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Car "dilemma" for enthusiasts & interested parties!
thanks to all
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Daihatsu Hiject 16V EFI LPG
Right, can I have opinions on the above van as a first van for youngest son please? We bought other kids first car but he wants a van so he can do odd jobs and earn extra cash. Have seen this in an auction near me and the auctioneer reckons about £500 - £800 for it. 2002,1300 cc - has LPG and petrol, done 70k, MOT for a…
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Your take on this minor accident
Hi I wanted your take on a minor bump I had the other day, bear with me as I feel I am in the wrong yet I have not done nothing wrong, any advice is appreciated. I pulled up behind a car at a junction, the car was trying to turn right but there is markings on the road and also a traffic sign that states you must go left…
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does this car description sound ok?
seen a little V reg fiat seicento on ebay with the below description, just wondered if it sounded ok....? The car is in immaculate condition inside and out for its age and milage. The engine runs extremly well with no knocks or smoke. however engine is over heating problem on longer jouneys(easy fix for intermediate or…
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Road Resurfacing outside my house
Hi all Not sure where to put this but seeing as it's sort of to do with a road I'll put it here. My local council say they are carrying out the following works in my cul de sac: Plane off and resurface Carriageway and Kerbing and Footway works Now, our kerbs date back to the 2nd world war and I am concerned that the…
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Renault magane
Hi, Does anyone know what road tax band an R registration 1600CC Renault Megane would fall under please. It's for my son, he can get it cheap fully MOT'd but worried about the cost of the road tax. TIA
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Toyota Trouble
My Toyota Aygo went in for its fourth year service yesterday and I asked Toyotaworld to look at a flashing light on the dashboard - the airbag warning light. Their diagnosis is that it needs a new Airbag ECU - £198 for supply and installation. They charged £34 (+ VAT) for the diagnosis as it, apparently, took half an hour…
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Need a new "little car" any suggestion please...
Hello, I currently drive a 52 plate renault clio extreme with 52 000 miles on the clock, my first car. But i'm fed up with it and looking for my second car I would like a change so am looking at selling this and probably getting a new car on finance. I was wondering if any one would be able to suggest a car that would be…
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AA Relay - text message code for £10?
Hoping someone might be ever so kind and be of some help!! I had a text message this morning from the AA (with which I'm a member of - with the home start level of membership), it was saying I could upgrade to "Relay" for just £10 with a code to use. Alas I deleted the text message, as I always do, thinking I'd not need…
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Boardman bikes?
Hi Does anyone know have/ know anything about these bikes? My Specialized Rockhopper was stolen last week and the insurers are offering a Boardman Comp as a replacement. Am slightly put off by the fact that they are only supplied by Halfords, but all advice welcome. Thanks
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Where can i get a new spare wheel and tyre from?
My car does not have a spare wheel, where can i get one from? I live a fair way from civilisation so would prefer to buy on-line. All i can find is tyres but i need the wheel bit too.
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Given up my car - saving at least £2000 a year
I just wanted to share my moneysaving news. There's nothing in here that's rocket science but wanted to add to the burden of facts that show that giving up my car saves me at least £2000. I have just purchased an annual bus pass for £656 (this includes an interest free loan from my employer and a 7.5% discount). The bus…
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Used car dealer – SOGA Issues
Can you help. I purchased a vehicle via Autotrader from a dealer in North London on the 1st April. (Finchley Lane Car Sales Ltd / Trading as East Barnet Motor Company) I paid over £6k including a warranty, covered only 5 miles and had big issues with the engine where the car was unusable and needed RAC assistance. I…
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escort van pulls left under acceleration, right under braking
as title, i'm thhing it is worn suspension or track rod bushes. can anyone offer any other ideas as to what may be the problem? many thanks kevin
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Service and Warranty
Hi guys, My car is due for a service and MOT in the next few weeks. It was purchased last year, it a 56 reg Meriva bought from Vauxhall dealer. My question is, do I need to get the service and MOT done by the same garage or one of the franchises to keep the warranty on car valid? I am led to believe this is the case. I've…
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car gone mad
ford ka cd 6000 radio no serial number any suggestions for key code
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Train ticket help for a complete novice!
Hi all, I'm going to be working for 1 month over in Stevenage and will be put up in Knebworth nearby. I'm coming from Northern Ireland and never really get the train at all as I live close to all the things I need and our rail network is not as extensive as yours. Can someone enlighten me to how train tickets work? Is is…
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Unauthorised deduction by Avis
My SIL had cause to rent a car at gatwick after the recent troubles in air travel. They had departed from Bristol but were offered a return to Gatwick as the first available flight. There was no choice at Gatwick other than Avis and they needed to get back to Bristol to recover their own car. Avis caused several problems…
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Citroen C2 55 Reg and Head Gasket Gone!!!
Hi, My wife's 55 reg Citroen C2 1.4sx (which she has had since new) has developed a small oil leak. It seems about a 50p size piece on the driveway every evening. We took it to an independant Citroen specialist for investigation and they have said either a camshaft oil seal or a head gasket! And more likely its the later…
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what is a v car
Hello can somone help it might be a stupid question but what is a vcar. I have seen a car on a website that has had a rear shunt, all the work has been carried out, it was a cat d the car has a 12 month mot . But I have never heared of a vcar :(
