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Selling car lights
Hi, I'm wondering if anyone can give me advice as to the best way to sell some car lights. They are rear continental light for a Peugeot 307 (2003). I have tried selling them a couple of times on Eb*y with no luck. I obviously want to get a sensible price for them as they are a high value item, but they need to go as we…
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Expert mechanic's opinion sought
How much do you reckon the damage below will cost to rectify. I know it's hard to be accurate but I merely need estimates. Thanks
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HELP to buy train tickets CHARITY
I am organising a concert in aid of the NSPCC which is taking place in Blackpool on May 20th. I need to buy train tickets for celebrities and acts to get them here but I have never bought train tickets before and the prices I find seem astronomical. Any advice on getting the very best deal on train tickets? Thanks in…
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MOT Advisory Notice
Bit of advise please ? Last year I had an advisory notice for a scratch on my windscreen (didnt fail mot) Am I legally obliged to get it fixed before my next MOT, will it fail if i dont? It hasnt deteriorated since last yer ! Thanks in advance.
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Why would someone buy a fire damaged car??
I saw this on eBay: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Porsche-Cayenne-Fire-Damaged-/280829360550?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item4162bbf9a6 Over £1000 and reserve not met. I just wondered why tbh.
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Your rights when buying a car
Hi I brought my car 10 plate from a local Ford dealership, I am aware that I do have warranty on it, but I am having some serious doubts about it and wondered what my chances are of taking it back without losing any money. I know now that there are some outstanding parking fines on the car, it's already been clamped once…
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Provisional to Full UK insurance premium?
hi, i currently hold a provisional driving licence and have my own car. i have been checking with my insurance provider for a quote for when i pass my test and i cant work out the premium. i know the price rises quite a lot when you first pass. i currently pay £68 per month. when i put my details in with a full licence…
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How early can i display my road tax?
My road tax is due end of this month. Have already got the new one. I usually display it on the night the old one expires. Was wondering what happens if i was to display the new one now?
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Small Car
I saw a very small car in a carpark today. It only had two doors. The rear screen came down quite straight and had a spoiler similar to an evo. It looked about the size of a smart car. I only saw it across the carpark. I thought it was a vauxhall but it can't have been. I think that it would not be anymore that a few years…
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Car Insurance - what a joke...!
A friend was getting some ins quotes for their upcomming renewal. They are unemplyed and claim Carers Allowance as they look after their OH, who doesnt work due to illness/disability. The OH claimes disability benefits. The insurance renewal quote was £1500. Yet when they said they worked in an office as "Admin Assistant"…
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Mini cooper brake / headlight back
Hi guys, I'm really hoping someone can help me as I know nothing about cars. My passenger side brake light / headlight (the one up the top) is not working, does anyone know what replacement bulb I would need to get? (the one on the back of the car) Thank you everyone in advance
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Is this a Car scam?
Im aware i am proberly asking a very stupid question and i think i already know the answer but i must be sure!... I was browsing autotrader when i came across a VERY cheap mini, I Emailed the guy who has Emailed back explaining that him and his mini now live in portugal but he is struggling to sell it there so he is…
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Driver's Wing Mirror Problem
Hey everyone. Me with the Golf GTI again. *sigh* You might remember that we have had quite a few problems with it. We have another problem. The driver's wing-mirror is a bit...I don't know how to explain it. Instead of it being pointing up and to the road, it points down and to the kerb? DH has to keep putting his hand out…
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Replacing My Clutch
I've had a rattling in the front of the car (Ford KA 54 reg) when pushing down on the clutch for the past few days. After a bit of research I figured that the release/throwout bearing probably has a problem. More research showed me that most recommend that I might as well replace the clutch as the price difference is only…
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Please help me end my claim hell!
Evening all, I'm in serious need of advice about an outstanding claim with swiftcover, totally at my wits end now. On December 15th last year I found my car in an absolute state, the front had been destroyed basically - bonnet was bent out of shape, lights smashed, front bumper smashed off, just ruined. No note left, no…
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Rail season tickets
Hello, I'm starting in a new position in London from April 2012, I'm moving to knebworth (Herts) next week. I have checked the quickest way by train in from knebworth to finsbury park, the on the underground to chancery lane. What is the most cost effective way of doing this? Buying an overland rail season ticket and a…
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Help with transporting bikes in car trailer
Hi Has anyone got any bright ideas about how to simply transport bikes in a car trailer please? The trailer is plenty big enough with meshed sides. I have tried simply tying the bikes onto the sides but they overlap the edge quite a bit with their handlebars. I would appreciate any advice about carrying them upright but…
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best car derived van advice?
Im contemplating part exchanging my mid sized 1.9 car for a van for work, anyone any advice as I will be using it for long trips (500-700 miles per week) so it needs to be fast enough not to frustrate. Needs to be car derived & large enough to take some folding steps I usually put on the backseat and have roofbars to take…
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Mitsubushi Bulb Socket
I am looking for a socket for an rear indicator light on a Mitsubushi Pinin 02-03 Can anyone recommend anywhere I can purchase Thanks in advance:)
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OH accidentally gave v5 doc to buyer
Sold my car the other day. I was feeding my newborn baby when they came to see it so OH (who isn't English in his defence) was in and out sorting it all for me. I signed my bit we took full payment etc but OH gave them the v5 to send themselves. What happens if they don't send it I'm new to all this?
