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Opinions please,
Ive seen a VW polo with a 57 plate but it only has 2,321 miles, is it worth it buying a car with a low mileage or should i buy 1 with a higher mileage. What i mean is as its only done 2,321 miles not much has been replaced when its been serviced so would it be worth buying it or not, thanks
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First TransPennine Express January Sale - 25% off
Unsure of whether this has been posted, but can't find it anywhere... Started 04/01/11, runs until 31/01/11, travel up until 31/03/11. Routes are across the North of England, as well as Manchester - Scotland (via Carlisle). Details at http://www.tpexpress.co.uk/sale
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Y reg Daewoo Matiz
Hi I am hoping someone is able to help my husband and I as neither of us are mechanically minded. End of October last year, the management warning light came on. Took it to ATS who looked and said they couldnt see what was wrong so reset the cpu thingy. Mid December it came on again - back to ATS who said it came up with…
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Buying a used car from a new car dealer
just wondering if there are tips I've done the HPI checks on the car - all clean Mechanic says car is roadworthy condition and has highlighted a few repairs that may be needed in the future. 3 months warranty given with purchase the car itself seems good the used car dealer has only just opened about a month ago. it's run…
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Tax help please!
We need to renew our tax disk, but our insurance cert is a pdf we don't have a paper copy. We can't renew online as it just won't work for us, always comes up with errors. (Has done for the 3 years we've had the car) Is there a way around getting the tax today without printing off the certificate? We have no printer and…
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Insurance group 8 - how much?!
I'm seriously looking to buy a 4x4 at some point soon but, as I currently have a small car (Hyundai i10 - group 2), I'm a bit wary as to how much the insurance will cost me for a bigger (4WD) vehicle. I've got 8 years no claims (which I currently protect). Can anyone else offer me some ideas as to how much a group 8…
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Damaged front wing - part two
Some of you may remember my Peugeot 206 from before Xmas, a lorry hit it whilst parked. I've now got a new panel from eBay. The colour looks pretty much the same, but it has a sport trim on it that I couldn't see in the photo! doh! Just taken car and panel to a body repair place and they have quoted the following; £100 -…
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What car to buy?
I need to replace my worn out M reg Micra and can't make up my mind what to buy. I only do about 7000 miles a year and have £4000 to spend. Any suggestions for a couple of OAPs?
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Cheap Rail Cards for 30 somethings
I am 31 years old and have become a regular train traveller from south Wales to Blackpool. Are there any ways of getting a regular traveller/discount/rail card?:)
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best economy 4x4 - help please
I am hoping to afford to replace my ancient Shogun this year but am not sure with what. (I tow a horse box so a sturdy (heavy) 4x4 is essential before anyone slates me) With spiralling tax and fuel costs and a bad paid job I need to have the most economical possible and get flummoxed by all the sites offering advice so…
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Screenwash / Battery Charger at Lidl 13/1/2011.
OK a heads up for the brilliant Lidl Screenwash, in stock from 13/1/2011. 5 litres for £4.99, it works down to -60. Best stuff that I have ever used. Also the well respected Ultimate Speed battery charger that has similar functionality to the CTEK ones, at a very sensible price of £12.99. ( watch video ) Again available on…
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Nitro Inflate anyone?
Is nitrogen a breath of fresh air for car tyres? I just read this very recent article regarding nitro inflate. I'm quite shocked it seems to be a new ' innovation ' as i've been using nitro inflate for many years, now. The downside, is true, i'm selective where i check my tyre pressure, amazingly, after all this time.…
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vauxhall astra central locking
got an s reg vauxhall astra but central locking wont work, either with key or fob. it locks then unlocks only thing that has changed recently is that i jump started the car, battery wasnt flat just too low to turn over tried googling the problem but most people are having problems with the central locking not working at…
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Car Leasing
We are considering leasing a car instead of buying one. can anyone recommend a good company and also advice on whether this is a good way of having a car (we've never owned one before)? Thanks
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Replacing a wishbone
Asking this question for a friend (a female) . How much would be an average price to have a front wishbone replaced on her car ? Its a peugeot 406 year 2001. She asked a mechanic in a small but reputable garage for a quote and he has said £40 for the part and £30 for labour. Does this sound about right ? Thanks
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Mazda 5 - Electric window switches not working on driver's door
Problem started today. Car has not been used for a couple of days. It was very cold this morning. When i tried to start the car it struggled. It felt like the battery was flat, dashboard lights went off, the engine turned sluggishly, then started. When the engine was started the needles on the speedo and rev dials turned…
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Should I get a new battery fitted?
My car is 9 years old, and in the last spell of really cold weather, on very cold mornings my car just wouldn't start. On each occasion this happened, as the daylight warmed up the temperature and the car defrosted, the car would start. I have no problems getting the car started in any other weather conditions (in the rain…
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New Company Car
Hiya looking for some suggestions please! Company car is up for renewal in may been told i can spend in the region of 18000GBP, cannot be a convertible and must seat 4 ppl! Other than that i have a free hand. Now suggestions are welcome but also would i just look at cars that are new and worth that amount or do you reckon…
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starter motor
Please can someone advise where the make of starter motor is found as the motor factor said there is more than one type for my vehicle. Many thanks for any advise.
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Tyre/ wheel tracking
Hi - Just wondering if you could advise me on what a reasonable cost for tracking my tyres would be? And to fix the issue if needed? Thanks!
