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Peugot 106xnd 'p' plate-heater not working properly-I'M FREEZING-PLS HELP!
Hello all, I have a p plate peugot 106xnd...the heater blows BUT the air only gets a 'tiny' bit warmer after a good 10 minutes! Now I know a mechanic once siad to me 'the heaters are cr*p on these' but it sohuld work better?? Checked for head gasket damage signs (no mayo in oil (!) or white smoke/overheating or water…
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Failing to stop after an accident
Hi Looking for any advice on behalf of a friend here. My friend returned to her car after work to find substantial damage to the car - basically somebody has hit it and drove off. There is a rather large dent which has knocked the wheel alignment, along with paint scuffed from the other car, which she's been quoted £500 to…
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Urgent journey. Best Train tickets help please.
I need to go to London Euston from Wigan on either Monday or Tues next week. Coming back on the same day. I need to be in London for 1pm and dont mind what time I get back at night so can leave London anytime after 7pm. I know Im not in time to get any of those train seats which you need to book weeks in advance but Im…
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Cheap, used car purchase, aiming to achieve cheapest motoring
I want to buy a small hatchback that is cheap to buy, cheap to run, and cheap to maintain, tax and insure. I'm only able to spend a few hundred (say £650 max, as I'll be buying on bank overdraft that I can't pay back quickly). It needs to be a car and not a motorcycle. I want to be fairly sure of getting at least three…
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Buying a car - rights.
Hi there I would like to get your advice as yesterday I went to see and intend to buy a car. I have checked the car properly but I could not go for a drive test as the buyer was at that time at work and she said we can come back tomorrow what I did.I went this morning and she was asking for 3400 pounds ONO. As car had some…
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Accident repair
Hi, Just after some advice really. My car has been in for service and MOT today at main VW dealership (car is a vw beetle) and failed the MOT, it failed because the back brake pads were worn too low (expected this so that was fine) but also because the indicator bulbs were white instead of yellow?? They also noticed that…
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driving without due care and attention
i was driving home at 11:30pm doing 40mph in a 30mph going threw a controlled traffic light juction the road was well light with street lights and no other people around an conditions was good as i got round the corner there was a police car coming the other way thay turned around and i pulled on to my drive as i got out…
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Car insurance help for provisional driver
Hi guys, I'm a provisional driving license holder desperate to pass my test. I can get insured on one of my parents car policies for a £20ish adjustment fee plus £3. The rules are that I must have someone in the passenger seat who's held their full license for more than 3 years aged over 21 but what are the insurance…
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Winter Tyres + 15" Steel Wheels - Ford Fiesta
Afternoon all, I'm looking in to getting some winter tyres for the coming months (just getting prices atm to see if it's feasible). My Fiesta Zetec-S (newest shape) is currently on the 16" standard alloys. It's almost impossible to get winter tyres in 195/45/16 so one of the tyre places recommend getting a set of 15 steel…
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Damaged car - paintwork
Hi I unfortunately today bumped into a stationary vehicle in the supermarket car park. Upon doing so I have buffed the other vehicle and a bit of paint work has come off revealing rust. The section I would say is about 10 - 15cm's long and about 7cm in height. I have very little damage to my vehicle and have agreed with…
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Taxi Share to York
I'm taking my wife out tonight for her birthday. We're going to a restaurant in York and we live in Sherburn in Elmet. I didn't really think too much about getting there. We will both want to drink so have to get a taxi. The cost is £25 each way which will massively increase the cost of our night out. Does anyone know of a…
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Mobile Phone while driving
Can you use your moblie phone to text while sitting at a red light with hand brake on??
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Double Yellow Lines
Can you park on double yellows if they are faded?
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Car buying
Does anyone have any experience of buying a car via one of the on-line brokers. They discount heavily - the car is brought as a "fleet" car but the company holds the registration document for 6 months. Help!
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wiper blades - best places to buy?
hello everyone just hoping you could help me. I'm going to be needing new blades for my Renault Clio MK2 (52 plate) and I'm just wondering where is the best place to purchase these? In the past I'd use halfords because I'd have waited until I really needed them, but for once I'd like to get them earlier. I'm not looking…
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new car coming end of Jan 2011, can I delay untill March ?
Title says it really, ordered a new car, salesman said delivery would be nov-dec, I accepted this. Now seems it will be end of January, hmm, should I postpone it till the new plates are out in March and if so how should I put it to dealer? Thanks
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NCD loss due no fault write off
I am sure this has been covered previously but can anybody kindly advise the best course of action. 3 weeks ago my daughter's car was stolen and burnt out.She has a 3 year ncd but on renewal will she lose this.She is unable to reclaim her 150.00 excess as the police have not caught anybody.Is there a body existing to…
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Folding Bicycle Insurance
Hello, Anyone got any recommendations? I need cover for my bike whilst it's in the luggage compartment or sat near the doors of the train. Technically unattended. Thanks Keith
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Driving Licence Endorsements
Can someone tell me how endorsements and penalty points are shown on a UK Driving Licence, please? I need to confirm to somebody in the USA that I don't have any on my licence.
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Double Yellow Lines.
I know its illegal to park on these for obvious reason. But i have a friend to seems to think if they dont have a line through them at the end there deemed invalid and dont need to pay any tickets etc. What would anyone comment on this, Cause its annoying me im the driver he dont drive lol.
