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No claims bonus
I had a 3 year no claims bonus when I joined the RAC last year and had my policy for 11 months. I sold my car and I am about to buy another...what would my no claims bonus be now?
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MOT Failure - was I ripped off?
I bought my car brand new nearly three years ago and today it went in for it's first MOT with a mileage of 5,700 (I live in the city so don't use it that much). I expected it to sail through with a fixed price service of £175 and a free MOT as I am a gold card holder. Anyway they phoned to say that my car had failed the…
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Peugeot Partner mpv Clutch Change
I have the above vehicle and the clutch is slipping,can any one give me any info on what is involved in changing a clutch on this vehicle. Thanks
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mobility car
hi everyone i have a mobility car and the tax is due to run out at end of month does anyone no if they will send the new tax through the post or do i have to send of for it? also car is bookeed in for its service in a couple of weeks would someone please tell me how long does it take for it to b serviced sorry for the dumb…
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Urgently need Advice please!
Hi, Thank you for taking the time to read my post, any advice would be appreciated. My sisters partner has recently purchased a car from a car dealership for one of my other sisters, on the understanding he would finance the car and she would use the car and pay back the repayments for the loan herself. ( payments are now…
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Polo 6n 'R' Reg central locking issues
Hi All I hope someone can help, as this is beginning to send me up the wall . . . the central locking for my polo 6n suddenly stopped working the other morning, as far as I can remember there were no unusual circumstances leading up to the central locking failing. I've carried out a few simple checks which have included: *…
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Incorrect name submitted on logbook
I'm hoping someone can advise me on a small issue that we have, it may seem irrelevant to most people, but I dont want it to invalidate my insurance or have a worse impact. 2 days ago my Fiancee and I purchased a nearly new used car from a local dealership. Throughout the process the salesman explained what he was doing…
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MOT - is it possible to preserve the anniversary of the expiry date?
hello all, My MOT expires on 1st March 2012. I have booked my MOT for Monday 20th February 2012, is it possible to preserve the expiry date, or will i lose these days, and therefore the MOT will now start on 20th February 2012?
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bmw 2003 x5 parking light issues
I have a 2003 bmw x5 just recently i got the check parking light message on the dash and found the near side parking light not working. I took the bulb out to confirm the replacement required and replaced the old bulb till a replacement can be otained. Now i find that when i put on my lights the indicator light eluminates.…
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Warranty - HELP!!!
Guys I took a warranty a month or so ago with a 3rd party company. 2 weeks back a problem occurred with the warranty and its taken 1.4 weeks to get to the following point - Initially from making the claim on Monday it took 2 days for them to request my MOT proof and service history, which after emailing them on the same…
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Help Honda Jazz or Mercedes Benz A class 160 Auto??
I would like to buy a good automatic car that can fit my small family of 4. I can't make up my mind which would be better off between the 2 cars above. I am looking to use the car for about 5 years and I am interested in which would hold it's value for longer as I have seen a 2009 reg Honda Jazz with just 3000 miles on the…
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car alarm
my van , twice been stolen and alarm not activated although i know my alarm is fine . i did put it to myself maybe having not activated the alarm and forgoten it . yesterday a neighbour aswell his little van all tools stolen and no alarm and no glass broken. speaking to him he mentioned he s very sure he put the alarm on…
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Speed Awareness Course completed but now 'conditional offer of fixed penalty' letter?
My blinkin' post was delivered to my next door neighbour's house and he's only just brought it around, so now I will be worrying til tomorrow :( In september DH was clocked going 38mph in a 30mph zone back in September 2011. He received a letter saying he was eligible for a speed awareness course, or to pay £60/three…
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Swapping a Wrecked Ford Fiesta Zetec Engine - Compatible?
Hi All, The engine of my 2001 1.25 Ford Fiesta has been badly damaged by overheating and I've been told it will be cheaper and easier to replace the whole engine with a working one that can be bought from a scrap yard for about £150 and installed for £150. the exact engine type is a 1.25 Ford Zetec SE which has the engine…
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Ford Focus Radio locked
My car radio is locked, need to get the code to unlock. Serial No: M02680. Can anyone assist please??
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Car insurance while selling car
Hello folks, just after some advice. I'm about to sell my Clio whose insurance runs out on feb 24th and buy my parents Astra as of Mon 21st Feb. My question is (bareing in mind I've never sold privately before): If I haven't sold the clio after feb 24th what do I do insurance-wise so it can be taken out on test drives etc?…
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R15 or R16 tyres
hiya - we're looking at a vw golf and were wondering which one would give a smoother more cushioned ride? the r15 right? thanks
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Advice regarding faulty Altura jacket?
Hello all! Does anyone have any advice on this issue? In September 2008 I bought an Altura NightVision jacket. Two days ago, the zipper stopped working. I wear this jacket once a day, 3-4 times a week, and only in the coldest months. So not heavily used. I contacted them (after searching long and hard for contact details)…
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Car Tyre Valve?
Hi I think I have one tyre with a faulty valve? The one tyre can go down within a couple of mths from 30 psi to 19.5 psi? when the other three barely go down to 29 psi. It is a new tyre only bought last year. Also wondered if it had been sealed properly? Can the valve be changed quickly if taken to be checked at a garage?…
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Online Insurance Cover Note for Tax
Hi, When taxing a car for the first time in your name (i.e. have just bought it), what is acceptable proof of insurance? The dealer said he can tax it for me if I email a printable (colour) confirmation/cover note. I'm finding it hard to tell what exactly each insurer will provide and what is acceptable to the DVLA - a…
