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Do I have to disclose damage to citeron?
Hi all, Looking for a bit of advice. I have brought a new car from citeron have part exchanged my current car to pay towards finance. Just wondering if I have to disclose that I have had a crash, only minor damage sustained. All repaired. But i am wondering that if I do not disclose then I may be in a bit of bother because…
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Best paintwork restoring polish?
Hi. Just got a 2003 second hand car with great metallic paint in dark blue. I washed and polished yesterday, but there are lots of little blemishes everywhere. Some are tar and road dirt, some are tiny stone chips. I used to use T-cut, BUT is there anything better or more professional for restoring paint....... ??
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insurance claim-but car has a problem
My car has been whacked whilst parked up. Im fuilly comp with a low excess and protected no claims. The car isnt worth a huge amount - so woyuld probably be written off if I claim. The problem is the car has a gearbox problem - if I do claim-will the insurance company discover the fault and will this affect the claim? I…
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Will new cars be cheaper when scrappage ends?
After doing extensive research and test drives I have decided the Panda is the car for me, I've already sorted finance etc and I can run a brand new Panda for the same price I have been running my 10 year old Corsa for even with the monthy repayments. I bought the car on the 27th of March 09 so it wont' qualify till the…
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I do need to inform insurance company about a break in?
My head gasket has gone and need a new car (going to try and get one on scrappage but it may be too late as my car dosn't qualify until the 26th as I won't have owned it for a year until then). The problem is I have had two break ins. In December I had an accident (slipped on ice) and my car was unlocked as a result. I was…
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engine management light
Does anybody know how serious a throttle positioning sensor fault is ??? The reason im asking is our em light keeps coming on ( very annoying ). A mechanic we know has said if there is no performance issues then leave it alone... Question is were going to london soon ( 200 miles ) and dont want to breakdown... he tells us…
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Train trip for elderly (with possible underground)
My parents are travelling from the North West down to Bognor Regis. Mother is in a hweelchair and father is getting on a bit and not in the best of health. Unfortunatly a lack of direct services means planning a route with changes. Option 1 is via Wolverhampton, Southampton and Bareham Option 2 is via Euston, LONDON…
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Hyundai I30 or Kia Ceed ?
I am trying to decide between the two of these cars, Hyundai I 30 or Kia Ceed. Both are close together in price on the scrappage scheme and both have good warranties. Any experience of either car would be appreciated? Thanks.
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London Underground Travel
Hi Travelling with children into central London from Stanmore on Sunday. Is there a cheaper way to do this than the standard underground fare? Currently we are looking at a day out, but will probably use the route more throught the year. Eldest child is 17 and still in fulltime education.
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Honda crv warning light (malfunction indicator light)
:(Hi, after driving along the M62 today at no more than 50mph due to the restrictions, this light came on once i increased the accelerations. I came out of the 50 limit, and put my foot down a bit, and the engine sort of juddered and the light came on. Wondered if anyone had any ideas? Seems it might be something to do…
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van hire
Hi everyone, I need to hire a van to collect my sofa from my brother's house in Barnet (25 miles away from me) and the cheapest option so far seems to be about £50. Any suggestions on how I can keep the costs down? Thanks Ladyhawk
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Driving instructors, Southampton
Please could anyone recommend a good driving instructor in the Southampton area? With many thanks in advance.
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Clio, Corsa, Ka or Grande Punto?
Hi, I'm currently in the market for a new car on the scrappage scheme. I'm driving roughly 60 motorway miles a day, and I've been searching high and low for a cost effective little run around, comfortable and that will be reliable on the motorway. I've been looking at the following: Clio 1.2 Corsa 1.2 Ka 1.0 Grande Punto…
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car service
I have a peugot 306 diesel. I had it serviced 2 years ago. It has done less than 2,000 miles since, as I only use it a couple of times a week for short local trips. It is due for MOT and I was wondering if I need to have it serviced again as it hasn't done much milage. The year when new is 2000. Thanks for your help.
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Windscreen wipers help!
I'm going to play the girly card that I know very little about cars but I have a problem and would be so happy if someone could help. My car an S reg Renault Clio, has got a little problem, the windscreen wipers will only work in what I call crazy mode, when then are constantly wiping super-fast. They get stuck if they are…
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Accident on private land - Insurance ??
If there is an accident between 2 vehicles on private ground, could be argued as knock for knock (niether side accepting liability). Is there a requirement for the Insurance companies to be informed. thanks
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Can anyone help - re-attaching mirror glass on Corolla
Are there any mechanics/ equally handy people out there who can advise. Last night some delightfully considerate driver knocked the driver side wing mirror of my 2001 Toyota Corolla and popped the glass out. Yes I know - hubby has already told me I should have folded the mirror in! They appear to be heated mirrors and the…
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mercedes sat nav
has anyone had any problems with the inbuilt sat navs in the newer model mercs? a friend of mine has one and he always seems to be complaining about the discs for uploading the data and that his data wont save and has to use them every time he starts his car. is this supposed to happen or is he just a bit dim...? anyone…
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Windscreen repairs !!!
Just wondered what you thought of windscreen repairs as opposed to windscreen replacement. Are the invisible ??
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cars and car salesmen!
Hi, Myself and my partner are looking to buy a car, had gone to Skoda and had a quote for a Fabia 2 on the VAT free deal they're promoting at the moment. However once they added on the GAP insurance and Service plan it just got too much for us to be able to afford (£185 per month as opposed to the original £162 without the…
