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cost for adjusting headlight aim?
Hiya Just wondering if anyone knows how much a garage will charge to adjust my cars headlight aim? I have been told its easy enough to do myself but wouldnt like to attempt as I'll probably make it worse so just a rough idea how much it'll cost please? x
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Someone Has Bumped My Car
Someone has bumped my car in the work car park. I wasn't in my car at the time which was parked and stationary but arrived just after it had happened. My car was parked horizonally and hers vertically facing my drivers door. Apparently she left the car in gear and when turning on the engine it's jerked forward into my car.…
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Cycle To Work Scheme: Can I get an expensive bike?
Hi, I run a Limited company and therefore am an employee of it. I heard about the cycle to work scheme some time ago and did wonder whether it is worth getting a bike. I've read here and there that there is a cap of £1,000 per bike/employee, however I've also read that if the employee has their own 'certificate' (or…
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Ebay selling & paypal
Ok, so I made the mistake of listing my car for sale on ebay before reading this forum... :( Anyway, I've got a few people watching it (listed as classified ad) but I've said I'll accept paypal or cash. A) Can I change this to say cash/bank transfer only or is that likely to confuse matters B) If I leave it to say i'll…
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Puncture!!!
We had a puncture today, luckily the way the car was parked we noticed the tyre was flat while it was parked up. Had to use the space saver :( The tyre looked ok when it was on the car, just flat, but when we got the wheel off there was a great big gash on the inside edge with the wire showing :eek: So now it's a 70 mile…
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What is causing this noise from the wheels / front of car ?
Scraping noise as wheels turn. Comes on more when turning the wheels, disappears upon breaking, more evident going downhill than uphill, less so or not heard under acceleration. Seems to be coming from both sides, though it could be centralised and heard from both sides. No pull under braking at all, new pads 5k miles ago.…
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Warranty companies- any experiences?
Hi guys, Looking at getting extra warranty for my car after the official warranty runs out. I`ve heard that RAC and Warranty Direct do some, does anyone have any experience of using and claiming? Thanks
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No claims discount add on
Hi In general, is it worth paying more to protect your NCD? My insurance company wanted an extra £19 to do so. I'm not very sure what advantage there is in protecting it. Thank you.
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Advice on buying used car
My car was written off by the insurance company last week. I need to buy a replacement in about a week. I will only have about £800-£900 to spend. Where would be the best place to look e.g. eBay or Autotrader? How can I be sure a car has not been clocked etc? Are there any guides on the net on buying used?
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Tyres loosing pressure
Any suggestions please ,I have Citreon Picasso,since new I have to put air in the Micheline tyres every month,several pounds and all round, valve caps on all the time, never had this on any car I have had that it needs air so consistently
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Help selling my car...new MOT?...advertise where?
I want to sell my 05 reg Avensis, 72,000 miles, all vgc, garaged car, etc. Having researched sold prices on ebay, webuyanycar, Glass, etc. I put it on gumtree yesterday at £3,750 priced cheap for a quick sale. I have had quite a few calls, all from Asian minicab drivers who want to offer £3,200-£3,300 over the phone and…
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2nd hand Colt 5k mileage only £3900, is this a con?
I am a first time driver looking for a second hand car. My budget is 6k including car and insurance. I found this on Autotrader…
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Traffic light cameras and long vehicles
Can someone please explain to me how the cameras that sense when a vehicle has gone through a red light work? I've read various things online and my head is all messed up now. Basically I was approaching a junction in a bus, lights were at amber but if I stopped then I would have tipped it on its end and everyone would…
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Help with the V5C registration form please!
Hi, Please could someone clarify what the V5C DVLA form actually is?? I just passed my test. My Mum is out of the country and said I can use her car in the meantime. She said that she was the owner and I would be the registered keeper. However, the guy who just dropped it off to me (her friend) helped me fill out the V5C…
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Seven year old Corsa CDTI
Hi my 54 Corsa CDTI is due an MOT and service in the next month and I'm wondering about having the glow-plugs replaced because the car is beginning to take a couple of attempts to start. Could it be the battery that needs replacing?
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Bicycle Points for £1000
Reflecting on the cost of cars and children cycling to school. Many children are not allowed to cycle to school and are chauffeured by their parents instead. My two (11 and 14 years old) would prefer the comfort of a people carrier, too. !However, for every approx. 10 km (6miles) car use they help to avoid they get one…
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Is the ticket legal
Hi I was driving past a camera which is installed on a traffic light. It was green so I just drove past and light flashed. I searched on the internet and found it was a duel purpose camera i.e. traffic light and speeding. Now I went back and could not see any signs of warning motorists of speed camera. So do I have a case,…
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Suzuki Swift - VAT free but....
I am looking to replace my 3 year old Swift automatic and saw that Suzuki main dealers are currently paying VAT on the whole range - which you would think would take 20% off the list price However on investigating the (price fixed !!) Swift prices on http://www.suzuki4.co.uk/ - The VAT isn't all taken off Which is a shame…
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Should I ditch the car when I get a motorbike?
Hello, Looking for a little advice really. I'm learning to ride a motorbike (well, start next Friday but passed Theory this morning:j) and I'm wondering what most people do when they get a bike if they already have a car. I'd like to save as much money as possible and having my car on the road is around £850 a year (£500…
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Dirty windscreen, noisy blades
I have some wiperblades from Wilkinsons which said on packet suitable for my car, nissan almera. Rubbish, what are best blades to get ?
