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Zafira not starting
Hi folks, my Vauxhall Zafira some times will not start. there is simply nothing, it won't even turn over. 5 minutes later, it starts fine. Yesterday it took hours to re-start. does anyone have any idea what this could be please. thanks a lot, steve.:o
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HONDA JAZZ under warrenty - problem - dealer not helping
Hello, We bought a honda jazz 6 weeks ago. only 2 years old. 1.2L. When driving on the motorway the steering really plays up. The car will not drive in a straight line. Its like the car is constantly pulling to the left and the right, your in a constant battle to striaghten it up which can make the arms ache aswell.…
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2003 Renault megane 1.4 petrol / 1.6 petrol
Does anyone know on average how much mpg these cars do? Also looking to know if there is a website that tells how much tax is for this model? Thanks
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Used car buying rights?
Hi all, Wondered if anyone could give me any practical knowledge of the legal rights you have when buying a used car from an independent car dealer, by which I mean its a small car lot and not a main dealer franchise. Basically, I bought a Volvo C70 just over three months ago which was advertised as a 2.4 litre Turbo and…
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Clarification of 56 day rule
I hope somebody can clarify the below for me! I received a PCN on the 03/02/10, I wrote the next day to challenge it under 'mitigating circumstances'. I then received a letter from them dated the 10/02/10 to acknowledge receipt of my letter and that they would look into it and get back to me in 'due course'. I heard…
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Mercedes car parts
Hi all, Does anyone know of a good, cheap company for european/mercedes car parts?
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Who's going to buy one?!
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1273510/Ladas-joke--Russias-tin-wheels-trundles-way-again.html?ito=feeds-newsxml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/news/7683807/Last-laugh-for-the-Lada-as-it-returns-for-age-of-austerity.html So apparently Lada are planning a comeback in the UK from 2012, with some backing from…
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Car Written Off
Someone smashed into my car 2 weeks ago ( their fault), and the repair bill will cost more than the car is worth. My car was very old(12 years) but well maintained and I really rely on it as I live in a rural area. My mechanic tells me that my insurance will probably only offer the value of the car. ( Probably around £100.…
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Please help, friends boyfriend wrote off my car!
Hi folks, I'm in a bit of a mess, I lent my car to my friend (I don't use it as I'm waiting for my driving licence to come through post so I've not insured it yet as it was sat on my driveway), my friend asked on Friday night if she can borrow it (she has borrowed it many times before & she is a good driver & fully comp to…
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Re breakdown company negligence
Hi I am looking for advice on the forum post below Someone said I should try here Anyone any idea what I would be entitled to from breakdown company for negligence ? I am hoping for repair of damage to panels without having to claim on my insurance and pay an excess and risk higher premiums in future Any ideas gratefully…
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weekend test drives?
Anyone know any car manufacturers offering weekend (48/72 hour) test drives at the mo? TIA
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Renting out car space taking 6 months rent up front
Hi all, I wasn't sure where to post this so please forgive me if it is in the wrong place I have also posted on the 'Up your income' board but I have not received any replies. My husband is trying to rent out a car parking space in London as he will be driving to work now. The person whom he wishes to rent from which he…
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16-25 railcard - Promotional Codes?
Hi, Is there any Promotional Code available for a 3 year 16-25 railcards? Many thanks,
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another niggle with my 2001 Renault Megane 1.6 petrol
Thanks for your help with my other thread guys, I think the coolant leak issue has been sorted (garage had it yesterday, checked all the pipes/hoses, tightened the clips etc, and no recurring problem so far, but I'll keep an eye on it). For about a week though, the car has had an intermittent starting problem. It turns…
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Fight against unfair and dishonest Congestion Charge Penalty Notices
I'd like to mount a legal challenge against Transport for London's outrageous Congestion Charge Penalty Notice policy. I am posting here to gauge people's oppinion on the matter and to gather support for this cause. Here's the case against the current Congestion Charge Penalty Charge Notice policy Transport for London's…
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No claims bonus discount?
Hi I have built up 6 years No Claims Bonus but I didn't renew my policy this year as I don't use my car much and was planning to pass the ownership to my dad. My dad has just added me as a named driver on his policy but I have just thought am I going to pay for this in the long term by not keeping the insurance in my name?…
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help with car problem please???
I have a suzuki IGNIS auto & its developed a squeak. I feel a bit stupid taking it to a garage & just saying " its got a squeak", so I'd like aa bit of advice about what it could be. Firstly, the car is 5yrs old. I cant hear the squeak when I brake, its worse when I drive slow, but not particularly round corners ( well,…
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car finance help
Hi guys first time on so be gentle. Im on my second car with welcome finance and have fell behind with payments and i recently received a text from them (yes a text) telling me that they had came to the house with a notice of termination and that the car would be uplifted. It also said that to avoid any admin costs and…
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Bad car luck!
Hello all I recently sold a 2nd hand car that I bought. I advertised it on eBay but it never sold, however a chap messaged me to ask if I wanted to sell it once the auction ended. I agreed a figure with him (£250) if I got it MOT'd. I went to the MOT centre and unfortunately they could not complete the test as the car had…
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Think you drive okay with a Hands Free kit??
Have a go at this online test to see how you cope driving whilst in a conversation (only 19% pass the test) :beer: http://www.dft.gov.uk/drivingchallenge/
