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Picasso wiper blades alignment help
Hi need help with fixing wiper blades on a picasso (53 model). the blades appear to be out of alignment when in use as the driver side blade is not about 1" below the windscreen and the passenger side above it. when in use then catch each other and hence stop either working. cant see any obvious reason to why they are out…
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Should I put an extra battery on my transit for winch and beacon?
Hi Everyone, I have just got rid of a transit beavertail and replaced it with a newer model. On my old one the battery would discharge itself reguarly, probably due to having so much extra wired up to it, winch, beacon etc. My new one has winch, beacon and spots at the back which are all extra power supplies, someone has…
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pds-sas speed awareness course website saying payment declined but taken 5 times!
I have just attempted to book myself on the speed awareness course online but the website kept saying the payment hadn't gone through. When I later checked my emails I had recieved 5 confimations of payment being accepted :eek::eek: 5 lots of payments have been reserved from my bank account. I rang my bank to try and…
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PCP Advice
Hi guys, hoping someone can help me with advice on PCP for cars. Have searched the forum and read loads about these but still have some questions. I have seen the following deal: Monthly Payment** £99 Customer Deposit £1,159.41 On the Road Price £9,227.55 Retailer Deposit Contribution* £0.00 Number of Payments 36 Optional…
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If you've got a Shovel then use it !!!
:rotfl: I'd just like to say that with cars being stuck on the ice everywhere at the moment it's a good idea to keep a shovel in the boot of your car. Not everyones got a garden and hence NO SHOVEL but for those who do then please remember the motto "A GARDEN SHOVEL'S FOR ICE, NOT JUST FOR SOIL". Okay it's a crap motto I…
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Fixed Price Servicing Plan Mileage Overestimated
Hi When we purchased a new car 2.5 years ago we took out the fixed price servicing plan for 3 years. We estimated the mileage to be a lot higher than it has actually been due to a change in circumstances. In effect the cost paid over the three years should allow for three services, but we will only get 2 due to the lower…
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Battery Charger for van
Hi, Is this battery charger sufficient to charge a 60amp Transit Van Battery 2500cc Diesel? Cheers http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/7402106/Trail/searchtext%3ECHARGER.htm
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Lost Car key
I have a ford c max only had the one key for it ,came home with it yesterday , this morning searched high and low cant find them , any ideas where to get another key without going direct to fords, Thanks
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Need New Tyres
Evening All! I was hoping someone could help me find a good place to get new tyres. My car was serviced on the 22nd Dec and the mechanic had ticked the amber box for 3 of my tyres so I'll need to get them replaced. I'm going to have 4 new ones put on but I don't know where to go to get a good deal. I live in the Scottish…
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Buying Second hand from a dealer/supermarket - extended warranty versus SoGA
I'm about to plunge into the second hand car market again. After experiencing pain with previous private purchases, I intend to buy from a dealer this time to give myself a little more protection than caveat emptor. I would appreciate people's opinions on whether third party warranties (eg the AA Warranty which Car Giant…
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sgtcarper
strange thing happened the other day with my ford galaxy woke up in the morning to find both the front windows wound down and the alarm off. this has happened twice now i guess its a wiring fault or damp but not got a clue where to start any one had the same problems
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new exhaust in august now blowing.........advice please
Been out today and noticed exhaust was blowing, cant ring garage till monday, am i in my rights to get it replaced FOC? Thanks for any info
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Dealing with scratches/damage to a hire car
Evening all, I was hoping some of you can help me. I'm using a car on a long term (7 months) hire from Thrifty. I've had the car a couple of months but have already had a few unlucky prangs (my fault - new car, new city), some vanadlism and damage caused when a friend drove into it by accident. The policy provides that "in…
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Van Auctions Help
Hi, I am after a new (to me) van I have a budget max of £2,000 (I only want to spend £1500 - 1700 really). My friend has recommened me to the BCA auction website. I can currently get a 2003 van for the money I have through a dealer but how much can I save from the auctions is it much? I know you can't say what the cost…
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Easybus
Hi \ I need to book a Stansted to London transfer using Easybus yet I don't seem to be able to book beyond 16 Jan 2010. Does anyone know exactly how far ahead you can book? I need to book for 19 Jan 2010. Thanks in advance
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How will the new registration change in Sept 2010?
I know it's a bit of a while off yet but just wondering what will be the New reg setup in September? Will it be 50 plate or something?:confused:
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Driving test changes in 2010
From October 2010, there will be changes to the driving test. More information: http://www.1stdrive.com/newtest.htm http://www.ukadi.co.uk/2009/09/driving-test-october-2010-changes.html http://www.dsa.gov.uk/Documents/learning%20to%20drive%20report/Executive%20summary.pdf…
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Anti freeze in windscreen wash reservoir
Is it possible to empty the winscreen wash reservoir for a 206 as i accidently poured some anti freeze into the reservoir. I did try and dilute the mix afterwards by pouring some water mixed with windscreen wash but im not sure if its worked. Yes i know silly thing to do. Appreciate any help you could give, ill scour the…
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vauxhall vectra idle control valve
Hi... some help/advice please I have a 98 reg vectra and it keeps cutting out, now the AA came out a couple of months ago and cleaned the idle control valve out and it was running great again - but started happening again now. Im going to attempt to clean it out myself to see if this helps, i did get a quote for replacing…
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Breakdown Cover - which one please?
My student daughter needs to renew her breakdown cover.She has been quoted £50 for roadside assistance and recovery. Is this a good deal? Thank you
