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MOT emissions test blew the turbo
Hi all... My 2003 Toledo 1.9 TDi (110bhp) with 93k went to the local garage for an MOT today and I got a phone call shortly after to say that when they did the emissions test the turbo blew and it now needs a new one. They said that they warmed the engine up, accelerated to max revs to carry out the test then it let go.…
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Smart Car vandalised tonight.
Hi everyone My daughter had her car vandalised this evening, and they have smashed in the rear window and passenger window, plus all the tyres were slashed. The car is a Smart FourTwo, and we have no idea where to start making enquiries tomorrow as to getting new windows fitted ... Could anyone point us in the right…
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Fair Price for 2007 Corsa - see link
http://www.usedcarsni.com/72572567 What would be a decent cash price for this paid up front?
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Deposit on New Car Refund
Hi, I heard of a decent deal for a new car. Phoned up and spoke over the phone with the dealer. I put down a £2500 deposit on a brand new mercedes benz over the phone having not seen the car. 2 Days later I realised insurance was too much so cancelled over the phone. The Dealer said I may not get my full amount back as…
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Car written off shortly after purchase?
I'm sure I remember reading on here that if a car is written off very shortly after purchase, (< 2 weeks), the purchase price is deemed to be the market value - is this correct?
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Morons this morning with fog lights on
Driving behind this guy, we see a bit of ground mist ahead in the valley. Plenty of visibility, hundreds of metres if not more, what does he do? He puts his fog lights on!! :wall:
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outstanding finance
I am thinking of buying a car that has outstanding finance on it, can i buy the car? if i buy it will i be liable for the outstanding balance. Any advice gratefully recieved Steve
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URGENT please help, husband left me & I want to cancel car contract
I am a regular user of this forum so apologies for coming in as a new user. I am really in trouble. I went to view a car last week at Fords of Windsor and paid a £250 deposit on a used car and I am due to collect and pay the rest of the deposit on Sunday. We need a bigger car due to having 2 children. I live in…
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moving to Switzerland what are my insurance options?
Hi, i will be moving to a new job in Switzerland in the new year, and I'm hoping to take my car. I will be there for ~2 years. Will I be able to take out UK insurance that will cover me? need Swizz insurance also, or just swiss? any help is much appreciated! cheers rob
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Why buying a rail trip online can cost more than paying at the station
Return journey: Luton Airport Parkway to St Pancras on First Capital Connect then change for the high speed rail link to Stratford International using Southeastern Trains. 1 adult, 2 children, travelling on a day return for Saturday. Total journey time should be less than an hour. First Capital Connect website shows the…
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Radio code Merc
Could anyone help with a radio code.The s/n is A1708200386 AND THE MODEL NUMBER IS MF2910.Thanks in advance.
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REcommendations - cheap car with AC?
Want something cheap to insure, cheap to tax etc. with AC. Have looked at Daewoo Matiz (used to have one - good enough). Any other recommendations?
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No claims bonus for named drivers?
Hi all, We're a 2 car household about to go down to 1 car, and I need to renew my car insurance. I have 7 years' no claims, my husband has 5. I imagine I'll be the first named driver as I've got more no claims and have held my licence for longer. But what will happen to his no claims? Does it just freeze, or will he lose…
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Help with getting cheap tickets to Chester from London by Train
I have never done this route before but due to shortly & maybe often till I have a car, it seems as though Virgin is the main service from London to Chester. Would I be right in saying that booking way ahead (like 2months)is the best & only way to grab cheap tickets? Don't really fancy being on a coach for 5/6 hours. I am…
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Insuring provisional driver on my insurance
I have a young friend, 24 years old male with provisional licence, and no driving experience (he rides bikes). I'm thinking of putting his name on my insurance as a named driver for a month during the holidays to let him practise and save on driving lessons. I am with Aviva since 1995, max no claims bonus (9 years+) and…
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Ford Ka Heater Cold Only!
We have a 2001 Ford Ka and the blower works ok but it only blows cold air, even when the engine has warmed up. Does anyone have any idea what could be causing this and if there is a cheap solution? I've been told it could be the heater control valve - is this easy to fit? Is there anything else it could be?
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Tax disc late - £40 fine
Hi guys, I am 3 months late renewing my tax disc. I received a £40 late fine. Any leg to stand on? lol Z
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Importing classic from the USA
has anyone had any experience of importing a classic from the USA at all ? I keep finding gorgeous cars in the Nevada desert etc up for grabs, all very sunburnt but generally a dry rusty look and not overly rotten. Obviously when they get here its probably ground up rebuild time but even so a rain soaked UK classic will no…
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Nürburgring
A friend has a strong interest in popping over for a spin. Anyone been, have any tips? Has a suitable vehicle but wondered if you can hire anything over there for the day or by the hour? Any useful websites. Accommodation?
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Insurance for Drink Drivers
Who is best to get for this? 1 conviction, mildly over limit, don't know how many points I got, and was convicted in September 2009. Only got my license back in August. I got a quote today for a hyundai 1.6 matrix for £7,000 - the car costs £4,500. I want a decent wagon for business but even I think a hatchback will set me…
