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Car Servicing?
Hi, I was hoping someone could explain car servicing to me. I have a 2005 Toyota Yaris that needs a service in a couple of months. Up until now, all my servicing was for free as part of a deal I got with the car. However, now that my freebie servicing is up, I need to try and figure out exactly what I need to ask for and…
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Anyone recommend a motorbike MOT garage in newport gwent?
Hi, My motorbike is due its MOT and I was hoping someone one on here can recommend a good/decent garage in the newport west area please. Thanks Pageee
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Buying an older Mercedes
Hi all, Looking for some advice really. I passed my driving test a year ago and have been driving a older Megane since then. I am now looking to purchase an older type Mercedes CLK 320 as I really like them. I have seen a few around the 10/11 year age for around £3000. I'm just wondering what opinions/experiences are of…
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Car Battery Charger
What to look for when buying? Got an Auris 1.3 and father has Avensis 1.8 My father didn't drive his car for a few weeks during the snow and the battery went flat Borrowed a charger from a friend which had 6/12V options - but both cars have 12V batteries IIRC - seems like a handy thing to have also father has taken to…
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Mytyres
Just wanted to share my experience of Mytyres.co.uk. I tried to place an order today, only to have both my American Express & Mastercard cards refused as a payment method. I phoned their customer service and was told that I could pay by BACS transfer. Needless to say I cancelled my order, but am now a bit concerned as I…
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London congestion zone - big changes, please read
Hi all, We have some big changes being introduced concerning Londons Congestion Charge. Western extention has gone!! London Major, Boris Johnson removed the western extention on the 24th December 2010. The means drivers will no longer be charged to drive on streets west of Edgware Road, Park Lane and Vauxhall Bridge Road…
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Getting a UK driving license
Hi All, DH is planning to get a UK driving license. He has about 10yrs of driving experience in India (driving style is similar to UK). I understand that its a 3 stage process: 1. Apply for provisional License (50GBP) 2. Pass theory test (how much does this cost?) 3. Pass practical test. (how much for this one?) I've been…
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children on the tube... confused about fares!
I am very confused! My husband and I are planning to take 6 yr old and 3 of his friends to the big smoke for his birthday on sunday 3 weeks time for a trip to the science museum. we have a family railcard and will be travelling from cambridge with our family railcard..... straight forward so far! however I havent been to…
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vauxhall radio cassette refitting
hi could anyone tell me how to enter the radio code into standard vauxhall zafira r/c being refitted due to selling.i have the code but have no info on entering it. many thanks
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Advice needed regarding a faulty car and finance
Bit of a long story but will make it as short as possible. Any advice would be greatly appreciated as I am at my wits end !!! Purchased a mini cooper s brand new on a pcp in June 2007. No problems at first but at 25,000 miles was on my 3rd front drivers tyre. The tyre centre suggested BMW look at the subframe and wishbones…
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Halfords trade cards for engineers
If your pay/wage slip says, or you can prove that, you are an engineer of somesort you can get a Halfords trade card with savings of up to 33%!! I went in and told them that I was an aircraft enginner (with a pay slip as proof) and that I often buy and use Halfords tools for work! This card can only be used on 'car…
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Know the name of this bit driver?
There's a bit which looks like a flatblade screwdriver but the centre of the flat bit is missing, so it looks like a dinner fork with the centre two prongs missing and the outer prongs are only 2mm long. What's the name of that sort of bit? and I need one in a small screwdriver type set i.e not the bits but a set of…
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sprinter van brakes hitting back when you break
wondered if anyone knows what this may be. I have a sprinetr van 2002 cdi which i havent used it for 8 months when i used it yesterday , it started first time but when drivving and want to brake ..the brake pedal hits back at the foot? any idea what may be? checked for brake alcohol and its fine
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Driver & passenger car seats
I would like to change the passenger and driver's car seats in my 10 year old Peugeot. The car itself is working fine, but the seats are old and uncomfortable. Is it possible to get this done, and for how much? I've googled, but just found info on changing racing car seats or baby/child seats.
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Philips radio codes
Could anyone please help me with my radio code, it is an old Vectra The radio is a Philips, Serial No is :- GM0400W2117635 Model No :- Car 400 2F3 Thanks to anyone Roger
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welding equipment?
not sure where to post this but thought motoring will do as it is related to my car,feel free to move if better suited elsewhere. looking to buy a welding machine so i can do some repairs on my old project cars rather than paying someone else to do it. I need something that can run fine off standard household 3 pin…
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ford ka wiper fault
both front and rear wipers weren't working, found the fuse had blown. replaced it, however wipers worked but on fast wipe it blows the fuse, and works wipers have started working intermitantly on any wipe. i replaced the motor with a spare one however its still the same. any ideas? could it be the switch maybe?
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Do I need insurance?
I have a car which is waiting, on the road outside my house, to be towed away to a car salvage yard. This will happen in the next 2 days. The car is still taxed and MOT'd but can I legally stop my insurance (as I won't be driving it again)? Please advise.
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Anyone used 'styleandperformance' website for car accessories?
Hi - any advice would be appreciated In Oct 2010 I purchased car mats from the UK website styleandperformance .co.uk paid for my items through secure payment via my debit card for £25. Received my email confirmation from the company and waited for my mats to arrive. It said approx 5 - 10 days. Two weeks later, still no car…
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Old diesel estate cars - good MPG possible?
Hi Can anyone advise on an economical option (ie good MPG) for a second hand diesel estate car, purchase price around £2000? I think the Renault Laguna and a Ford TDCI (Focus/Mondeo) have been suggested in the past. Are these still good options Is there any way to get comparative MPG figures which real owners are actually…
