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Faulty 2002 BMW 5 series - My rights
Hi all, Advance appologies for the length of this post!:o first post here, and as with many people, looking for some advice. Bought a new (to me) 2002 BMW 530d SE Auto on Friday 15th January and had nothing but problems with it since. Was going to post link to a forum I'm discussing the technical side of the issues on, but…
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Any owners of the new C3?
Just looking for some opinions on the new C3, going for a test drive tomorrow. So just wondering what anyone thinks that owns one? I already own the C1, was looking to upgrade to the C3 as its the only model i like the look of. Thanks in advance Oh and Please dont just write, Dont bother buying a citroen!
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Wind down window
Last night I had frost on my drivers side window and wound it down to clear it. But then could only wind it back up half way, then only fiddling with the glass pane got it closed. Does this sound like a simple problem, like the window lost it's position, or will I need a whole new door? :cool: I ask because I want to know…
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Bulb for tinted tail light
Friend has a car which has it's rear tail light lens heavily tinted. It is hard to see the light at the rear. Are there any high wattage bulbs you can buy and if so where from? Thanks
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Cheapest Insurance for new driver?
I am looking at buying a car and trying to work out costs, etc ready for when I've passed my test, however I'm having problems with the Insurance. I got a quote from Churchill which was £2200 but then I realised I'd put that I'd had my driving license for 3+ years. When I changed it 0 years, it said using the details I…
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Car recomendations only 3k to spend
Anyone have any recomendations for a newer and ideally more economical car for my OH. Running a 2 litre petrol Laguna at the moment but its time for a change. Needs to be a 4 door as we have 2 kids and he collect them from childcare, he only does 5k a year and we have a People carrier too so its literally for the commute…
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Ford Fiesta 62,500mile Service (Interim?)
My 06 Fiesta is now due it's 62,500 miles service, just wondering if anyone here has any suggestions on where to get it done? I know prices vary wildly depending on garages and what they actually include in a service, but if anyone here is from the Northampton area or knows of a national chain that they would recommend…
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Musty air con smell - wheres the intake ?
Got the dreaded smell from the air con, some sites say to spray 'lysol' into the air con intakes But where are they on a Avensis ( this style one) lysol sounds like a US product ? if so what else is suitable. thnx
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Further to the cam belt saga....
has anyone here had experience of a spark plug breaking and a piece of the plug falling down into the bore and being hit by the piston? WITHOUT any loud bang being heard? Just interested.... btw we're cutting our losses with the main dealer and getting our trusted mate to fix it.
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interesting SORN issue!
Hey people ive got an interesting problem for you to help with! My freind has managed to fall into the usual government boobie trap and forgotten to SORN her bike for nearly 9 months. Its her first vehicle and it has been off road while we have been fixing it. Interestingly we have just realised that the documents have a…
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Problems after having cd player fitted in berlingo
After changing cars a few weeks ago we had a newer car berlingo 1.6 2007, it had a tape player installed so after treating myself to a cd player from halfords we had it installed by them, now the display that has the clock and date and also door open warnings only works when you first start up but the clock stays at that…
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landrover freelander electrical problems
My car giving me grief, have 1998 2.0l Freelander and it plays up when starting from cold. The dash lights sometimes don't come on at all or then do but engine won't turn but i get clicking noise. sometimes it actually starts but either all the dash lights come on whilst I am driving and the engine lurches like it is…
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Insurance premium rise
Why would a renewal notice, with an extra year of NCB's be a lot dearer than last year with no changes. Am curious as DD rang her current insurers and they couldn't tell her why:o
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Business car lease VAT Fuel Allowance
I am a sole trader and am looking at the possibilty of getting a business car lease. The car will mainly be used for business but some personal use also. Can I purchase the lease through the business and claim VAT back on the full purchase? Would I still be able to claim the 40 /25 ppm fuel allowance? any advice is…
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Astra Weird Engine Noise - Update
Heya everyone. OH bought a second hand 1.6 Astra Hatchback from a car dealer the other week However, the engine seems to be making some weird noises. At first it was just when we accelerated and it stopped when we reached a steady speed. However, today it's started getting louder and more constant. It sounds quite tinny…
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FGW policy for delayed travel?
Hey all I travelled to London on Saturday by FGW trains and my train arrived into London 81mins late due to signal issues and a fatality on the line near Reading. My Dad has told me to try to get money back for the delay. I had a look at the FGW FAQ's and it just says to send ticket to them to be considered. Does anyone…
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new part fitetd on car, breaks 2 weeks later leaving me stranded
I had a wishbone replaced on my car 2 weeks ago this then snapped leaving me on the hard shoulder. I then had to get this fixed by a friend who charged me £145 for parts and labour. Also i had to pay £200 because of this faulty part to be towed home. what is my legal stand point to reclaim any of the above money? Any help…
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Honda Civic Hybrid
Hello all, I am looking at changing my car. I have been reading mixed reviews (various car sites) about the Honda Civic Hybrid. Does anyone here have experience of the model, and if so what's their opinion? Many thanks
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Buying an ex demo Polo. Advice.
I have the option of buying a new (model) Polo 1.6 TDI 5dr. It is one of the VW dealers ex demo cars with about 500 miles on the clock, and 59 plates. The benefits of buying it would be being able to get it now rather than waiting 14 weeks for a brand new one. However, I don't know much about these things and wondered…
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Car tax and mot
I've just gone to tax my car online and noted via the paperwork that my car's mot also runs out today On the dvla site it stats it will check if your car is mot'd on the date the tax starts...Would i be ok to tax it aslong as i get it booked in tomorrow for a test?
