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The cheapest rail and bus travel MUST VIEW
dub dub dub .megabus.com This is a fantastic website that gives you amazingly cheap fares within the UK.
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Ran out of fuel, now got warning lights
My partner ran out of fuel today in her Renault Grand Scenic, 1.6 petrol. She got some fuel from a friend (unleaded apparently) and was able to get to a garage but the car was running rough and with a "check emissions" warning on the dash with a picture of an engine. I told her to try filling it with unleaded to see if the…
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Frosted windscreen?
Hey whats the best way to get rid of a frosted windscreen in the morning. Cold tap water? De-icer and scraper?
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New Focus tyres needed
I need to replace the front off side tyre on my car, having just recently purchased it second hand the tyre looks like it had a slow puncture. It is a Focus Edge 1.8 '54'. Paying closer attention to the tyres I noticed that the front o/s is 205/50R16 87H and front n/s 205/50R16 91W. Rears are both 205/50R16 87V I am not a…
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honda civic not doing expected MPG
hi ive just bought a new model 2007 honda civic and its supposed to do 37.2 MPG (urban) but its only doing half that to the gallon , i only do school runs, shopping etc . Is there a problem should i get the car seen to ? and its a 1.4 petrol manual btw
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bmw 318i 18" to 16" wheels
Hi there, looking to buy a BMW 318. There is one I like that has 18" wheels. However, I want 16" wheels for a smoother ride. Do you think it would be possible to get 18" exchanged for 16" at a garages.. as a part exchange deal?
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Selling car...
Hi, I am thinking about selling my car as i could do with the money to pay off about £600 debts i have. I have a Renault Megane Coupe, 02 reg, about 55000 miles, black, good condition, e/w, a/c, half leather interior, 1.4, petrol, MOT til Jul 11, Tax due end of Nov, but will put 6 months on for right price, new tyres all…
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De-icing your car, be careful folks!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-merseyside-11594571 They've released no details, but from the description i'd say she tried to start the car whilst standing outside it, didn't realise it was in reverse gear and got dragged under the door and then the wheels as the engine turned over on the starter motor. I know some…
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Autoquake not playing ball! Threatening to take to court
I wish I had read the forum about Autoquake earlier. I bought a car from them this month. I liked what I saw online and booked for viewing. Travelled all the way to Leeds from London with a return ticket in case I didnt like what I saw. I did eventually like the vehicle, had a test drive but I was rushed throughout the…
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best used car websites
i know it sound susch an obvious question but it isnt included in any stickys. im after a honda jazz and have tried auto trader, motors, ebay, pistonheads and gumtree. any other good ones? and is ebay the best for the tiny bit of protections paypal gives you? ta v muchly our kid
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New rear wheel bearing required on VW Golf
been hearing a noise last couple of days so took car into VW garage for a mechanic to have a look. He said that it required a new rear wheel bearing so i went upto the service desk and the chap, once i had booked it in for fitting quoted me £210!? Luckily im still under warranty but besides the point surely this shouldn't…
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Scooter Odometer Help
My son got his new Yamaha Vity on Tuesday but although the speedo is in mph the odometer is reading in km. Is this right?
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ford focus radio codes
hi can anybody help me get a radio code for my ford focus serial number M134224 - thanks for any help anyone can provide:j
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ford 3000 traffic radio
hi after new clutch radio code lost anyone know the code for my radio. serial number M006613 model 3000 traffic
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ford stereo code
Hi please help!i have a ford focus and the code i have for my radio in the log book is wrong/old and im in desperate need for the right one!the only problem is im not sure if this is the serial number-M51-13005 if this isnt it where would i find it please?or i have a VIN no if this helps??im soooo confused if u could help…
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Ford Ka radio code help
Hi. Does anyone have the code to unlock my radio. Serial no: V011525 Any help gratefully received :)
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Ford radio code
Hi Can anyone help Need a radio code for a ford 4500 number M128969 battery went flat and I have no code Many thanks :D
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Honda Civic-Cam belt and pollen filter?
Hi My 52 reg petrol, honda civic is 8 years old and has done 65 k. 1) It is due a cam / timing belt change. How much shall i expect to pay? Honda garage is quoting £280 to do the job? Is this too much? 2) how do i change pollen filter on the car? googled it and found some threads telling me that it's simply a "clipped"…
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Tyres
Since and old tyre thread got dug up from years ago it has set me up with a question(or two). There are a lot of 4x4 v's tyre type arguments that come up on here regularly due to adverse weather. So my question(s) are: Do "all season" tyres give you enough extra benefit for the bad slushy/snowy/wet weather we get in the…
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Toyota to recall 17,000 cars in the UK
Toyota has announced a recall of more than 1.5 million cars worldwide over brake and fuel pump defects. The carmaker said the decision affected certain Avalon, Highlander and Lexus cars, including 740,000 cars in the US, 600,000 in Japan and 17,000 in the UK. It wants to ensure that fluid does not leak from the brake…
