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Am I being oversensitive here?
Yes, I know I've posted this on the Motoring Forums, it's motoring related....... I have an old, but serviceable BMW Estate that I took into a local garage last week and asked to carry out some jobs on it that I can't do at the moment because I'm recovering from surgery. Fairly simple stuff, like changing the thermostat…
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Is it easy to fit remote central locking kit?
Our 2007 Honda Jazz has central locking, but not remote. The key won't turn in the driver's door lock, but does work in the other locks. It would be expensive to change the lock and we were looking at the remote central locking kits that you can buy from ebay for about £20. Are these fairly straightforward to fit?
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How easy is it to fir remote central locking?
The driver's door lock on our Honda Jazz doesn't work with the key. It would cost quite a lot to fix and we are thinking of getting a remote central locking kit and fitting it ourselves. Is it fairly straightforward? The central locking system itself does work, it's just the actual lock barrel on the one door that the key…
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best place for low cost car service?
each year i have my car mot'd and serviced by a local guy whose rates are very reasonable and have given him my business for several years. he has increased his rates slightly over the years to cover any increases in his costs and despite this im more than happy to keep using him because he is quick and honest. this year i…
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Car stuck at the garage indefinitely
Hubby took car into the garage two weeks ago because he thought the suspension had gone, it turns out it was fine but as ever they found something else. This something else was apparently minor. Our car is under warranty and the work required is covered under the warranty (phew). Hubby asked garage if it was urgent work…
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Selling hardtop ect...
Sold my MX5 today, however, decided to sell hardtop, hardtop case & stand seperatly. Just wondering where the best place to advertise these & what prices could I expect?
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AA Vehicle Inspection - is it required on a car under warranty?
Hi there, If a car is under manufacterers warranty, is it worth getting the AA to check it? I would assume that any problems would be covered under warranty? Thanks, AMO
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Vehicle Check Warning - anything serious?
Hi there, Looking to buy a car from Evans Halshaw. Ran a check on the vehicle and it came back with this: Finance status: Caution There is adverse data about this vehicle so data check insurance doesn’t cover this section There is an EXISTING FINANCE AGREEMENT OR LOAN recorded against this vehicle. Finance Company: LOMBARD…
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Storing a new car for 6 months
Evening all, Need advice as per usual from you helpful people :o I have a 2 year old Vauxhall Insignia, just had it's second service. I will be storing it for 6 months in a garage and have requested my father to drive it every weekend as this is the only free time he will have to do it. Have you any advice, chemicals or…
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buying a car
Hello All, I have just got a new job and the job requires me to get a car. I know in the States there are options to rent cars, long term, and it often works out cheaper. Does anyone know if there is such an option in the UK? What other options do I have? I can't do a car share unfortunately because I'm required to get…
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New car - DIESEL or PETROL?!
Hi All! I am total useless twonk when it comes to do with cars! My main issue is the financial side of things, so for some independent advice this forum seems a good place to start. I am looking to buy a car, either new or second hand and was wondering what you think about the following: 1) How new do you think I should…
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Log Book in the wrong name - need some advice please
Hi, Not posted before but need some advice - the log book for my new ( to me ) car has arrived in my daughters name - dealer has mistakenly thought the car was for her. I have the insurance in my name with her as a second driver. Usually my husband deals with all of this but he has passed away recently so I'm on a steep…
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Petrol price shown on pump is different to price at pay booth
At my local ASDA petrol filling station,the total price of fuel purchased at the pump differs ALWAYS by one Penny when I go to pay at the pay booth. I know that it is only 1p extra each time, but if that is multiplied by thousands of motorists over a year, it's a good deal of profit. Being so irritated by this, I…
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Company car advice
Hi, I'm hoping someone may be able to clarify a few things :) I currently have a company car which will be up for renewal in September 2012, my company offers a scheme where you can opt out and use your own car for business purposes but I need some clarification on a few points: * The company will pay me about £500pm to…
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Disposal of red diesal help.
After clearing some land I found two oil drums one empty and the other open but full of diesel, presumably red, and I cannot find anyone prepared to take it away. Those I have spoken to say a license is needed and the council aren't interested. I could just tip the bloomin stuff away but am looking to do things properly.…
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Garage mistake? What to do?
Hi, I recently had an issue/noise with my car and the garage told me it was my bearings (front right), we then replaced the bearing and the noise was still there... he then decided to check further and got hold of another set of wheels the same as my cars to see if it was def the bearing, as he couldn't decide where the…
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Licence photo and glasses
Hi I normally wear glasses and was wondering do I have to be wearing glasses on the licence photo or will a photo without my glasses do. The reason I'm asking is because I have had a change of appearence recently and need to change my licence photo. I lost my licence a while back so can't check in the old picture whether I…
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Car Insurance Pickle - Please Please Help
Hi, I have got myself into a pickle with car insurance and need some advice. Here is the history: sept 2010 broke my old car, bought an estate car - decided it was too big for normal everyday driving - so Oct 2010 got a low emmissions fiesta. The estate registered in my name and was insured in my name. I used my no claims…
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Dyna - half shaft seals leaking...
Anyone on here had problems with Toyota Dyna's having half shaft seals leaking on to the shoes? Looking at 2006 onwards. Thanks in advance for the potential feedback :)
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How do I stop Auto Car Insurance renewal??
We seem to have an on going problem with the HSBC automatic insurance renewal system. My husband paid for his daughters car insurance last October (2010) in full with his virgin credit card, she subsequently has sold the car on (around May time) and as far as we can tell we think she may have sold the insurance policy on…
