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Average Speed Cameras
On my daily commute I have to travel through two sets of motorway roadworks with 50mph limits policed by average speed cameras. Generally myself and most drivers hover around 50 but you get the odd driver who just carries on regardless at 60/70 mph. I was just wondering if people do actually get caught speeding by these…
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For fun: How to read a haynes manual
This turned up on another motoring forum I'm on so you may have seen it before. Made me smile so I thought I'd share. Something to keep in mind if you going to be money saving on car maintenance and decide to DIY :D ================== How to read a Haynes Manual Haynes: Rotate anticlockwise. Translation: Clamp with…
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Points on driving licence
I have checked the Government website but plain English it is not. Can someone please offer clear advice? I received 3 points on my licence on 06 May 2006 for speeding. 1. At what time do the points expire? 2. How do I go about getting the points removed? 3. How long do the points affect my insurance? Thanks for any help
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I want to buy... my first car!
So, I'm currently saving up to buy my first car. Where are the best deals to be had for an old clunker that I won't mind scratching up?
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Any news on Easter Rail Strike?
I heard in the news that there may be a national Rail Strike by workers from National Rail but have not heard much about it since so does anyone have any up to date news on this as im using the Railways over Easter.
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Fraudulent car sales
I bought a used car from a main dealer (big company) and as part of that deal the car was to be serviced. They said they would and on collection they stamped the service book. I have found out that they did not service and are continuing to lie about this saying they did. I have a limited amount of evidence and the trading…
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Ford Radio Code
Hi, i have recently changed driver airbag hence disconnecting battery and now need a code for my stereo, can anyone kindly help? the stereo number i have is M551924. Many Thanks Dave
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How's this for an insurance claim
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/north_east/8584878.stm I wonder how much the write off value would have been. :D
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ford radio code
Hi, could anyone help me with a radio code for my mondeo mk3 my radio number is M551924, i recently changed drivers airbag now got no stereo. Thanks Dave
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Getting the radio/Facia out of agila
I have been trying with the use of appropriate keys to get the integral radio/facia out of my agila to replace with my cd player and replacement facia with out joy - is simply does not want to move - any advice appreciated or volunteers in Kettering Northants to help thanks in advance Liz
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missing L
can anyone advise where I can get hold of a single letter L for my vauxhall - dealer only sells whole word at £15.22 which I do not need. thanks in advance Liz
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VED for 2001 - 2006 high emission cars
Sorry if this has been covered before - I did a search and couldn't find it. I'm thinking of buying a 51-plate Shogun (yes I do have a legitimate use for it), but I'm concerned about the road tax. It's been the case that "All cars registered between March 2001 and March 2006 that produce more than 225g/km CO2, will…
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Anyone had a good experience with Nationwide Repair Centres?
I've just found out that the insurer's authorised repair centre near me is a Nationwide Crash Repair Centre and after a bit of searching have found nothing but bad reviews. I know people are more likely to report a bad service so wouldn't if anyone on here has used them and been totally satisfied. The alternative is to use…
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Help with Haggling
I ordered a new i20, and was supposed to be picking it up this week as they had a cancelled order in stock that suited me - however, when it arrived from their other site they found it was the wrong colour & the wrong engine size :mad: Anyway, verbally agreed today to take a different one they've actually got sitting on…
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Ford Mondeo TDCI Zetec Mass Dual Fault
A month ago i bought a Ford Zetec Diesel 2006 plate and have since found out that it has a dual mass flywheel fault i have taken it back to the garage several times because it would start when cold but not after it has heated up so i had a diagnostic done on it and it came up with this fault and a very pricey quote - is it…
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Mitsubishi new car via a broker?
found the answer to my question ta!
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Renault Laguna timing belt replacement- Costs?
I know this is a bit like asking how long is a piece of string, BUT, anyone got an idea on how much it would be to supply and fit a timing belt for an '05 Renault Laguna 2.0L? My car is now 5 years old and the servicing handbook says the timing belt needs replaced at 5 years or 72000 miles, my car has only done 20000 miles…
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Help with second hand car
The guy I bought the car from says, I've had it three months and have ruined the clutch, I say it was bad before I got it and I've only driven it for about seven weeks (due to snow/holidays/sickness). I had a three month warranty but he says if he fixes it then he'll do the labour but I have to pay for the parts. Does this…
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Budget 2010: 3p fuel duty rise to be phased in
This is the discussion thread for the following MSE News Story: Budget 2010: 3p fuel duty rise delayed
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Take car back to Ford?? Or not? Hmmm?!
Hiya, I work for the NHS and have recently been made aware of a lease scheme where by I can get a brand new car/insurance/tax/servicing etc all in one package which my employer will negotiate on my behalf. I've done a lot of digging and spoken to a couple of people who are in the scheme currently and it sounds REALLY good.…
