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Flat tyre when cold
each morning this week (apart from this morning) I have went out to find my back tyre flat - i have checked the tyre and do not see anything wrong with it e.g. nails in the tyre etc. Could it be the cold weather? this morning was not as cold as the rest and the tyre was fine.
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I want to buy a car
I haven't passed my theory & practical driving tests but I want to buy a car. Can I buy a car even if I don't have a driving licence? Will it be in my name and will I have to payy all the MOT, insurance, road tax, etc even if I'm driving with an L sign with an experienced driver?
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Whoops, a tad embarrassed!
I finally got my moped 10days or so ago after paying for it well before Christmas. Due to last weeks appalling weather I didn't have a chance to try it out until Sunday...when it wouldn't start:eek: I knew it was very. very low on fuel when I picked it up, so got a friend to drive me to Tesco to get some - it took the…
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Car recalls
Iam looking to get a new (to me) car and was intrested in finding out if there is a way i can find out if the previous owners have taken it back for the recall and not just take their word, also if i bought and they hadnt took it back for the recall would i then have the option of taking it to the dealers to get checked,…
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Second Hand Car - What are my rights??
Hi, New to the forum but have been reading it for a number of months. Just wondered if anyone was able to give me any guidance on my rights re. the purchase of a second hand car. The story so far:- Picked up a car on Monday and paid the remaining balance (car cost £6k). Within a couple of hours smoke started billowing out…
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Renault recall - not advised
Anyone know about a recall on Renault Trafic vans ? Just popped into the local Renault garage to book it in for its 18K service and was told oh theres a recall on this for the brake servo's. Do they normally make these public information or just leave it until you get in touch with them ? However I wish it was the vehicle…
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Engine damage from oil running low?
On Wednesday my car was in the garage because of a collapsed wheel bearing, and it's booked in on Monday for it's MOT. Today I was driving a short journey (4/5miles) to take the dog somewhere to walk. Half way there I could smell a faint diesel-like smell. I dismissed it, as I was driving past a distillery/factory and put…
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HMRC Mileage Rates....
currently run my own car to which my company pays an allowance and pays mileage rates as per the HMRC schedule. With the increase in fuel prices are these rates likely to be reviewed soon as 40p & 25p simply does not extend to covering £1.34+ per litre!! And bearing in mind another 5p increase round the corner:mad:
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Nissan Pathfinder Rear Door Handle
We bought a Pathfinder from new 3 years and seven months ago. Its our fifth Nissan and like the others has proved reliable EXCEPT a month or so ago the rear door handle which is plastic broke off. Its a clean break and a result of either poor design or a manufacturing defect. Cost of the handle is some £60 odd but to fit…
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Anyone heard of velevy delivery
Hi Am looking to have a car delivered form Italy ( have run a check on the car itself etc,that' fine.Payemnt would be through velevet delivery.com - a third party/ escrow servce. Am obviously checking it out before I do anythinglse- anyone head of it?) Thanks Julie
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How to remove a wheel clamp...
http://uk.autoblog.com/2011/01/21/video-angry-driver-removes-clamp-with-his-feet/
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Car BREAKS changed (Front two) But they are now soft?
I changed both pairs of the front 2 car breaks, and these new brakes feel soft. when you press them hard/fast it takes a bit of time for the car to break (there is a small delay)...then the car Halts. Shouldnt it be instant, and forced stopped, on application on the NEW brake pads? or is this Always the case, with new…
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Spending cash on a private car ?
I'm looking to spend £2000 on a car from a private individual. But the truth be told i'd rather put it on credit than give cash straight out. Is that possible? I've got cash and £2000 of credit on my new Barclays Visa platinum account with 3 months interest free credit. My question is what is the best way to spend my money…
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X Reg RAV 4
Hi Engine light came on , dealer says the code is saying the air mass meter needs replacing....... Is this job doable by the user ? Cheers
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Potholes caused house to vibrate lost sleep
Hi, I live on a busy central London road with lots of buses so there is a lot of traffic noise and some vibration. The road was extensively retarmaced last year and over the last 2 months I noticed severe vibration every time buses passed along which is about every 2 minutes. I'm talking about my bed shaking through the…
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Expensive service?
Just had service/ MOT, final bill was quite expensive. The garage where I got it done does offer a price match service, just wondered what other moneysavers would expect to pay to have the following done: -indicator bulbs x2 -brake fluid/ anti freeze change -front brake pads -3 x wipers -spark plugs any guesstimates?
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Make your own Diesel, good processors?
Hi, I've been looking into making my own bio-Diesel for some time (ever since watching 'it's not easy being green') and I'm even more keen now the prices for fuel are astronomical. As this site is for people looking to save money I was surprised not to see more threads on the topic. Have any of you made your own biodiesel…
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Car noise has upset someone
Just about to leave for work so will reply to any posts later. Also not sure if this is the right place to post, but I don't know where else would be better. Anyway a bit of background - my boyfriend owns a classic mini with a 1380 engine in it which is a bit on the loud side. He has a job that is shift work (starts at 6am…
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Skoda Fabia Estate
I have to change my company car and due to cost cuts etc I have looked at the Skoda Fabia Estate - but! I was shocked to see that it does not have a spare wheel just a puncture repair kit (can) does anyone have experience - good or bad - of this method of replacing a duff tyre . I realise that it only gets you 50 miles on…
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Car crash thoughts?
Hi, Firstly no one was hurt and it is only two lumps of metal so no massive deal.... I joined a 4 exit roundabout in the left lane to go straight ahead to the second exit. A car also joined in the right lane tried to overtake me, cut me, up and took the first exit left. Scraping his passanger door and rear wing down my…
