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Help with V5 Log book
I sold my car to a scrap yeard. Anybody know whichs ections I am supposed to fill out before I send it away?
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Different names on Car Documents?
Hello there Quick Question What is the legal standpoint on having my old surname on my car registration documents. When my name changed I couldn't find my V62 (I think thats the document name) to change my details. And then I forgot about it. My Licence, MOT & Insurance is in my current name, but I have just got the road…
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GAP cover insurance
I recently bought a second hand car and had a phone call a couple of days later offering me Gap cover insurance. the company is linked to my insurance company and the cover offered is for three years. in the event of an accident where my car is written off it will cover the difference between the amount offered by my…
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VW Golf lettering system
I'm looking at buying a second hand golf, more than likely diesel and haven't got a clue what the lettering system (SDI, TDI etc) means Anyone care to shine some light? Or put them in some kind of order for me?
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European breakdown cover, RAC or Britannia?
Any recommendations pls? Just need a week's cover.
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How much is 'too much' mileage?
Hi guys, Just looking for a quick opinion on your experience/knowledge of car mileage. Basically we're looking to get a cheap(ish) second car as a run around to help with dropping our little girl off at nursery and for me to get to work half an hour away. I'm happy just to get a cheap little motor for a couple of grand or…
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My reserved seat did not exist on the train!
So I was left without a seat even thought I reserved one all the way from London to Newcastle. Does this warrant a letter of complaint/refund, voucher request? I just wondered if this happened to anyone else or if I have any right to complain. I travelled on a return ticket Newcastle-London at the weekend and on my return…
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Bought C1 on elect 3 can it be used for business?
I recently bought a Citroen C1 on elect 3 with free servicing for the 3 years (I am the insured driver, OH is registered owner). OH drives a Citroen Picasso but has been offered a self employed business opportunity where he will need a small economical car. My questions are: Can he use the C1 on elect 3 as a business car?…
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tom tom sat nav start 2
Has anyone got any experience of the new tom tom sat nav start 2 I was thinking of buying one after my old garmin became detached from its base and I found out the replacement base is quite expenive. Looking at tom tom start 2 reviews they seem quite good and the price seems ok. Can anyone tell me if you can program the…
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Help me fix my bike
I have bought a Chinese scooter a few months back, it’s a ‘Direct Bikes DB125’ ( if you google it will come up first on images ) unfortunately I didn’t know that it was a very bad move, at the time. I have had numerous problems with it through its short life, but most of them were sort of minor and I managed to fix them…
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Cat c car
Could anyone give me some advice? to cut a long story short, I purchased my car 3yrs ago and recently tried to part ex it, to be told my car is a cat c (shock) I have the V5. not stated cat c on it, contacted DVLA to be told no that they have no record of my car being in accident, contacted insurance company who told me…
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Van with trailer and digger parked on road!
Hi As the title suggests, I live on a new housing estate and my next door neighbour brings home a transit van with a trailer and digger attached (hope that makes sense!) It doesn't really bother me, as I have a drive for my car, but it is an eyesore! I'm sure when we moved in there was a clause stating you could not park…
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silly question??
HiI know this might be seen as a really silly question but I have to ask somebody....and although not really an appropriate question for here, I know that somebody will (hopefully respond).Is it at all possible for my parked car to be tampered with - pos at night - to cause ongoing problems with the running of it - the…
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Honda Accord cutting out
Brother has a X reg 2001 Honda Accord 1.8 SE petrol. Driving along the engine suddenly cuts out. On the rev meter a green key symbol light flashes. Everytime he restarts the engine the engine starts and instantly the revs drop to zero. Engine starts and runs normally after few attempts (but lately problem can take up to…
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problem with diesel mini
Hi there We have got a 2003 mini one diesel serviced about 8000 miles ago..engine oil, oil filter and air filter , colant change all done by my brother when i was abroad 10 months ago he then removed glow plugs and said the third glow plug in line is dead -- we couldnt buy one there so when i came here i bought the 4 glow…
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Diesel engine re-start button.
Question for the car techies. A few years ago my Peugot 306 wouldn't start. THe Rescue man came out and pressed a hidden button on the passanger side of the engine. He said it was some sort of re-start button. I cannot now remember whether it was a fuel shut-off or something to do with the battery. Anyway, by pressing the…
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Why do motor dealers think we're still living in the dark ages and deprived of info ?
I've been on the phone today to a few dealers, sometime talking about new cars and sometimes discussing a particular model I am considering second hand. I'm an easy sell, just front up a half decent price and I'm yours but why do they believe the internet does not exist, that forums such as this have not been invented and…
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Test drive dilemma with selling via Ebay ?
Hi All I am selling my Dad's motorbike on Ebay this week and I know it will get a lot of interest as its in mint condition and very low mileage. Several people have emailed me to ask about viewing and test driving it before bidding. As my Dad lives 100 miles away from me and is not very ' street smart ', my question is -…
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private plates on a car which was scrapped 5 years ago
5 years ago i got my car scrapped, i phoned a number from the local paper, gave hil all the paperwork and he said dont worry he'll sort it all out. however 5 years on, i checked on the dvla webste and the plates are still registered on the car. its not been taxed for 5 years so he didn't take it away and sell it on or…
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Can I replace 13in wheels with 12 inch?
Experts will think that this is a daft question - please be nice! I drive a Kia Pride with 13 inch wheels. About a year ago I bought 5 spare wheels with excellent tyres from Ebay. Today I decided to swop them around but find that the Ebay wheels are 12 inch (presumably off an older model). Is there anything to stop me…
