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Child car seat safety ratings ?
Can somebody point me in the direction of a website that has child car seat safety ratings please. I am looking for a second stage seat for my son, he is 11 months old now. I can't find any.
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Best place to sell car privately?
Tried pistonheads, adtrader, freeads, car forums - not a great deal of joy.... All free options. Was thinking about ebay but it seems most people on there want a mega bargain. Autotrader - not cheap. Any other suggestions?
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Bike gearing explained !
Can anybody explain this to me. Currently have FSA Compct 50/34, with 8 speed rear 26/12. Ok at home but off to the Alps this summer. last year copied alright on a triple. So best option might be to change rear cassette. On the internet Shimano HG 50 8 speed, seem to sgo 11-32, 11-30, or even 11-34 !, Which would give me…
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Volkswagon Golf or Vauxhall Corsa?
Hi MSE's, I'm wondering if any of you could offer me some advice please? Im looking to get a new car and have found a couple of cars I'm interested in, but I', a bit stuck on which is the best to go for. Here are my options: Volkswagon Golf (1.4) S, 05 reg, 38k miles -£7k Vauxhall Corsa SXI 1.4, 08 reg, 25k miles- £7k Im…
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Driving with a plaster cast, insurance?
Hope you peeps can help. Last week hubby, who is a self-employed commercial vehicle repairer, fell off the back of a lorry and fractured 3 bones in his right hand. He went to A&E and they put it in a splint. He's been to the fracture clinic today only to find out that one of the fractures is a spiral fracture and that he…
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Anyone had this problem before?
Hi all, Unfortunately someone reversed into my car the other day whilst it was parked on the driveway. Luckily they knocked on the door and gave me their details. The problem has come with the insurance claim. I am entitled to a courtesy car whilst mine is repaired, which I duly collected. I couldn't arrange a babysitter…
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Cambelts
Just bought a 6 year old 1.8l 16v petrol Vauxhall Meriva with 45,000 miles on the clock. Am wondering if it's worth getting the cambelt changed. Tried asking Vauxhall themselves through the website and via email and get conflicting advice- 40,000 or 4 years, 62,000 or 6 years, 80,000 or 8 years are all answers I've been…
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MSE way to sell my car
Hi all - my partner and I have decided that running 3 cars between us is too expensive, so my Rover has to go. What is the best way / places to advertise it? Obviously want it to go for an OK price, but dont want to have to spend much to sell it. This is only the 2nd car I have had in my life and my first one got traded in…
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Balance Bike
The mrs has decided in her wisdom that the kids need a balance bike. Gone are the days of stabilisers follwed by the historic first journey down the hill resulting in either success or a trip to A&E. Anyway luddite that I am, I had a look at one of these bikes on the net and they want £50 -£100 for what is effectively a…
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Aberdeen train station to beach?
Hi, will be visiting Aberdeen soon and am wondering how long would it take to walk from station (with wheel along case) to Beach Boulevard/The Links. Have looked on google map and it doesn't look that far but..........??? Is it better to get a taxi? Cheers.
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Why is my car struggling to start?
Have an eight year old Astra. Done around 70000 miles. Has always started like a dream, but just recently has begun to struggle. It still usually starts first time but takes a long time to 'fire' if you see what I mean. I have to depress the gas pedal too. Any ideas what might be the problem? Is it likely to lead to bigger…
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Self Employed , What Vehicle to get ?
1st time poster here , I am Self Employed and have been looking into purchasing a 4x4 Pickup Truck something like a Toyota Hi Lux on a lease hire but I do not really understand what I can claim back via VAT and TAX on the payments I make on this vehicle should I get it , the lease payment plan is £313+VAT now obviously I…
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Car Finance - how does it work?
Hello might be a stupid question but how does finance work in relation to loans etc i mean with a credit card or loan you apply, they check your credit rating and then you get a decision. is it the same priciplle with Car finance from a dealership or broker for example?? Thanks Paul
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Ford Transit Connect - locking problem?
Can someone please help? On occasions, when trying to lock my van, it locks for a second, and then re-opens by itself. This happens when the weather is hot and sunny (but this may be coincidence!!). I've had the van for about a year, and it is in excellent condition, but this keeps happening. Had an alarm installed in the…
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HELP i have had my car impounded and need to sort the logbook
I was pulled over on thursday and had my car impounded due to 'No Insurance' This matter has been solved with my insurance company and they are going to pay the funds to return my car. Sounds perfect, WRONG!!! I bought the car in april and do not have the logbook - i have the new keeper supplement only. I went to the…
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Residential Parking Question
We are currently selling our home and have had an offer on the property, however because our neighbour has his old vehicle (tax exempted parked out side our house and wont move it we have now lost our buyers. This issue is coming up with every viewer and preventing our house from selling. The car has been there since…
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anyone go on bus in york
hi, is there a hertiage voucher you can get if you use bus in york, if anyone has 2 could they send them to me, i will send sae. thanks. it can be used for half price scarborough castle and whitby abbey
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Want a new car with big boot
We are in the market for a car with enough space for 4 adults and luggage for 4 people, we are not at all interested in kudos or fashion, it needs to be reliable and have air con that's none negotiable. But we need your expert help, we have a budget of £13k and a car to trade in worth about £1500 ish. In the magazines they…
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MOT Advisory Notes - VW POLO
Hi Seen this car for sale. Checked the advisory notes. They had the following. With all of these is it worth buying? how much will it approx cost to fix all. He did say he has had a recent service. Car has fsh mainly VW. I have a petrol and this car is a diesal so dont mind mayb paying little extra to get work done as will…
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Fuel economy calculation
Hi all I'm a bit geeky at times :o but as I'm working late shifts at the moment the roads for my drive home are quiet enough to do a bit of an experiment. My drive home is on mostly rural roads, and I wondered how much extra in fuel costs I pay for "putting my foot down", and the result surprised me! On a 20 mile drive, my…
