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Charging a car battery.?
Can I charge my car battery while it is still connected to the car, I have had advice on two different ways, 1. disconnect the earth cable. 2. disconnect both cables. Any electronic experts out there...
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I have an 02 Astra 1.7 DTI but can't tell which type it is
Hi, I've just bought the car in the title and now I'm trying to insure it. When I put my registration number in on Moneysupermarket I'm told it must either be an Envoy, LS or Club. But it doesn't mention anywhere on the car or on the registration document which type it is. How could I find this out? Thanks.
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anyone doing 30k miles/yr? cant get ins. below £550
Hiya, Is anyone out there able to recommend an insurance group that is more competitive for drivers doing high miles? Hubby does 20k personal and 10k business (not huge amounts), Swift Cover renewal quote is £558, done some research on the three main comparison sites and cant do better than £30 under this. He's got 9yrs no…
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Need to change car - any suggestions ?
Hi folks, very briefly ..... Have owned Vauxhalls for a number of years, K reg Cavalier, S reg Vectra 1.8, 02 Reg Vectra 2.2 SRI, 51 reg Omega 2.6 V6 ... Problem is .... the Omega is rubbish on fuel, less than 20 MPG on average . so I was gonna look at getting an LPG conversion as I like the comfort and the car etc. Then…
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HELP- My Car Clutch Pedel will not engage.
Hi, I wonder if someone could help me. I have a major problem. I was driving home tonight and all of a sudden the clutch pedel stopped working. I was at the lights and pressed the clutch and put it into FIRST and and then pressed it again and put it into second. Both time i felt there was something not quite right. Ayway…
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Which car would be a better buy?
The local Skoda dealer's website lists 2 cars I might be interested in. I'd appreciate opinions on which would be a better buy. Both are listed at 6K. Fabia Comfort estate 1.4 diesel. Dec. 05, 55 plate, 15, 400miles. The other is an Octavia Elegance estate 1.9 diesel. Sept 06, 54 plate, 55,000 miles. Thanks.
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most unusual vehicle you have driven/been on public roads
My father had a unimog (same as above) when I was around 8 years old, it was really fun to drive on public roads and petrol was expensive even though it was only around 50p per litre. Was just thinking how amazing it would be to drive in these conditions. Ive driven a police car too, which is also strange for most member…
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C3 HDI wiring diagram
anyone got one of these? I need to identify some wires from the radiator cooling fan motor cheers
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online car checks
Where is the best place to do an online background car check?
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train travel to Cornwall
Can anyone help please? I need to go to Cornwall for a friend's wedding in May and need help finding cheap train tickets or split tickets from Paddington to Redruth or Truro. The dates - travelling down on Fri 7th May and coming back on Mon 10th. Is it best to wait for cheap tickets to become available 12wks before? Or…
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Want to change our Toyota Aygo but not sure what car to get
Wondering if anyone had a small car they are pleased with, is reliable and doesn`t cost a fortune to run. Have had the Aygo for nearly 4 years and fancy a change. Hubby uses it to travel to and from work so does about 12,000miles a year. Its been very reliable and we would consider another one just wondered if anyone…
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Can anyone recommend a Satnav please?
Hi, I'm not sure if I'm in the right area, but I need to buy a Satnav. I won't be using it often so I really can't justify spending much. Any help would be much appreciated.
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Cheap-ish Breakdown Cover. Help!
Hello, I'm new to MSE so "Hello" :j I'm looking for cheap-ish breakdown cover for myself (female). My car usually doesn't cause too much bother as my partner is a dab hand at car mechanics. My main problem is i'm petrified of breaking down on my own and having to be towed off the motorway or in the middle of nowhere 100…
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Car Accident - Injury Claim?
Hello fellow money savers, I have a question I hope some of you may be able to express your opinion on. Basically, I stopped at a roundabout to give way to a car coming round on my right (as you do) and was hit in the rear by a van. My claim is currently going through the insurance. Within an hour of the crash I had a…
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ValueTyres Accident Aftercare?
Has anyone signed up for this company I seem to be very sceptical they claim they can give you free legal advice and answer legal questions as well as provide a full vehicle recovery anywhere in the UK and even give you a replacement car like for like for free?? There is 1 testimonial on the website but I am not convinced.…
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Hiring Vans with less than one years licence?
Is it at all possible? My boyfriend and I are moving house and would like to rent a van to do so, does anyone know any company that would? Ive heard enterprise might?
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Should I service my car in this cold weather?
My car is booked in for a service in the garage next monday. given the current cold weather I'm wondering whether I should postpone this until after the snow has gone? anybody know whether it would make a difference if the car was serviced in the cold or not? Cheers.
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Using someone else's banger for scrappage
I have a car that would qualify for scrappage and my sister is after a new car. My car is probably coming to the end of its life anyway with an MOT due in a few months, having needed welding at last one. An idea is that I might use my car for scrappage so she can get £2000 off a new car, and I could buy her current car…
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How do I remove Passat stowage drawer?
Sounds daft, but I've got some coins stuck behind the stowage drawer in the centre of the dash of my 2006 Passat and it's driving me mad as I can't get the drawer out to remove them. Is there a secret to this that doesn't involve removing the whole dashboard? Thanks Rick
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Parking at Prestwick Airport
When looking at airport parking in Prestwick you really have 2 options, Watson's Ayr park (cheaper but further away requiring the hassle of a free bus to/from airport) or in the official on-site parking which is adjacent to the airport, but a fair bit more expensive (£15 more expensive over 5 days for example). Here's a…
