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Headlight failure whilst driving
I was having a discussion earlier about what you should do if one of your headlight bulbs blow whilst driving, and wondering if you guys could give a definitive answer. I've had a google but didn't come across much. Obviously best practice is to keep spare bulbs in your car, but if you don't have a spare bulb, what should…
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radio code needed for Renault Master
Hi, Very new to all this so hope I'm doing it right ! Desperately need the code for my 2001 Renault Master T35 van radio/cassette player. Loads of numbers after 2 days of trying to remove the radio : Model no. 22DC229/62 RN229FY0022086 Product No. FD0000440022086 8200 057 676 TW712 Hope some of this makes sense and someone…
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speeding with no cbt
been caught speedin with no cbt. whats the worst that can happen to me? £120 fine a 6 points? thanks in advance!
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Car Finance website security
Hi all, I was looking for finance for a TT last night and came accross a company called Oracle Finance (oraclefinance.co.uk). I wondered if anyone has had any experience with them. My main concern is while they look like the real deal when I was going through the online application I was being asked for things like bank…
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Tips for buying new or nearly new car - UPDATE
Hello everyone I am think of buying a new or newish car 09 plate query budget of £9k ish choices so far Ford Fiesta, Vauxhall Corsa (although not mad keen on the shape actually prefer the shape of the fiesta) or in my dreams a VW Golf .... Just wondering whether you have any tips when I go into the showroom.. I think I…
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Damaged car - any idea on cost?
Hi, I've recently got a quote to fix an Astra, about 2 years old, for a small scrape on the bumper about 3 inches long. It's just under the number plate, where the bumper bends in an L shape. The scrape in actually on the bend, if you know what I mean. Anyone any ideas on potential costs to fix this? I realise it'll be…
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advice needed. Need to replace car
Hello there, I am totally confused about what to do. I have an old tatty Seat Toledo (1998) that a friend a has said will not go through another MOT without costing a fortune. I am a single working Mum with very little spare cash. Now I need to replace my car, I don't know whether to buy another Banger (big gamble and not…
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Replacing oil pressure switch
I'm told (by quick fit) that i need to get the oil pressure switch replaced on my Y reg(2001) 1.4 skoda fabia, as the oil warning light comes on intermitently, even though the oil level is fine. Any idea how much should i expect to pay for this to be done? i'm guessing its not a major job? Also my father in law is pretty…
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Opinions on Kia Rio (2003-2005 model)
Hi everyone, this is my first post on this part of the board! We're considering purchasing a second car in addition to my partner's Corsa and have been looking at the 03-05 model Kia Rio. Obviously these are not luxury cars but they seem to be pretty good value for money and can be picked up for just over a thousand…
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Cardata.... "we have buyers for you"
Does anyone fall for this? Had 2 phone calls from these clowns in less than a week after placing an ad on Autotrader. Told both very quickly I'm not interested I assume they want a fee and then will never actually have any buyers? :rotfl:
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Car sale dilema
Hi all could do with a bit of advice. I'm looking to sell my car but it's got a problem with it...if you drive for more than about an hour it makes a squeek from the front left wheel. Obviously this wouldn't appear to someone test driving a normal amount. It's had new brake discs and wheel bearing, and a mechanic has said…
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Help! Need to sell our car!
Hello, Although I have been a 'lurker' for many years now, I almost never post. I could do with some advice please from all the kindly souls on the forum! I have a lovely Volvo V70 to sell. As much as I love the car, we have had to replace it with something bigger (my husband has two teenagers, I have a baby and a…
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The Pass Plus Course
Hi all just wondered if you can help me ...i am learning to drive and my instructor mentioned the pass plus course ....is this something you have to do or do you have a choice ...Many thanks for replies ;)
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Licence or License...Slight Rant!
Licence = English License = US English Come on guys overide your American spell checkers, unless of course you advocate we become the 51st State? Edit:- Licence as in Driving Licence (see below)... :)
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Quick MOT question - can drive after fail if old cert still in date?
I've just booked my car in for an MOT for tomorrow. It doesn't expire until next Wednesday and the issue is that the 'workshop' side of the garage is closed until next week, only the MOT testing side is open this week. So if it fails and needs any jobs doing they can't do it until next week. I'm pretty sure the back brake…
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Covermybreakdown
Has anyone got any experience of this budget recovery insurance provider (aka Blue Insurances Ltd and MAPFRE ASISTENCIA) They come out cheapest on the recovery search at "GoCompare" but I don't know of them. I've previously used Boncaster and had no trouble with recovery or getting my claim paid... Another alternative…
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bargain car
can anyone beat this... bought vw golf mk2 1800 petrol, driver model just over 3 years ago cost £300 does 35mpg passed MOT every time, only had minor repairs to do every so often mileage when bought 220,000 mileage now 247,000
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tyre pressures???
I have just bought a 2005 astravan which is fitted with after market alloy wheels and tyres which are not the standard size, they are 205-50-16 w rated , i wonder if any one knows the correct tyre pressures for these,::
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Esso World Cup medals
Hi there If any of you out there arent collectors and would like to make 5 and 9 year old boys very happy then I would be very pleased to take any off your hands so we can get two full sets. Thanks muchly for reading
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2001 renault scenic for £1650, is that about right?
right after my last thread about a vauxhall zafirra, i have decided to take peoples advice, and walk away from any potential deal, so today i came across a 2001 renault scenic £1650, it is 1.6 petrol and it has done just over 100,000 miles, does have service history and comes with 7 months mot, car is in lovely condition,…
