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Using Foreign License?
Got a question. My brother has been here for 2 months now, and owns a Cypriot drivers license. Is it possible to add him to my U.K policy? Or does he have to come here with his own car? Thanks!
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Reversing Lens - any good?
Has anyone bought/had any experience of the Easifit Reversing Lens? My SIL has a Suzuki Grand Vitara and finds it difficult to gauge how far out the spare wheel is when reverse parking. She thought the stick on lens would be less obtrusive than a mirror but would like to know if they are any good before buying one. Thanks…
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Disabled parents using transport for London
I realise this could be posted on either this board or disability and dosh but as folk looking for help with public transport specifically are more likely to come here first-I thought I'd check here first as Im not looking for help anymore,rather than looking to help. I want to hear from disabled people who are struggling…
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lacquer peeling off car
Lacquer just started peeling off my car. Can I stop it or repair it?
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Car likes the oil..
My Audi S4 avant takes 1 litre of oil every 2 weeks or so - there is no leak anywhere i can find, no oil patches in drive ever but on occasion i get a little blue smoke out the back not much though - any ideas anyone ? I have heard some people say this is the norm for these cars but a litre a fortnight does not seem right…
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M6 Toll Road
Not MSE but TOTALLY worth taking it :D Went up to the Lakes for the weekend. Travelling up on Wednesday night, we got to Birmingham about 9:30pm. We always take the M6 toll road but the M6 traffic was light so we figured we'd just go on the non-toll road. OMG! How awful is the M6 through Birmingham?! Firstly - road…
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BMW 5 series wheels
Can anyone tell me if i can take off the standard run flat tyres and fit normal tyres which can be repaired in the event of a puncture? i've just had to replace the same tyre twice because the run flats cannot be repaired and it's costing me a fortune. thanks
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Changing Train Tickets
Hi I booked a return (just a standard return) on Thursday for travel tomorrow via the Transpennine Express website. I reserved seats and planned to catch an earlier train to what I now need. Is there any way I can change my reservation for a seat on the train an hour later? Also, will I face any problems collecting the…
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For XXXX SAKE!!!
I must be having THE most bad day ever. parked car in asda, (cram packed) and parked as far away from doors as possible, on the way in they have silly speed humps, wich have deteriorated that much when you go over them you dont feel it, but the parts that go under the cars are high facing up and one caught my flexi pipe…
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theives pick on wrong vehicle
these car theives will have secound thoughts in the future http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/3544485/Thieves-targeting-vans-on-council-estate-are-confronted-by-four-SAS-men-on-a-stakeout.html TEENAGE thieves targeting vans parked on a council estate forced open the doors of one - and were confronted by four SAS men…
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2 years free servicing used car purchase
Local main Ford Dealer is offering two years free servicing with every used car sale.Is it correct that this will be factor in when I negotiate the part exchange the advert also indicates no cash equivalent availabe. I assume this means if you decline the free service then you cannot ask for the cost to be off set against…
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380 quid to replace clutch on Honda Jazz?
The bearings are starting to go on our Honda Jazz 2006. We have been quoted 380 by Mr Clutch to replace it. This includes 250 pounds for labour, but the guy who gave us the quote from his computer, said that it seemed very excessive. If we source one ourselves and get it fitted independently, what is a reasonable price to…
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Oil leak
Hope everyones having a good bank holiday x I had my car service afew weeks ago just checked the oil levels and it's empty I've filled it but can't get under to see where it's leaking from and the grange which did it shut till tomorrow . Do you think they have not done something up tightly enough and will it be ok to run?…
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Best breakdown cover?
We need to renew our breakdown cover by 4th May and want the cheapest that will give us what we need. We have only once got the car looked at at the side of the road. Most times when we have called breakdown services, they just turn up with a tow truck and take you back home or to the garage. My dh does an 80 mile round…
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Importing Car + License Plate Question
Let's say I imported a car that was built in 1997 and wanted to have the plates changed to a U.K one. Would they send me a P-reg 1997 plate? Another question: (these are all random btw.) If I where to import a car built between 2001-2009, how will they assign me a new number plate if the whole point of this was to have the…
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Transferring 2001 License Plate to 1997 Car + Bonus Question
Hi, I purchased my 2001 Volvo a couple of years ago which by my luck happened to include my surname. (reason I bought the car over the others) which is AD01AMS. It's been off the road for 6 months and am looking to purchase a 1997 S500 S-Class and sell the Volvo. My question is, is it possible to transfer a newer license…
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Car damaged significantly by garage-help pretty pls
Hi am a little stressed or more to the point livid. I have only recently purchased a BMW 2008 after saving up alot. but 6 weeks after it developed a problem with the diesel particle filter. This costs £1500 to replace, after alot of research and going on forums for advice i decided to get this part removed all together…
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Opinions on Nearly new Fiesta price
I'm after a nearly new Ford Fiesta Zetec for my wife. I've seen one at Polar Ford at £8695. It's got 11,000 miles petrol on the clock and is on a 59 plate and in excellent condition. The old car is a banger so they've offered £600 PX. I'm putting down £1400 deposit also. I'm going for the Options deal where I pay £156 per…
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An unimportant question about lorries
Just out of curiosity, I see all these massive lorries and coaches driving around and I often find myself wondering what size engines are in the things! :) For example what size engines power these massive articulated HGVs? Five or six litre or something? Just wondering... :D
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Increased fuel consumption during "running-in"
I recently bought a new 1250cc Ford Fiesta (82PS version). According to my fuel consumption spreadsheet :o , so far I've averaged 47mpg, after 3 fill-ups and 700 miles. I'm hoping to achieve an average nearer the car's extra-urban figure of 62mpg, because in my previous car my actual average fuel consumption was about the…
