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Solid Brake Pedal
Hi Just recently I have got into my car first thing in the morning and the brake pedal has been absolutely solid with no breaking power as I pull of the drive. A few pumps of the pedal later and everything is working perfectly. Only happens infrequently but starting to occur a little more now? Any ideas what the problem is…
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Garage cant fix car but still wants to charge for faulty parts......... Advice please
Hi All, My car broke down 3 weeks ago. So RAC towed it back home. I went to a local garage and they looked at the car. 1st week Day 1 (14-11-11)- They looked and couldnt work out what was wrong. Day2 (15-11)- Looked at found out one of the injectors had gone! Order parts for following day. Day3 (16-11)-Part came in,…
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What car...?
HI, I currently have an 07 reg Renault Megane 1.6 and it is AWFUL on petrol! I have been offered a new job that involves me driving a lot so in the new year I am looking at getting a new car. Can anybody give me any suggestions on a fairly priced car that is good on petrol etc - I really like VW's but I need advice! Thanks…
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Driving with service miles
Hi Guys, My mates car is showing service miles and we wanted to do a couple of hours on the motorway. Also the heat indicator shows up on the dash for sometime before it disappears. Is it okay to do such journeys Thanks in advance
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megane II steering lock mechanism!!
hey guys. the steering lock mechanism on my megane II has died, ive taken it off and gone to breakers yards but reluctant to sell just the lock and a column is all they will supply to aquire the part needed. ive rung loads of autolecky's to see if its a serviceable part, but unfortuatly its not something they want to…
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Transport
our cars are the biggest drain on our purse. I only do £4,000 miles a year and that is manageable financially but DH does around 12,000. the cost of diesel is staggering , DH needs his car to get to work, we live in a remote rural location and its a 45min journey to his work over exposed hills and country B roads. Ideas…
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Rattling from the front of my Ka
Evening all! I wondering if anyone can shed some light on something that is bothering me. I have a 04 Ford Ka with about 50k miles on it. It's had a new clutch put in, MOT was done about 6 wks ago and it had a full service about 3 wks ago. I've noticed that it rattles a little when at traffic lights (clutch down) and more…
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Totally refundable advance train tickets :-D!
If you book advance train tickets via Southern's website until the end of Jan, but then decide you don't really fancy going, you get a full refund! You can book for other non Southern routes as well. Really worth booking things on the cheap even if you're not sure if you will go yet.…
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supermarket v's independant garges fuel
we have 2 independant garages locally ans within a spitting distance to them a huge tesco is opening up on monday with a petrol station, also next spring there will be an Asda opening again with a petrol station right on our door step, and within walking distance of the same garages and the new tescos. I have heard from…
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getting around London
Hi All I'm going to London :T for a few days for some training. I'll be staying in Zone 2 and my training is also in the same Zone. Whats the cheapest way of getting to and from the training (bar walking)? Bus or tubes? I want some flexibility to go to a different Zone, probably Zone 1, for shopping/sight seeing. What kind…
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VW Solutions Finance
Hi I hope I've posted this in the right section! I'm looking to buy a VW Polo and for the best discount that I can find for a no trade in they have suggested that I use their 'Solutions' package. I'm now 52 and apart from a mortgage I've never had a lone so am very nervous but it does seem to be a better option than just…
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Bike derailleur adjustment
I have just replaced9 following failure) the derailleur, chain and droput on my wife's hybrid bike. It is a basic shimano altus7/8 eight speed unit replaced like for like. The chain was adjusted to match that replaced. Any hints on adjustment. It works fine when in ano load situation, turned upside down as I don't have a…
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car won't start
I've had it with my Civic - it won't start in cold damp weather - at least not until an hour agfteer I needed it. What can be wrong with it. Took it out at 8 this morning - engineturned and turned - zip. Left it in the drive 'til about 9.30 then starts first time. I can't go on like this. What's wrong with the bl++dy thing?
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Buying a car (eBay)
Just won a bid for a car, before I placed a bid I told the seller I only wanted it if it was mot (at my expense). He agreed this. Just arranging to pay the deposit now, do I need to write up a contract before transfering the £? Not talking £1,000's here but want to make sure I'm covered, in case the mot bit goes wrong.…
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I need help
Hello first post sorry it is a long story but I hope someone can help me!!!!! My wife and I were given notice on our house last month so we decided to save some money by moving into her parents house. We hired a van from europcar in Coventry loaded it and drove up to Grimsby all fine. We had to return the van on Sunday as…
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London cab advice wanted
On Jan 3rd I need a large taxi (private hire) from London City airport to Paddington station for 6 people and lots of luggage. Can anyone recommend a taxi firm that is reliable and economical? I have searched the net, but only the expensive ones advertise.... Thanks
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Oyster & DLR
I topped up my oyster card on Tuesday for £17.80 for a week of travel, my question is, can I use this on DLR's? Or is the 17.80 only for buses? Thanks!
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extra hire car charges HolidayAutos/Hertz
Hello, 1st time post, so please be gentle. Booked car hire in advanced with holidayAutos arrived at fuerteventura Airport, when the hire company Hertz hit you with a Theft protection policy; which for 1 week was about 56 euros. I'd paid up front with HolidayAutos for all excesses. So not impressed with this. This happened…
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How long should bulbs last?
I bought 2 Extreme Brilliance bulbs from Halfords in January. They were £24.99 and BOGOF. I could have bought ordinary bulbs for about £11 each. Both bulbs have just blown. There is no other auto parts shop locally so I had no choice but to go there. Under the Sale of Good Act, goods should last "a reasonable amount of…
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Is there a site which shows how long car repairs...
Should take? I seem to recall that there's somewhere that shows the average time a mechanic should take to do, for example, change a wheel bearing. I've just had a bill for replacing the anti roll bar on a megane, which seems a bit steep. However if the job should take 3 hours, then it may be fair!!
