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scrapping your car?
I'm getting a new car & have saved 5k for it, I'm after a used Vauxhall Corsa & was after a part-ex deal as I have a clapped out Ford Ka 85k on the clock part service history & a boot & drivers door that don't open with one key only that's broken but has a nail through so I can open the passenger door! The MOT is up for…
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Inner tubes for bicycle
I've several times had inner tubes fail when first inflated or shortly afterwards, suggesting a manufacturing defect. So, does anyone have any opinions on which brand is most reliable? Also, are there really lots of manufacturers or are a lot of the brands just different names on the same tubes?
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DVLA lost my passport - Need advice getting compensation
Apologies ... I post this issue here not as a motoring query, but as a query on a DVLA related issue I am an Indian Citizen working in the UK on a Tier-1 General Migrant Visa. Recently I applied for my provisional license with DVLA and have sent my Indian passport as the ID document. It has been nearly 2 months since I…
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Which is better? Higher or lower GFV?
Hi guys, a quick question. Which is indeed better, a higher or lower GFV (guaranteed future value/balloon payment/residual value) in a PCP deal? Seen a few deals, one with lower APR but higher monthly amount due to lower GFV (balloon payment) and one with a higher APR, lower monthly payment and higher GFV. A little…
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Peugeot 807 Tyre sensors
Anybody have any ideas on how to remove the tyre sensors on a peugeot 807 or how to switch them off? I have messages either telling me my tyre(s) are deflated or a big red stop light telling me my tyres are punctured - my tyres are new and neither flat nor punctured!!!
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MSE News: Train fares set to rise in January
This is the discussion thread for the following MSE News Story: "The building society today launched a tax-free savings account which guarantees to beat the rise in the cost of living ..." Read the full story: Train fares set to rise in January
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Tesco Car Insurance
Tesco are offering a range of 'free' items with there car insuranace for new customers. You may find they are cheaper, however I did not. They are offering the following free when you up take a car insuarnce policy with them: Free MOT - This would take place at a Nationwide or Halfords Autocentres Free 18 point service -…
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citroen belingo radio code help
Hi, having bought a second hand van i had to disconnect the battery to carry out some work and cant get the radio to work as it needs a code that wasnt supplied with the vehicle or with the re-sellar can any one help. This is all the details that were on the radio as ive removed it briefly to assist in finding a radio…
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Private clampers banned - Horray?
The BBC have just reported that private clampers are to be banned. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-10993473 As a motorist, this feels like a good thing. But as someone who has a flat with private parking in the centre of a small city, I wonder what the effect will be? If people were filling or blocking our resident's parking…
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Used car choice
I have had a 2004 Skoda Fabia Comfort 1.2 for 3 years now,its been a totally reliable car,48,000 miles from new,problem is my other half finds it uncomfortable thesedays,she has back problems and complains that the car is bouncy and gives a harsh ride,so it looks like i will have to part ex it..What for though,i don't…
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Ford Focus radio code
Hi, Just wondered if anyone can help me out with the code for my radio? The serial number is M593511 Thank you
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Thule 9105 ClipOn High Rear mounted Cycle Carrier
Does anyone have any experience of this cycle carrier please?? Is it suitable for any type of car, mine is a renault laguna and i was just wondering of it would fit? Thanks for any help
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Car just bought not what I thought
I went to see a car yesterday but when I asked the car salesman about it he told me that it had already been sold. Before speaking to him we noticed they had another Focus there which we looked over and for the age it seemed in very good condition. When I went to ask him about this Focus he asked me if it was a Focus I was…
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Gatwick Airport pickup
Tomorrow night I have to pick up my partner from the South Terminal at Gatwick. I’d like to be able to drive into to Short Term Car Park 3, find her and drive out again within 15 minutes. My recollection of the car park is that it’s on more than one level, is divided into areas and has more than one entrance from the…
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Are roof bars easy to fit yourself?
I have a 2005 Renault Modus and due to its small boot size I need to get some roof bars and a roof box. Have checked Thule's website and that says there are some to fit my car. Having looked at the car though I really can't see where they will go, but I've never fitted roof bars before. The roof is bare and I can't see…
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What is the best way to sell a banger?
Or is it worth it? My 98' Fiat Cinquento runs fine but its a little old and dented and scratched etc. It was great for me six months ago when i just passed and needed something that may or may not get a bit bashed but now Im sharing cars with my OH. Whats the best way to sell a car that aint much to look at, aint worth a…
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Expected room for negotiation when selling a used car?
What sort of room for negotiation is expected when buying/selling a used car? We're selling a car privately and looked at the free car price guides to come up a price. Parkers, for example, gave the following: Independent Dealer £5,115 Private Good £4,810 Private Poor £3,590 The car has 120,000 miles where Parkers assumed…
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went to the supermarket, handle of bag caught in door, what to do now?
hey all, just came back from the supermarket, opened the boot, could not get it open :( went into the boot via the back seats, notice the handle of the bag has wedged in the lock of the boot. I have to pick two people up from Gatwick on wednesday, with access to the boot now a issue, this might cause problems with cases,…
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Any free weekend MPV test drives?
Hi We are looking to buy an MPV as we have another baby coming along! We dont really know which one we want though and the test drives are always so short that you dont get much of an impression. Does anyone know of any car companies that offer free test drives for a weekend? That way we can give it a proper test! Thanks…
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blaupunkt radio code
hello ,can anybody give me the code for a blaupunkt car 300 radio ,the s/n if its the one on the side is GM0300T5500377 ITS FROM A VAUXHALL ,THANKS
