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Vauxhall Corsa CV Boots?
Went to Kwik Fit today for 2 new front tyres ahead of service and MOT in a few week's time. When I returned to collect the car the guy told me the 2 front CV boots were leaking grease all over and onto the brakes! This was the last thing I expected to hear as the car is less than 3 years old with 23k miles on it. Surely…
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Car repair chaos
Hi, recently a friend backed into my 55 plate car and damaged the front wing. We agreed to deal outside the insurance, and my wing was to be replaced, fixing all damage. I've recieved my car back it's not a mess, but I am not too happy that it has only been filled and sprayed, and a small crease is still slighty visible.…
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Cheapest trian fare from scarborough to peterborough
need to get to peterborough on tuesday, national express site is down for coaches at the moment so i thought id ask you guys. i have been on the trains website and found i can get ther for £32 one way. can anyone get the price down?
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New car ordererd but now price has gone up!
Hello, I hope somebody will be able to give us some advice. Three weeks ago, we went to a Volvo showroom and asked about buying a new car under the scrappage scheme. The salesman wrote down some figures, which we took away with us. A few days later we 'phoned to say we'd like to proceed with the purchase, then went back to…
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HPI Check - Finance
hello, arg, i wrote all this out and then my cat deleted it some how :mad: So i've got my car for sale online and someone has contacted me about doing a PX with their car, it seems like a really good deal, car i want, low mileage etc etc. So i asked if it's all HPI clear etc and she was really slow to respond and once i…
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Osram Cool Blue vs Halfords Super Brilliance Blue headlight bulbs
Hi Looking at upgrading my H1 and H7 headlight bulbs in my 2008 focus. Is there any difference between these 2 bulbs - Osram Cool Blue vs Halfords Super Brilliance Blue headlight bulbs apart from price / make? Are the Osram much better in colour? Cheers
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seat belt re mot
If there are signs of fraying on edge drivers seat belt will this be an mot failure or can you cover it with duck tape? The seat belt was like this when OH purchased the car last year and it came with a new mot. The fraying part was already covered with duck tape. Thanks
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London to Birmingham return by train
I'm looking to travel to birmingham on 10th march. Looking for cheap tickets on the trainline website, I'll travel with chiltern in the morning and then get an off peak single in the evening on virgin for £21. However when I try and book these tickets on the chiltern website the virgin off peak single appears at £41, why…
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Reduced MPG in 08 Zafira
Can anyone advise me on this as Im as a loss how to move forward. I have owned 3 zafira's, all from new. I have always got approx 330 mpg from full to empty tank. About 6 months ago I noticed the MPG had reduced and I was only getting 260 to a tank..big drop. Took it back to the dealer and they ran it through the computer…
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Cheapest driving lessons in London?
I just had a look at the AA website and for my area it was quoting me £60 for 2hrs driving lessons. If i travel out of central London a bit it drops to £52 per 2hrs. I have an NUS card which should entitle me to a small discount (not sure how much yet) but was wondering if there are any other driving schools offering…
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Gatso error?
I've had a notice accusing me of speeding. In a 60mph limit, it accuses me of doing 70. Problem is I was doing 55 by my speedo, and following a slow truck for 1 mile. So I know I was not exceeding 60, but am accused of 70. Is there anything I can sensibly do, or would it be cheaper to just plead guilty, even though I'm not?
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VW radio code...?
Can anyome help out with a VW radio code for a RCD300 from a touran?
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Jump starter kit for a Nissan Micra???
Hi, i have been some problems with my Nissan Micra's battery 4-5 times in the last year due to an electrical problem (it goes completely flat everytime I don't drive it for 4-5 days in a row) After a check with the garage, they said that it would be more expensive, given the car's age, to check and find the electrical…
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Equipment for rail staff?
Anyone know a source of the tool that rail staff have which let's them open the side-gates at stations etc. It's a 'T' shape with a square key at the end. Tried Ebay but it's tricky when you don't know the proper name.
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Radio code needed for Renault Megane, Can anyone help??
Hi there, I've got a 1998 Renault Megane, Can anyone help me find the code for my philips radio?? :( Serial No.. RN 4497FV4052139 Model No 22DC449/62L Product No 0497444052139 There was also a number across a bar code.. 7700 426 414 F456 also.. FD 04 97 44 4052139 Any help or info would be great, :TThanks, Leigh.
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cycling to work
I am looking into cycling to work once the weather warms up bit. I work for the nhs in pharmacy and its about a 20 mile round trip each day and will hopefully save me 80-100 pound a month on fuel costs. I remember hearing I think about a cycle scheme were you can claim back some expenses on equiptment etc. Does anyone else…
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London congestion map
I know there are some roads in London which are always congested during specific time of a working day. I just wonder is there any sort of map showing this roads, especially for north-west of Greater London. Thanks
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Accident - own fault - injury sustained - advice needed
I recently had an accident, drove into the back of somebody who randomnly stopped in the middle of the road to let a pedestrian cross. I have injured myself. I have fully comprehensive insurance but when I spoke to them to tell them I'd been injured they basically said 'tough' beacuse it was my fault I wouldn't be able to…
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What is it about Friday afternoons....
that turns your average motorway user into a suicidal maniac? It's like a demolition derby! Travelling down the M6 yesterday at 17.30 ish & I've never seen anything like it... well, since last Friday that is. It's as if everyones had their brain unplugged about lunchtime! I'd love to know if there are accident statistics…
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Extended warranty
My car is about to become 3 years old and I can extend the warranty for £650 (incl roadside breakdown so the warranty bit is worth £600) Now being a German car its not mega reliable, its had several faults fixed over the first 3 years including 2 new ECUs in the first 6 months. Now I am aware you can get insurance based…
