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Strange noise
Hi, I haven't driven my car (Honda Jazz, just over a year old) for the past two weeks due to snow and ice. I took it out this afternoon, and noticed there's a banging/knocking noise whenever I use the brakes. I think it's coming from the back or underneath, but I'm not completely sure. I'm taking it into the dealer…
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True or false?
Recieved this "tripe" in an email today in work I don't think for one minute this can work but hey ho have a gander "Have you locked your keys in the car? Does your car have remote keyless entry? This may come in handy someday. Good reason to own a cell phone: If you lock your keys in the car and the spare keys are at…
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TFL Penalty fare on DLR - appealed but no response...
Hi all - I am hoping a savvy Londoner can help me here! I got a penalty fare on the DLR nearly 3 weeks ago (thought I had swiped my Oyster card, but apparently it hadn't validated...). I appealed, as it was a genuine mistake & has never happened before. Not holding out much hope but you never know... Anyway, the penalty is…
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Looking for some car repair advice please!
I'm not sure if this is the right place to post this, if not I would really appreciate a pointer in the right direction. Here's my problem.. I have a Renault Clio 1993 1.1 4-door hatchback. I've taken my car to the garage with a knackered alternator and have been told that I need a new alternator and battery (makes sense…
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Clamped outside doctors - £320!
I parked outside my doctors for 15 mins on Xmas eve and came out to find my car had been clamped. If I didn't pay £320 they were going to take it away at extra cost to myself plus £35 a day storage (and a long way away too!) It was so upsetting as you can imagine, what a bad time of year! Surely it is not legal and why do…
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6 month breakdown cover
My daughter is in the army, and in 6 months wil lbe posted to afganistan, so needs b/down cover till she goes,what are the cheapest polices please. thank you for any advice
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w202 merc c200... Boot won't open!
Hi all, Bit of a problem, i cannot open the boot to my c class. Tried using the key fob, the key itself and release button in the centre console but still won't open. I've checked the fuses in the bonnet and they are all fine, but there's also a fuse box in the boot which I can't gain access to. I think the lock has…
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Recommendations for BIG but economical estate pls.
Hi all. Currently have a 58-reg 2.2 Tdci S-Max. I can't afford the finance (or fuel, to be honest) on it any more due to job circumstances so I'm selling it, paying off the finances and getting something cheaper to run for a while. I work from home so do very few miles at present. If that changes I'll worry about changing…
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Replacement Key question
Hi guys Just bought a replacement key fob for my omega (the buttons are shot away and it only works intermittently). It needs programming and the Vauxhall garage has quoted me £50. Surely this is something I can do myself? I've got the key code but I'm not really sure what I'd be doing with it. Is this something I can do…
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Vauxhall Easytronic - advice please
I have just replaced the battery in my Vauxhall Astra which is a semi automatic and the car will only go into 4th gear - anyone know how to sort it?
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Going from 30 to 80 mile round trip to work... What Car?
Going from 30 mile (Company Car) to 80 mile (Purchased Car) round trip to work... What Car? Hi, I thought I would start the ball rolling in 2011 with a question relating to a job change requiring the purchase of a new/used car for an 80 mile round trip to work (currently 30). I currently have a company car which of course,…
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Alloy Wheel Delivery
Hey, I've probs got nothing to stand on here but just wanted to check if i do or not. Basicly i sold a set of alloys wheels to someone in aberdeen and arranged on a site offering "Next Day Delivery" on the 15th of December, at this point the tracking number stated that it would be picked up the next day ovb the 16th of…
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vauxhall cars
if i replace the battery in our key fob,will it automaticly work or do we need to reset anything??because the garage is to much,bit worried that if i do that the car wont lock at all,any help will be much appriceated thankyou:beer:
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Had a bump - bit of advise please
Hello Hope you all had a good Xmas and New Year. I had a bit of a bump on few days before Christmas (due to the ice) where i bumped into a car in front of me while tryign to stop at a roundabout. I had been going slowly and been leaving a fair distance for all those know-alls, i just hit a patch of ice and couldnt stop.…
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Letter from MIB claiming we owe them £6.5K
Hi there, I hope this is in the right place, I am so worried and just wanted to see if anyone could give me a bit of advice before I go to a solicitor. Just before Christmas, completely out of the blue, a letter arrived from the Motoring Insurance Bureau stating that my partner had been involved in a car accident 7 years…
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how much do brake pads cost on average?
i have done nearly 32k miles in my Citroen C1 and i need the brake pads changing. how much will just new front brake pads cost to replace and fit, on average? i'd just like a price in my head so i will know if someone will try to rip me off! thanks in advance
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Ford KA brake replacing garages in bolton
Hi, Does anybody know the cheapest garages in Bury,Bolton or Rochdale/ Shaw area that would replace my drum brake pads on my '02 KA? thanks
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What happened to the promised 'fuel price stabiliser'
Come on cameron, you were banging on about rising fuel prices when in opposition(even though it was the CONservatives who introduced the fuel price escalator in the first place) and now that you are in government, what has happened to the 'fuel price stabiliser' that you promised? Just one more lie to add to the list eh?…
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Where to hire a dolly trailor...?
Anyome know where I can hire a Dolly trailer from? Ideally one that folds way and can be chucked in the boot of my car?
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DVLA penalty charge help!!
Hi can anyone help with putting together a letter to the DVLA for me? Back in June 2009, i left my car at my dads whilst i went on holiday for 2 weeks. The reason being was that the MOT was due after i got back and the car needed work doing which my dad was going to do whilst i was away as he is a mechanic. Whilst on…
