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Astra
My Astra has just been recalled for something to do with the Sim?, I didn't catch exactly what he said was the problem though. Could anybody enlighten me on what the Sim does and what do you think needs changing on it?. Many thanks
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When is a DODGY CAR DEALER accountable?
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New Seat Leon - how reliable
Fancy a new SEAT Leon 1.6 diesel DSG but unsure of reliability, some reports say VW based so ok, others slate Spanish build quality. Any thoughts Thanks
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After sales access code to re-program BSI on Citroen C4 Picasso
Hello My husband is repairing a CAT D car - Citroen C4 Grande Picasso. We are almost there and have had car at a garage who have all the diagnostic gear (including Citroen). Our mechanic has Peugeot Planet which he said is compatible with Citroen. He is re-programming the BSI and is 70% there. He has come up against brick…
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Will I be able to claim compensation? (Virgin Trains)
So, I went down to London (from Carlisle) on Friday night. I was due to arrive at approx. 9:25pm but because of some problems on the way down, I didn't arrive until 10pm. Not too bad I guess...however... I was returning last night (Sunday) and was due to get on the 5:25pm train back, but we were told to get off the train…
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Best time to trade in a car
I'm about to trade in my car (Audi A3) for a brand new car (probably A4 or A6 estate). I bought the car a few months old from Audi. The car will be 3 years old in Feb 2011. Is there a best time to make the switch to optimise the deals I might get. Any tips on getting the best deal? Do you think I could get better deal by…
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Getting a deposit back on a car
Hi All, I put a £200 deposit down on a car at the weekend and within an hour was told that the dealer was well known for ripping people off, selling write-offs without disclosing details, etc. I then went back and asked for my deposit back to which he replied no problem I'll have it for you on Monday. Obviously come monday…
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What happens if i declare my car as sorn?
Hi, can anyone advise me please.... My car is due its MOT in early Dec, the mot place warned me last year that this year my car is proberly going to cost me around £350 + to get it through the mot. Now i know i should of been planning for this but i haven't and now i pretty sure im not going to beable to afford to get its…
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any money off codes for online tyre sites please
i need 4x tyres and have been checking the online tyre sites has anyone got a code for £££ off as it would really help with 4 tyres to buy thanks 195/15/50 incase anyone knows a deal
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Can i just swap stereo faceplates?
The car i bought has a JVC 12 cd changer unit under the seat and obviously the face plate stereo..when i went to halfords with the other car i had they waived the fitting fee as i got sony replacing sony and the faces just clicked in. Can i do the same with a JVC like this one is now or do they differ? Thanks x
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Genuine VW parts
Hey guys, does anyone know if an approved insurance repair centre would have to use genuine manufacturers parts whilst repairing a vehicle I had it in my head they did ??
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HELP! Europcar tyre charge
Just wondering if anyone had any advice on my experiences. I will try and keep it short as its been going on for months!! I hired a car for 2 days off Europcar and when i received it, it was not the car i ordered and dented all along one side. When the rental was over i received a charge to my card for 120 euros plus VAT…
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What does car descriptor "special Eds" mean?
Probably something really obvious but I can't figure it out!!
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Am I entitle to a refund for Car Service??
Do you think I am entitled to a refund for a recent (Disastrous) car service? My car (Ford Focus 2008 – 20k) now requires a new engine due to this Garage fitting faulty spark plugs and causing internal engine damage. I have already submitted a letter to the garage stating the facts together with my intentions to take the…
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Car Repairs gone wrong help
I Had a car accident 3 weeks ago someone drove into the side of my car. My car insurance were very good had courtsey car straight away, and told me to take my car to garage they recommend. Just after a week later they called for us to collect it, however it looked terrible the paint work was like orange peel, and they had…
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Family & Friends Railcard
I have been looking at booking fares for Christmas time and had noticed about a month ago that there was an offer to get a discount off the F & F Railcard. I am sure it said the offer was until some time in December, but I have just gone on the website today and there doesn't appear to be an offer any more. Does anyone…
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hit by uninsured driver advice pls
hello, my car whilst beeing parked was damaged badly by a thief driving off with stolen lorry. i guess he s not insured. now i will loose discount and excess. loss of that lorry was reported to the police. now is there any chance of police giving us the number plates of that car and if so will that secure our expenses with…
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Regular Rail User
I have to get the train to work every day, the fair is £9.50 for a return each day. I can't buy a weekly / fortnightly ticket as I'm often based in other sites hundreds of miles away which is paid for by work, so I wouldn't get any savings with a season ticket. I have been looking on National Rails website and if I'm not…
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Car rental damage wavier
Hi, Can anyone recommend a company that sells damage insurance for rental cars in the UK. I rent regulally from Enterprise, usually just a weekend (£23) and never bother taking the extra cover (£10 per day). I need to rent for about 2 weeks over christmas and will cover probably 2000miles. Considering the mileage and…
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2nd car
hi all ive been offered a M reg 1.3 micra im driving a picasso i want to insure the micra as my 2nd car have my businrss insurence which is an extra £10 a year on my picaso and want my son on the micra he is 19 and only has a priovissional he will only drive it a few hours a week i was quouted £2.500 can this be right.…
