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bodywork repair
Does anyone have any idea what kind of price the following repair will cost? I reversed into a small bollard recently and it has left a dint in the rear bumper of my 2002 MINI cooper in racing green. It is on the right side luckily none of the metal bodywork is affected its just the plastic bumper! Thanks for any help
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Car developed electrical faults while in for repair
My car broke down 3 weeks ago (clutch + pedal box problem) and was towed to a garage specified by myself. Whilst in for repair, the garage phoned to tell me that the wiring loom beneath the steering column was burnt/melted and the indicators weren't working. They've had an auto electrician in whos said its serious and will…
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Time to wait between driving tests ?
Well, i have failed my practical driving test on 9th of march. Not a big deal, i'm a big boy and can deal with insignificant setbacks like this. Problem is i can't find any concrete info (from official sources) about the time period i am REQUIRED BY LAW to wait between failing and re-taking the test. Its not that i'm…
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Selling a car with finance
I have a 6 month old car im selling for around 22k however i still owe about 16k on the finance side. Im unsure as the process for going about this. Would i take payment from the buyer (CHAPS or direct transfer) then call the finance company and pay off The balance? If i was buying a car id be flapping a bit doing that...…
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Opinions on intermittent noise in old style Focus
Owner of 11 year old Ford Focus 1.8 Zetec hatchback. Usually do between 11000-13000 miles a year, serviced each year (most recently in Feb this year, MOT passed at same time no problems). Driving home from work along assorted country roads on Wednesday night an repetitive squeak could be heard, about 10 miles (15 mins)…
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Need some help about my new car Please
Hiyah, i really could do with some help and advice about my new car On the 1st March 2010 i got my Brand new 2010 Toyota Iq2, However today after a few problems i have found out this car was actually built in December 2008 14 months ago Let me explain it all, In February after test driving a few cars i decided to go for…
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Company car - health and safety issues re: previous back injury
I recently started a new job and unlike my old job I can no longer use my own car for business trips. I either get no car and have to have hire cars, or i can have a company car. Now I have a bad back caused by some plonker driving in to the back of my old car at 50mph with no attempt to stop. I have the medico legal…
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Mechanics ? Would a pothole do this to a freelander ?
Ok, was happily trundling along and hit a massive pothole. Thought I heard the underneath of the car scrape but everything seemed ok. Continued along for about six miles and the car died. It's was recovered to the local garage that looks after it and I've now got it back. Cost just short of £600. Parts replaced camshaft…
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Any idea what could cause my car problem?
Driving on dual carriageway today, I slowed down to leave via sliproad and the car (Renault Clio) started feeling 'stuttery'. It didn't seem to have much power when I accelerated again. It's continued like this ever since. It's worse in the lower gears and not as bad in 4th/5th gear. I also heard a grating sound whilt…
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V5 form received but wrong name?
My partner bought a car from someone a couple of weeks ago, the V5 form just turned up and they have put the name down as Sined and not Simon. Now my partner wouldn't have got his name wrong so think it could have been the one he bought it from. What can be done? and would it cost my partner to rectify if it wasn't his…
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No.10 Petition - Fuel Duty Rise - 24hrs left!
Had an email this morning pointing out this petition. No harm in trying... http://petitions.number10.gov.uk/DutyReduction/ Apologies if it has been posted before - a cursory look didn't reveal anything.
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Tracking question.
Hi all I'd like some advice about the tracking on my car - it has been pulling to the left for some time and the steering wheel doesn't sit 'straight' when driving - need's a constant (but not much) pressure to keep the car from wandering to the side. I've had the car tracked once or twice when I've bought a new tyre but…
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car lease on debt arrangement scheme
can anyone give me advice on leasing when on a debt arrangement scheme? My money advisor says I can do this but I am unsure of what company to try, any advice please or let me know if you have done it !! thanks
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Sell car without vo5 to father in law...?
Hi there Basically I have agree to sell my car to my father in law and everything was going ahead today... However it would seem I have misplaced the vo5 form. I am just wondering if it is possible to still continue with the sale just so that we can get on with it asap, and I will obviously request for a new form straight…
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Log book question (change of ownership?)
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to claim on car ins or not? Pl help
Hi my car has been hit whilst parked and it has left a big dent and some paint has some off. Unfortunately it happend whilst it was parked on the street and the other driver has not left any insurance details. Last week i made a mistake and caused another damage to car. However i have got this fixed at my garage as it was…
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Tesco Pay at Pump - £1 charge only ?
I used a credit card at a Tesco pay at the pump for the first time and got the 'authorized for £99' message, and filled up with £35 of petrol. When I check my statement the next day I can see a £1 charge for that time but nothing more - Does it usually take a while for the 'proper' charge to appear ? The credit card…
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Hastings Direct Fuel Voucher Offer
I took out my Insurance with Hastings Direct on 23rd September 2009, and was told that I would receive £30 of fuel vouchers within two months. It is now nearly six months and despite four phone calls, one letter and three e-mails there is still no sign of them!! Has anyone on the forum actually received vouchers from this…
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clamped LBS Enforcement
wrong section
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Arnold Clarks 3 year return to invoice GAP insurance
Anyone know anything about it? The salesmen briefly mentioned it to me and i said i'd look into it. It seems tempting but too good to be true. £200 gets me 3 years "money back guarantee" if my car is written off or stolen. Ie i get the list price back. Could anyone help?
