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Air Filter Change Interval
Just had a look at the the hand book for my car and it says the service interval for the air filter is 60,000 miles! That seem quite a long time to me - I'd usually change the filter much earlier then this. Can the air filter really remain in good condition for this long? I'd normally just whip the filter out and have a…
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My windscreen was smashed with a hammer...
Today I parked my car whilst I was at the gym, it was parked on a street. I went back to my car when finished to find my windscreen smashed and a note from the police under the wiper. A lady who witnessed it came out to tell me that a guy on a phone was screaming and then swung a hammer at my windscreen in rage. She said…
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Van issues: Warranty? Scrapping?
Hi there - I hope someone has some fabulous advice! My husband bought a Vauxhall Combo nine months ago. Had lots of things wrong with it here and there. Place he bought it from of course, completely disinterested. It has now totally and utterly died... possibly the engine, possibly the head gasket, possibly the turbo.…
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Car Insurance as a lodger
I'm back in the UK very shortly and will be needing to sort out my car insurance. I don't know where I'll be living at the moment but wherever it is, it will probably be for a few months at a time rather than a permanent solution. I'm looking at the best way to do my car insurance. I was thinking of having it registered at…
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Money Supermarket Deal 25% off new Ford Zetec
Has anyone seen this deal - what do you think? Tried phoning Ford Online but they hadn't heard of it. Phoned Money Supermarket and they said only certain dealers accept the voucher which costs £90. Can redeem voucher up until the end of March to get 25% discount on new Ford Zetec 1600cc.
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Changing car...insurance questions !
I hope to change my car on this Monday 13th.... I started my current new policy with the RAC on 14th January which I paid in full up front. Do I have to stick with the same insurer and be at the mercy of how much they want to charge me...? Can I shop around for a new insurer commencing Monday... ? Any other tips / help /…
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Find out insurance details
Hi can someone please let me know that website where for a small fee they let you know which insurance a driver is insured with?? It is mentioned here often but cant find it/remember it! Thanks :)
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Breakdown cover in Ireland
Hi guys Going to Ireland for 2 weeks in the summer Taking car so will need breakdown cover, a cheap but good policy would be preferred, any reccomendations? Thanks Am with auto aid currently so can't add this on, Apologies if this should be in insurance,, couldn't decide where it was best placed so mods feel free to move…
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Road Tax 2012/2013
Hello, I was just wondering does anyone know were I can get the road tax rates from April 2012? I am just trying to budget for our van and car tax which is due in May and July and just wanted to know if they have gone up in price. My car is £130 and the van is £210 for 2011-2012. I know they may not be available yet. Thanks
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used car advice
Hi all im thinking of changing my car over the next few months and im really not sure what to get, kind of like the following but would like opinions on them ..you know quality mpg drivability motorways (do a 7 mile run weekdays on motorway) residual values insurance new shape honda jazz (1.4 / 1.2) new shape astra 1.4…
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thermostat problem?
my heater hose blew out on the m25 last week (Renault master 35) ive replaced the split coupling with one from a garden center for £4-20 as Renault will only sell theirs with a hose set for £80+ took the van for a run tonight, it was ticking over for 10 mins and then ran for for 20 mins at 25/30mph,and i noticed after…
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Help! Sold a dud car!
Hello All, Ok so it's the typical story....naive young woman buys first car...with no warranty.. I bought a car 5 months ago and it's just had it's MOT and failed. The mechanic said it needs a lot of welding work which could cost 100's He also said that the person who sold me this car KNEW that it would fail it's next MOT…
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Eco tyres for a van.
Hi. I'm not sure if I've asked this question before, but can anyone recommend eco tyres that are suitable for a van. The big stumbling block I have found is they have to be 17", be precise 225/55R17.
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Help for my girlfriend
Hi. I am seeking help on behalf of my better half regarding her motor insurance policy. she is currently out of work and has decided to cancel her car insurance. She pay's £137 a month because of a silly mistake she made nearly 4 years ago when she was caught over the drink driving limit. She has learned her lesson and…
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Which tow vehicle for every day use?
I'm looking to buy something suitable for towing and launching a boat (approx 1200kg) that would also be comfortable for every day use. It has to do at least 30mpg on short journeys, cost around £200 per year to tax and be comfortable on short and long journeys. One of the places I launch the boat has loose shingle and low…
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Is the RAC taking advantage of the consumer and the present weather conditions?
The battery on my car is old so when it went flat yesterday I decided to purchase a new one. Being a member of RAC I looked on its website. The cost for A BOSCH battery, the one that I needed, and the only brand it retails, was £91.99. I managed to buy the same battery locally today for £69.90 with intention of fitting it…
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Broken door handle/window
I have a R reg Hyundai Accent and stupidly tried to open the driver's window when it was frozen. There was a noise and the handle just carried on turning around but the window stayed put. A couple of days on and whilst driving, the window dropped and I have now had to wedge it closed for the time being. Can anyone give me…
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need to sell car urgently
I need to sell my car urgently, because I am moving abroad early next month. I checked the valuation of the car in "whatcar.com" and called up some dealers, but their quote is much less than the price shown on the website. their quote is £1500 less than the price shown on the site. I advertised the car on Gumtree and…
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Used car advice
Been looking at a used car from a garage and did a hpi check on it everything came back ok but the car changed hands rather quickly it appears. 17/06/2011 01/05/2011 10/05/2006 It's that period of May and June that got me worried, is the garage under any obligation to reveal any reason why this did happen. Should alarm…
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Half Price MOT Halfords
Halfords have a half price mot offer. £27.42. Not sure when it ends but you can always advance book if yours is not due now. http://www.halfordsautocentres.com/mot1?extcam=ppc_goog_mot&ppcseid=5147&ppcsekeyword=MOT&mmtctg=1494372905&mmtcmp=30964625&mmtmt=2&mmtgglcnt=0&mmtadid=9192215795&gclid=!!!!h4XMkK4CFVRItAod5lDCdQ PS.…
