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Insurance Claim help needed please
Hello everyone, Bear with me because this probably sounds confusing, am posting this on behalf of a friend. Many months ago her car was hit on a roundabout, no major damage to either car, the lady who hit her admitted liability and details were exchanged (which my friend no longer has) no witnesses involved. Now my friend…
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radio code for mondeo
Hi I am looking for the radio code for a ford mondeo model 2006 serial no M175859. I hope someone can help me. Many thanks.
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Please help
Please help i have a 2002 vauxhall combo. Sometimes my millage display clock and speedo just stop working as if there is no power going to them, every thing else works fine although when these dont light up the van wont start at all. This doesnt happen the whole time so makes me think there is some wire or something loose…
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DH getting pulled by police! A lot?
Hi Im wondering, does anyone else get pulled over by the police a lot and what would be considered a lot? DH has been driving for almost 2 and a half years, hes 27 although he does look young. He had never been pulled until the last 4 months, hes been pulled 4 times now. Its always when hes on his way to work or on his way…
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Used car, agreement to purchase
I recently placed a deposit to hold a car while a credit check was carried out. I did this even before test driving purely as I wanted to see if I would be able to obtain credit, I would then take any purchase decision from there. I had been told the deposit was refundable or else I never would have placed it. Within a few…
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price for an alternator on a 2001 scenic
anyone have any ideas on how much i should ecpect to pay for a new alternator fitted(by independant garage) on a 2001 renault scenic, TIA
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Online new car discounts - the good, the bad and the ugly
OK, looking at new cars, I found the following: http://www.dealdrivers.co.uk/ http://www.carpricechecker.co.uk/ http://www.broadspeed.com/ I have no knowledge about them other than a week's time spent on the net. Please post up the ones where you have found good prices and if you have any personal experience, then all the…
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Car radio/CD problems
Hi All I know this isn't a big issue compared to some folk who look for advice on here, but I would love to pick someones brain. I have a Y-reg Renault scenic, with the manufacturer fitted Phillips radio cassette head unit, and the 6-CD multi changer unit under the passenger seat. Recently the CD was happily playing, then…
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lgv test
Hi got my class 1 test coming a week tomorrow, im getting butterflies now just thinking of it...Although i like to regard myself a good safe driver, Test situations im not very comfortable with... any tips or advice to calm me down is very welcome
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selling broken car
My dad's car is completely !!!!!!ed. Its 2004 Jeep Cherokee with about 160k on it. (he loves driving) At the minute there is problems with the electrics. It will drive for about 5 mins then all the lights start flashing then the thing conks out completely. He cannot be annoyed with it and wants to get rid of it. Would…
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Faulty turbo.Refuse to repair . Mis-sold.
Hi all, Two week ago we test drove an 56 Audi A3 1.9tdi 80k ,thought thats a funny noise sounds like a police siren in distance. "That's normal "replied the salesman from a reputable dealership. "Thats the turbo, thats what they should do." "Thats a good turbo" Never driven a turbo diesel but still unsure. "Dont worry we…
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cost to replace back bumper?
was wondering if anyone knew a rough figure for this. ive got an 06 plate toyota avensis and yesterday i stupidly reveresed into a large boulder. its scraped the bottom of the bumper where i went into it, and i dont know how else to describe it, but one of the side panels about the back passenger side wheel is loose, i can…
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Used car problems (what are my rights)
Hi Bought a used Renault Clio (51) had it a week and the sunroof has leaked. Apparently this is a common problem. Its going back to place I bought it on Thursday for them to have a look and "see" if it leaks! I know it does! Can I demand he repairs it as it is a common problem with Clio's? Can the garage be held…
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Renault Clio Leaking Sunroof
Hi Both myself and my partner have Clio's with leaking sunroofs (apparently a common problem). For anyone in the Newcastle Upon Tyne area here's a couple of places who might be able to help, took me a lot of calls and e-mails to find. Centreville Garage, Old Shields Road 4A Windscreens, Stepney Road, Byker R&A Body Shop,…
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Broken Reverse Parking Sensor? Peugeot 207 cc
I had a little bump today (Bigger bump for other car) :mad: :( Has a bit of cosmetic damage on the passenger side rear bumber and one of the reverse parking sensors! Any idea of how much or what it takes to fix it? When i put it in reverse it says its 'faulty' or something. A garage i went to today had a look at the…
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Diesel Particulate Filters (DPF) issues and comments
Trying to work out whether I can buy a new diesel car I came across this DPF problem on some modern diesels. So I thought I would do some research. I spoke to Ford UK today. In general terms, it appears they have no specific advice and each case it taken on its merits. I would presume that means the salesman exercising a…
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what would you do with the insurance company...
My other half has had a few incidents whilst using my car this year. not sure where i stand on renewing the car insurance now. 1 - He had an incident in October 2009 but that is now reported a closed case with the insurer but i have had nothing in writing. (no claim was made) 2 - Because of an oil spill on the road in…
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Car radio code
Hi Can anybody help me? I'am looking for the code to the car radio serial no M175859. Many thanks
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Vauxhall Corsa Brake Pads
Hi, I was wondering if someone could help me. I'm trying to change my front pads, however, I place the new pads on but when I move the caliper back down it doesn't fit over the new pads! AHH! I read on the internet I need to push the piston back in but for the life of me can't. I've used the crowbar as a lever, I've used…
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Brake Discs minimum thickness
Hi I just had my brakes tested at kwik fut (free service) they show that the fromt pads are fine but the front discs are sllighly below manufacturers minimum thickmess. Kwik fit are saying replace the discs and this also means replacing the pads. However a quick check of my haynes manual and it says you can run one lot of…
