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Autobility
Has anyone bought a vehicle from Autobility? If so what are they like to deal with? Cheers. T.
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Help - Best fiancial option for a car.
Initially I thought about only one thing, an oldish (2005-2007) 2nd hand car costing about £6k + £1k for insurance tax etc. But the more and more people I speak to the more and more varied options I hear about. So I'm kind of stuck because whilst all plans sound the great I'm not really sure what is the best option for me.…
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new job, need a car, not too much money HELP!!
Hi guys, i have recently got a new job in sales and it involves me to travel quite a bit, i havent got a car, but have to get one, i am willing to spend about 4000 pounds (borrowing off a friend and paying back weekly) Does any body know of a nice looking car, that is between £2-4000, low miles per gallon, and cheap(or…
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Nissan Primera roof seal
Hi, Just bought (today) a Nissan Primera 03 reg. I gave the car a good look over obviously and I think I would have noticed if it was gone before but I have just got it home after a driver on the motorway and one of the long roof seals is missing. I have had a quick google and don't know if that is the right word but I am…
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Need 2nd car, £4k, where to start?
Suddenly need to buy a 2nd car for the family. Although may use occasionally for 3 children will primarily be used for just driver commute - only about 10 miles each way - on motorway. Our other car (diesel ) will be used for holidays, weekend running around etc. Is there a good site for comparing running costs, - service,…
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how best to finance a car purchase
Folks been doing some digging as want to buy a new / nearly new family car - have some deposit available (eg. £5k) and happy to go up to £20k - but dont see advantage of car dealer's supposed 0% deals - they dont give finance away for nothing ! So how about applying for a credit card with 0% over 15 months (eg. M&S, Tesco)…
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Focus leaking water
Ive got a 52 plate diesel Focus. Last night the Wife travelled about 70 miles and when she came back she noticed a smallish amount of water ont he road where parked. When she brought it back home there was a smal amount of water dripping from under the bonnet on the passenger side. Unfortunately it was dark so couldnt…
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Air Discount Scheme query
Hi all, I am now living in Lewis and working there until December this year. I applied for Air Discount Scheme membership but was told that even though im resident it would have to be longer than 4 months i.e no end date....and change my electoral card to Lewis. Is this correct? Technically Isle of Lewis is my main…
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heater
Can any body help, I've got a ford zetec x reg. My heater don't turn off its blows out heat no matter what its on. I've changed the valve and that was not the prob as still doing it wasted 40 pound so has anyone got any ideas as wat it could be as don't want to waste anymore money if its not gonna work please help as to…
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Citroen Xsara losing power in low gears
Hello, I need some help people please. This couldn't have come at a worse time (have funeral tomorrow). My citroen (2004, 1.4) starting losing power in 1st and 2nd gear, it felt ok in 3rd and 4th. I called the AA as the engine management warning light came on. They hooked the car up to the diagnostic machine and couldn't…
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Mechanic check for buying used car
I am looking at buying a used car, and being clueless about cars other than how to steer one, it seems like a good idea that before i buy, i hire a mechanic to come and give it a "once-over"....to check that its not going to fall apart within 10 miles of driving off. However, for the car i have found, the dealership is…
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hi
my vauxhall sintra has a mind of its own we have taken the main fuse box out to try and fix the wipers yet they still working wen the lights come on is there another fuse box and were is it and how do i fix this problem thanks phil
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Kia Picanto question regarding Injector.
It seems we need an injector on our 2005 Kia Picanto car in Spain. Does the injector need re programming or is it a straight fit? If it needs reprogramming any idea what the cost might be? I am in the UK & will buy the injector here if it does not need reprogramming.
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Car Reposession
Hi, Im new to all this posting stuff, and not even sure if im doing it correctly, so please bare with me... My partner bought a new car 3 years ago now, and somewhere in that first year we hit financial difficulties and where unable to make payments to the car finance company and after a couple of months they came to…
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problem with renault laguna wheels, please help :(
Hi, I have a 2002 1.8 renault laguna that i purchased of my in-laws a couple of months ago, when I brought it they let me know about a small problem with the tyre pressure sensor on the rear passenger side wheel, when the temp dropped outside a bit it would flash as though the tyre pressure was wrong, which they said was…
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Trains: Off peak return
I'm supposed to be going to London tomorrow for a job interview, and I'm planning to get an off peak return as I'm not sure exactly how long it will take and I don't want to either risk missing my train or have to hang around in London any longer than is strictly necessary. Given the current situation in London, I'm…
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ford s max, end of tether!!
Please can someone help us. we dont know who to turn to. will explain. I bought my Ford S-Max new from Evans Halshaw Ford (St Albans) in Nov 07. In March 11 it has broken down with a major engine fault whereby the car will not accelerate to more than 30 mph. This is just over the three-year warranty and just after a 37,500…
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Advice please, who's at fault?
Broke down last Monday engine management light came on so duly pulled over and rang the AA. Patrolman hooked up computer to car and said it was showing no faults. Took out spark plugs 1 he took out was broken, firstly do spark plugs break of their own accord (fitted within last 3 months) and secondly should he have removed…
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Ripped off
I've been a biker for many years, I always swap my bikes for other bikes as I get bored easy. Anyway, After many many years of getting cold and wet in the winter I decided to swap my bike for a nice car. About the same value etc as the bike. Car needed some work and is 11 years. Anyway, THe person was going to send me the…
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The Next Big Thing in Cars
What is this? Will it be the next big thing? Tata Motors thinks so. It is an auto engine that runs on air. That's right, air not gas or diesel or electric but just the air around us. Take a look. Tata Motors of India has scheduled the Air Car to hit Indian streets by August 2011 The Air Car, developed by ex-Formula One…
