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How long does a Battery last?
With this cold weather starter motor is slow in turning over. So, how long would you expect a car battery to last?
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Getting a refund (second hand car)
Hi all, need a bit of advice. Bought a second hand seat ibiza 2 days ago, tuesdays night, paid £1,995 for it (51 plate, with FSH, years MOT etc) when i got it, it came with half a tank of petrol, the night i got it i did about 7 miles, the next day (yesterday) i did about 14 miles, 7 miles each way to work.. On the way to…
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Car exhaust!
Hi i dont know if this is an appropriate question for this thread but how much est would a back end pipe bit of an exhaust be to repair (no longer have exhaust bit its on road). Thanks x
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Low Emission Zone
I'm interested to find out how people are/were affected by the low emission zone, what they did or how they are handling it etc. I understand that now, quite late lorries are affected around '06 onwards. Vans, a bit older. :beer:
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Get a car for free! - Comments please
Does anyone have experience of this? http://www.drivefreecar.co.uk/
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Petrol or diesel?
I'm buying a new car in the next couple of months, I've chosen the model I want and now cant decide between petrol or diesel, the cost of the car is the same and both have a 2L engine, I drive about 12,000 per annum, mainly semi rural driving with some town (but not London etc) and motorway driving, any suggestions which…
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Safely Buying a Second Hand Car
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C279106 My friend wants to go and look at this car. What should she reasonably do to make sure she isn't scammed or buying a lemon? I suggested an AA check, but it seems quite cheap and I was wondering if there's something I'm missing.
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Are there any search comparison sites for van hire?
I need to book a luton van to move a 10 x 8 shed about ten miles. Are there any search comparison sites for van hire? I can only find the car ones.
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Car crash compensation estimate
Hi, I've tried googling this but cant see anything. I've had a crash last year where i sustained minior whiplash and quite a serious shoulder injury where ive torn a muscle and require physio first then if that doesnt work then i require surgery to sow the muscles back together. My question is roughly how much should i…
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Picking a car: Used or New?
Hi All First time poster, long time lurker and I'm hoping someone can help... I can't decide whether to buy a used car or go for a new one on finance. The most I have to spend upfront is about 3.5k inc part ex value of my current car. I'm after something small, cheap to run and insure, stylish and also fun to drive. My…
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Peugeot- They are now good cars...discuss..
OK..i am on the lookout for a replacement motor due to circumstances. I have homed in on a few choices. Im thinking newer shape 207 hatchback or SW diesel 1.6 Hdi engine. French cars used to have a bad press but thats all in the past right..? The 207 was voted best Euro car of 2011 Maybe you just read the bad stories and…
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Insurance: Increase the excess and up goes the premium?
Currently going through the annual event of getting motor insurance quotes. The policy I would like to take out: £500 excess is £132. However, if I put the excess up to £1000, then does the cost go down? No it goes up to £148! An excess of £500 gives the cheapest quote. Increase or reduce it and my premium goes up! Who in…
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Non-status car finance - any advice?
Hi, I'm looking for advice regarding non-status car finance - I need to change my car as I am a high mileage driver (25k+pa) and my present agreement is coming to an end. Whilst this present agreement has been in place I have experienced some difficulties that have led me to take out a debt management plan - the car…
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2nd hand car recommendations (up to £2.5k)
Hi, Im looking for some help in choosing a 2nd hand car. Im looking to spend around £2k to £2.5k and Im looking for reliability and 1.4/1.6 engine but I could go lower. Low insurance preferably. Petrol. Been driving automatic for years but don't mind manual if I have to. Looking for 4 door which is roughly the same size as…
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Quote me happy!!has any one used them before?
I am looking for an insurance quote for my new car and going through different comparison websites, Quote me happy keeps coming with the best quote along with the extras I need (Legal cover, courtesy car..etc). Has any one used this company before and how would you rate it?
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Ford ka radio locked
I m new to all this and I posted this question earlier but I think I did it wrong. My Ford KA radio is locked and I can t find the serial number. All there is on the front is 5000 RDS E.O.N. Can anyone help me to get the radio code or how to find the serial number. Many Thanks
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second hand car
hello i,m thinking of buying sub £2000 car from second hand car dealers. can anyone recommend one in bristol.went to one and you could tell he was talking crap(said had full service history but did,nt know if cambelt been done and when i asked to view history so say did,nt have it with him at dealers had very little fuel…
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ADMIN - please delete
Problem resolved! Phewwwwwwwwwwww
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2 insurance policies on 1 car at the same time for a short period?!
Right I currently have insurance with Aviva and it runs out on 14th March. I have a much better quote with Elephant insurance than my renewal is with Aviva. I got my quote online with Elephant and it says I must use it by the 5th March in order to get that price. If i fill in my details again the price changes and goes up…
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Handbrake slipping
Hi there, hoping someone can help. My Yaris's handbrake keeps getting progressively looser. Its been in to a garage twice to get it tightened but its starting to come loose again. first time in the garage they popped the back wheel off and tightened it from there. Second time they did the same and checked to confirm that…
