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Free Ford Audio Codes
My stereo has started asking for a code but the one in my manual isn't correct. Any ideas how I can get my code? The serial number is M263445.
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Trade in beloved Corsa?
Hi please bear with me as I know there have been a few post in a similar vein but am having trouble making a decision about wether to get a new car. I have a 10 year old Corsa which is great mechanically but starting to rust around the bottom of the rear passenger door and also has a patch of rust in the middle of the…
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Train Ticket Refund Question
Hi, Quick question about train ticket refunds. My original plan was to travel from Manchester to London and back tomorrow. I saw a cheap first class ticket in the evening and booked this, planning to buy a standard class ticket for the other portion of the journey later when I knew what time I needed to set off. Plans…
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Best way to sell car for free?
Done the following; Gumtree in 3 diff cities, Facebook status, Facebook marketplace, word-of-mouth to friends, asked them to spread the word, Adtrader.co.uk, local Sainsburys notice board. Need to put an advert in car window, other supermarkets, Post Office notice board. Any other hints? Need a quick, but fairly-priced…
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PLEASE HELP how much does It cost to change head gasket in vauxhall astra 8v
I just have been quoted for a repair of head gasket in vauxhal astra, they gave me the list of parts that need changing: head set £45.00 head balbs (whatever that is) £33.00 cam belt kit £125.00 (do i really need to change that cos when i saw my cam belt it was looking alright) water pump £39.00 anty freeze £16.00 Engine…
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does a main dealer have to declare to a buyer if car has been in an accident?
hello just wondered if you bought a car thats within warranty from the main dealer, would they have to tell you by law if it had been in an accident even a minor one? thanks
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Portable Air Compressor Inflator
Looking for recommendations as to best buy. Must be 240v/12v and easy to set required pressure.
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Selling car on Autotrader - is this dodgy?
Hello, I am selling a car on autotrader and have received this email... I am okay with the price but am from Cairo and the payment will be by Cheque only, as i have a contact in UK who will make payment to you on my behalf by Cheque drawn from UK bank. so if you are okay with this, get back to me asap with your details…
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Take an intercity train with pram etc ?
Hi All, Haven't been on an intercity train for ages... years... but how I remember them is quite narrow corridors and a bit of a step up to get on from the platform. Going to be travelling in July from Gatwick to Wales with 2 adults, 1 x 3 year old and 1 x 1 year old, and luggage :question: and trying to weigh up hiring a…
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Seat altea FR - diesel particulate filter
We bought a Seat Altea FR last month as we needed a bigger car for our baby. A couple of weeks ago the diesel particulate filter (dpf) warning light came on. We checked the manual and it said something along the lines of - drive the car at 60kph at so many hundred revs for ten mins (can't remember exactly). We did this and…
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Should I contact my Car Insurer?
Hi All, I would apreciate if someone could give me some advice. Yesterday, I was involved in a minor car accident (other driver's fault). basically, I was parked up and stationery when the other driver tried to reverse park - she misjudged the space and ended up reversing into the passenger side of my car. We exchanged…
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it's that car renewal time again...do i do all the go
compare, moneysupermarket etc..even though there are incidents to be resolved? well the premiums have gone from 300 to 700 and the insurance company are useless too. they never applied my no claims bonus why i paid 300 from the beginning. more than is the insurance company...all goes to india...
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BMW Drivers...
Time for a few BMW driver cliches - I've think I've sussed out why you're all so bad tempered, drive too fast and don't indicate.....Ok, so recently I drove from Bristol to Exeter in one of these BMW 1 series coupes. Looks nice, drives well, but dear God! The most uncomfortable car in the world. Ever. Now I'm not a fat…
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Car conked out (alternator light coming on) Help??
Can anyone help me please? I have an Audi TT which is due its service (being done in a couple of days). Was driving along today and the car completely conked out. The alternator light came on then the car just died on me. It wont start up again and I have no clue what to do. Im not sure if this is connected to the battery…
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Better to claim from insurance or not ?
Was driving in steady traffic on Saturday when several cars in front suddenly stopped. I managed to brake in time to avoid hitting the car in front of me. The car behind tried to swerve onto the pavement but still hit me on the corner of my car. The man driving would prefer to pay for the repairs privately rather than me…
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Selling an ex driving instructor car
We've recently bought a 20 month old car that had been previously used as a learner vehicle. We'll probably only keep it until the warranty runs out, so just under 18 months. When we come to sell do you think it would be better to leave it as a one owner car with the fleet company as the previous owner (easy google to find…
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points on licence for brother, insurance help please
my !!!!!! head of a hubby lent his bro our car, bro in law got caught speeding :mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:40 in a 30 not exactly crime of the century but he had 11 point on his licence so dh took the points now dh didnt tell me i insured our car not telling them about the points as i didnt know, insurance company write to us…
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Selling your used car - how much do you admit to?
I must admit I always have a problem with this because I always admit to too much and sometimes seem to put people off! How much would you admit to with regards to problems with the car? I've got an 8 yr old Punto I'm going to be selling and its a decent enough car with 10 months mot but there are one or two little…
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help - Ford fiesta zetec
Hi Hope someone can help. I have a 2005 zetec and the back seat will no longer collapse. The "pull" thing doesn't work. Is this a job for a garage to fix or can it be done DIY? Don't really have time to take the car to the garage, but need the seat fixed. Thanks for any advice.:beer:
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Cheaper trains with more changes...
I want to go from Cheltenham to Blackpool on the 29th returning the next day but I am trying to get it as cheap as possible and wondered if anyone knows where to change to get it as cheap as possible. I don't mind how many changes or how long it takes. Thanks
