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unlock code for ka tuner
Hi ,,can anyone help me obtain the code for my tuner m028560 many thanks in advance:o:A
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Car Welding in Cardiff
My car has failed MOT and needs to have a bit of welding done around the sills near the suspension. Just a bit of patching. Can anyone advice a likely cost (i know difficult as you cant see it) and can anyone recommend a garage in cardiff for this kind of work?
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Sold car, buyer isn't happy..
I recently listed my car on eBay, the winning bidder turned out to be a timewaster so I contacted another bidder who lives quite close to me and offered them the car. She asked me to drop it over at her house, we exchanged money and signed the logbook etc and she drove it onto her driveway. 2 hours later I got a text…
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Low BIK auto diesel estate - any suggestions.
I need to change the company car and am keen to reduce the BIK hit on the current car (3 series 2.0 auto diesel tourer) Easy option would be the new 2012 model as Co2 is vastly reduced however estate will not be out until end of the year at the earliest and am being told I must change now. I have looked around and the best…
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Trade in tax advise
I recently traded in my car which is due to be taxed on the 1st March. The dealer we traded it in to does not become the owner, the new buyer would be. What if it has not been sold by then? The reminder has come & we are unsure what we need to do. Thanks in advance.
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Car recommendations for a luddite
My beloved car (18-year-old turbo diesel Peugeot 306 sedan, done 202,000 miles with hardly any problems other than a replacement alternator) has bitten the dust after someone just drove right into us on a dual carriageway and basically knocked us off the road into some trees! So now I need to look for something else but…
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Illegal parking in cycle lanes - name and shame
Having become totally fed up with cars/vans/minicabs parked in the cycle lanes on my way to and from Uni and nothing being done I have started a small campaign on facebook. Whenever I come across such a vehicle I take a picture of it and upload it here: http://www.facebook.com/ManchesterCycleLanes I know the local police…
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Changing Direct Debit date
Hi, Hope I've posted this in the right place. Just bought a new car on finance through GMAC, they have the direct debit date on 17th of each month, considering I get paid on 27th its gonna mean moving money about. They want £25 service charge to amend the date. Is there a way round of this, can I set up a standing order on…
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DIY servicing - where do we start
We need to get car savvy as we are paying a lot for things that are fairly cheap except for the labour costs, ie oil changes, changing discs and pads etc etc Are there courses that the general public can access to be more car aware, I mean I dont even know how to change a wheel, are there manuals, advice etc. Do you do…
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Tiny bump in school car park - am I covered?
Had a tiny bump in a school car park where I am working on a temporary basis. Two scratches to the other vehicle. I asked if I could just pay for it outside of the insurance but they reported it to their insurance. Someone has now said that I might not be covered by my insurance as it's a private car park if it's on school…
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Speeding fine help - is this valid?
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Taxing a new car for next month
We are buying a car on sunday (well won it on ebay, picking it up sunday) - there is no tax on it, but we don't want to pay for Feb as there would only be 3 days left in the month. Can we tax it to start from March or not? How soon in advance can you do this? (we will not use the car until 1st March so no need to tax it…
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Moving abroad but keeping & insuring a car in the UK... Please help!
Hi all, I was wondering if anyone would be able to offer some advice on this topic... I will soon be moving to Dubai for work, but want to keep my car in the UK so that I can use it when I come back to visit, which sometimes will be for stints of several months at a time. I have spoken to my current car insurance company…
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Ford 4000rds radio code needed!!
Hi all, I am looking for the code for my ford key code radio! The serial number is M241109. I would be very grateful if someone could help me! Many thanks Luke
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Cheap oil changes - updates?
I have seen a few threads about places to go for cheap oil changes but following up on these locations (like NAtional tyres) have resulted in poor quotes. Anyone know where I can get my alfa romeo oil change done? Its standard 4 litres of 10w40 semi synthetic.. and just because its alfa doesnt mean it needs to be done by…
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Should we get rid of the car?
We bought our car - a 4 year old mini-MPV (6+1 seater) - when our twin DDs were babies and it was more convenient than using public transport with a double buggy and all the baby-related stuff. I also used it to drive to work sometimes. In the past few months, things have changed a lot. We have moved city, house and jobs…
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Car Warranty recommendations
Hi, has anyone got any suggestions for a decent used car warranty? I've just bought a 3 year old, low mileage Citoen Grand Picasso and will be covering a high mileage (25k per annum), so feel a warranty might be advisable. An RAC (branded) warranty will cost £700 for three years cover from the dealer, but a similar Go…
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car insurance cancellation
I have a vauxhall astra 1.7 TD and was insured with Kwik Fit insurance, i had a letter off kwik fit saying that my policy had been cancelled and when i asked why, they wouldnt tell me a direct answer. As a result of them cancelling my policy i've had to pay out £603.76 which has left me considerably skint. i was wondering…
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cartakeback.com scrap my car + get tax refund possible?
Hi guys, I'm new so please be nice :) I sold my car on ebay recently but the winning bidder is ignoring me so I just want to scrap my car with it taking up space and is not insured and MOT is due friday. I only got £230 for it on ebay anyways and was thinking if I use cartakeback.com, will that mean I can get a tax disc…
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Is there any way to save on train season tickets?
I'm not very familiar with train travel as I've always commuted by car. However, I'm thinking of applying for a job that would mean I would get the train into the city centre. Driving just wouldn't be an option. I'm a bit shocked that the season ticket is about £1500.00 for a year. They mention you may be able to pay by…
