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Suzuki Grand Vitara Diff Axle costs
Hi I have a Suzuki Grand Vitara SWB 1600VVT on a 52 plate. has anyone any idea about the costs of: • Replacing front diff axle with used parts • Labour time & costs to do it? Also when put into FWD is the light red or green?
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ford radio code
I'm looking for the radio code for my Ford Galaxy, 2006 RDS stereo system . Part No 95VW-18K876-EB ID No FDZ7Z2TN004753. Would be most appreciative for any help.
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Buying a car
Hi All, I'm looking for some advice. I bought a 60 plate car yesterday from Peoples Ford. Once I got home I looked it up online and have discovered that there is two different prices for it one on the ford direct website and the other on the peoples website. I've check the reg number and it's the same. I have e-mailed the…
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Galaxy radio code
I'm looking for the radio code for my galaxy, ID number FDZ7Z2TN004753
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Why some people think CarGiant are overpriced rubbish
I was thinking about all the times I have mentioned CarGiant and I am thanked for this advise with abuse, that I either work for them or that they are overpriced due to the fact you have to a £91 Admin Fee. As Ill Health retirement looms ever closer I have done some research as I may go back to doing chauffeur work, as I…
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Pads and Discs changed - Squealing Noise Lifting Off The Brake??
Chaps, Pads/Discs were worn according to Toyota so I had them replaced this morning by a local mechanic using genuine parts. Prior to replacing, there was a squeaking that occurred when lifting the handbrake up and down and pushing down on the brake pedal. The handbrake noise is still there but now the brakes make a short…
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Buying a used car (vectra maybe?)
Hi, I am looking to buy a used car, well possibly two. 1st car, looking for a punto < £1,000, preferably an active sport 1.2, around > 2002. 2nd car, looking for a vectra < £2,000, 2003 - 2005. Also have a ford focus 1.6 LS, 2000 V, that can either be sold or p/ex. Could anybody offer any advice? Does anybody have any tips…
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Economical vans (MPG)?
HI, I need to purchase a medium sized van for my businesss start-up. It needs to have 3 seats and around a Transit sized vehicle. As a I do around 20k a year of which about 14k is motorway driving I am looking for a van with good mpg. The motorway driving will be unladen. Its really hard to find specs online. Anyone have…
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OBD II Reader
Can anyone recommend a cheapy OBD II reader (2006 Jeep Cherokee/Liberty 2.8 CRD)?
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Local Authority Scamera car enforcing No Left Turn by PCN ??
I've been stitched up like a kipper :mad: We were out shopping in London last weekend and enjoyed the fact that we'd chosen a part of London where it is quiet and possible to park for free at the roadside on a Saturday if you interpret the signs correctly ... restrictions Monday to Friday, Restrictions Sunday ... nothing…
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Car finance with poor credit history
I'm looking for advice on car credit. I took out a PPP on a new car in 2007 over 3 years. In that 3 years my partner and I experienced financial difficulties which resulted in us having to have a debt management plan set up. We pay an agreed amount of debt each month although it is below minimum payment, so this has given…
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In-car clock.......
:rotfl: Yeah, my car's so poverty spec it doesn't even have a clock on the dash - and it's driving me insane. Anyone know where I can pick up such a thing cheaply, preferably backlit and powered by 12V instead of battery powered ? :eek:. Something I can tuck away neatly that won't look out of place would be nice too.
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Is it a NEW car?
Evening all, Not quite money saving but I know you guys are experienced consumers! Ordered a new car, colour was limited but they "confident they can get 1". I believe I'll end up with 1 from the showroom, would this be acceptable as a new car? Having many ppl sit in it & touch it? I know Currys sell off their ex-display…
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Protecting / cleaning a new car
I take delivery of my new (yes, rapidly depreciating!) car this week. The dealer offered me a variety of treatments such as alloy wheel protection, leather protection and waxing, which totalled around £400. Needless to say, I declined their offer and am now trying to research which products to buy so I can do it myself.…
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Pothole claim question
I was in lane 2 on the motorway today, doing about 60 and a car in lane 1 that was obviously trying to avoid potholes as he was swerving side to side but not doing a very good job of it as he hit one, flinging a 3 inch chunk of tarmac into my windscreen smashing it the whole width across and denting the A pillar. Now I'm…
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owning bike and a car using one at a time.how to insure one only?
Hi I own a car and thinking of buying a motor bike too, I dont really want to pay for 2 insruacnes at the same time, am happy to use motorbike for about 5 month during spring and summer. And use the car for the winter. Having said that there are about 1 or 2 days a month where I may need to have access to the car. Now the…
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Legal situation for unnecessary repairs
Bit of a long story so I'll paraphrase and bullet point to capture all the facts. we have a 2006 Audi which we bought second hand along with a life time warranty just under a year ago. Three months ago various warning lights started flashing on the dash board, example hand brake on, boot open, the alarm would go off when…
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Not sure how to sell my car
Hi guys I have a really nice Clio Sport. However, it costs me the earth. Tax, petrol, insurance (especially when I've heard that insurance has increased considerably for everyone), and if/when anything goes wrong with it. Basically I need a cheaper car. I want to sell my Sport and get a car for around £1000 that is far…
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Another victim of a foreign truck
Had my car side-swiped by a foreign-registered (LHD) truck this week. On a local dual carriageway - he pulled out into me. Driver refused to stop (despite me chasing him for several miles in traffic and blowing horn, flashing lights). Fortunately I am in the motor trade and so can get the car fixed relatively cheaply - but…
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Broken wing mirror Honda Civic
Hey I have a 2007 Honda Civic, someone decided to totally kick off my right hand side wing mirror last night:mad: I have managed to celloptape it back on to the car however the plastic is all shattered and its dangling slightly. Should I goto a Honda car garage and pay a fortune for a new part and labour? Or should I try…
