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Ford engine oils
Hi folks Wondering if any of you can help me. I have a 2004 Ford Focus & the manual recommends using Ford Formula E engine oil. I'm now finding this difficult to get & was wondering if i could use any oil as long as it was the same spec?
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Fell Ill during journey, missed connection had to buy new ticket
Hi This is a long shot but perhaps someone can offer advice? I rarely travel by rail so am not very knowledgeable about what's what. I bought advance tickets for my sister and I, return from Burton to Kingston from Virgin. The journey involved connections and tube journey. We had to get on specific trains rather than…
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Scrapping A Car
I have a 2001 Fiat Punto that we are spending more time and money maintaining than its worth. We dont actually NEED the car anymore as I am on public transport to work, and my wife can borrow her Mum's in emergency's. Where is the best place to scrap it, i.e. for the most money? Is there a lot of money in scrapping it?…
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Bollard on own drive/land
Asking on behalf of third party.... If you placed a bollard (metal/hinged type) on your own drive way to stop others from parking upon it, is there a legal requirement to paint it reflective colours? Many thanks
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Windscreen wipers - stupid question
The rubber part of my windscreen wiper has torn off. This is my stupid question - can you just buy the rubber part or do you always have to buy the blade? I was thinking I could maybe slide a new rubber into the existing blade? The blades cost £10 ish but it seems daft to buy all that when its only the rubber thats wrong.…
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Excel Parking?
Hi, I have just ordered tickets for Grand Designs Live at London Excel. Does any one know how much it costs to park there and is the parking close to the Excel building? Thank you, Chaz
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Buying a used van
Hi, I am looking to buy a used van. The one i am looking at is a 53 plate with 56000 on the clock. I will be buying from a used car dealer. There is no VAT to add to the priice. Is there anything different buying a van rather than a car? for example : i am told that when buying a used a car from a dealer they must give you…
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Car purchase gone wrong, with odd twists!
I recently had need to purchase a car. The reason was to enable me to keep working and functioning as a productive member of society, as long as possible whilst I undergo what could be a lengthy period of hospital treatment. I only earn a minimum wage, my partner is a mature student, so money is tight. We could not afford…
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my local garage want to charge me more ,,advise
hi ive bought a focus c-max and ive got a 6 month warrenty with it , now whilst driving the engine light has come on so ive taken it to my local garge that specialises in fords and my warrenty company have told the garage to deal with them direct with the fault. so whilst on holiday i got a call from the garage saying that…
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2 seater or 4?
A friend of mine has a Jaguar XK8 convertable,the log book and insurance both state this is a 2 seater but there is a back seat(of sorts)which has 2 seat belts and the car will accomodate 4 small adults.Question is if it's involved in an accident with 4 people on board will the insurance still be valid?
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A 4WD that fits three child seats in the back
Any suggestions please? Child seats are so big now that even family cars don't necessarily fit three on the back seat. It does need to be a 4WD because 1. When we get snowed in we really get snowed in and 2. We live in the back of beyond and frequently have to go off road as an alternative to getting stuck for hours behind…
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Young Persons / 16-25 Railcard Promo Codes?
Hi Just wondered if there were any current promotional codes for a 16-25 Young Persons Railcard before I go and renew mine at full price? Thanks in advance.
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Young drivers insurance .. Help needed please
My daughters car has broken down and probably won't be available to her for a few days ... We live in a rural location and she needs a car to travel back and forth to work. My insurer won't entertain putting her on my car insurance because she is only 20 years old, and im also struggling to find a company that will offer…
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Concessionery Travel Cards - Withdrawal of some benefits
I live in Nottinghamshire, and I have just picked up that from 1st April 2010 the following is being withdrawn from card holders :- Half fare bus travel before 9.00am Half fare rail travel in the county at any time. Concessionary fares for carers when accompanying those they care for. This is going to cost me around £8 a…
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ford focus radio codes
can anybody help me with getting my code for my radio the battery was taken off and i do not have the code the m code is m143799 would be very gratefull thanks
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Barclays Additions Breakdown Cover
Not sure where to put this question, regarding Barclays Additions plus breakdown cover, the terms and conditions state in the event of breakdown, phone the number and quote barclays additions.What does that mean? do i have to quote my bank account details?Just want to be sure as i would hate to be stuck somewhere not…
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Recommendations for first car?
I'm finally booking my intensive course and am looking at cars but have no idea what to get!My fiance isn't much help as he just tells me to get a VW as he loves them!! I have an awful habit of just looking at cars and thinking 'that looks nice' without taking notice of anything else,including what I want! So...I want…
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At last a honest used car advert
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230451057921#ht_706wt_1165
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MOT fail - Fiesta Rear Wheel bearings
Good evening all. My Fiesta Mk6 failed it's first MOT this morning. The reason given is that both rear wheel bearings feel rough when turned. Is this a sign that replacement is needed or can they be serviced in some way? They have done over 100000 miles since new. Any idea of costs on this as well? Is it a DIY job at all?
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How to get DS from Heathrow home
I need to get DS home from Heathrow when he arrives home next week. Has spent all his cash, lost his bank card etc and I would prefer not to have to travel down there to fetch him. Can I buy a rail ticket for him, but how would he get it ? sorry, big rush
