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Advice needed after minor car bump
Hi all, any advice offered is much appreciated... just on my way home now i was behind a young lad who attempted to make a left turn as another car was hurtling down the narrow street. He had to slam on, as did I, and my front end hit his back end. The car which caused him to slam on immediately left the scene (we do have…
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BMW 3 Series running costs
Hi I have seen a BMW 3 series on Autotrader, its a "1997 BMW 3 SERIES 318I 5DR ESTATE". Just wondering what kind of running costs would be on this thing? Servicing, parts etc? Hopefully someone with experience with these cars could help? Kind Regards
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Motorbike security
Right then, after several years of umm-ing and ahh-ing over getting a bike, I'm finally setting off on my journey - got my CBT booked for a couple of weeks time so starting to look at bikes... Now, as makes sense, also trying to budget for security of it too - don't want some scumbag making off with my new toy! So, can…
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New car suggestions
My 03 Nissan Primera is unfortunately eaching the end of the road ( possibly £1000 of work needing doing!) so am looking into a new car ( not brand new, obviously!) So my requirements are: Seats 4 adults comfortably, but not neccessarily as big as a Primera Boot big enough to get golf clubs, or a week's worth of luggage in…
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Extended Vehicle Warranties
Basically, I was wondering if anyone has purchased an independent extended vehicle warranty, and if they're actually worth it? I've recently bought a low mileage 6 year old car (my newest for a while!) and I'm contemplating an extended warranty as I plan to keep car for a while, and not sure if the price is worth the extra…
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Car insurance help please
On Tuesday, a cyclist collided with my car as I was turning right into a side street. I had checked my mirrors and started to make the manoeuvre when he came out of nowhere and hit the car. He told me he was fine, but I said lets phone police to report it, but he said it was ok because he had been knocked off his bike…
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Ford Mondeo Timing Chain failure for 3rd time?
my husband has a ford mondeo in 2009 the chain failed but never caused any damage to the engine his car is used as a taxie. in july 2010 the chain failed again cuasing damage to the engine we got it repaired again with genuine ford parts now august 2011 the chain has failed again 3 weeks out of waranty and ford have said…
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ford focus radio code please
sorry 1st time on here ,so apologies if doing wrong! I need a code for my focus serial MOO6006 model 6000ne many thanks
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DVLA local Office for checking non UK passport?
I have an Irish passport and need to apply for a driving licence using a D1 form. The form states that as a non-UK passport holder that I must send away my passport as part of my application and I'm really reluctant to do that as I travel a lot and need my passport. So I just rang the DVLA central line to find out if…
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Finding guilty party for car paint damage
Hi, all, I'm after a bit of advice on how to proceed with getting compensation for damage done to our car. Basically, upon going out to our car last weekend we found it was covered in what looked like rust spots all over. The paintwork, glass and plastics. Not wanting to make it worse all we tried was soaking it with…
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Anybody own a BMW 330D?
Hi All, Wondering if anyone owns a fairly recent (2007 onwards) BMW 330D and can comment on real world fuel economy? BMW's stated figures are staggeringly good given the performance of this car but I would love to get a real world view from an owner.
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MSE News: Supermarkets continue to cut petrol prices
This is the discussion thread for the following MSE News Story: "Tesco has reduced petrol prices for a second time in a week, while Asda, Morrisons and Sainsbury's have also cut costs ..." Read the full story: Supermarkets continue to cut petrol prices
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Car Service Packages - value?
Hey Just bought a Mondeo Estate car which was registered in Nov 2010 from Arnold Clark. They tried to get us to buy a service package with the car along the line of 2 services over the next 2 years for about £260. I know i need to get the car serviced at the right intervals under the terms of the warranty but I was…
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South Eastern Train ticket machine
Hi, hopefully someone can help me with this? I am an all year rounder commuter from Kent to London City using South Eastern trains. This morning when I arrived at the station I needed to renew my monthly season ticket. I used the ticket machine that ‘usually’ doesn’t case me any issues, but this morning after inputting my…
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freesia
Hello i recently got a parking ticket when i arrived back at my car, when i had in fact paid i put the ticket on the dashboard but unknown to me it must have blown onto the car door when i shut the door so i took the ticket to the office and they refused to overturn it so i photocopied it and the parking ticket and sent it…
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NCB Question
Hey. What happens if you have two cars, insured by two different insurance companies, and at the end of the year decide to sell both cars and buy a new car, how would the NCB be calculated if you get NCB's from two companies at the end of the year? Thanks!
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Some peoples taste scares me...
Found this and it made me spit my tea out... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1998-AUDI-A4-2-4-SE-AUTO-BLUE-ESTATE-/200641158035?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2eb7251b93
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first car
hi all, i have a nissian note at the moment which i have been learning to drive in, but i am finding it a bit too big for me. i am waiting a smaller car four doors. i wont be driving much,i have no idea which car to look at. any sugestions would be most greatfull
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Found spring in car
Hope someone can help, i found a spring in the drivers foot space of a 03 focus hatchback. Its about 32mm long not including the hoops on the end about 46mm including the hoops and about 5mm diameter. The spring is quite strong when you pull it. I dont know if its from the car or it was stuck to the bottom of my shoe when…
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Tyre advise (profile) please
Car currently has 2 x 245/35/18 (rear) tyres fitted and handbook indicates that 245 (width) and 18" diameter tyres are fitted but makes no reference to the profile. In this size (ie 245/18) there is a far greater range with a 40 profile tyre andindeed the front tyres are 40 profile. My question therefore is ....... is it…
