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GATSOs - Clear this up for me once and for all
Can you honestly drive towards one of these badboys over the limit, get flashed with it facing you, and nothing happens (in a points/fine sense, not in a getting dazzled by the flash and crashing your car sense)? If you're minding your own business driving towards one at night and the thing flashes at someone coming the…
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what would you do to make it stand out
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Bike advice needed... 2010 Norco Scramler Hardtail?
Here's the link for the advert... http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/2010-norco-scrambler-hardtail-mountain-bike-20/80220928 I've not been on the bike scene for years so a bit out with the brands/names etc etc Are Norco any good? Any bikers out there for any advice? I'm looking for something similar to this, disc front and…
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Tips for selling my car on eBay
- Should I let potential bidders come and see it before the auction ends? - If so, should I put my mobile number on the listing or is this a bad idea? - If a potential bidder does come and see the car, I assume they can't test drive it? - What about payment methods? I was going to require a £250 PayPal deposit within 24…
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Bumper discolouration - what does it mean? Is it is big issue?
Hi, Does anyone know what discolouration of bumpers means on a user car - is this something which can be re-coloured (please excuse non-techie speak) or is it something to be worried about? Will try to find example onilne. The car otherwise appears to be in very good shape for it's age/price etc but just wondered if anyone…
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Realistic mpg figures for your car
http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/realmpg/
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Car h.p
Hi in 2008 I bought a car, the price on the window was £7995. Minus the trade in value of my old car £1395 making it £6600. Now heres my question, the price on the window was £7995 didn't say £7995 +vat I wasn't made aware that I was been charged vat. So I thought I was getting a bargain car. Guess not as they added vat to…
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Ford Focus looses power when driving
Hi I have a 2006 Ford Focus 1.6 TDCI LX. This problem first occured around 2 months ago but now it seems to be more persistant. I cannot even make a 10 minute journey without this problem occuring atleast 3 times! The problem is quite common on Fords. When driving, the car looses power however the engine is still running.…
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Car Valeting
Going to give my car a proper good valeting - interior, alloys etc. What's the best way to get a showroom finish? Are all those specialist products worth it or will usual household cleaners do as good a job?
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Courier 125cc scooter bike - advice needed in London
I just needed advice on a good scooter to buy. I was going to ask in a scooter forum but the ones I went into were not very populated so thought a better reply would come from this site. (if anyone can recommend a site that would be great) I need help on choosing a scooter/motorbike. Must be 125cc so I can drive on my car…
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Cruise Control
This might be a noddy question...... Is a car more effecient when on cruise control than if you drive it normally on the motorway? I guess this depends on the driver but vs the average driver? Ian
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car needs MOT, what's a good price?
Was quoted £58 at a National in Edinburgh. Seems expensive.
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Buying a bike - advice
My employer has recently started a cycle to work scheme where you they pay for a bike and deduct it from your wages before tax and NI. Anyway I thought I would take advantage of it as looking to use bike to add to my fitness regime and may consider riding to work if weather is alright. Under the scheme I have to get it…
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leeds or bradford to london
Hello, I'm looking for some cheap advance tickets from Bradford or Leeds-London (coach or train) departing on May 25th (weds), returning on May 27th or 28th (fri or sat). I've sometimes done this route going Leeds-Man Pic then Man Pic-Eus, sometimes cheaper than getting East Coast but not sure this time. Short notice I…
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How far do you think you could drive in a TDi with no alternator?
Curious as to how far you think you could get with the alternator not functioning. Would ECU give up when battery voltage dipped? How long would that take?
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BMW 320 Diesel 52 Compact
Just bought as the title says for £50.00 from my Uncle yes its a non runner the engine's had it but I thought I could make a pound or two on this. Am either looking down the route of stripping it for parts and selling on or gettting my mechanic to buy a new engine and put it in but then im looking at £1000 + or just take…
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On a mobile phone while driving a...
tractor! Needless to say I got out his way!!
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new car has a funny smell
i have a vuaxhall corsa sri 1.6 turbo when i get in and drive its fine, but when i turn engine off and open door i get a nasty smell, not sure where it coming from but smells like curry. has any other corsa owner come across this. also when i use washer bottle to spray window it smells of egg but i think this maybe down to…
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ford radio probs
thanks dave as i said just got diff minibus but radio says 13 locked and i dont have the code can anyone help the radio is a 400rds serial no m205707 part no ys6f-18k876-da again thanks
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Quick car insurance question
Hi, I just have a quick question. If person A drives into the back of person B's car and admits liability at the scene and person A's insurance company pays for the courtesy car and all the repairs. Should person B's insurance company record this incident as a claim made by person B and record it on a renewal form as…
