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AA parts and garage bill cover
does anyone use this would you recommend my daughter has an R reg polo and the head gasket has just gone which is a pain in the A*** I was just wondering if it would be worth paying out for my friend said she managed to get it down to £25 for the year but I'm a little confused is that just for the parts and garage cover or…
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uncertainty over driver responsible for speeding
hey guys, writing this on behalf of my dear old dad...he just received a letter informing him that someone was caught speeding in his car, but he's unsure as to whether it was him driving on the particular date in question or his wife (my mother). Where does one stand if there's uncertainty over who was driving? Apparently…
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Anyone around who knows about 2.2l Vauxhall Vectra
We have a 2006 Vauxhall Vectra which we have owned for two years, has 101000 miles on it, and was a company car before that (FSH). Over the past month it has been cutting out occasionally when my husband has been stop-start in queuing traffic. After a good few minutes, it will start again. However on Friday it wouldn't…
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lost radio code
Does anyone know the code for a ford 6000cd radio serial m993617 cheers guys
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Gearbox problem/ New Warranty?
Just bought a car privately 2 weeks back and got cover for it a week after purchasing with warranty direct (the gold cover). According to the contract I can't claim on existing faults (which was not there at the time of sale) and nor can I claim for wear and tear unless after 3 months. The car is still driveable but just…
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producing documents-police
son been pulled over by police for minor traffic offence. Police have instructed him to produce documents. This is fine however, I have sent his driving licence off to the dvla to get lgv provisional put on this. I only sent this off the other day so very unlikely to get the licence back before the 7 day deadline. My son…
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Experian Vehicle checks
Hello. I wonder if anyone can help? I've just done an experian vehicle check on a camper van, which has come out OK. The only problem is the last recorded mileage from the DVLA was in 2004. Does anyone know why this would be and what the implications are? Thanks
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Hyundai Trajet 2001 tdi number plate lights problem
Hi all, hoping someone can help before my father needs to visit garage. His battery died yesterday and the RAC fitted a replacement, they checked all the lights (obviously the main as you will see) and off they went. Dad was pulled over last night as he had no lights on the rear number plate. Got home and replaced all of…
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hgv licence appearing in front of traffic commisioners
hi, am looking for advice for a friend from anyone who has been called in front of traffic commisioners for tachograph offences. Its pretty serious, 22 violations of bypassing meter,and a long ban is looking very likely, anyone have experience of this?
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Insurance claim - excessive? Does it matter?
[Backstory] After too many years accident-free motoring and long-standing membership of the IAM, it just had to happen.... In a hurry and parking nose-in (which I never usually do) at the Dr's surgery, I was not in so much of a hurry that I stopped myself from needing to straighten up the car. A cursory look to either side…
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time to upgrade!
It has come to the time when i must upgrade my car! I currently have a renault clio 1.6 16v rsi Y reg with 83k on the clock and 3months mot and tax left, ive had it 8years. does anybody know roughly what it will be worth? In regards to a new car i dont do alot of miles, maybe 8k per annum, i just want a reliable car that…
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Cambelt failed 'early'
Hi all, my megane 1.5 dci 07 plate cut out yesterday due to a cambelt failure - it is currently being looked at but thoroughly expecting it to be quite a few £££££'s My question really is, the car has 'only' done 53K and this seems a bit early for a cambelt to go - although i guess they could go at any point? book says…
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Admiral Insurance
Maybe wrong board, if so, apologies. I just had the most irritating conversation with Admiral, my current car insurer. along the lines of :- Do you want this? Nope. This? Nope. This? Nope. Nope. My Q is :- How long are they obliged to keep their recorded tapes for? Reason being, I hung up on them. Don't want that taken as…
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New economical car on finance or older used car for cash?
I've decided it's really time to buy myself another car, as I have no other means of transport apart from expensive taxis, and I wouldn't get on a bus where I live! The trouble is pretty much every car i've ever owned has been a bit of a banger, i've only ever paid £1000 or less, and i've ended up either spending hundreds…
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Buying a Banger vs Long Term Rental
Here's a morning teaser for you clever peeps... The missus and I are currently in Oz on a year's working holiday, with just over 8 months remaining. We're sick of getting the bus/train everywhere so have decided to get a car. For the sake of 8-9 month's of driving we've decided to keep it cheap, so have been looking at…
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puncture repair
ive jsut had a puncture a screw has its inbedded itself in my tyre-breakdown bloke said should be fine to have it fixed problem is i dont know wher suitable to take it i know this is sexist but as soon as garage sees a woman i believe they come out with a thousand things wrong with your car anyway i got a free puncture…
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getting the right amplifier wiring kit for car
I have an old Pioneer amp that has laid unused in my attic that I would like to connect to my car system and want to make sure I purchase the right wiring kit. This amp is only 60w x 2 and I am seeing kits for 1000w+ If I provide the specifications can anyone tell me which one would be suitable please? Power Source 14.4V…
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Nearly New car - service question
I've finally found a new (used) car to buy and before I pick it up at the weekend I'd like some opinions on the servicing issue. The car is 6 months old and the dealer has said that they would give it a service before I take the vehicle. The first service wouldn't technically be due until March next year and then the…
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Car rental - Driving license age
Hi. I wonder if anyone could tell me, do you have to have a driving license for a minimum period before you can rent a car? Thanks
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MOT Requirement
I can't believe this has never been an issue before in my 25+ year driving history, but apparently it hasn't been, as I don't know the answer! In the past my MOT, car insurance and tax disc have all expired during the same month. No problem. Last year however I was a bit strapped for cash, so only took out a 6 month tax…
