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Passed driving test
Okay, so I thought it was going to be a snow-out today and first tests were cancelled... but I got to do mine and passed! *yay* What categories are going to appear on my license apart from the B - Car?
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50% off First Class Virgin Trains
Hi All, Virgin Trains have got the following offer on: 50% off First Class We've got 50% off 10,000 selected First Class Advance fares for travel until 28 March 2010. Explore the country or catch up with friends and family in style. And with complimentary Wi-Fi and at seat refreshments in First Class, plus improved mobile…
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VW Aerial
Hi AllAdvice needed, the aerial on my VW Golf Convertible has snapped, a garage has tried to tell me that it may need the radio dis-connected and a whole host of other stuff, can anyone advise, can i get a new aerial from a normal shop or does it have to be VW and is it quite easy to change?
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the automatic car that loves to dance on ice
Recently bought an automatic and find it so difficult to drive in these ice conditions. Whenever pulling away from junctions, unless I go at really snail pace it slips and swerves. I really need to know - do you keep traction control on or off? and basically any tips - its embarrassing - especially when your at the front…
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ford traffic 3000 radio code
Happy New year....Can anyone find my radio code...mo28139...thanks colin
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Help With Train Ticket
Hey Guy's Have heard there are number of loopholes in booking trains but unfortuantly I can't find any. Here are my requirements Sunday 10th Jan Glasgow to Liverpool Lime Street preferably be in Liverpool for 14:00 at the very latest and return to Glasgow same night but can be anytime in the morning e.g 01:00. This is for…
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Clutch wear - driving in snow
My 15 minute drive into work took an hour today, manchester is covered in 7" of snow. I didn't get out of 2nd gear all the way here. The icy roads/snow combo has been going on for the last 2 weeks. Traffic was constantly stop/start with traffic lights, cars being abandoned, wheelspinning, getting stuck, bumps etc. It got…
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windscreen washing liquid gets frozen, what to do?
Hi all, Its been happening for a few days now. The windsreen washing liquid gets frozen while the car is parked overnight and it takes at least half an hour for washing liquid to come out after I start driving the car. I use ready to use, washing liquid (blue one, normally the cheapest brand) available on any superstore. I…
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Car Parts
Hi All I have a Fiat Punto on 52 plate and need the following parts replacing: Set of 4 wheel trims Rear brake light cover Internal panel which fits over wing mirror handle Sorry these probably are not the "correct" names. I need to replace ASAP as I want to put the car in on part-ex for a newer car. Can anyone advise…
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KIA---7 Years Warranty On All Cars
Just to say I had an email from Which last night saying that Kia have announced that all of their new cars will now have a 7 year transferable warranty. Worth considering if you're thinking of a new car, as I am.
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Is it worth repairing?
Hi I have been having a number of problems with my car as of late. The clutch has just been replaced, as has the drive shaft, it has just had a full service. After the service, the spark plugs were playing up so I had them replaced and now it is back to misfiring (juddering, not properly accelorating) and it is coming to…
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people driving with loads of snow on the roof of their car
how bloody dangerous is this!!! hard braking and its off the roof and on the window screen .
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Can I just run this "scappage scenerio" by you people ?
My Mum is looking for an inexpensive new car replacement for her Picasso. Did some showrooms and she's fallen for the new Fiat Panda. The girlfriend is on the other end of the scale. 12 year old Micra on its last legs and it needs replacing. Is there anything to stop the GF and me from buying the Panda using the Micra as…
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Renault scenic problem
The scenic was alright last night then this morning it just turned over but would not start. l noticed the fuel pump did not kick in on the key but later on in the day l tried to start it again and the fuel pump kicked in but did not start, now it's gone back to no noise from the fuel pump on the ignition key turn. Where…
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No Claims Bonus help please.
Can anyone help re this query please. Car One : Me registered Keeper and Insurance policy holder. Husband Main driver. Car Two: Husband registered Keeper and Insurance policy holder. Me main driver. We both have 9+ years NCB. Just renewing insurance Car One and insurers say they will have to transfer my NCB, earned on this…
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Collecting new car scrappage scheme, Tax, insurance and registration
Daughters scrappage scheme Volkswagon new polo is now ready for her to collect from the showroom. She has to pick it up on Monday. Problem is she is moving house the following Monday just 1 week after, shes coming back home to stay with me for a few months, so would it be possible to register the car from my address now?…
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Condensation in car
My wife's VW Polo suffers from acute condensation whatever the weather. Sometimes the seats are actually damp when she gets in it. Is there an easy remedy to this ?
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Circle mirrors on left wing mirror, and a back mirror thingy on the back of a car
When learning driving, I have noticed the following, and the driving instructor tells me to use it when doing maneouvers: * on the wing mirror there is another small circle mirror stuck on the bottom left hand side of the left mirror. It is useful for reversing around the corner, and looking how close to the kurb the car…
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Blaupunkt stereo problem
Hi. My husband bought me a Blaupunkt San Fransisco 300 stereo for my car for xmas. He is trying to get it working for me but it says 'telephone' on the display and wont move from that whatever he does. Does anyone know how to override this. Thanks
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Police "static vehicle check"
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