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Car door damaged in car park!
Didnt realise until I got home that some idiot has opened their door against mine and taken paint off - approx 8 inch mark!! Can this be filled in or how do we go about rectifying it ?? Many thanks for any advice. My husband is ranting around the house like a mad thing - cant really blame him - some folk just plain…
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Renault Megane Bonnet Release!
Just a quick rant with no particular purpose..... I've just spent 15 minutes trying to find the damned bonnet release on one of the works pool cars (the hateful Renault Megane). Finally admitted defeat and looked in the manual, only to discover the damn thing is not where the manual says it is!! Eventually found the thing…
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Used car, no tax, how?
Hi, I've just bought a car which my dad is picking up for me and putting it on a transport trailer to bring home becuase there's no tax on it. I have an insurance quote ready to be bought tonight, i was just wondering what will i need to get it taxed? I know you need the MOT and cover note, can I use a printed one if my…
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New Cam Belt Price?
Hi I've been quoted for a new cambelt for a renault Clio by the dealer of £458.67 is this a competitive price? I am in the process of checking with in other garages, just thought I'd ask the question here also. With the cambelt are you better sticking with the dealer for such a job to be done? Thx
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Ford Transit Connect Radio Code
Hi all, can anyone help me with a radio code for a Ford Transit Connect (04)? The serial number is M014927. I would be very grateful for any help. Thanks Gazza
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Honda Jazz Problem
Hi Single lady who has minimal knowledge of the workings of a car. Bought my first car, a new Honda Jazz 1.2, almost a year ago. This week it had its first service by the Honda dealer from whom I bought it. I mentioned that there was a slight 'whooshing' sound for the first few inches when I pressed the accelerato…
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Cheap (decent quality) tyres
Hi all, first time poster so please be gentle:) My car just scraped thru its MOT this week, but got an advisory notice saying I need 2 new rear tyres:( Can anyone recommend a decent tyres supplier/fitter, as most of the usual suspects (Kwik Fit et al) seem to be charging the earth? And what would be a decent mid range…
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right turn (with pic)
Look at the image below. If I am the blue car wanting to turn right and then the green car comes along and drives into the right hand turn box, who would be considered at fault if there was a collision? What is the correct name for a right hand turn box like the one above?
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Help! Advice please
Hi all, My estranged wife has just called from where she now lives in France. She's been having problems with the car (Xsara Picasso) and has taken it to a garage who have quoted €2300 to get it working properly (about €500 parts and the rest labour). She really needs a car as public transport is not very extensive and she…
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Vauxhall Tigra
Have always liked the look of these cars (suited my personality i.e v girly!!) By a stroke of luck, I have came across one in my search which has low mileage (48K...S Reg) and is in my price range. Have been doing research on net and they seem to have a pretty good name...my Dad also for years, had Vauxhalls for company…
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Activating Discount Photocard?
Hey, A week ago, the JCP granted me a discount photocard, and I was told when picking it up at the post office that all I would need to do is take it to any shop and show them and they will make your oyster card 60p a ride etc. Problem is, a few days ago, first thing in the morning I went to my local store and he said the…
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Honda Jazz automatic making odd noise
I have a 5 year old Honda Jazz, which has done 37k miles. Within the last 2-3 weeks I've noticed a slightly odd noise when starting the car up. It also is audible when at traffic lights, it seems to only be obvious when starting the car up having not used it for a few days. The noise can only be described as the chunky…
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MPG not as described
Hi all I am new to all this- so hello! After a really awful year, which included our first baby passing away- we thought we would treat ourselves to a car to chear us up. I have been after a small 4x4 for some time for various things I do and settled on a Suzuki Grand Vitara. It is a petrol model that was described as…
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Help needed......
Hi and sorry for the essay..... I was wondering if some of you good MSE people might be able to offer me some advice? The cambelt went on my 05 Alfa Romeo 156 earlier on in April of this year (I know - should have listened to all those trying to dissuade me from getting an, but hey it looked nice and we live and learn!) I…
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Hiab Hire north west
Hi I need to hire a hiab and driver to move a 20ft shipping container from stockport to st helens roughly 30 miles. Does anyone know how much this is likely to cost or have any contacts that they have used? I have requested quotes of private ads ebay etc so am waiting back to hear from them with a price. Thanks for any…
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People carrier for elderly parents ?
Can anyone help with some recommendations please? I currently drive a Nissan Almera (boring i know but incredibly reliable). However, I need to get something larger and higher so that I can transport my elderly parents around more easily (they find getting in and out of ordinary cars really difficult). One of them is also…
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Replacement Driving License
The missus lost her photocard license. Bought her a replacement online. Received both photocard license and paper counter part in the post. Does anyone know if we're suppose to send the old counterpart back to the dvla?
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East Coast website charges postage fee - workaround details!
Many people use East Coast to book rail tickets. They were the first company to use the WebTIS system by Atos Origin, which is widely considered easier to use than Thetrainline. However East Coast now want to charge you to have tickets posted to you. There is no need to use East Coast's website any more, as other operators…
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Ford radio codes
Hi I have a Ford radio 4000 RDS Serial number M192671 could any one help as Ive had a new battery fitted but was never given the radio code man:jy many thanks Nige' ps i'm a bit new too this so hope i'm on the correct site
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Car Hire Excess Insurance with Essential Travel Ltd. Help!
Hi ,As my car was in an accident last week, the repairers Nationwide Crash Repair Centre gave me a courtesy car. Instead of taking out their CDW I took out a policy with Essential travel which is underwritten by White-horse insurance in Ireland. Overnight on Tuesday someone scratched the car causing £608 of damage. I have…
