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Can I replace one tyre?
I've got a standard front-wheel drive car, and one of the tyres at the back has developed a slow puncture or a valve problem or something. I noticed it looked flat about a week ago, went to a petrol station and pumped it up (also checked the others - all fine). I had to select the 'flat tyre' option as it wouldn't pump up…
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CD player help
I've got a 2001 Y Reg Focus, which still has a tape player in. As I've not owned a tape for years, its pointless! My question is, would this be a straight swap?
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How do you find a decent mechanic?
I've been using my mechanic for years, found him through a recommendation from my brother. He's been really good, he doesn't charge if he doesn't find anything wrong, often does work at cost price and I trust that anything that he does find wrong does need doing but we've been losing faith lately and it's now at the point…
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Free Parking near W5 (Ealing Common)?
Hello, Does anyone know where I can park for free near Ealing Common W5 3HN area? I am attending a few hrs meeting just opposite the station? Thank you
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car accident recovery costs not informed
I was recently in a car accident where a car went into the back of mine. I was shaken and so was the other driver and we didn't discuss fault but set to getting the cars pulled over and phoning for help. the other driver phoned a friend who contacted a local garage for her vehicle to be recovered ( and this happened really…
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Winter tyres - BTMA view
Plenty of threads on this subject and just had this emailed from Mytyres. Interesting although don't know how scientific but at least it comes from a more reputable source than many opinions on here I guess BTMA article The biggest surprise is the wet weather performance even at 20 degrees when most wouldn't be running…
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Cheapest Car Insurance
Does anyone know which companies have the cheapest car insurance? this thread is for a friend of mines who drives a very small cheap car who used to pay £80 a month and from 1st december its rocketed to £145 a month? He has had his licence for 18 years, no claims, no accidents.. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I…
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Roof bars/racks and the Law
Hi, I have a pair of roof bars and the maximum weight is 75kg, I have had a look around the internet but I can't find any legal advice regarding the maximum length, width and height, does anyone know the law regarding roof racks/bars? Keith
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Excessive admin charge for private reg plate
Hello all I recently purchased a private registration plate for my car. I informed my breakdown company, no charge. I informed my insurance company, no charge. However, my HP company want to charge me £25 admin fee. I think this is excessive for an admin assistant to sit down and punch a few details into a computer, and…
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Car Brokers- What do you think?
Hi everyone, you may have seen my other post but I am looking to buy a new car, and I’m looking into the idea of buying it through broker- in particular drivethedeal.com or maybe CarFile. Does anyone have experience with these brokers? Or any brokers? How did it go? What were the good/bad points of going through a dealer?…
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more bridleways ... for cycling please sign the epetition
simples http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/15341
