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Help please
As some of you may already know, I had an accident the other day where I was parked on the 6th floor in a secure work car park (directly in front of the ramp). I left the handbrake off and the car rolled backwards, down the ramp and smacked into a pillar on the 5th floor. The garage has just confirmed the costs to repair…
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Buying a car from Ebay or BCA auctions
Morning all I would like a bit of advice please. I have a part time job which I need a car for and my husband has just passed his test so it would be a good idea to get him used the road. We only want a runaround at the moment as we can't afford a newish car right now and we are not fussed what car it is. So we have about…
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Office dude is saying buying a leased car is better than buying one outright!????????
Hi chaps, I'm thinking of going for a new motor and a guy in the office has just told me to go for a lease on a brand new car rather than forking out the full amount outright. He said the drawback is that I wouldnt "own" the car but there is one sexy benefit - changing the motor every 3 years! I was thinking of getting a…
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Normal for Insurance Comp to want a copy of your driving licence?
Hi there, After a bit of advice please. Is it normal for an Insurance Company to want a photocopy of your and any named drivers, driving licence, before they'll insure you? I'll add that this is to insure a small van and both drivers are over 40 and hold full licences. Was just a bit surprised at the request, as not had to…
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HPI Check - What info do i need?
Hi guys, Really dumb one here, what information do I need in order to do a HPI check? I was under the impression the registration may just suffice. Is there anything else required? If so, is the dealer likely to give me this info or do I have to go there and find out myself? Last one - can police do free HPI checks? A few…
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really pee'd off with pug 307
Hey guys. this is more of a vent/warning than anything but it does belong here i think! car details pug 307 1.6 16V PETROL 2002 GLX 110BHP. THE ODD BALL ENGINE all mechanics will know this engine as it has the stupid flat top ignition coil pack with they grey plug that sat on the right hand side of it!…
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Scrappage Scheme revealed as a Con
Fiat Panda Active Eco £4,999 after £2,000 deducted through scrappage scheme. Advertised today by Fiat at £5,995. Small print-offer not available with any other offer. If any evidence was needed that the buyers were being ripped off this is it. Shameful deception by the manufacturers and the government
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Can you take the stripes off a new mini?
I have seen a damaged mini that my dad could fix but it has got those stripes on the bonnet and I don't like them. Does anyone know if these stripes can be removed? Thanks
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Increase of insurance premium when you pass your test
Sorry for sounding like a complete idiot , but do all insurance companies hike the premium when you pass your driving test, or does anyone know of any company where it remains the same. Rather pay bit more up front .
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series resisistor VW Touran
Hi - I have a VW Touran 1.9tdi SE 105bhp. The series resisistor went in Sept and we replaced it (basically air blower totally failed and blower only works at 4). Went until about 6 weeks ago when the same thing happened and we put in another new one and now this one has gone!! Any suggestions Thanks bobs
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Second hand car bought from dealer - battery died within 7 weeks
Hi i bought a car from a Mazda dealer on 30/01/2010. It was a second hand Honda Civic, and came with a years warranty. However, the other day the car would not start due to a flat battery. I called the RAC out who diagnosed a battery that needed replacing which I have since now done at the cost of £48.12, Would I be…
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Help with finance with Nissan Quashai
I want a Nissan Quashai and have £1500 deposit only. Nissan has quoted £1500 deposit, 36 x £238 per month. At the end of 3years can give it back, trade in or buy. Minimum guaranteed value at the end of 3yrs is 6k. Contract hire. £1200 down. £199 per month for 24 months. £239 document fee. Don't mean to sound thick but what…
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Tubes hanging from bridges
I am just curious. Does anybody know why they hang plastic tubes off bridges at roadworks? Specifically on the M4 near reading. Thanks
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Renault Megane "reset service clock"
Anyone know how on a 05 Megane? Had it serviced by a mate but he doesn't know how to reset the 18000mile service clock! Any help? Paul.
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Is this a good price?
Chaps, A mate of a mate is selling a next to new Yaris (registered as CAT D on HPI) for £9,000 Is this a good price? More specifics: Toyota Yaris 1.4 D4D TR 2009 Model (09 Plate) 1300 Miles 5 Doors Diesel Manual 12 Months Tax Registered as CAT D on HPI. I enquired about the last issue and the problem was a dent on the…
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Peugeot independent specialist North West
Hi. Can anyone recommend a peugeot independant in/around the Liverpool,Warrington,St Helens area. I have a 807 that keeps flashing airbag fault don't fancy paying main dealer prices. Thanks in advance
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Fuel cell add on?
OK - this one seems to generate strongs views (as well as hydrogen possibly!). A real mechanic who services my car did so on Saturday and told me about his experiences with a "hydrogen from water" fuel cell add on. Allegedly an easy retro fit to any vehicle and allows hydrogen to fuel the engine as well as conventional…
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Radio reception being affected by plugging in DVD players
To keep the kids happy/quiet on long journeys we got them 2 in-car DVD players which are great and wouldnt be without them. But all though this entertains the kids it affects the radio reception for the front passengers, such that we cannot listen to it. If you turn off the DVD players the radio reception returns. Very…
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Insurance company write off bartering???
Greetings wise brothers and sisters i recently had my beautiful '99 yaris written off (no fault of my own) and have been offered 1500 for it, now what i want to know is how i squeeze a bit more out of them as i paid 4000 for it. i know this is possible by the way the insurance company's mechanic was asking me how high i…
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Cycling to work - kit ideas
Now the summer (haha) is coming I figure its time to dust down the push bike (trek 1200 racer) and get some use from it and save myself some petrol pennies! I'm intending that I will be riding to the station most days (approx 5 miles each way, with some pretty nasty hills on the way to) Now, I've never used a bike quite…
