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New Black Car - Marked it rubbing bird droppings off grrr!
Hi All Firsrt of all please don't post saying I'm stupid. I know that - thanks! :p Drive is under a bunch of trees. I noticed a load of bird droppings on the bonnet so got a sponge with some fairy liquid and gave it a real good rub to try and get it off... Firstly, it didn't get it off.. so that failed. secondly, now my…
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Honda CR-V diesel - Emissions warning light
Hi folks, Long time lurker, first time poster, so please be gentle with me. I have an 06 plate, Honda CR-V 2.2 diesel, with 35,000 miles on the clock. When I started it this morning the emissions warning light stayed on. I.A.W the user manual I stopped and started it 3 times, 30 seconds apart, however the light stays on.…
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Protecting a red car
I have just bought my wide a 56 plate Fiat Grande Punto (and yes I do like her despite some of the comments on another thread :p !). Anyway, it is Ferrari Red (at least that is what I like to pretend it is) and I know just how bad red car paint pigments and how sooner or later it will start looking pink. So I was going to…
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HelpHire alernatives, preferably someone that understands modified cars.
So my GF fills up her 200SX with LPG, pays for it and returns to find a Focus estate embedded in her front bumper and some old dear filling up blissfully unaware that an impact has taken place, soon joined by a husband that was abusive and threatening when insurance details were requested until the store manager…
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Car accident
My 18 year old son was involved in a car crash 4 days ago. He went through green traffic lights to turn right and a woman came up through opposite lights and crashed into the left hand side of his car. He got out and apologised and stated immediately that he was at fault. (He was obviously in shock and I had neglected to…
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New car warranties
My Mum bought a new car in August 2007, it just had to have something fixed on it, well the diagnostics have been done but the fixing hasn't happened yet. The guy at the garage, (it's the proper vauxhall garage she'll have her service at in only a few weeks time) says the warranty has run out as the car was registered to…
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Pidgeon poo on my bonnet
Hi all, pidgeon poo has damaged my car bonnet,( volkeswagen polo 2006 ) it has gone right through to the metal aprox the size of a two pence piece, would a smart repairs sort of company be able to deal with it or do you think the whole bonnet would need a respray ? thanks for any answers in advance.
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Help, I have Forgotten to Tax my Car
as I was washing my car, I realised my tax disc ran out on 30 April. I know what you are all saying, yes I have heard that one before. But its the truth. I have been on line for about 2/3 hours & tryong to contact the DVLA. when I am on line, it is saying the tax disc will start on 1 July. When I am on the phone to the…
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Considering buying a 3 yr old zafira,help!
Hello, Normally I buy cars that are less than 1.5k and generally this has proved to be pretty trouble free. I am currently running a 1997 2.3 galaxy which is doing less and less MPG, I know it needs 2 new tyres and a service which will help some what. However it is 13 yrs old, it gives us the space for holidays etc but we…
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Query - upcoming MOT
ALmost a year ago my 55 plate Vectra passed its MOT - they added a couple of advisories. Two rear tyres they classed as close to limit Read brake pads 80% worn So a year on and 8000 miles later its due for its next MOT. Tyres - all the tyres remain above the markers all the way around but im not sure what limit the markers…
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bmw mini
hi wonder if any1 has had the same problem the hinge on my mini one 2006 plate has snapped while lifting up the boot , as its out of warranty now mini dont want to now but surely the hinges should last the lifetime of the car i have a 15yr old volvo and the hinges have never snapped , i took it to ford and they said they…
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Help - Wheels Spinning
Hi All Was after some help/advice please! I've noticed recently that when i accelerate my wheels have been spinning, also they just don't feel like they are sticking to the road (if that makes sense!) The car has recently been serviced and I've checked the tyres and they look fine, not bald or punctured. Any ideas, I'm…
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My motorbike got towed for having an expired tax disk - I've had it scrapped, but...
My motorbike was impounded for being parked on the street with an expired tax disc, and when I found out how much the release fee was I decided to cut my losses (it's a very old bike) and have it scrapped. The person I spoke to said that made all penalties and fees void. My question is - does that also include the £40 fine…
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I scratch someone's car
As above. It happened on a parking. Lady, who owed a car had a right go on me, I don't understand why, I didn't try to run away,I came to her and apologised but she had none of it. Fair enough , she was upset butthere's no point of being rude. Anyway, I gave her my details. What will happen next? I never been it such…
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Ford Focus Major Service
Hi guys, Hoping to pick a few mechanically-minded brains please :-) My 05 Ford Focus is coming up to 40K at the moment, with a service due next month. I bought it from a dealer 2 years ago at 17K miles and it only had a Ford Value service last year, so I think I need to do a major one this time. Plus, I understand the 40K…
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buy or lease
hi people, im currently leasing a nissan qashqai and the lease is up in a few months and im trying to work out what is the best option for me, im looking at a BMW touring as offer 60mpg and plenty of space for the kids, if i buy a 12k car it will cost about £400 a month, the same as a finance option from autoquake.com this…
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Help buying new car (Warning - female!!!)
Hi guys, Hoping you can offer me some advice please! I am looking to change my car sometime in the next couple of months. I currently have a Renault Clio, 05 plate (reg Aug 2005) and have been told by a Renault dealership that we have connections with that I would get around £2700 for the Clio (has around 36000 miles on…
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Decent car mechanic/MOT centre around Ealing and Brentford?
Hey, I've recently moved to Brentford and wanted to know about any decent car mechanics/MOT centres in the area. Can anyone help? Cheers
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Changing front bearing in an Escort...DIY???
Would changing the front wheel bearing on a 99 ford escort be the sort of job I could do on my drive, or is it a garage only job??
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Car insurance query - unsettled claim
Hello everyone, I started a thread here a while ago on the car accident. https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/2460967= Now my car insurance is due for renewal and I usually apply through price comparison websites. But this year I am confused as to how I should describe my situation. 1. "Number of claims" - My…
