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Best Breakdown Deals....
Hiya guys anybody know of any decent breakdown deals on at the moment??? Any advice welcome, cheers
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Own car and thinking of swap
Just thoughts at the moment.... I have a Corolla 55 plate with just under 60k on the clock. It is now my car (was company) and no outstanding finance. Had this car for over 3 years now and would like another car. BUT I would prefer to just do a swap for another car...is this possible or should I sell my car first (as far…
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Any one know about sump tanks
Had car serviced with my mechanic Its a 2001 1.1 Clio. We have had it just over a year. Its the 1st service since we have had it. When I picked it up mechanic said he replaced the washer in the sump plug, he thought that it had been put on too tight at some point causing the damage. Noticed 2 days later that was leaking…
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Scrappage offers - list anyone?
Does anyone have a huge list of all the offers for scrappage scheme? Listed by make, then model? I have a car to trade in but yet to decide what I want.. price is obviously a huge factor.. Cheers
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HELP Understanding Car garage costs
Hi all, My query is with the procedure of the garage that is undertaking repairs to my car. What happened was my oil Light decided to start flashing red (along with 3 acoustic beeps), the main thing i did was check the oil level and the coolant level and both were full and fine. So i decided to call out the RAC who ran a…
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Van stolen, found by police but taken again - advice needed
My next door neighbour has recently been having problems with his van (mostly battery related) and on Tuesday evening called out the AA who came to start it for him. The AA guy told him to try and run the van for a while to give it some charge else it wouldn't start again. My neighbour went to pick up some pizza's from…
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London Flights + Hotel
any cheap flights to london or train and hotels cheapest hotel i could find was for £248 for 4 people staying 2 nights
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Focus - replacement radio controlled keys
Having purchased a new car (to me), to find only one key is available, when enquireing about a replacement at Fords I find they want £180 for it. Has anyone knowledge of a less expensive way of replacing these keys.
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Car service at dealers?
Hi, this has probably been asked many times but if anyone can reply I would be grateful. My car is due for it's service as per warranty. The dealership has quoted £240 inc. Is this a normal price for a service? Do I have to have it serviced at the dealers or can I go to a registered garage? Many thanks if someone knows.
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Power steering fluid on driveway - how to remove?
Hi All! It would seem that my beloved Cougar has been leaking power steering fluid all over my previously clean brick driveway - does anyone know how I can remove it please? Unfortunately, I don't have a pressure washer or even an outside tap to attach a borrowed one to, so just wondering what my options are?? Any help…
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Headstocks Transport
Hi All, Has anyone ever had any dealings with this company (Adam and Claire of Headstocks Transport) for motorcyle transport through Uk and Europe? Especially those who have received poor treatment, unfulfilled jobs, incorrect pick up or drop off date, or are waiting for monies to be returned to them, whatever the amount…
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BMW Haynes Manual question?
Hi all, I've been searching for a manual for my E36, 97 BMW 316i Compact, I only want one for D.I.Y. servicing, brakes and problem solving and the like, I know this won't cover all body work being a different shape but will it work for whats under the bonnet as its the same engine?…
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Car accident today - I don't understand!
On my way home from work today, a boy ran of the pavement into and across the road stopping in the middle to talk to his mate and then straight into the side of my car as I drove past. I had just been aware of the them (3 in total) and started to break but he just changed direction and ran into my car on the back door…
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car sale
Hi I am about to sell my car for around £11k. Once I sell, my plan was for the buyer to pay in cash and then go to my bank and pay it in. That way the buyer would be on CCTV and the money would be checked for fakes. However is there some limit before the bank asks questions about that amount of cash due to money laundering…
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Corroded Fuel Injection Pipes
Hi My friend has a Vauxhall Movano van, and on its MOT it has an advisory saying "Corroded Fuel Injection Pipes". Anyone have an idea on the cost to fix this. Thanks
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Car share - how should we split petrol?
I'm about to start car sharing with someone from work. My total journey each day at the moment is 40miles (including both ways) and it will add on an extra 10 minutes to go and get them and drop them off (they don't drive). How much should I ask her to contribute? She's one of the very junior staff, so want to be very…
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Alloy Key
We've lost the alloy key for our car (suspect ds may have chucked it when cleaned the car out for us).:mad: Any MSE ideas on how to solve this? Or is it going to have to be a probably very expensive trip to the garage.:eek:
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MSE News: The £100+ cost of breakdown cover loyalty
This is the discussion thread for the following MSE News Story: "Existing customer charges often dwarf those for new customers but you can fight back ..." Read the full story: The £100+ cost of breakdown cover loyalty
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Ford Focus 1.6 - Service & MOT at main dealer or elsewhere?
Hi, I have a Ford Focus 1.6 Zetec due for it's annual service and MOT in a couple of weeks. It's just over 6 years old, with 48k on the clock and full main dealer service history. My local main dealer wants £243 for both service & MOT. The service is not a major one as this was done a couple of years ago. I have just seen…
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Insurance Claims after Accident Advice Req'
Last October (09) my wife and I bought a brand new Hyundai i20. Sadly it was involved in an accident on Jan 1st. The car that hit us was being driven by an uninsured driver in a company owned car. After the accident the driver of the other vehicle left the scene(on foot/the third party car is held by the police), without…
