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VW Polo Bluemotion low mpg
I just bought my new Polo BlueMotion as you may have guessed I got it for the great mpg VW says it can do. They quote it can do 80.7 mpg on the combined cycle. This grants the Polo BlueMotion a theoretical range of over 800 miles on one tank of diesel. Even taking into account that all car manufactures over state the mpg…
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National Rail 2012 Fare increases
Because of the Government's u-turn on rail fare policy, the release of next year's fares have been delayed in most cases. Usually next year's fares would have been released by now, but it now appears that tickets sold for travel next year will be sold at the new prices from 20 December.…
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Beating the 2012 rail ticket price increase?
Does anyone know what the latest date you can purchase an annual rail season ticket and still pay 2011 prices is?
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Vauxhall Astra doors freezing
My Vauxhall Astra Mark 5's rear doors are freezing shut in the cold weather. The car usually has to be running for around 1 hour before I can get them open. This is so inconvenient trying to get 2 kids into the car!!:) Any ideas? Cat
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AA Breakdown Policy T&C's
[FONT="]Perhaps I've misunderstood the T&C's of the AA Breakdown cover policy (Feb 2011) but on the top of Page 20 it states "for Members with Annual cover: subject to any other statutory rights the Member may have, there will be no right to cancel...". The policy document is easily downloadable from their web site.…
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Tracking explanation please
Just had the tracking done, there was inner wear on both fronts. He used a laser thingy First he checked the back axle was straight (fixed axle no adjustment possible just checking) both rears were on '5' (+5?) on the front scale. So that was fine, then he swapped the laser thingy from front wheels to back wheels, and vice…
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new mots jan 2012
has anybody found any info on the changes comeing in for mots in jan 2012. i'm specificly asking about cats on diesel cars. i have a 2001 arosa 1.4tdi which has a de-cat fitted,and currently flies through it's mot emissions test.my next mot is due in may 2012,i've been told that from the 1st of jan it would need to have a…
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Windscreen washers
Hi all, OK, you know when you pull the lever to wash water over your windscreen, well it makes a noise (well it does on my megane). Mine has stopped working and the noise has stopped too. Have looked for a fuse for it but cant find one on the car, does anyone think it could be the pump? TIA, Paul. 2005 Renault Megane.
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my cars been writen off.
my car was parked outside a friends house and someone reversed into it, left their details and have accepted blame. i had some one from a garage come and inspect the car for damage and arrange for things to happen. since this i received a phone call saying the cars a catagory c write off complete loss. they said someone…
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Car Repair Dilemma - to fix or not?
Hi, I have that age old problem: my car will cost around £750 to replace turbo and gasket (parts, labour and VAT); however, due to the 'massive' amounts of thick black smoke and copious quantities of oil everywhere, it is not possible to know whether it needs a new cat as well. Coupled with that there is the possibility…
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tyre discounts
Anybody suggest discounted tyres sites - preferably for West Cornwall, but any nationwide tyre company. Thanks:j
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Which small van to buy?
Looking at Fiat Fiorino, Citroen Bippa, VW, Pergeot. 1.3 diesel/petrol. ANyone have experiences of small vans?
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Audi DSG Auto clutch-any disadvantages?
Are there any disadvantages of the DSG / S Tronic over the standard clutch and gearbox? I've read that they are more economical but what about durability and maintenance over the long haul? Thanks in advance.
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Vauxhall Tigra '54' Fault Code P1555 - Advice Required
Hi to all at the MSE Forums! This morning I went to drive my '54' plate Vauxhall Tigra to work but the throttle wouldn't respond at all. The engine was idling at around 1000rpm and the car would only move to a maximum of around 5mph. The 'engine with bandage light' is illuminated, and after performing the 'brake and…
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birmingham new street station.
is it very big? many entrances ? going to a concert at hmv institute brimingham and its due to finish at 10pm. last train home is 10.22pm google maps shows its 15 minutes from event to train station.. (seem to have to walk all the way around the building as seems like a car park or something ??) just wondering before book…
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Car Service Plan a good idea?
Took my car in for a 30,000 mile service today (only done 24k), and was offered a 3 year service plan. It was at the Lexus dealer, but is offered through EMAC. You pay for 30k service @ £200 (should be £240), then £35 x 20 months for the next two service points, 40k and 50k. You get money back if you sell the car (unused…
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Extend season ticket?
Hi, hope somebody can help with this one. I currently have an annual season ticket from Stevenage to Kings Cross (about six months through). Up until now I've completed the rest of my journey to Bankside using Bus or Tube and a PAYG Oyster card. But now there's a new South Bank exit to Blackfriars station which means I…
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Thinking of buying a Mondeo Estate for ~£2k - what to look for?
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201147430723364/sort/locasc/usedcars/body-type/estate/fuel-type/diesel/price-to/3000/seller-type/trade_adverts/price-from/1000/engine-size-cars/2l_to_2-5l/transmission/manual/model/mondeo/make/ford/radius/40/page/1/postcode/cw30ap?logcode=p Thinking of getting something like…
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Funny (or not so funny!) noises
Hello, I was wondering if anyone might have any ideas with what could be wrong with my Y reg 2.0 Golf (petrol). I have started hearing a low pitch noise, but only when the steering wheel is left of centre. It sounds like its coming from the front nearside area. Its obviously motion connected as its barely noticeable at low…
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Best brand tyres? Please can someone advise?
Hi all, I'm looking around for a new pair of tyres for the front of my car which will have good traction and will help me get up a fairly steep slope to where I live in the snow. My car is FWD so front tyres are quite important. The tyres are 185 60 R14 and I've compared online prices to local places and there doesn't seem…
