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Corsa Limp Home Mode
Hi everyone wonder if you can offer me some advice - just as a bit of background about a year or so ago my 54 Corsa CDTI knocked itself into the emergency 'limp home mode' - no power in the engine, no turbo etc. Left it for two days and it was back to normal, and has stayed perfect for a year until yesterday. As before the…
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Strategy for cheap car buying
I receive a car allowance from my job, and the company has recently introduced a policy that you cannot have a car over 6 years old or which has done more than 100,000 miles. I'm firmly in the "buy a reasonable car cheap and drive it till it dies" camp (currently on a 1999 1 litre Micra) and haven't the first idea about…
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Van hire questions
Hello, I'm going to be moving house shortly, and have been looking into hiring a van for all my stuff. Does anyone have any good tips to save money here? I've looked into a man with van thing, but they're £25 an hour and £15 for subsequent hours, so even at around £50 a day for van rental, it'd make more sense to hire a…
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would you stop and help someone.....
I have a bad conscience, it was pitch dark and raining and 4 people were pushing a car that had obviously failed to start........it didnt manage to jump start either..... I have a fully charged jumpstart unit in my boot for emergencies and was in a 50/50 mindset whether to stop and help. I decided not to, the reason being…
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Own up if you are claiming for pothole damage!!
:rotfl:Ok, so how many of you are on the bandwagon and claiming for damage caused by potholes!
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car insurance claim
Does anyone know if I can claim back some money through my car insurance. My audi got flooded through the pollen filter and the ECU had to be changed. It's costing me £800. Any advice?
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Ex British gas van .where can i buy one
i am interest in buying an ex british gas van does anybody know where i could get one .. newer the better because i want the ones with the better locks on and also the racking .. thanks for looking
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PX question on Car
Just a quick question our car is on finance and we got a settlement figure for £3700 but we advised the dealer it would cost £3900 to settle, would the other £200 go to us or against the new car were buying?
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Wheel Locking Nuts (Help?)
I have a workmate at work who has a car puncture and the wheel locking nut is rounded. Is there any way we can get a replacement locking nut so that we can help her out. Breakdown company has quoted an astronomical price to fix the problem So any advice wuld be appreciated
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Pot hole damage received claim form...
Hi all Hit a pothole before Christmas and now just received claim form from council. On the form its asking for my insurer's name, address and my policy number. I have not informed my insurer that this happened due to not worth claiming on my own insurance due to high excess. I am in 2 minds weather to give this info to…
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Best 'family' car on a £1k budget????
Hi My Mum is buying me a car in Feb and has given me a budget of £1k. I say family car, it's only me and my 2 boys (aged 5.5 and 9 months) but I dont want a small car, I've got a Ford Escort at the moment so somthing of a similar size or a bit bigger would do me. Also cant have an engine size of more than 1.6. Does anyone…
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Motorbike part Sym dd50
Ok so I am trying to find a part form a sym DD50 its the bit that goes around the headlight, in silver. Looks like this Some nice person broke the bit when the indicator is moulded into the panel so I need to get a new one. :mad: But I am having a lot of trouble finding one, I have tried a few people selling parts on e-bay…
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Audi A3 1.6 Technik 5dr
I have been quoted £16.720 + £215 for cruise control for Audi A3 1.6 Technik 5dr. Wondering if there is any cheaper offer anywhere esle? Thanks in advance
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buying advice - which Audi TT roadster ?
the mrs is after changing her currect roadster for an Audi TT ... I've tried the TT websites but they dont really help....can you lot do any better ?
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Which car would you buy?
Ok, after the tragic demise of my car I have spent countless hours on the autotrader website and feel like I'm going insane! I think we've narrowed it down, so those of you more mechanically minded than me please give your opinion on whichyou feel is the better option, I want something reliable...... 2005 Ford Mondeo Zetec…
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Repair or Replace?????
I own a 55 plate (Feb 2006) Mazda 3 diesel with about 63k on clock. I have a personal loan againt the car which runs until next year owing about 2 thousand ish give or take. Have just had to turbo go on it (!!:mad:!!) haven't had the exact quote for repair as of yet but estimate will be around £1k plus service and MOT &…
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Ford Fiesta Key Fob
Hi! I hope someone can help! I have a Ford Fiesta 55 plate 2005 model, 3 door Diesel. I have the spare key, but have not been given the main key fob with electic central locking when purchasing the car. I know there is no chance of the original falling into the wrong hands so am not worried about the programming of the…
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Think I was sold a faulty new bulb at Euro Car Parts
Hi I bought a headlight bulb but after fitting it does not work. I wore gloves so not to touch the glass. The filament buzzes out ok with a meter and I have 12V to the bulb. They have a big sign in the shop saying no refunds for electrical items but surely I have a case for a replacement?
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Looking for advice on car financing
Anyone got any good tips or recommend any sites that will search the market for you for car finance deals. Willing to consider leasing, PCP, or possibly buying outright by taking out a loan. In their experience, anyone got any tips or advice? I currently have a PCP deal with Bank of Scotland Freeway which is due to expire…
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Strange driving habits
Out and about today, I saw some cars ahead waiting to pull out and others waiting on other side of road to turn right. As I approached (being a nice helpful driver) I considered my options * Stop and allow them to go * continue driving Upon looking in my mirror, and seeing one car behind me and no other cars, I decided it…
