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Insurance for a car declared SORN
Hi, Going abroad for 8 months, car declared SORN and want to insure for fire/theft. However, rang a few companies and no one will cover as I am going abroad! Does anyone know of a company that will insure me in these circumstances? I know I can transfer to it to someone elses name and get it insured then but if something…
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Car stereo locked please help
Hi i have Renault Megane which has major electric problems & have lost folder with stereo code in also. Please can someone help me. Have got all these numbers off of the casing. MODEL NO 22DC277/62 K080 SECURITY RN277F40624131 PROD NO FD0704340624131 8200256141TK080 8200 256 141 --D I hope someone may be able to help : )
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Fraudulent Motor Insurance Claim
I'll be brief - promise! On Monday 24 May 2010, 21.00 (approx.) a bicycle came off a low kerb in front of my Suzuki Carry Van. I had just crossed a staggered crossroad, doing about 10mph and the light was fading. He was on a fold-up bike and wearing black clothes, with a tiny headlamp unit. He caught my van, scratching the…
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Second year car service - they recommend changing brake fluid - is it necessary?
I rang up my Citroen dealer to book in my C1 for its second service. It is an 08 reg and done nearly 26,000 miles. When I rang up for a quote she said that they recommend that the brake fluid is changed every 2 years. She quoted me £164 without brake fluid and £207 with the brake fluid changed. Is it worth it or are they…
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Small town car with big boot - £4000?
I wonder if anyone can give me some advice. Its many years since I bought a car - got a Vauxhall Vectra 5 years ago and its now 10 years old and soon to be going to the great scrapyard in the sky and am now looking for another car. As I tend to bob around - school run and a short commute to work (about 5 miles or so) I'm…
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Getting rid of my van shell
Hi, I've stripped my non-running van to it's shell and then cut the shell into pieces, with the idea of selling these shell parts to people repairing their own van. However, looking at my logbook it says I need to fill in the name and address of the dealer I sold the van (complete ?) too. So how do I legally get rid of…
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Locking Wheel Nut Bolt for Peugeot 206
Hi, We have a 03 reg Peugeot 206 and we've had to have one of the front tyres changed because it blew, the guy who came out and did it had to hammer off one of the bolts because those air gun things had rounded off the edges and it wasn't coming off so we need to replace it. It seems to be the older style from looking on…
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Failed MOT
On a number of points, but the main one was on emissions , I am driving a focus 1.6 2002 , and the test showed 0.501 when the pass rate was 0.300 or lower, now I am having a few problems with the car that seems to be known problems, I have been advised to change the speed sensor on the car as its running like a pig and the…
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Confused about 50/50 claim whilst 3rd party fire and theft
Hi all, Was wondering if anyone had decent knowledge of insurance cases where the settlement is 50/50 as i'm having a mare at the moment trying to get my head round it... Background: I was involved in an accident travelling ~40mph on a 60mph after coming over a blind summit.. i collided with the 3rd party who were on my…
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DLR/ Tube strikes 23 - 25 June - any info?
Hi All, I can't seem to find out anything at all on the net about the strikes. Apparently they are going ahead, DLR from 4 am Weds 23rd to 4am Sat 26th; Jubilee, Northern and Picadilly down from 7pm Weds to some point Sat morning I think. Also the safety team are striking that support all other lines so expect some form of…
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Rover 25 - warning light question
My BF's daughter has just bought a Rover 25 1.4l Y reg, just over 100,000 miles on the clock. We're confident the car is basically sound & it has been running fine for the last couple of weeks. The 'engine management warning light' has just appeared and is staying on, with no obvious fault in the car. Doe's she keep…
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Advertising on your own car
Hello, There is a old thread about this, but I thought I'd start a new one so we can all share fresh/current information. I'm interested in the concept of getting a vehicle 100% or as near as possible, paid for via advertising on it. Please let me know of uk companies who specialise in this area, I think its called "car…
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Skoda Fabia - 2nd gear crunching
Have a 2006 1.4TDI Skoda Fabia - about 24,000miles. For the past while it occassionally makes a horrible noise going in/out of 2nd gear. Has been getting worse in last week. Planning to take to garage, but looking for advice on what problem might be and likely costs to repair (just so I am prepared). ALso wondereing…
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BMW 318 setting alarm query
Have a temporary Avis 318 BMW, 2010 model, but no manuals, or any guides in car at all. Anyone happen to know what I press inside car presumably so it doesn't monitor passenger space when I leave dog in car?? Cheers
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little help with bad repair
hi guys i am selling ,my a4 s line tdi 05 plate in black. last dec some tit hit the side of me had the car done in a local repair center looked fine. now the suns out and it looks sh it. You can see the marks were they rubbed the filler an its very dull. i am trying to sell it now and 2 people have looked at it an been put…
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Ford Focus diesel - a few questions
I tested a 2003 Focus TDdi Zetec today, it had a few things wrong with it, just wondered if they were easy to fix and if it was worth buying: 1) Central locking doesnt work on front passenger door - has to be opened from inside. 2) Air-con needs charged 3) No service history - 118,000 miles - cam belt? 4) Odometer reads…
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What breakdown recovery for me?
My requirement If car breaks down anywhere in mainland UK, I want it to be towed to a garage of my choice [which is nearest main dealer to my home]. I also want cover when I am broken down in my home. Is AutoAid the best? One issue in home start, they say they'd cover max £65 under this condition. Any other cheaper…
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oil service
Hi, please don't mock me but i have a 307 diesel and it's not due a service for another 7000miles and was thinking of an oil service but do garages stamp the service book for just an oil change???? Thanks in advance.
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Kwik Fit servicing review?
MoneySavingExpert Insert: Our Cheap MOTs guide will show you how you could chop down your costs Back to movingforward2010's original post... Need a full service doing on my astra, seen that Kwik fit are offering this for my car for £145 (£100 saving on main dealership) Has anyone been to kwik fit? good/bad review, do they…
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Car Insurance Help!!!
Last year I paid around £530 for my car insurance using confused.com. This year after using the same details and adding my 7 yrs NCB, I have been quoted £702!!!!!. I assume that each year motor insurance becomes cheaper. Can anyone please justify this huge rise???? Any other websites to check for a competitive and lesser…
