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What to choose to replace Nissan Almera Tino?
Hi everyone This is my first time on this board but I'm a regular over on the house prices board. I'm after some advice about buying a car and thought somebody on here might be able to help. Until last week I was happily driving a 1.8litre 02 reg Nissan Almera Tino and I was hoping it would last at least another year.…
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anyone know anything about cars
Hi my car is taking 4 or 5 attempts to start up, it comes up injection fault. once its finally running it seems ok, it has been for about 4 days now.it has flashed up stop twice while i have been drivin it but then gone off as quick as its come on. It is a renualt modus 05 diesel. Anyone know what it is if not then I dont…
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Scrapping a Car....
Hi, My husband has a 2000 Rover 45 and following a crash today we are expecting it to be too expensive to repair and his insurance is TPFT so repair costs will not be covered? How would we go about scrapping the car and can you get any money for scrapping the car or would we have to pay to scrap it? Thanks Sarah
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How does NCD work if you have multiple cars?
We have 4 private cars and 1 company car in our household. All cars in dh's name. 2 cars have 10 years NCD. 1 car has 7 (and is for sale) 1 (new) car has none. We hope to sell the car with 7 yrs NCD - can we trf this NCD onto the car replacing it? I'm not sure why some have 10 yrs and 1 has 7 yrs. It's all very confusing.…
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nissan car company
:huh::huh:I wanted to purchase a new car using my current car as part exchange plus a £500 doposit and pay the outstanding balance on finance, i chose a vehicle with nissan and the salesman then went through the process of obtaining finance i was then told by him later that day that finance had been approved by santander…
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nissan car company
:huh::huh:I wanted to purchase a new car using my current car as part exchange plus a £500 doposit and pay the outstanding balance on finance, i chose a vehicle with nissan and the salesman then went through the process of obtaining finance i was then told by him later that day that finance had been approved by santander…
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What are my rights - anyone care to advise?
Purchased a used car from a dealership and within 3 weeks it broke down, and it had a number of serious faults. AA towed it back to dealership who offer a 'no quibble 30 day exchange plan'. Same day we visit the dealership who refuse to offer an exchange, only a repair. We reject the vehicle and leave it at dealership as…
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car radio code
hi can anyone help, i have a rover 25 y reg an i have lost my radio code the serial number for the radio is bp0263184237777 any help would be great
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Possible coolant leak after timing belt change
Had the timing belt changed recently on my car, with the water pump changed also. Garage also changed a few of the core plugs also (yes, it's a Ford) due to evidence of corrosion. Replaced the coolant as a matter of course. 700 miles or so later (and I am a fool for not checking earlier, I know) the coolant level was down…
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Almera screen wash problem - pump or bottle broken?
Hi all. I was using the screen wash earlier, when I heard a thud. The pump appears to have broken as there is no noise when trying to use the screen wash. If I lift the bonnet and refill the screen wash, it simply drains to the floor which makes me think it's a crack in the screen wash bottle. However, would this also…
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premium petrol question
Just got a new car and when I put petrol in for first time, there is a reminder on the petrol cap to use premium unleaded. Now, I've only ever used the cheaper standard unleaded. i dont want to damage the new car, but is there really much difference in the two? I know its only a few pence more, but it adds up to a lot when…
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car oil change
Hi all, I normally change the oil on my car myself but I'm accidentally living in London at the moment and don't have a drivewway, the tools etc to do it myself. Can someone tell me the best/cheapest drive in-drive out oil change place please? Thanks, Straggler
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Recent car buy - Registered Keeper / Owner
Hi, I have recently bought a car privately from someone and have recently recieved the V5C form from the DVLA with all my information on it as the Registered Keeper, although on the front it says 'This document is not proof of ownership, it shows who is responsible for registering and taxong the vehicle" The question is,…
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New used car tips pls
I'm looking to spend £1.5k-£5k on my long planned new second hand car. Ideally looking for a mid-size car no older than an 05' plate with no more than 40k miles on the clock. There isnt much choice locally for such things. So I have been looking on autotrader and there are really good prices on cars that a older or have…
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Just bought a 2006 Megan £4k
I was wondering, as we were at the dealership what happens next if anyone knows? We paid £1k less than offering price, they said it would be fully MOT'd (12 months) was wondering if anyone knows what happens when we go to pick it up (R.E Tax etc?) was happy to sign but forgot what we need to do on wednesday lol. Thanks
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New Car Purchased
Hi all after much deliberation I have changed my 7 seater People carrier for a car. I have enjoyed the people carrier, great for holidays, very versatile and has been very reliable. However I have missed driving a car and have recently got fed up with rolling around corners and the noise of my Mitsibushi Grandis. After…
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Light humming
Recently had a replacement brand new alternator and battery all professionally fitted. However, at idle the car makes a "like" humming noise, sounds abit like a turbo charger noise, but not that good. When driving or at revs the noise disappears. It's coming from around where the alternator is, but don't think from intial…
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Tow bar bike carrier help required please
I've just had a tow bar fitted to my Mazda 5 so that we can buy a bike carrier. We need to be carrying 4 bikes - 2 adult and 2 kids (both of which are 24"). Has anyone purchased one of these bike carriers - if so, which one? I do like the look of the Thule, but do not like the price! DH would prefer the bike carriers that…
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Car Insurance renewal problem.
My son hasnt had a car for the last 3 years and is intending to buy one in a couple of weeks. When he was last on the road he had either 3 or 4 years no claims. Thing is he cant remember who his last insurer was and cant find the paperwork. Is there anything he can do or is it just a case of starting again from scratch?
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Scrapyards
Hi Please can anybody tell me of any scrapyards in Derbyshire or Nottinghamshire that allow you to wander around and get a part for your car yourself?? I just need a plastic drive wheel for the electric window on an X Reg Clio Grande. I've been to our local scapyard for the last 3wks, but no luck so far :o I've checked on…
