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Old ENGINE OIL (Black)- where can I Spill it ?
We changed the car oil today, with some other filters too. service today, Poured out the old oil (Black oil) and inserted the New oil. Where can we dump/throw the old black engine oil? what are our options? and in the SKIP, they we just pour it down a hole, in the Skip tank? or they take the black oil in bottles?
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Insurance -Business Use for a named driver??
I have always made sure that I have had class 1 business cover on car insurance as both drivers occasionally claim mileage allowances for travelling in the car. My OH is a named driver on my policy with Churchill. The certificate covers:.. use by the policyholder or by the policyholder's spouse each in person in connection…
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Mitsubishi cambelt change -- tensioner and water pump?
I'm going to get the cambelt changed on the Mitsubishi (Space Star, 4G18 1.6 engine, nothing too exotic), and priced up the belt/tensioner/pump at around £100 or so. Asked my local garage about it and they agreed that the tensioner and pump should be done at the same time, and quoted about £220 which is exactly the kind of…
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Corsa B 1.7 diesel wont start.
Just hoping for someone thats got some insight really. The car cut out, would start again , then cut out. Done this a couple of times but then failed to start altogether. It initially went to a garage, who have got as far as saying the fuels getting to the filter. Next its going to come to me to have a wee play about with…
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Anyone else experienced this from Audi?
Hi, I've been debating getting a new car and yesterday visited my local Audi dealership. I'd had a little look on their website and thought an A3 would best suit me though my partner asked me to look at an A1. Anyway I went in & asked for information about them the receptionist duly sent me to whom I presume was a…
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Getting a bus stop moved
Hi All Does anybody have any tips on how to get a bus stop moved from outside of your house?? Thanks
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Advice on buying a used car from a dealer, please
Appologies if there is already a thread regarding this. I need to change my car for a more economical one and have been looking at what the local dealers have to offer as I want to part ex. Does anyone have any guidelines with regards to reasonable negotiation of price. Is there a certain percentage we could expect them to…
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Anyone drive a Kia Picanto 1 (2009-on) ?
........ if so, should it have a steering lock? :o I know it doesn't have much but this is a pretty basic thing I didn't think would be cut from a basic version :rotfl: Concerned that it's maybe just not working.
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Recommendations for a luxury car
Coming up to 68 years old. Grown up children have left home. I fancy one more change of car before eyesight and old age ends my motoring. I have always wanted a luxury car. Leather seats, comfort, automatic, every facility at the touch of a button. Fuel costs are not a problem. I do less than 50 miles a week. Mercedes or…
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Rear view mirror falling off - advice please.
Hi, my interior mirror has fallen off. I have tried super glue etc. and the reviews for 'pads' don't seem very favourable! I bought a suction pad replacement but that's broken now:o Any suggestions for a more permanent fix? Thanks;)
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help with a focus and a mysterious clunking noise!
I have been to about 5 garages now and am getting fed up, so i thought i would ask on here... Every so often i get a big clunking sound coming from the back, underneath, sounds like the car is going to fall apart! there is also a lot of looseness in the steering without much turning of the wheel. Most of the garages have…
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My car needs a new distributor
I want to make sure I buy the correct distributor part for my car. What info do I need to make sure I buy the correct one? I thought I read online this morning that I will need the VIN number but I can't find that website anymore so don't know if I just imagined it?
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dvla redirections?
I have literally just changed address and forgot to take my v5 to the post office. I applied for a tax disc online (4 days ago) and has not yet come. There is an active redirection on my old property to my new one. Just wondered whether it will be be redirected? cheers
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Changing Breakdown cover? Which one?
Hey all I'm looking for a bit of advice. I got my breakdown renewal quote in from Green Flag and it's £104 to renew for the year. Currently I have top level of cover but without Euro cover (don't need it) I've got a Kia C'eed 1.6 Diesel 2008 plate. Only called them once but ended up cancelling the call out (Dead battery…
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Black Circles Tyres (fitted at home).
Hubby has just had 2 tyres fitted at home via a mobile fitter at no extra cost. He's just stated this is the best ever service received from getting tyres fitted - a proper fitter (whatever that means). lol No attempt at up-selling either, so could be a big plus for any vulnerable female frightened of being ripped-off.…
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van auction prices
are there any motor traders who use this site, i have seen some light commercial vans on manheims web site at leeds for mon and at manchester on tue or wed.what i would like is some sort of idea what the hammer price would be around, i,d like to make sure i have enough money before i travel 100mls to 150mls each way.the…
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Green Flag - auto renew
Readers should be aware of the increasing practice of auto renewal, not only by Green Flag breakdown insurance but also across a wide spectrum of other insurance policies and service contracts. It is a sneaky way of taking money from your credit/debit card if you forget your renewal date and haven't given clear…
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New Car Brokers - Broadspeed
Hi, I'm looking to buy a new car and having searched the net, the new car broker Broadspeed is offering the best price. My questions are: Has anyone used them? If so how reliable are they? How do the trade in values offered differ from a dealer? Before all the 'don't buy new brigade' jump down my throat, I should point out…
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Garage Has Had My Vespa A Month - Any Advice?
Hi Guys, I hope you are all looking forward to the weekend? My Vespa broke down a month ago now and we walked it to the garage. Within a week they had diagnosed the problem (cam chain snapped) and ordered the part. From there on we have been told it will be fixed within a day or two. They said they needed another part, we…
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Advice please???
i purchased a vehicle for 4995. i part ex'd my car for 500 and agreed to pay 1300 deposit with 3195 for finance. i signed the form and the finance was put in place. when i went to pick up the car i signed my part ex over and the logbook for the new car. deal sealed. however, the salesman forgot to ask for the 1300 deposit…
