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the award for worst snow/ice car is?
it must be all BMWs surely, ive seen loads stuck in even rubbish bits of snow that are easy for other cars to get past. or is it just that BMW drivers really haven't got a clue how to drive on snow or ice. (or in any conditions for that matter!)
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Bus lane cctv camera
Hi I wanted to know do these cameras only monitor this lane? can these monitor other lanes. Also can these cameras be used for red light cameras?
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Central locking
Could anyone advise me approx how much I would be looking to pay to get my central locking replaced. I have an 'S' Reg VW Polo, using local garage but parts will have to come from VW itself. Thanks in advance.
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Scrap value of car?
I have a Ford KA mot failure which needs scrapping. I have called around a few scrap yards and they have asked me what do I want for it :confused: I have no idea what the car is worth as scrap! I have seen the webuyanycar coming up with a miniumum of £50. Any ideas if that is a fair amount to ask the scrap yard for? ( I…
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hit and run by foreign vehicle
The back of my car was hit by a left hand drive white transit van with foreign no. plates. The driver reversed the van and drove off. I managed to get his reg no. and reported the accident to the police. The van is not registered in the UK. I seems any driver from any European country can enter the UK and not have to…
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Petition for better commuter trains for the North
The petition is against the use of 1980s bus style trains that were built for rural use being used on busy commuter services in places including Manchester, Liverpool, Preston, Lancaster and Newcastle. The trains were built by British Rail mainly for rural services in the South West but somewho finished up running commuter…
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Virgin Train or bank's fault?
I'm just looking for some advice, I hope somone can help. I made a booking with Virgin Trains, which totalled to £812 on Mon 4th Jan. When I first tried to purchase these tickets I used my credit card, which was declined, I then tried this transaction again whilst on the phone to my bank (as they didnt know why it was…
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Car accident
Hi, hope I am posting in the correct place. This morning I was stationary at traffic lights and a car crashed into the back of me. Everything seemed to be ok, my 10 yr old son and I were ok if in a little pain and shock. The lady who crashed into me apoligised and obviously said it was her fault. We looked at the back of…
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Train ticket refund for non travel
I pre booked a ticket with an on-line company for Virgin trains to travel to a football match that has now being cancelled. As the ticket was for a stated date and time have I any options for getting a refund or change of travel date? Help please
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Dash beeping Toyota Allexx
Got in this morning and a beeping from behind dash, put key in and beeping increases,No dash warning lights on, any ideas folks?? Thanks
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Worth sorting my seat inca v reg 1.9 deisel van?
Ok i got it for discounted rates but its had a good few problems since. First i had to replace brake discs and calipers, about £60 i think. Then the exhaust burst so that was £60 plus an advisory note saying cat needed done soon(i only found this out 3 weeks later) when the exhaust burst again. Its not been sorted so…
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hit and run help
my nephew parked up outside his house today and went inside came out a few hours later to find someone had slid into his car then done one he is 24 with about 4 years no claims and fully comp his mate says it has damaged the track rod the drive shaft and the wheel is bent in along with a dint in the side (not sure where or…
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registered keeper.
I received a reminder to renew tax on car today.The car is now with my ex partner.He wanted to sign the car over to me last year and i signed the form,then decided i didnt want it in my name as he only wanted to do it as he thought it may be taken against some of his debts.However since we split i assume he has put the car…
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Dodgy MOT or clerical error?
Bought a car at motor auction today, mileage read 93000,signed declaration stating this to be true, checked mot, done on 1st aug 09, mileage recorded at 40000, checked history of mot's, year before was recorded at 84000. Now my dilemma is ,if i had an accident would the mot invalidate my insurance,and secondly do i have…
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Hit kerb, now traction and abs light stay on vectra 53 plate
Hi. Hit a kerb less than 10 mph today with the rear off side wheel of my car tonight. Vectra 53 plate. Thought nothing of it at the time as it was so light a knock. Anyway went to go out in it again afterwards and the first corner I came to the back end flew way out. When I looked at the dash the abs and traction control…
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mileage on car i bought
plz ignore
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Anywhere in Lincolnshire For Council MOT
Hi Is there anywhere in the whole of Lincolnshire that do council MOT Many Thanks
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Need a "normal" car for icy hill next winter.
We have house onto an estate which is on the top of a windey steep hill. This last week has been murder trying to get up through the snow it in our old shape Megane. Wife has a petrol Zafira which flies up no problem. I am going to be trading the megane in this year so need a car that can manage this hill. I am not getting…
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(Beware!) selling a car, but just getting hassle
A friend of mine is helping her mother (widowed) sell a car, and so far is getting nothing but hassle. It's a car of quite high value (over £7,000...it's high to me). So far, her mother has been hassled by an "agent" who said he had someone wanting to buy this car, came out to see it (her mother met him in a public place,…
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Car bought privately 2 months ago... mechanical issues
Hi all, My partner bought a car 2 months ago from a private party, a 2001 Seat Leon, petrol, 118000 miles on the clock for £1500 with full MOT and service, however since owning the car there has been numerous problems. * Brake pads not replaced * Hole in radiator, now needs replacing * Central locking is faulty, may need…
