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Secondhand Car Parts
Has any one any suggestions where I could find second hand car parts for a Citrozen Bilingo. I will require a drivers wing mirror or wing mirror holder soon and I wish to be prepared of how to find the cheapest. I am guessing a breakers yard, but without ringing round all of them in the yellow pages has any one any…
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Warranty Direct(WD)-Policy info please
Hi I purchased Extra cover policy for my car from Warranty Direct in Sept 09. I never received the printed version of the policy document and the electronic version which I stored in the computer has gone with broken hard drive! Now, my claim has been refused as it is not covered; but on their website it says it does cover…
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Choose a car for my mum and dad!
Hi all, I'm after some suggestions for a car that might suit my mum and dad. I've been drooling over Autotrader, but I'm sure I've missed some sensible options! Current car: Toyota Yaris 3 door petrol, dinky engine. Priorities: 4 doors (to make the theoretical grandchildren child seat easier) Fuel economy Reliability Low…
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By Train or by Car to London?
Would it be better to drive to London, paid the congestion charge and parking everyday for 3 months or Buy a train ticket valid for 3 months? I am going from Basingstoke to London
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Car Vs Push Bike
afternoon all. i live 3 miles from my work and now i no longer need my car to get to work (i used to have off site meetings so car was essential) i would like to get a push bike rather than use my car, we have showers etc at work and a secure bike park. can anyone recommend a half decent bike, i will be cycling mainly on…
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25% discount on HPI Checks
HPI have issued a code giving 25% off HPI Checks until the end of May. The code ‘CCAWHPI’ gives a discount of 25% off single HPI Checks (normally £19.99) and multi HPI Checks (normally £29.97) both online and by phone. This means that people wanting to buy a used car and check it’s not stolen, written off, or still on…
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Should I get a petrol or diesel car?
The type of driving we do is mainly urban, 4 miles to work, 4 miles home (30 - 40mph). A few longer 10 mile (once every 2 weeks) and occasional 30-40 mile motorway journeys (maybe once a month or so). 8000 miles a year. We want to try to get good fuel economy from a small family car. Would we be better to opt for one of…
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Buying a new car
I am off to buy a new car tomorrow. My wife and I have shortlisted four cars that we are interested in and are going to go and view/test drive them. Does anyone have any tips for the negotiating process with a garage. None of them are private sellers but one is a main dealer (2 cars) and the other two cars are at local…
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Engine fan on constantly
Hey all. I finally passed my driving test yesterday morning and went for a drive in my car yesterday afternoon to my fiances parents house. When we were on our way home (no idea if it was the same on the way there), I noticed that the engine fan was constantly on while I was driving. The temperature needle was on 100…
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How can I find out who owns a number plate?
Simple question really.... How do I find out the name and address of the person that holds the title to N10YCK? I want to buy it back off them!! Thanks Alex
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Renault Clio at 90's prices
Might be of interest to someone (saw it on hot deals) http://www.co-operativemotorgroup.co.uk/aboutus/news/bonanniversaireclio/index.html bit more guff about it at honestjohn http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/news/deals/2010-05/for-one-weekend-only---1000-renault-clios-at-1990-prices
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vauxhall agila
hi my passenger window wont go down i ve been told maybe a fuse .but i cant find the fuse box can any one point me in the right direction .:D thank you
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Free Car Repair Price Guide
Hi guys I stumbled upon this site a while back I thought it would be useful for those who need repairs but are worried about being ripped off. This handy little gem of a site lets you enter your car details what Job needs doing - enter Year, Model of vehicle then Location of Garage by county. It will then give you a guide…
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Rusty Mercedes.
I've noticed recently that I'm seeing a lot of Mercedes aged 6-10 years old that are riddled with rust. Not the odd scab but serious rot of the sort you saw in cars of a similar age 20 years ago. I've seen C-class, E-class and CLKs. Anyone else noticed this?
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first toyota service
Hi, Today I've received a call from toyota centre asking me to book my toyota aygo for it's first year car service. They said it's due on 29/05/10. Is it compulsory? Its only £4000 miles so far. What is "While you wait" service?
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Insurance Tip
I was a bit surprised to realise none of my colleagues were aware of this tip to get cheaper car insurance. It perhaps only applies to younger drivers in their 20s but if you add a parent to your insurance, even if its unlikely theyll drive your car then youll get maybe 5/10% off. Im 27 and with 7 years no claims yet…
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best way to sell my MINI
Hi all We are looking to sell our MINI as we are in need of a more dog friendly car. What are the most cost effective ways of selling a car? I know MINI sell really easily so dont really want to pay £40 to put it on autotrader. (also had a bad experience the last time i put a car on there with people from nigeria ringing…
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vauxhall dealerships.
I have found out over the past couple of weeks that the main dealer where i bought my car from charges £35 an hour for labour, which i presume is normal for a main dealer. Can anyone tell me why when a service is carried out the hourly charge is £70 an hour:eek:. I have been told this today by a body shop boss there.…
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malaga car hire
can anyone tell me the best company to use without the petrol rip off ?
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Insurance renewals
I'm just wondering if anyone has managed to get a good deal on their insurance renewals this year or if the industry is generally not budging? I've been hearing that people are getting some stupidly high renewal quotes.... I think I've been quite lucky - my insurer decided to put my monthly payments down From £430 to £380…
