even if it's a death trap" companies for valuations. As expected they all…
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My car running very rich
Hi...... My rover 416, 1999 is running very very rich. Its half tank for 80 miles= 160miles for 50 litres. !!!!!!s. All pointers welcome. Thanks
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What does a garage charge for a wheel change.
What does a garage charge for a call out to change a wheel on a Saturday. Thanks, Fortyfoot
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car problems & advice from dealers-Updated situation
hi, We bought a new car in summer 2005 & have had it regularly serviced as per the manufacturers advice. Although she will be 5 yrs old in the summer I don't think she has been abused (she's done just over 63,000 miles). My problem is this. The car developed a problem and the gear warning light lit up. We managed to get…
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Road Closures
Hi, I have to drive to Hanley in Stoke-on-Trent (Festival Park), my Dad has heard on the radio about a demo that's in the area tomorrow, I was just wondering if anyone had a link where I could check which roads are closed. I've had a hunt round but haven't found anything. TIA MDW
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Car's/insurance pointers for 17 year olds?
I know I'm getting a little ahead of myself here but let me explain... My OH car he uses for work, a diesel PT Cruiser cannot be over 6 years old, which leaves us in the unfortunate position of having to replace it later this year (bloody annoying but there you go). I currently drive a 1999 1.4 Clio with 27k on the clock.…
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help with a claim against us
i really dont know where to post this but we REALLY need some help, i am nearly crying as i write this as i dont know what to do my partner has just recieve a letter (claim form) against him for just over £9000 he has no money is still living in his overdraft from when he was made redundant for 5 months, ive just managed…
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Window washer problem-Weird one
Hi all, I have a Picasso 02 plate and the screen wash has gone wonky. Until yesterday it worked great back and front, but today, when i pull the stalk to wash windscreen it comes out the back one for the rear screen! The back one works ok as it should, it's just that the front one now sprays fluid onto the back screen. I…
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Purchased a car that broken down on way home!
I purchased an 03 Renault Clio from Evans Halshaw, having test drove the vehicle and foud that it didnt run as smoothly as it should i was ensured that it would be looked at and repaired so that it would be working fine for when i collected the vehicle if I decided that I wanted to buy it. After 2 weeks of the vehicle…
