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Ford Fiesta spare parts
Someone damaged my passenger side mirror on my Ford Fiesta (2008 onwards model). Most of it survived - electrics, sidelight, mirror and plastic attaching the mirror to my car, but the wing mirror cover has broken! I've looked everywhere but I find it ridiculous the prices just to replace the cover. Does anyone know where I…
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Trains to South Wales on Friday 29 October
It's an off chance but was anyone trying to get to South Wales in the evening of Friday 29 October. We tried but failed. Our train was about half an hour late leaving Paddington. After a wait in Bristol Parkway we were told that there were signal problems around the Severn Tunnel. After almost 3 hours wait they had 2…
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insurance claim time period query
Girlfriend recently had minor bump in car about a month ago, she exchanged details with other party, but as yet has not received any news of other party making a claim....is there a time period by which the other party must have made a claim by?...ie:- if no claim is made withina certain time period would any claim made at…
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MoT needed while away - is the AA Collection service worth a go?
Hello Ideas or advice much appreciated here. I have a W reg Ford Ka, low mileage but a bit under-used so it has rust in places. We're currently living in Spain but it's likely we'll come back soon: while we've been away and trying out La Vida Loca, my car has been sitting on my parents' drive on Merseyside. It hasn't had…
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Cutting cost of regular car hire
Hi I would like to hire a car for roughly one weekend in four, ie once a month. The car would be for 2 adults and 3 children. Any suggestions please on the cheapest way to do this? Is it a case of looking at the comparison websites each time, plus trying to plan ahead as far as possible? Or do any of the hire companies…
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falken tyres -any good?
hi am in need for 2 tyres for my civic. came across falken SN 828 on blackcircle. are these tyres any good? i do low mileage (around 7k a year) and tyre size is 185/70/R14. i did found some michelin cheap at kwik-fit but they are gone now. any other decent alternatives?
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Whiplash Plus!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I was in an accident just over a week ago where a lady of 72 (yes 72) came head on into my lane. I tried to swerve onto left lane however did not quite make it. She hit the side of my car doing approx 70 mph. I felt fine just shaken until a few hours later, then suffered dizziness, headache neck and back pain, and terrible…
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Rover 75 spare parts?
Hi I am considering buying a Rover 75 CDI but I'm slightly concerned about the availability of spare parts since they're no longer being made. Does anybody on here know of any difficulties in getting spares for this vehicle?
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Attempted car break in!!
As per title, while pon life were attemping to break in, I now find cental locking is goosed, it's a two door Mercedes SLK, folding tin top, I can enter and use car, I can't open the boot though (passenger/driver door I have to lock manually) no matter what mode, key fob, or using key, which wont go in anyway. I tried to…
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Ford ka help
Can anyone supply the keycode for ford ka radio model 5000 rds and serial number is m024304 thanks:(
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Problems with petrol comsumption
My car is a kia picanto 1.1 it is 2 and half years old. In the past two weeks my car has been drinking petrol. I used to get about 300 miles out of a tank but the other day used a quarter of a tank doing 23.:eek: im always an economical driver. never go above 3k revs. gentle breaking etc. and wasn't stuck in obscene…
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ford ka keycode help
ford ka keycde for ford 5000 RDS E-O-N Serial number M024304 HELP PLEASE THANK-YOU
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SORN Fine
DH has just realised that he should be submitting SORN for his 7 vintage motorcycles which he has not ridden for over 15 years and which are kept in a garage. We have just registered SORN online and it has come up that it is an offence and we may be fined. Anyone know if we will be fined and approx. how much?
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problem with car alarm
My husband has a 1999 volvo v40 and now the alarm keeps going off for no obvious reason, this is happening at all times of night and day. We have checked that all windows and doors are properly closed and locked, we cannot see any loose wires anywhere, so any ideas of why this should be happening? All ideas and suggestions…
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car finance advice needed
my g/f's brother's fiance was selling her car, the guy who was buying it done a finance checkon it and it turns out that there is still outstanding finance on it!!! she bought this from parks of hamilton garage several years ago and had finance with black horse, which she paid off £15,000 in total she went to the garage…
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Focus Saloon Diesel Thoughts...?
Hi, I really want a focus diesel, i have about £1500 > £2000 to spend, i have now seen a 2002 Focus Saloon Diesel, it is in my price range, full service history, and clutch \ flywheel replace, recon turbo, etc,etc. milage is 100+ which dont bother me too much. i was reading on parkers that these are harder to sell in…
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Dealers HPI Tradeweb info vs private HPI check
We are about to buy two used cars from a local non franchise dealer. He has told us that both cars are HPI checked and clear. We picked up one of the cars today and he gave us a print out with some icons and text at the top of the page which appear to show that all is well with the car. But, is this the same as having a…
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Double Yellow line advice
I'm reasonably familiar with the general rules when it comes to yellow lines but I have an issue that I can't seem to resolve so looking for advice. Firstly, I don't wish to come across as a NIMBY but if that's how I come across I make no apologies. I'm just trying to help my neighbours out before someone is hurt or worse!…
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At last, a cyclist may get sued after killing someone!
Thought that might get your attention, apologies if already posted but taken from the BBC News site, Killer Cyclist Only in America! I'd like to think we here in the UK, cyclist hater or not, would administer a little bit more common sense! Would like to add I post this with tongue firmly in cheek!
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LPG conversion.
Is it very expensive to have done? Is it a good idea? I keep getting told about the pros but what are the cons? Anyone have any experience or advice please?
