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VW Golf TDI 2005 Mega Bill - Help!!!
Hi I recently had an issue with my VW Gold TDI 55 Plate (57,000 miles) not starting. Took to the VW garage and they said was 95% likley a wiring issue with the Engine Control Unit and would cost £200. Turned out to be the 5% unlikley issue of needing a new one at a cost of £1,000!!! Just before our holiday where it was…
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Vehicle Ownership Help
Hi All, wondering if anyone can give me some advice on this I purchased a 50cc scooter and it was kept in my parents garage for a while and placed on SORN. After my partner got a provisional license we found a local instructor and booked a CBT, which was unable to be completed on the day due to things running late, so the…
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Ford Transit Diesel SWB- most fuel efficient model?
I am looking to buy a Ford Transit SWB Diesel van (any age) for a window cleaning business. The van will have a 200L water tank load plus other bits and pieces for window cleaning. Which model ought I be aiming for please? What is the insurance like on this group? How much in fuel costs can I expect to pay if I am covering…
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PAYE and Company Car
Hi, Due to change my company car in November which will be around half the P11D value than my current car. Does anyone know if the HMRC will change my tax code an notify my employer on my instruction or will I have to wait till April next year? Thanks.
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Help needed with alarm for Jag XType 2002
I have a similar problem as others on the forum regarding the alarm and i am hoping that they read this and let me know how they fixed the problem. Alarm sounds for no reason when locked when i disarm it the dash says rear passenger door open when it is not. Took it to dealer bought new remote £98 who says nothing wrong…
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Bus Lane and Taxi question
Hi I drive a London Black Cab as a private vehicle, I am not a licensed taxi driver and therefore do not have the plate on the back licensed ones have. Can I use the bus lanes in London? My dad (who is a real taxi driver) says he isn't sure so I always stayed in normal lanes but I'm quite curious if anyone knows if I can…
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Shot Blasting costs
Seems the best place to post as it would normally be car parts you'd get blasted, but what sort of costs are involved in getting something shot blasted (wheel, hubcap, anything really that would fit in a blast cabinet).
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Scrapping Cars - Is This Allowed?
My partner had his car clamped and towed as it had no insurance (he had got his dates wrong with his renewal). As he couldn't find the log book, he had to order a new one. In the meantime, the company have scrapped his car as they only hold onto it for 14 days, knowing he is waiting for a new log book. Surely this isn't…
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What is the law on cars from a business ?
I just bought a citroen c3 desire 2005/6 from a ford garage (was a trade in from previous owner, and i traded in my 98 plate ford), it is a fantastic car, BUT when i took it for a test drive i just thought that cus i was nervous and was used to a 98 ford the peddles would take a little getting used too... Anyway because i…
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Recycling Sat Nav
I thought I read on one of the weekly emails about recycling sat navs. I've searched the forums and main site but can't find the info. Does anyone know the best way to recycle an old Tom Tom sat nav to make some cash? Thank you!
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Purchased Motorbike issue - please Help!!!
Hi, Try to keep this short! I purchased a 2nd hand motorbike from a local dealer last Tuesday, traded in my old one as part exchange. Received new bike on Wednesday and until this morning everything was goign fine... On the way to work this morning I had an issue where the bike slipped out of second gear whilst…
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Car Fit for Purpose?
Hi everyone, I'm new to the forum and thought it would be the best place to get some advice on my current situation. I bought a Brand New car from a Fiat dealership in April 2009. In August 2009 the clutch pedal snapped on the car, which was then fixed/replaced by the dealer. Then in January 2010 it snapped yet again and…
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help not 4wd
hi we brought a land rover freelander for less than £2000 last saturday. the car was brought from a dealer but not land rover.. yesterday my partner drove it to work and we have had lots of rain so the track to his farm was wet and muddy.. well freelander just spins in the mud.. so any way after some research on the…
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Littlehampton to Oxford Circus- Travelling Sunday
Hello I want to take my 7 year old son to Hamleys in London. The nearest station is Oxford Circus, we are thinking of going on Sunday morning and returning in the afternoon, no set times. Can anyone help with suggesting a cheap way to get there and back please. We dont have a rail card. Many thanks Jamie p.s I have posted…
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this is how to overtake wow
just seen this could be a answer for frustrated drivers out there..lol http://uk.autoblog.com/2010/08/26/video-greatest-overtake-ever-claimed-by-another-canadian/
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Removing and replacing stereo VW golf mk3
Hi, I have a 97 golf mk3 1.4L and am wanting to upgrade the radio from the factory fitted cassete deck. I have managed to remove the radio to check the connection type on the back and i see two block connectors and the ariel. I can also see a single yellow wire coming from the back of the radio (comes out same place as all…
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Dragging Brakes
Hi, Recently heard a loud dragging noise on the brakes, and took the car (Renault Clio) into Kwik Fit who had a very quick look and said they reckon it is oversized discs and said I should take it to whoever last did work to the car as they shouldn't charge me to rectify it. Would this be right? As the car was worked on…
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2004 Focus ST170 - How many miles per tank are you getting?
Evening, I have recently purchased a 2004 Focus ST170 and wondered how many miles per tank anyone else is getting? Driven sensibly I am getting 250/270 miles per tank. Is that about average? Would be interested to know! Thanks, Simon
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Negotiating a new car - advice needed please!
Evening! I am off to buy a new car tomorrow! Been for the test drive, chosen the interior etc and sorted out my finance. I'm going for a Fiat 500 1.2 Lounge on PCP finance. I'm after some advice on what I should be negotiating for in terms of freebies etc when I finalise with my dealer tomorrow. Are there any standard…
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Birmingham Toll Road
Hi We are travelling from Aberdeen to Plymouth tomorrow and some people have advised us to use the Birmingham Toll Road. Hubby is not convinced as he thinks it will take us off in the wrong direction. Just wondered what the general opinion was. Will the roads be really busy tomorrow due to the Bank Holiday? Many thanks.
