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Fiat Punto 1.2 Active 8v mpg/mileometer
Hello all I've got a Fiat Punto 1.2 Active and on the display is an MPG indicator, but I'm not sure how to change it to see the mileage. The handbook i have must be for a different model because it says to press a button to the right of the steering wheel, but that just changes the time up or down. If anyone's got a Fiat…
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Help from car enthusiast needed....
Hi Im hoping someone out there can help us. We heard today that our peaugeot 307 is on its last legs as the DPF Filter needs changing (£380), the alternator is on its way out (£180), the suspension is dodgy and it has done 133000 so the mechanic said that he would recommened not to pay out to get all the work done as it…
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Taxing a car
Hello knowledgeable people, Next week I will be borrowing a jeep from my uncle for 6 months whilst my car gets itself sorted out. This jeep is quite old and at present is SORN. The registration details are in my uncles name because he is the owner. I am not buying the car from him so he will remain the owner. I have…
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Need some help with an approved VW previous damage
My OH has bought an approved golf from a VW garage about two years ago. He also bought an extended warranty for extra two years, so he has three years warranty. The golf was serviced regularly at VW and had a big service just a couple of weeks ago. During that service my OH was informed that some fan was chipped in the…
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UK car hire
Hi I would like to hire a car for the occasional long weekend or week away in this country. Can anyone suggest a good reliable comparison site - or hire company, please? Each comparison site i've tried only wants to link the car hire to a holiday abroad. Am i being dim or is there a better way? Jacey
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Repair Heated Rear Demister Wire
Lease car going back, and there is a break in one of the wires. I have tried the stuff from Scratch Doctor (?) on EBay and it has failed at first attempt. I will try again but any other ideas? Main problem is this stuff is quite thin in consistency so I am planning on letting settle and the drain off some of the solvent…
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Can anyone recommend an Estate for £2.5k Max?
I am looking for an Estate car mainly for putting our dog(German Shepherd) in when we go for walks. Budget is £2.5k Max. I like A4,Volvo V40, Saab, alfa romeo 156 But want to ask what you guys would recommend either because you own one or have experience of them. Things i should look out for,potential problems etc?…
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Vehicle Tracking Devices
Can anyone advise of their experience with, or recommendation of, any tracking devices for vehicles. I don't want to fork out the initial cost and subsequent subscription for the original 'Tracker' brand, but I have found a 'snooper' device which costs £150 and works by sending a text message of its GPS location when…
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VW Polo fault light - diagnosing problem?
Hi We've had two warning lights come up on dashboard - one is EPC (manual says engine management) and the other error code is re "manifold atmospheric pressure sensor". Rang VW who want to charge £70 plus VAT just to diagnose the fault by plugging it into their computer which we think is daylight robbery! Especially as…
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Heads you lose, Tails you lose too!
Not sure if this is the right place for this information, but here goes, please feel free to move it. It seems that we have a new system of complaint for Speeding tickets and the like, if you wish to take the matter to court and you lose you will need to pay the fine and the court costs, however if you win, you will not…
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ford fusion service?
I am looking for a recommended cheap but good service for my 2 1/2 yr old ford fusion?? Nectar had a deal on where you get 2000 bonus nectar points on the £99 service but think its for cards over 3 years. My local garage wants £130 plus parts I am in Surrey Sussex area Its done 25k
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buying a used Citroen c4
i am going to look at a citroen c4 today. it is a 1.6l automatic 5doors, 2007 done 16000 miles it is from an approved citroen dealer with a 12 months warranty and fully checked is £6000 a good price for this ? i am completly useless when it comes to cars and have no idea lol thanks for your help. i def want a c4 i really…
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Come on admit it - How much have you paid to get through an MOT?
I want to be made to feel better really. What's the record amount you have ever spent on an MOT, just because you didn't have the time or energy to buy a new car, and sentimentally wanted to keep your current vehicle despite having to pay more than the car is worth to fix it! I'll start the ball rolling. I just paid £920…
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Urgent knowledge on the Smart Car
my sister has had a gorgoeus Smart Car for 2 years, when she brought it, it had 20k on the clock. Its been looked after and serviced reg, never had any problems with it. A couple of months ago a van came round a bend and smashed into her car when it was parked, it hit her hard enough to shove her car over 10ft. Anyway to…
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Vauxhall astra mk4 rear wiper arm - advice needed
The rear wiper arm of my 1998-2004 Astra hatchback is broken. Can it be replaced by a wiper arm of another Vauxhall model, such as 2000-2005 Corsa? They seem to be a bit shorter, which does not really matter to me, but twice as cheap. Would appreciate any advice.
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Run Flats to Standard Tyres
I have a question. I have done a lot of reading up about this but just wanted some further view points. I have a mini cooper which has run flats - they are useless tyres except for obviously their main purpose of running on a flat. They hardly last at all, I don't do many miles yet seem to change my tyres often, more often…
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Fuel Problem - Ford Focus
Hi i have a ford focus 1.8 TDCI 53 plate, i filled the car up at tesco with diesel on the 8th January and used it all week end, on the Sunday i broke down with the car just cutting out on me, i got it towed home using tesco breakdown (not very good!!) and changed the fuel filter and air filter, my boyfriends brother in law…
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scratched a car (accidently) never claimed, consequences?
hi i accidently scratched a car, while parking one day a few months ago. I phoned up my insurer to ask for advice, he gave advice, and then at the end of the convo he said he has to write all this on my file, i objeted, he said it was completely normal and only for admin purposes, nothing to worry about. I settled the…
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Ordering tyres (and fitting) online
Hi I'm sure this will have been asked before! I need some new tyres for my car and I've looked at some of those websites where you can order and pay online, then get the tyres fitted at a local garage. My question is, if I just go to that same local garage and ask for those same tyres to be fitted, are they typically going…
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Help With a Claim against
Hi all, was wondering if I could get some advice from your clever knowledgeable selves. One and a bit years ago my girlfriend had (what I would say) a minor crash with another car, her car was write off due to it being old, we didnt agrue this, everything went through the insurance company, new car, other car fixed etc…
