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Unable to remove locking wheel nut coz garage did up to tight
I had my car serviced back in september 2009 and also had two new tyres fitted at a local garage. Today I went over to kwik fit to replace my near side front only to be told that the locking wheel nut had been tightened so much that they were not prepared to carry on with the work as they said that theres a good chance of…
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Avoid Tesco Diesel
I’m not sure whether we are seeing a repeat of 2007 but it's best to avoid filling up with diesel at Tesco at the moment. My diesel car had recently developed a clutch problem so took it for repairs. However, after driving the car back from the garage yesterday it was seriously under powered and juddering when cruising and…
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Imobiliser problem with Range Rover
Hi all, A question on behalf friend of mine he has a M reg Range Rover with the imobiliser stuck on he has been working away so battery went flat :eek: He has the key code he has tried the way Range Rover told him before which was lock and unlock the car four times and put the code in but it has not worked this time. Just…
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New car doesn't have spec agreed, replacement may not be on scrappage help!
Hi, My girlfriend placed a order for a new Fiat in December and agreed to various extras. The car is due for delivery on Monday and the garage today have told her the car has arrived but doesn't have air con installed, which she was quite explicit on. The garage have said they will discount the remaining balance by the…
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Places where they pay to scrap cars?
any ideas?? what about webuyanycar? any experience? need soem money for a car that i plan to scrap the head gasket is gone but i dont think anyone will pay to fix it etc so may be easier to scrap
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sold car. what about insurance?
Hi. Sold my car last week and am looking for a replacement. I should cancel my car insurance but I thought I'd keep it on to be able to test drive cars. Now, if the owner of the car I sold had an accident, would it affect my no claims? Should I cancel it right now this instant???? Any help appreciated as the last thing I…
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ford radio code
Hi Can anyone tell me the Radio code for my 5000 RDS E.O.N Serial Number M143955 Part Number 96AP-18K876-CC Dealer - Escort 77943 Sale - 7766 I know this has been covered lots of times but any help will be GREAT!! Thanks in advance
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Claiming on insurance car flooded
Hi, I have just made a claim on my Direct Line policy, with my car being flooded. My car has since been recovered. My question is what is the proceedure, I had my phone, ipod, sat nav etc ruined which is included in your insuranceI am told. How do I claim for my belongings, I have them with me and can get the reciepts?…
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2001 astra estate electrics problem ??
just bought an astra 1.7 dti for a very good price but it has a problem. when the power steering is fully turned in either direction it flattens the battery very quickly and engine cuts out. also engine management light is on. are these problems related and is it as i suspect , the alternator. when starting it with jump…
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Car insurance and cat D
Hi Looking to be a cat D car but5 hadnt realised the problems re: car insurance - ie some wont insure it! Anyone else done this and can share their experience? Did you shop around and find one easily or was it a struggle to find an insurer? Did it add to the premium? Cheers
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Can I claim for pot hole damage??
Hi all, Yesterday morning I was on my way to work and at around 6am I took a different route to normal to get some breakfast. Basically I was driving at about 25 mph and BANG! I had gone down what I can only describe as unfinished road mantainance. It was a line of 3 manhole type covers in a row about 3 ft in length, just…
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10 year old vectra - head gasket gone
It's going to cost £630 to fix - is it worth it? The mechanic has said the rest of the car looks sound and nothing looks like it will need replacing soon, the car passed its MOT first time in Jan. It is a bit creaky, central locking only works using the key directly in the car (ie not using the remote), air conditioning…
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Alternative suggestions for a landrover
Who knows a vehicle similar to a landrover 110 stationwagon? I want a project vehicle to build a motorhome on, not as big as a transit, and not as small as a peoplecarrier. Nice and boxy inside. Preferably diesel, and european based rather than japanese or american. Mainstream japanese would be ok though. Doesn't need to…
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Car Tax?
Views welcome. I drive a company car, my car tax runs out tomorrow (28th). My tax disc has not arrived in the post as of yet, My car has a new tax disc its just in the post somewere!! On monday (March 1st) would i be legal to drive my company car?
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Ford radio code Pleeease
Hi, I know this has been done to death but can someone please help me with my radio code. It is a 6000CD FD600A with a serial No: M411711. My wife is driving me nuts to get it sorted. Thanks Ben C :) :)
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Looking for new car but stuck for what to go for
Hello all. I'm looking to get a new car (new to me, not necessarily new) as we don't think my car has much life left in it. I am looking at at budget of £6000 - but not sure what to look at. At the moment it is just my husband and I, but we are trying for a family and I do want something of a resonable size. Some of my…
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Volvo v40 battery
Does anyone know how to get battery out ?Got it disconnected easily enough but cant move retaining clip. :mad:
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Any way to sell a car that doesn't run?
As posted last night, my megane has broken. Its a 2003 so worth about £2400, similar ones on ebay for that price. Cost of repair - new car key £200 and cam belt repair £1500. Is there anyway I can make £700-£800 of a broken car? It has alloys and a new Cd player - would it be worth braking it for parts? Is there any…
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Purchasing a new car. Couple of questions before signing.
I'm going to buy a new car tomorrow. Not sure yet whether I can make it to the dealers or will have to do it over the phone. I have a couple of questions about the process of ordering a car. I presume I will have to sign a contract when ordering it. Do you get them to write down the negotiated freebies to ensure they can't…
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Car Steering
I took my car to the garage last thursday to get repaired new wheel etc. But ever since the steering wheel doesn't seem to be straight centre has to go left slightly to go straight and when i centre the steering wheel it goes to the right. On the invoce it said wheel balance im not sure if this is the same thing as wheel…