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what car...!?
Hello guys. I have about 8,000 which includes part exing my old fiesta for a 'new' car. I'm 22 & fancy something fun!! Iv previously had a ka & a fiesta which were okay. Iv been looking at mini ones & the new fiestas but I can't make my mind up (I'd consider other makes/models too!!) I though I'd decided on the mini until…
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unpaid fare notice, dropped younng persons card, can prove i have one
On july 5th I travelled to manchester with a young persons ticket. I had purchased a 16-25 railcard on the 4th of july. sometime between collecting my ticket and boarding the train I lost my 16-25 railcard. When asked to produce it I was unable to do so and was issued with the unpaid fares notice. For £146 for one way, my…
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Problem with Xenon Headlamp
Hi guys, recently my left xenon headlamp has been playing up in that sometimes it doesn't come on and i have to try a couple of times and sometimes turn the car off and back on for it to come on. the right one is fine and when the left does come on, it's fine and doesn't turn off or fade or anything. ive been quoted about…
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Bicycle Basket!
Hi. I've done a search but cannot find any recommendations for a good front bicycle basket. Does anyone out there have any advice? I've seen some cheap ones on Amazon but the reviews (if you can believe them) are mixed. It seems the really cheap ones tend to bounce around alot. I have my baby's seat on the back so had to…
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How do I get an "Aux in" jack installed?
Hey guys, hope you're having a nice weekend. I just bought a Ford Focus Sport 1.6. It has a "Ford 6000 CD" audio, i found a photo online of what it looks like I can't seem to find the "aux in" 3.5mm jack anywhere in the car, it's not around the audio head unit and it's not in the glove compartment. I'd really like to get…
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recovery truck hire in the north east anyone??
Does anyone know of a company that will hire out a recovery truck for a day or two, as having no luck finding anyone on google (loads down south, but none in the north east)??
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Rail season ticket from bedford to luton
I am due to start a new job in Luton from September, and will be commuting on the train from bedford. I am aggrieved to be paying the £2,192 for a (peak) annual season ticket for thiis 15-20 minute commute! Does anybody have another suggestion for obtaining this ticket cheaper???
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2 month old 55 plate focus - loads of probs. HELP!!
Please please can we have some advice!! From anyone!! Me and the hubby bought a Ford Focus from ford direct (got a deal as a relative works there). 55 plate, 1.6 LX 35,000 miles on the clock. With the car we got 3 months free warranty - which is due to run out in 15th august. Since we bought it, we've had the car back to…
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How much would a re spray cost?
I have had a small bang in my car with another. I had just filled up with Petrol at a Garage and there was a Silver car parked at the exit with it's hazard lights on so I had to drive past him to turn left and hit his front bumber. The guy said some paint has come off but didn't say if there was a dent or anything. If it…
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Around a grand to spend on a car - any ideas?
Hi folks, My Mazda 323F has breathed its last so I'm looking for a replacement. It's mostly for urban driving but with the odd motorway run - not usually more than 100 miles or so. I'm looking for: Cheap insurance Cheap tax (so smaller than 1.5l?) 4/5 doors Decent MPG Looks sexier than Angelina Jolie* I was thinking about…
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Cheapest fares to Cornwall please?
Hi, Could someone possibly point me in the right direction for cheaper tickets for 2 adults with no railcards, from Sandy to Falmouth Docks, Cornwall on the 1st October 2010 to 8th October 2010? The cheapest I have found is £154 for two adults, but when we went last year, we got them for around £94! I'd rather not go via…
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VW Golf 2003 TDI - 2000 rpm judder
Hi - wonder if someone could help with this. Noticed on the motor way when in 4th or 5th gear as soon as the car hits 2000 rpm (almost exactly) there is a slight judder or tiny lack of power. it last for literally less than half a second and then is fine. Cant seem to notice it in gears 1-3. It kind of feels like a tiny…
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Best bike carrier for saloon & hatchback?
Hi all We need a bike carrier that will fit both of our cars, one is a saloon and one is a hatchback - what's our best option? Went to Halfords yesterday but they only had a strap option and the salesman didn't seem confident it would fit both cars. Ideally, the easiest to fit and remove (as and when we need to) the…
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What's people opinions on the Yaris MK2 1.4 D4D
Hi all, I'm considering getting a 2006 yaris 1.4 D4D T3 in spring 2011. I will be doing 20k+ miles a year so a diesel is the way to go and also for toyota reliability. I'm hoping it will cost £4.5k or below by then. Engine Cubic capacity: 1364 Cylinders 4 Max Power (bhp/rpm) 89/3800 Max Torque (lb ft/rpm) 151/1800 Town mpg…
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All at once
One car with a dying battery One car with a cracked valve on the rear wheel One car with a small leak in rad pipes All happens at once! The rad pipe will wait- the car's not used very often. Besides it's raining, and I've no desire to get soaked. The valve and battery are just aggravating, and I'll have sorted in an hour!
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Any tips on buying a car ?
I need a car, 5 doors, not too big, basically for the missus to drive around on the school run, trips to the shops and perhaps a few 20 to 30 mile drives. I am toying with the idea of a new car as I don't know much about cars in the UK but a trip to see a dealer today was a wash out. It was all too much trouble for them…
