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Car Broken into and insurance.
Hi my car was broken into today (Ka 54 reg). Our satnav was stolen, but the rest is ok. Called the police but they're not sure how much they can do with only a brick as evidence. Talking to one of the people nearby apparently there have been 3 similar break ins, on sundays, during the afternoons, within a couple 100 metres…
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New SATNAV time ...
So I'm now looking to change my Satnav. My old Navman s50 is playing up so time to change. I've been onto the which website and seen that the TomTom via Love 120 is top of the ratings charts. Any thoughts people out there? I was also thinking of using my navigation on my mobile handset (Samsung Galaxy s2) but I require a…
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Notice of Intended Prosecution advise
Hi Experts, Need some advise, I have received NIP for overspeeding in 30mph limit at 40 mph. I am not sure how it happened but normally I keep a close eye on the speed. I sold the car next day(30th Jan) and don't have with me now, but the day it happened it was myself driving it, I would accept that I was the driver that…
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Defending Personal Injury claim
Hello. I'm new here :0) My situation: I bumped into the back of a car at around 5-10mph and dented the bumper a tiny bit. All good. I apologised (as I know its my fault, being behind), we exchanged deets, but now she's claiming whiplash. I accept the bump was my fault, I'm not disputing that at all, but I believe she is…
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Renault Megane CC knocking sound when turning left
Hi, Just this morning my renault megane CC (54) has started making a knocking sound when turning left. The sound is coming from the right front wheel. However it is only when turning left. The sound is like someone has a steel pipe and it banging it on the wheel not mega lid but loud enough for me to think oh my god whats…
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Comfortable cars for 3Kish
I have a max budget of £3.5 ish, I'm disabled and the most important things are: comfortable to drive room for my wheelchair in the boot Previously I was thinking about a BMW 3 series but the prices have shot up enormously, so at the moment a jag seems the best of the bunch. Any help welcomed :) Thank you
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DVLA public consultation on selling your data
Apologies if someone else has already started a thread. As we all know the DVLA is scrupulously careful with our personal data. Information which the public are required to provide to a public body by law. The DVLA wants to extend the range and circumstances in which it will provide your data electronically. They say they…
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Astra 1.6 2001 - ECU fault?
Hi, my stepson bought a 2001 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 from a dealer last week (a franchised Ford dealer as it happens), and the engine management light came on before he got home. He immediately contacted the dealer and it's booked in this week for a 'diagnostic check'. I test drove the car before he bought it, covering about…
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Car Leasing
My wife and I will be moving from Australia to Glasgow to work for at least 2 years. Is car leasing the way to go? Don't want to buy a cheap car and will be doing plenty of miles sightseeing on weekends. thanks,
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Buying a used car in Aberdeen
Hi guys, my wide is after buying a used car in Aberdeen/Aberdeenshire area. I have been told that this area can be more expensive than others and that the further I travel the better deal we'll get. Any truth in this? If not can anyone recommend a garage that she could buy a reliable car, probably about 3 years old, 5 door…
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New 2nd hand car MoT question
I'm going to look at a used car tomorrow and hopefully buy it, but I'm a little confused on the way the guy is explaining it. The MoT expires in April 2012 but he's saying it'll be sold with 12-months MoT but this isn't possible untill at least mid March. Can a private trader MoT a car more than 30 days before its due to…
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Peugeot servicing
Hi My wife has a nearly 4 year old peugeot 307 cc. She's havering about keeping it for a bir longer. Currently it has extended warranty which she can extend again but is thinking about servicing and MOT as it's 4 year old and due. The crux is that her local Peugeot dealer is offering interim service and MOT for £139.…
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How do I change gears manually on my 2008 mercedes c class automatic?
Hi folks I own a 2008 mercedes c class. As most of you may already be aware, it has automatic transmission. However, in the user guide it states that the owner has the option to shift gears manually. I have tried to follow the steps outlined in the guide and change gears manually, but I am getting slightly confused of the…
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Keeping Your Licence Plates?
Hello, this may seem like a silly question but I can't seem to find an answer for it, and wondered if anyone might know. When selling/scrapping your old car, is there any option to keep your licence plates? It's not an expensive, private reg plate, and I wouldn't be planning to use them on say, a new car. I have searched…
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been an idiot!!!
hi, as title says, been an idiot and needing some advice. last week I privately advertised my car for sale on a site for my area. a guy that I know through people (and used to own my car a few years ago) messaged me offering a swap. both cars are old, mine needed work done which I couldn't afford,relatively small things…
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Key snapped off while in the lock- how to remove it?
Hi guys. I had to be towed home today after my car key snapped in while inside the pasenger side door lock. Whilst its not a huge problem in itself, as i can still use the drivers door (its a 3 door, not 5), i really dont want to have to pay for new locks or a new door (as my sister said i would). I have a spare key, so…
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Late SORN fee/bailiff company
SORN on an unused car was up for renewal in August last year. (Unused since owned died in 2004.) I was late in applying due to pre-occupation with critical health problems with one of my children. Life was simply a nightmare. Come September found the form, filled it in, with note apologizing for delay, giving reasons. SORN…
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driving lessons
hi my wife has started taking lessons and would like some advice, roughly how many is average what length of time etc.... so far in 12 lessons she has not been taught hill stop and reversing or three point turns,likes to drive at least 7 miles to begin training is this right? driving/inst has said usually takes 1 year to…
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To remove an immobiliser
I have recently bought an 1990 MX5 none runner. After having a quick look, I noticed that it has an alarm fitted, but it came with no key fob, or anything to switch it off, so I am now thinking that it needs to be removed. How hard are immobilisers to remove, is there an easy logical set of steps to follow? Cheers for any…
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Insurance claim - oh dear what have I done.
On leaving work one cold, dark night I hit the metal gate at the entrance to the drive and somehow managed to tangle myself in it. I got an estimate for repair and as it was in excess of £900 decided to make a claim on my insurance. As soon as I put the phone down I thought I had probably made a mistake. I have a protected…
