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Replacement MOT Cert?
I have to present my documents to the police (I've not done anything naughty BTW, only because *I* reported that my car had been hit and run :mad:) I can't for the life of me find my MOT certificate - does anyone know how to get a duplicate?
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Remap poli 1.4tdi pros & cons?
I am just wondering about those remaps, offering better mpg & more power. I have been sceptical any opinions? And what are the cons? https://www.custom-code.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=28&Itemid=46
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Accident- Insurance and NCB
Hi, I recently had an accident on a roundabout and by sound of it going to go knock for knock or 50/50 what ever they call it. If i decide not to get my car repaired by the insurance and do it myself can i keep my NCB as effectively they have not paid out any money? Had the inspection and was told its probably an economic…
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how much does the value of a car increase with a new MOT
my mother recently passed away and i am one of the executors of her estate. she has a car (53 reg plate) and the mot is due for renewal in Dec 2011 as there is no hurry to sell the car (although no-one in the family needs it), I am looking at how to maximise the value, so i am wondering at the different options 1st…
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Some kind of scam?
I can't help but think there's something not quite right... My hubby's car is advertised for sale online. He's had an enquiry from an Eastern European-sounding guy in London, who has told him he's coming to look at the car tomorrow and that he's very interested in it. We are in the north west, and he's asked my husband to…
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Car Deposit
Hi guys & gals, Need some advice. I'm in the market for a second hand car & yesterday came across something I liked at a local dealer. I was in a rush & couldn't test drive the car at the time, so the guy said to take a deposit, test drive the car later & if I didn't like it he would give me the deposit back no questions…
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kwik fit
hello female here asking about brake costs, just had mot on my old lexus gs300, since then, have had a nightmare with brakes, like, the next day! so I had a new caliper £156, an off market part apparently, not lexus, they said the other one now needs doing..another £156, because the pipe is leaking a bit of fluid, the…
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Wheel hubs/bearings/knuckles?
Recently had a problem with my Kia Sedona. Wheel bearing needed replacing... Garage at the time (I was away on holidays) managed to do it but said hub was also worn and needed replacing soon. They'd been able to refit the bearing but if I didnt sort it out then it would wear again. Spoke to Kia and they think garage might…
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Looking after a friends car while they're abroad
A friend of mine is going abroad for six months and would like me to look after their car so it still gets used and as i don't currently have a car myself have leapt at the opportunity. I'm almost 25 with 7 years driving experience, no no-claims and no history of claims or points on my licence. We're unsure what would be…
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Two New Cars Needed - recommendations please
Due to a change in circumstances, due in the next few months, my partner and I will require two new cars. We currently have a Renault Grand Scenic, 7 seater, petrol, money-pit and a Ford Mondeo diesel estate. We have 5 children between us so a 7 seater is almost a necessity, we could consider using two cars if it made a…
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Other party's insurance company want us to settle with them?
My OH had someone run into the back of him yesterday whilst he was stationary. He has informed his insurance company and the police and now has received message from the woman's insurance company saying that he should deal with them directly and not claim through his own company. I seem to recall this when this happened to…
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kwik fit exhausts
i recently took my vauxhall omega to kwik fit as there was a hole in the exhaust. kwik fit provided me with a quote of 350 pounds ( a lot of money) but i needed it done so paid. within days i had to take the car back to kwik fit as the new catalytic convertor was scraping off every speed bump that i went over. the mechanic…
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advice re car finance/buying a new car
I keep hearing about all these great 0% finance deals for buying a new car but I cant seem to find any. I was gonna wait a year to save some money but my car is drinking petrol like nothing ordinary so switching to a more fuel economic car i figured would save me money in the long run! Can anyone point me in the right…
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Leaking Fuel Tank..What Would You Do?
One of the recent threads discussing breakdown services reminded me of a problem I had a few years ago...and the difficulty I had in solving it. The youngest son had a Nova and was off on holiday the following morning so he filled his petrol tank and parked it in the street ready for an early departure. I went out around…
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this family need help over a drunk driver, updated
this was posted an a forum that my hubby goes on, this family need as many people to sign this petition as possible i'll just copy and paste http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=23&t=1050494&mid=215768&i=0&nmt=Drink+drive+killer%2C+please+help!!&mid=215768 Hi all, have not started a topic in general gassing…
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Driving Schools
I am looking to learn to drive but it is so hard knowing which school to choose, especially as with some you may even be allocated a driving instructor who is still training to be an instructor! The AA sounded good when I called and on their website (as would be expected), but then I found some negative reviews…
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Advice re buying a diesel car
After pondering around the SORN (earlier post) I sold my car (it had just begun to have small problems), am using Grandads old car and will be giving this to my son in Nov once he can afford the insurance :-) I have the offer of a Seat Ibiza, 1.4 diesel for a reasonable price (54 plate). What I want to know is how…
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Dealers and warranties, where do we stand?
Hi, To cut a long story short, my brother owns an Vauxhall Astra H with a warranty sold through the dealership he bought it from One night when driving home his gearbox obliterated itself and the car was put off road. A short while later he received a call from Vauxhall that there was a recall on his model of car for…
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I need advice please re buiying from dealership
Hello I have recently been looking for a bigger car for the family and we decided upon a second hand Mercedes B class. We popped over to our local dealership for a look and got chatting to a saleslady who took all the details of what we wanted and said she would check their systems and was quite confident she could get us…
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Adding sister to car insurance - NCB?
I want to add my sister to my car insurance so she's fully insured for it under my policy. She's got 5 years NCB however this year she had an accident but has NCB protection. When I'm comparing new quotes it asks if the driver has had any accidents in the last 5 years. Wityh the NCB do I or don't I have to specify this?…
