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Fiat Punto stalling
Hi, I have been having problems with my Punto stalling for some time now. It always starts first time, no problem, but stalls when I am idling at traffic lights or slow moving traffic ( a couple of embarrassing episodes of blocking traffic have ensued! ) The car has had a basic service. First time it happened the AA said…
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Faulty cat on car - advice please
I hope someone can advise me please. 2 weeks ago I ordered a new cat for my car via a motor factors through ebay. This was duly fitted to my car. I have been having problems for the last week getting my car through its mot as the co emissions levels were too high. I and my garage were scratching our heads trying to work…
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Car recovery
I have roadside recovery via Natwest current account. Family took my car up from London to Birmingham and its been towed locally safe location. Anyone know cheap way to bring down back london? If I join AA will they recover any time soon or I have to wait number of days? Please any help asap :(
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Charged for damages to company car after 5 months
Hi, I left my job in August last year and returned my company car. When I returned the car I asked the fleet manager to do an inspection (the car was 18 months old and flawless) but he claimed to be too busy. I then took photos of the car on my mobile and left. I took these photos as my ex-girlfriend was charged for…
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driving lesson
hi everybody, dose anybody know who is doing cheap driving lesson in leeds. thanks.
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AA / Egertons Unlawful Car Removal???
My wife and I broke down on the M6 at New Years Eve near Penrith. We live 220 mile away in Northampton. It was when we had the cold weather and heavy snow. It was my wife's car and she is a member of the AA so called them for assistance. Because we had two young children with us and I had a broken ankle, we were told we…
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AXA Car Insurance
As reported in Martin's newsletter today, AXA are now selling insurance online. I have bought my last 2 car policies with AXA through a broker and it has been the cheapest for me, even when checking against comparison sites and cashback. So hopefully will get it cheaper this year with going direct to AXA.
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Car finance
Hi all, Does anybody know where I stand with this issue? 7 months ago I traded in our car for another model. The garage, which we have used for the past 7 years, agreed to the swap and said they would clear the outstanding finance and any negative equity that was owed on the previous car. We swapped the cars, log books etc…
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Cheap Car leasing
Where's the best place to find a cheap Focus/Golf sized car for 9-12 months lease Does not have to be new, ideally an auto diesel ta
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DVLA - change of registered keeper after death
To keep it short: Parent dies, son acquires car and needs to be the new regd keeper but seller/previous regd keeper (who has passed away) needs to sign the reg document. Is there a different form to fill in or what needs to be done?
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Would you ever buy a written off vehicle?
I just wanted to get the general idea of how people feel about previously written off vehicles, such as Cat C and Cat D. I love them and think it drives the cost of second hand cars down a little bit due to competition. However I think many people are starting to get into this and would rather buy their own car and fix it…
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Focus juddering when accelerating and smells of burning rubber
Hiya,, For a few weeks my 2003 Ford Focus 1.6 Zetec has been sort of juddering when accelerating. It doesn't always happen, sometimes it's fine, and it's normally only at the start of a journey. I think it's usually in the morning too. It judders a few times, losing power for a fraction of a second and then coming back,…
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Using bus pass
please can anyone tell me if i can travel from Peterborough to Nottingham using my National bus pass Thank you in advance.
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isofix, how to tell?
Hi All, I am sure somebody will be able to help me out. I am gona buy car seat base on-line for my baby but I am not sure if my car has it or not. Websites tell the best way is to look at the owner's manual but I don't have one. It is a honda jazz 2004 model. Can somebody please help me with this? Best Regards, SI
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exceeding pcp mileage...time for a change?
I have a pcp deal on an audi a3. Costing me around £330 per month based on 8000 miles per year. Problem is I have recently changed jobs and will be covering around 20,000 miles per year. I am worried that i will rack up a sizable excess milage fee at the end of the term if I continue with the pcp. Does anyone have an…
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Ford Fiesta repairs
Hi, I have a '98 Fiesta, only paid £400 for it in July and have so far spent no money on it. It's done 195,000 miles :eek: but like I said, didn't pay too much and I'm only bimbling around town in it! MOT is coming up in April, I was just wondering if anyone could tell me roughly how much some work might cost to get it…
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Dangerous Driving
Wonder if anyone can help me with this: Wwhen pressing my brakes in my car I noticed a crunching sound, I took it to a garage and was told that the rear bearings were lose and that this was causing the sound. Loose bearings I was further told could result in the wheel/s falling off. I was quoted £100 for the bearings to be…
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help train fare
OK guys, as I am new to booking train tickets online and not really sure if I am going the right way about it to get the maximum discount I will show you my route journey and the prices i have been quoted so far and if you think i could get it cheaper by doing something else please let me know. the journey starts at…
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Advice re parking in London on a Sunday, please
I haven't been to London in years! (Too many people for me). I'm driving up the M3 on Sat 6th Feb and staying in a hotel (in Westminster) for one night. Hoping to park in hotel car park overnight. On Sunday, going to see Jersey Boys at Prince Edward Theatre. My question, do I try to park my car near the Theatre on Sunday…
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£174 clamp charges, can a car sheet cover save money and hassle?
Hi guys, This is my first time posting in the MSE forum. I have just recently declared my car off the road (SORN'd it over the internet yesterday), im off work at the moment so cant use it. But im worried that my car may still be clamped or towed by either the DVLA or Clamping company that manage the council estate that i…
