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cheap deals on air con recharging?
Any advice welcome
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Door mirrors?
Someone swiped a door mirror off my 09 Mini....if I get the new one (which you have to buy all the bits separately) from the dealer and they fit it it comes to almost £400!:eek: I've been googling all over the place trying to find where else to get one....anyone out there have any ideas!
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Car insurance from First Direct
Hi I used all the comparison sites recommended for car insurance on the site in March 2011. I cannot remember which site I got the final quote from but decided to go with First Direct as I was quoted £275.47 as opposed to my current renewal notice of £449.21. A day or so later I added legal expenses cover of £15, total…
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Car trouble
:cool: Hi All, Not sure if anyone will be able to help me on here…need a mechanic who knows what they are talking about! I just brought a car from a used cars sales place, I have a year’s warranty, however I have found some things wrong with the car. I have taken the car back because there was a clicking noise coming from…
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Car Garage advice needed!!Asap!
Hi all, Ive been having an absolute mare with my car recently. 4 weeks ago it started acting up. Took it to a garage (which was actually recommended) and they solved the problem within a day. I was left £250 lighter (none of which had been quoted) but hey ho job done at least my car was fixed. MOT was due two weeks later…
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Unfair Park and Ride
On Saturday I went to the Park and Ride in Cambridge, the ticket machines were out of order. So had to pay full fare on the bus which is an extra 30p. Many people were upset because they normally have the right change for the machines. Not only did not have to wait to get on the bus they had to find the extra money to buy…
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Provisional Lincence help.
Hi, I'm hoping for a bit of help please as I'm a bit confused about how I'm going to apply for my Provisional Licence. I'll try to keep it simple as poss :o I have a provisional licence in my old address... failed my test first time, got pregnant and didn't bother trying again (12 years ago) I had my name last name changed…
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why has my car insurance shot up
For the past 4yrs i have been paying approx £180 with Lloyds tsb...this years policy renewal just came through..same address, 7 yrs no claims, no change at all and its £450. How can they just do this?..i have checked all the comparison sites and they all come out around that price...i literally cant afford it!...the…
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Notice of Intended Prosecution - help needed
I need some accurate solid advice. I don't drive, but my partner does. He already has 6 points on his licience and today he recieved a Notiice of Intended Prosecution for driving 97 mph in a 70 mph area. The incident happened on 23rd March 2011 but he recieved the NIP today, 5th May 2011. The letter was dated yesterday,…
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Ford galaxy - seatbelt help please
Hi I am just wondering if anyone can advise me on what sort of seatbelts are in the galaxy (04plate) as i am looking on the net and getting conflicting views - i need to have 3 proper seatbelts on the middle row of seats as to fit 3 carseats in thanks for reading steph
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Questions about Skoda Octavia
Hi all, Ridiculously embarrassing questions but I need some answers. My company's hired a 11 reg plate Skoda Octavia and I have some problems with this car. 1. How do you raise the steering wheel? Its a bit cramped for me and I don't have the manual for the car. 2. And since I have embarrassed myself here, might as well do…
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Is it a write off cat c or cat d
Is there any websites that you know of that you do a HPI check of your car for free, as i have purchased a 52 plate Saxo VTR from a bloke that sells pre painted panels. And after purchasing running it round for a bit b4 doing some mechanical repairs, I have now on closer inspection noticed that the front bumper has been…
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The Automobile Association - a long journey
Hi. This a long story - interested to know if anyone has had a similar experience. Please bear with me.* A.A. breakdown cover due for renewal - been a member since '83. New cards come. Price £210.00 - including all whistles and bells. Checked other offers and easily could get the same cover elsewhere for £130:00. Phoned…
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Car Breakdown - Dealer Cannot Find Fault
I was driving with my family on a motorway nearing the end of a four hour journey in my 11 month old Volvo XC90. As it was evening, my headlights were on and I noticed them flick off, then on again. This happened again within a few seconds. A few seconds later, the headlights went off again, this time accompanied by all…
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charged in 14 day cooling off period? HELP!
Hi, I was hoping that someone could help me. I have just cancelled my car insurance within 14 days of the automatic renewal as my current company have not only messed me about, but also tried to charge me £750 for insurance (up £400 on last year), and I have found an alternative for £380. So, I’ve just called to cancel…
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cancellation of used car
Hi could anyone please given me some advice, I paid a deposit on a used car at an independent garage last saturday i signed an agreement and and paid a small deposit when i signed the salesman wrote subject to test drive on the reciept. When i got home i looked at the car on their website and noticed it was £200 less that…
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£900 bill on an 05 plate Citroen C3
I have had my Citroen C3 from new on an 05 plate at around 30,000 miles. All fully serviced and mOT at Citroen main dealers Last weekend my engine warning light came on and the car went into the garage today to see what is going on. I just had a call to say that repairs would be almost £900 as I need a new motorised…
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Bedding in Brakes
There seems to be many schools of thought on how best to bed in new brakes, ranging on taking it easy for a couple of hundred miles to undertaking a series of moderate decelerations from 60 down to 15mph straight away. I'm just talking about standard brakes, not performance. I was wondering what the learned members of this…
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Green Flag
Hi Has anyone ever used Green Flag breakdown? Need to renew my cover but the current provider to to expensive. I am going for personal cover just wondered what everyones experience is/was Thanks :beer:
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Shipping car to Oz -worth it?
Hello has anyone shipped or know about shipping cars out to Oz? I have a 2008 citroen grande picasso. I know European cars are expensive out there but this is complicated by fact this is a CAT D repaired vehicle. SO not sure they would even accept it into the country. Also never been insured as still at the flamin garage.…
