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advice on hpi report showing up alert details on plate transfer
im interested in a car but had a hpi check on it yesterday im not going ahead with the sale even though im supposed to view the car later but not with the hpi report that has come back this is a fairly new car Alert Details Plate Transfer The current plate was transferred to this vehicle on 18/09/2009 D11KSM was applied to…
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insurance help
Does anyone know where I stand with selling a car belonging to me without insurance? I have purchased a new car and want to sell my old one, the old one will be in the drive until someone wants a test drive. Any help most appreciated. Just concerned about ANPR checks I know that the potential buyer should have insurance…
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can anyone recommend a good sat nav?
got to do some cross city trips soon for a few weeks and its really important i dont get lost (as those that know me will testify i get lost in my own house given the chance) and cant rely on anyone else to get me there and back so need to buy a sat nav. i need one that i customise the route on as much as possible any…
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peugeot just add fuel offer
hiya, i was wondering if anyone has had any experience with the peugeot offer? any stories anyone can share? http://www.peugeot.co.uk/showroom/latest-offers/just-add-fuel does anyone know if theres a deposit or any catches? i was suggesting the scheme to a friend of mine who does a lot of miles and a all in one package…
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car insurance claim query
Bit of a long story will give basics...My sister borrowed my car (she was covered 3rd party through hers) Some idiot in a company van slammed into the side of her causing damage from front to back of the drivers side. She has a video following the van and the damage caused. The other driver did not stop. My insurance is…
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Versatile vehicle needed, 7 seats but not van based.
Ok, what i'm looking for is first and foremost 7 seats. Not pretend seats, but seats that an adult would be happy to sit in for a long journey. It must be able to take 4 large suitcases in the boot without compromising the passengers comfort. It would also be good if it could do over 30 MPG. NCAP not important, I dont…
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Trade in Market.
I'm looking at a new car which I'm looking to finance through the dealership. I'd like to hope my current car may meet the up front deposit. Acknowledging there are a lot of variables, whats the general feeling of what the trade in market is like? Is the dealers need to meet targets 'inflating' figures or is it a hassle…
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lost key
i have a van vauxhall movano some one stolen my van key i bring to my van in vauxhall show room they asked me thay charge me 180 pounds for new key than thay give me ring after week and say me we are not abel to start your van we have to investigate problem we will charge u 100 pounds houre so bill gose 280pounds i allow…
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changing car insurance after accident
Ok guys i would really appreciate your help on this one. I was involved in a minor car accident a couple of weeks ago. I was going into the right hand lane (did all the necessary things- made sure there was enough room, indicated, etc.) however as i went to move into the lane i was hit by another car on the side of my car.…
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2006 astra fuel range display not updating?
Hi. I got the mrs an 06 astra 1.9 sri cdti the other day and the onbard computer that tells you how many miles you can expect on your current fuel was sat at 40 or so miles and declining so it went to the petrol station. threw £30 in and the range hasn't adjusted??? Any ideas. Obviously its been turned on and off a few…
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Electric fault any ideas
Edited out, for my own reasons
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i want to doi a hpi check over the phone not on line is that possible
i have rang aa who i am with i wanted to do it over the phone are they all on line now cost is £20 but i wanted a through one as i have heard the cheap ones dont cover it thanks
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Can you tell if your cambelt needs changed?
I bought a cheap car last friday but didn't have an mot or any service history, it has done 72000 miles and is a 2001 plate, as there any way to check to see if the cambelt needs replaced?
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Easy public transport to Park Resorts Coopers Beach!!!
I booked short holiday for few friends in Park Resorts Coopers Beach. they intend to traveling from london on public transport. What options do i have? Train or coach? Price? Its for 3 days. Cheers
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escort van clutch problem
i have a problem with my clutch in that it seems to be not fully disengaging. it's like the bite point is at the furthest point of pedal travel. it is also sometimes a bit juddery when pulling away. do i need a new clutch or is the problem with the adjustment of the cable? many thanks kevin
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Ford Focus Diesel
I am after a cheapish runabout to get me to work and back, i do about 60-100 miles a day, i used to have a mondeo ghia diesel which was a workhorse, and didnt give me any problems at all, although was a bit lumpy on the tax, now i am looking at a focus diesel, i have about 1k-2k to spend, are thare many gotchas to look out…
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Updating to photo licence
I hope some bright spark out there can offer a bit of advice with this strange quandary. My OH still has a paper driving licence with his old address on it. Obviously he needs to inform the DVLA of the change of address and, consequently, upgrade to a photocard licence. He should have done this some time ago (I have been…
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Does the clutch need replacing?
Hi, My car is struggling to pull away from a stand still, it does move but really, really slowly. It's particularly slow when going up hill, and the car struggles to get past 20mph going up a hill. Is it the clutch? Thank you Vtmil
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Can I just remind peeps please
Locally there has been an horrific accident on a 40mph dual carrigeway near my place of work. A young man got off a bus and whilst texting walked in front of the bus he had just got off. He was hit by a r Clio and suffered 'severe head injuries' acc to the paper - witnesses said you couldn't tell whether the person was m…
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Free/Cheap parking in Newcastle (As close to Northumbria Uni as possible)
Hi all, New job (Dream job - What i've studied for - Personal Training :) ) and I am yet to get a permit to park at work (Northumbria University) So for now i've been getting the Metro, but next week I have some 05:30 starts and Metro's do not start at that time. There is a car park right outside the Uni but it's…
