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Cyclists in the inside lane
Bound to have been posted several times before, but my searches proved fruitless on this subject. Tonight, my brother was following me (both driving cars) as he wasn't sure where I lived. I turned left from a main road into a minor road, and my brother followed. Both turns were made from the outside lane but only because…
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*UPDATED* Toyota recalls 5.2m US & EU vehicles Peugeot/Citroen 107 & C1 Recalled Also
Some Peugeot 107s & Citroen C1s recalled also.......... http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/8473789.stm http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/8487984.stm http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/8489079.stm
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Indicators... Why not?
One of my pet hates has to be people who don't bother to indicate. The government keeps trying to guilt us into reducing our carbon footprint, using less fuel etc. Why don't they tell the police to start fining people who don't indicate? I'm certain that billions of cars unnecessarily stop at junctions and roundabouts…
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Anyone used connectautocare . com
Just been sent an email by my insurance company recommending a company that do car services, and I was wondering if anyone on here had used them before? The website is connectautocare . com They look cosha enough, but I can't find any reviews on the web about them so I'm a bit suss to be honest. Anyone? Thanks Mike
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3 Series to 5 Series
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3 Series to 5 Series
Have used 3 series coupes gone up in price the last year? Got my 318CI 02plate last year for 4K but looking at them now I cant see any as cheap as the few ones I spotted this time last Jan/Feb. With that in mind Im tempted to sell mine on and possibly get a 5 series. Theres many on autotrader, 04 plates, 90K on the clock…
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Help! VAT confusion rate on new car
Hi, I ordered a new car in Novemeber to take advantage of both the scrappage scheme and the 15% VAT rate. I handed my old car in and I paid the £250 deposit in November. I have a "vehicle order form", on this form it details every item of the car (accessories, delivery etc.) including VAT at 15%. On this signed form (by…
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Pot hole situation worst ever.
I don't recall the number and depth of pot holes being as bad as they now. It makes me wonder whether there has been a lack of maintenance over the last 10 years and it's now caught up with us. I appreciate that snow and ice worsen pot holes, but if the surface is in sound condition to start with then this effect is a lot…
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Getting car back after crash repair, what to expect??
Ive just had a call to say that my car is ready to be collected following being repaird after a crash(just got to be valeted!! ) now hopefully i will be happy with the standard of the work carried out as the repair centre have got some good reports........ ..but, just in case is there a procedure to follow incase im not…
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GAP insurance
Hi, some of you may have seen my post from last week, Hubby's car written off after being hit by someone skidding on black ice. Well, today we find out it has, indeed, been written off, which isn't a problem as he has a courtesy car and can borrow a freinds until we get sorted. I wanted to know if any of you genuis's…
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Garage damaged my car
Help!! I took my car in for its first MOT and a service this morning to my local garage. I have just taken a call from the manager to say that my car has been damaged. Apparently it fell off the ramp and there is damage to the headlight and the bumper. He has reassured me that these will be replaced and I can collect a…
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Selling My Car
I want to punt my 02 plate bmw coupe. Whats the deal with test drives? I dont want to let people drive it. Can I just say Ill give them a run around the block? What about the reciept. I want to state "sold as seen/inspected" but are people instantly weary of seeing that thinking you have something to hide? The only issue…
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how to save a fortune!!
İ bought my sunbeam alpine 1967 back in 1987-i took a 3000 extra mortgage to buy and restore it--i am no mechanic- it has served me well all these years and the wife and teenage daughter love its style-i pay 120 for an agreed valuation of 10000 fully comp insurance and dvla forgive me my taxes--only draw back it doesnt…
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KIA Picanto
My missus bought one of these a couple of months ago, and I got to drive it when home at Christmas. Lovely little motor. However, in the snow (or even on a slightly rough road) there is a violent shudder from the front wheels. I've driven many types of car but not experienced this before so I advised her to contact the…
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water usage
Hi all...I have a peugeot 406 diesel P reg and seem to be using a lot of water. The radiator light comes on I put around 1 litre of water in then all is well till around 10-14 days later when the light comes on again:mad:. No obv leaks Is this normal? thanks NN
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rear pads, and tyres supply and fit - price?
what ort of money should i be looking to pay for rear pads supplied and fitted for a 54' plate Megane Scenic (small people carrier shape one), 1.4 engine? Kwik fit said £67 fitted, this good? Also need 2 of 195/65/15 tyres, medium quality, quoted about £70 a piece fitted, some mentioned blackcircle.com you pay online and…
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DOC Insurance for Test Driving Uninsured Car
My car is currently SORN. It has a valid MOT. I am wanting to sell the car. I had wondered whether if I bought 6 months road tax, would someone be able to test drive it without me purchasing insurance on the vehicle, if their own insurance policy allowed them to drive other cars on a third party basis (i.e. DOC cover)?…
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Brake judder - bad!
After all the work which I had done on the Mondeo, I was looking forward to some nice, smooth stress free motoring. However, in the last week, I have noticed a really bad judder (through the steering wheel), when braking from over 60MPH. It is a very bad judder/vibration, so yesterday I took the missus to work, and…
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Windscreen wipers
For all you clever clogs out there, this is just a very basic question because I have never done it before!! I have a Polo and want to change the windscreen wipers. Can I buy any wipers or should I go to VW and get the specific ones for my Polo? I guess they will be much dearer in the dealership but I would rather get…
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what's a reasonable % off price from a Used Car Dealer? BMW 318i..
Looking to purchase a used 318i/320i from a bmw dealer... A few years old, around 30,000 miles on the clock. Prices are around 14k-15k at bmw approved dealers. I've read mse's guide to haggling... but have to say that i'm rubbish at it! The dealer's always start by asking me which price *I* think is best, or am willing to…
