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New car returned for second hand one.
The wife's Golf shows a few problems so she has made her mind up, despite my protests, that she is getting rid. She goes to the Evans Halshaw Vauxhall garage near us and looks at cars. After seeing a Insignia that the salesman has told her about, she is keen to buy it. Later on that day, I go with her to take another look…
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Kwik Fit Invoice Query
My partner took our car to Kwik-Fit just after Christmas to get the MOT and a full service for our Vauxhall Corsa c 1.2. Because we weren't able to afford to get everything done at once, they fixed/replaced the most urgent things and marked others as for our attention at the end of the Vehicle Condition Report. Kwik-fit…
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Why is a new Fiesta more fuel-efficient than an old one?
I'm considering replacing an old Fiesta with a new Fiesta, and I'm puzzled why the new one has much better official fuel consumption figures: 1998 1.25 manual petrol Fiesta (75PS): 31.7mpg (urban), 50.4mpg (non-urban), 41.5mpg (combined) Measured according to" EEC 80/1268/EEC (version 93/116/EEC)" Axle ratio:4.27 Hydraulic…
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Issues with Used Car from Garage! What are my rights?
URGENT advice needed please!! Following on from my recent thread here. I have now lost confidence in my recently purchased car, and more so the Garage whom I purchased it from. I am seeking advice here, hopefully more in depth than "ask for your money back" which is all I have gotten so far from the people around me. I am…
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Cheap place for air con regas - wanted
Hi all, I know Kwik fit for a £25 air con regas service and have done it around this time in 2009 and 2010 but wanted to know if you know an alternative place for around this price or if Kwik fit will be doing this again this year soon. Thanks
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ford focus fuse box
The 12v power sockets on my 58 plate focus have stopped working.....I am assuming the fuse needs replacing. I am having a bit of trouble locating where the fuse box is however. The manual says the particular fuse I need is in the interior fuse box but there is no picture to help explain how to get to the fuse box. I have…
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Photocard Driving Licence Renewal D798
I've had my photocard renewal form in the post. I've heard/read stories about the DVLA losing people's entitlement to drive etc. Meaning they have to re-take the driving test. Would it be OK for me to tick the "lost" box on the renewal form even though I haven't really lost the photocard licence? Or will I end up with some…
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Driving with no valid MOT cert- 1 week overdue
Hi, i was advised on another board to come in and ask... if my MOT is out of date am i still covered under my insurance? I was under the impression that i wasnt covered but ones on the other board say that isnt the case? Many thanks Katrina x
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New car ordered, can I cancel?
Short Story Ordered a new car, now want to cancel, can I without recourse? Long Story This isn't exactly a classic MSE post as I was trying to spend money but am looking for advice all the same. I ordered a brand new car 2 months back. I negotiated what I thought was a decent price for the car, cash, and secured the sale…
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"Don't" or "Can't"
It's a strange thing, but I've noticed that, when talking about driving, many people who don't have a driving licence say that they 'Don't' drive rather than 'Can't' drive. This doesn't seem to happen with other 'skills'. For example, I 'can't' ride a unicycle (trust me, I've tried and I can't ;) ), it would never occur to…
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ford sony unlock code
Hi Can anyone get me the unlock code for a sony cd132 cd6, serial number m020313.After changing battery for my mother i forgot that i would lose the radio. Mother not happy as she now hads no radio. thanks in advance.
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Y reg Almera - boot is stuck shut.
Hello I hope i am posting in the right place.... I put my bag in the boot of the car the other day, when i came to open it i couldnt, the handle would just not release the boot. Not had any problems before this. I use the central locking, which normally opens the doors and boot, but now we cant get the boot to open,…
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URGENT question about commercial car insurance
Hi, Have looked around and this seems to be the best place to ask. Here is the situation: Have just bought a new car to tow a trailer. I previously had a van which I understood to be covered by a commercial policy. I kept the policy running under the understanding it would be a straightforward transfer on to the new…
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Private numberplate question
Could I put a private numberplate bought in my name on the family car which is hubbys name?
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Ford Radio unlocking
Hi, having problems finding my code for my ford 6000 after garage repair. The serial number is M039345, anyone know how I can get the code?
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Where can i get 1 week insurance to ride my mates bike ?
My mate has lent me his motorbike for a week to go on a bike rally. I just need to know what sites to look at to insure it, also the bike aint in my name obviously any help appreciated cheers
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Aero Wiper Blade Refilling
My Focus MK2's passenger-side wiper was knackered, and I had an 18" standard blade lying around gathering dust (the Focus's wiper is 17" so easy enough to cut to size). So I decided to experiment with changing the blade over before I resorted to spending £30 on a new set. To my surprise, it has worked perfectly. The rubber…
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No Claims Bonus question
Hi guys, was wondering if anyone can advise me here. My 1st year of car insurance is due to expire in May (next month), however, I will have a new car by that point, thus, requiring new car insurance. Comparing quotes for my new car online shows a massive difference with 1 years no claims however I won't have the 1 year…
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White goods motoring......
....... there's currently a freezer in the boot of my Picanto Do I win? :rotfl:
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New or second-hand bike, or rental scheme?
I live in a big city, and am thinking of getting a bike for getting around town. We do have a bike rental scheme (at €35 pa), although the bikes are incredibly uncomfortable! The advantage of using the scheme is that bike theft is endemic here. If I did buy one, however, would it be better to go for a new one on the…
