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Mouldy roof lining
I have an LDV van which I only use occassionally. Due to water getting-in to the cab when it rains (which I've now fixed), the cloth roof lining has a spotty mould problem. I took it for an mot and the tester refused to test it until the mould was removed. My question is - what is the best way to do this?
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Unfair Wear and Tear Recharges at end of Vehicle Lease.
I have had a Vauxhall Zafira on a 2 yr lease from lombard. I received a month before the end of the lease a guide on fair wear and tear. I looked over the vehicle and accept that a scratch on the roof is to be repaired, but surface scratches on the doors were well within remit of their fair W&T policy (scuffs from other…
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Can I return windscreen wipers to Halfords?
A little over a month ago (during the bad weather) I had just set off on a 3+ hour journey in a newish (to me, but secondhand) car and realised I really needed new wipers cuz they were juddering all over the place. So I went into Halfords and paid £15 for a pair of new ones. I only did so because I was desperate, knowing…
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Off-Peak 1 Day Travelcard Zone 1-6
Hi, off to London for a weekend in July got a cheap premier inn at Earls court so now sorting out all the travel. On the Sunday myself and the family (2Adults & 2childern(6+13)) are off to Chessington world of adventures and plan to go Earls Court to Wimbledon (Underground) and then Wimbledon to Chessington South (SW…
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Need BIG help regarding MOT failure!!!
My husband has just taken our car for its MOT (Vauxhall Zafira, Comfort, 1999 98,000 miles). It has failed on the following counts: 1. Near side stop lamp not working 2. Near side front brake pipe excessively corroded 3. Near side rear break pipe excessively corroded 4. Near side rear (from flexi to load valve) break pipe…
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Buying a new Ford - Drive the Deal
Thinking of buying a new ford. Anyone had any experiences with Drive the Deal. They seem to have some good offers. Usually buy from main dealer but their prices seem a bit of a rip off!
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Buyer Beware
Privately bought a car. It transpires that there is now the need for a new headgasket. Now the guy mentioned that the little problem it had needing toped up with coolant was because it had been sitting. He never had that problem before. it transpires he had knowledge of the problem so he lied. DO I have comeback or not?
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Car has different brakes than what it should have?
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My car smells...
Hi I have a 106, which unfortunately at some point last week has allowed water in - how I'm not really sure. The drivers footwell was flooded (all others areas seemed fine) with a few centimetres of water. It has mostly dried out now, however the car stinks. Any tips on how to get rid of this smell? Could I just clean the…
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Replacing door keyhole cover?
Fiat Punto Mark 2. The driver side door the keyhole has come loose. The lock works no problem but I am worried about it becoming damage with the keyhole bit coming loose. I have checked on the internet but no infomation on it. Its just the front bit of the lock which seems to have come loose from the actual door and looks…
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Accident Damage Repair
The day before yesterday, a lady reversed out of her drive and into the corner of my car whilst she waved to her children. Did a little bit of damage, got her details and there's no real way she can deny fault, so claiming won't be an issue. The damage means the car requires a new bumper, indicator mounting, wing panel…
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Buying a used ford
Please help. Signed al paperwork and finance at a Ford dealership to buy a 2008 ford s max and due to pick up today. The mileage on the paperwork, advert and in showroom states 14250, so the deal i agreed on was based on this mileage. Today the dealer advises me that the actual milage is 19000. Wat should I do??l
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Legal Protection
On a car insurance policy, what exactly is legal protection? I have always had it, but it adds about £30 on to the policy, just wondered what exactly it is. Does everyone have this? Thanks :o
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New Family Car!
We're needing new, but used family car. It needs to be safe and relatively cheap on tax, insurance and fuel. The husband doesn't want something slow, although that doesn't bother me so much. Any ideas what we should be looking at? We've probably got about £2-3000 to spend. Thanks in advance! :)
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Halfords Number Plates
Hi, I need new number plates for my 206 and was thinking of just going to Halfords for them and getting them to fit them. I was just wondering what writing do they put along the bottom of the plates? I hope it's not a Halfords logo!
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Help Needed!!
Hey all, I need some help with the situation i'm in: I bought a Smart Car in April 2009 on finance, and on 22nd December 2009 the car broke down...now my local Mercedes garage said that it needed a new engine and have had the car ever since...and are not telling me when i'm going to be getting it back... I really need some…
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Anyone know about batteries please?
My car dash has lights up all over it and wont start. Seem to be that the interior light was left on my my little lad ( bless him! :mad: ). Anyway have charged the battery for around 9-11 hours and it appears to drain instantly when you try to start it, juust clicks and dims the headlights/dash. Now the thing is my battery…
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Damaged Wingmirror & man gone AWOL - what can I do ????
A few months a go I was parked outside school collecting one of my children when another mum ran up to me and said someone had hit my car. Apparently a circle of chatting mums had seen it happen and the driver had stopped a bit further on. I went to have a look. He had damaged my wingmirror. I saw the chap, got his reg…
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anyone know any good insurance companies for
japanase imports such as mitsubishi delicas? i have a plan wonder if there is anyone else. thanks
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MSE News: Rail strike: your rights if your train is cancelled
This is the discussion thread for the following MSE News Story: Read the full story: Rail strike: your rights if your train is cancelled
