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Driving Test Manovure Question
If a person has to do a reverse parallel park manovure on their driving test, whats the allowable distance you can be from the curb? tia
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Car insurance
Hi all I am overseas with work for six months and my car insurance is about to expire. My car is parked in a private car park but it's not clear to me whether I need to insure it or not (no-one will tell me whether it's "on the public highway" or not).I cannot work out a definitive answer, which is absurd. I am not willing…
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Dumb cycling questions
Ok, so I want to start cycling again so I dragged the bike out of the shed - it's not been used for maybe a year (this may be important) The front tyre looks fine & feels firm - the rear tire looks flat. It's missing the valve cap which may be the prob? I tried to pump it up with one of the old fashioned pumps that screws…
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fan/radio off when starting up?
i'm trying to get some better practices into my routine. is there any advantage/disadvantage of shutting off the radio and fan when parking up and then restarting after you start the ignition or does it not make a difference?
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Skoda approx price
Hi Guys, I am trying to buy a used skoda from a franchised dealer, and have quoted the price as suggested on Parkers.co.uk & Whatcar.co.uk valuations. Its got 65,000 miles on the clock and is a 1.9 diesel. I was wondering if this mileage is too high for a skoda and if its worth going for. Any advie would be appreciated
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Strange Tyre Treads
My car is fitted with a single ZETI ZTR20 M&S not bought my me I might add. I will first describe two types of tyre tread found on most tyres Type 1: These are the main 'canyon' treads which are in the central 3/4 of the tyre they are somtimes straight and go all the way round the circumference of the tyre continuously. We…
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EURO 5 Light goods tax
Hi Im new to this forum, i hope someone can help. I purcased a new 59 plate Isuzu rodeo Denver Max four door pick up Sept 1st 09, i pay £200 tax, the guy next door has an L200 06 plate and pays £125 on a EURO 4 tax bracket. DVLA say the tax goes on emmisions, my Isuzu is less than the L200, Isuzu dont have a clue. Looking…
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Warranty - Dealership - advice needed please
In March I bought a car 2005 Vauxhall, 12 months warranty, 30.000 miles ex mobility car. This was brought from the dealership. Early August I was only 3/4 hr into my journey when the engine stopped. I had the car checked before leaving home, water was fine, oil etc. There was steam coming from the bonnet when I opened it…
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code needed for ford van radio
hi,can anyone please help me.i need code for ford van radio serial number m142882.got new battery and radio needs code to work.....thankyou.
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car cost calculator
I'm wondering whether someone may be able to help. It was a while ago but someone posted a link to a website that tells you how much it costs to drive from A to B. You put in postcodes and it tells you the route and how much it cost. I've googled but cannot find it anywhere. Thanks
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Dealer agrees car mis-sold, what is reasonable settlement request?
To cut long story short(ish), bought a £7000 car from large independent used car dealer. Was told car had FSH but service book wasn't stamped upto date, dealer would contact relevant garages and get it stamped. I left dep and picked up car a week later and paid balance, but the service book still wasn't stamped(3yrs…
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Problem booking driving test
Hi, iv been learning to drive. Iv passed my theory and today my instructor told me i can book my practical test. Iv gone to the direct.gov web site to book and in putted all my info but a message flashes up that there is a problem with my driver No. Any ideas why this could be? I booked my theory with no problem so cant…
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Scrapping Car
Hi all, I was hoping someone could give me advice on scrapping my car. I was going to drive it to the scrapyard tomorrow but the person who is coming with me to bring me home just told me I wont get as much for it with the wheels left on it. Is this true? I'm not sure if the yard is one that will just crush the car or pile…
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Driver's Door Lock problem-barrel spins
I'd be grateful for help, hoping I can fix this myself. The problem began a few days ago - inserted key in driver's side door to lock car. Unfortunately, the barrel just spins and I can only lock the car from the passenger's side. Suggestions please? Thankyou for any help.
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Ford Focus Brakes help please?
Hi I took my Focus in for it's regular service and the mechanic said I need new back discs/pads. Can anyone tell me how they would have been checked please, I mean how would he know without taking any of the wheels off?
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Mazda RX8
Hi Im new to this but has anyone on here had any issues with their enginge just blowing up overnight on the RX8. I have owned this car for 4 years, there are 42,000 miles on the clock and its been well maintained oil every 2 fuel fills, serviced etc. Went for MOT and due to the emmission testing the middle oil feeder tips…
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fixed penalty notice for damaged wing?
hi just got pulled because my wing is damaged, copper said it would cause a walker great injury if i hit them because it has a sharpe point so he said it was unroadworthy, he gave me a fixed penalty notice and said id get three points ? is this right can they do this? offence code is 1412
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Not sure where to put this thread - motoring
Hello, I have just signed up to this website although i have been viewing for a couple of weeks. I will try to explain my problem as quick as possible, but please bare with me :) It all started with my boyfriends uncle not having the money to pay for his car to have an MOT, and to pay for the parts to get it through its…
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Advice on purchasing and insuring a secondhand car please!
I've been left £1500 by my recently-deceased grandparents and want to use it to get a car. I'm currently a named driver on my husband's insurance but have never held any insurance of my own. Firstly I would like some advice on what sort of price range to go for. I am thinking that I need to hold some of the money back for…
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Any free tickets to Cycle Show at Earls Court Oct 2010?
Does anyone know if/where it's possible to get free tickets to the Cycle Show at Earls Court on 7-10 October please?
