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Car won't lock!
Ok, after reporting on here about our saga with a MOT and high quote to put the work right, we sought a second opinion. Found another garage who quted £300 less to do the work (and other bits aside). The rear passenger door hasn't unlocked for over a year. Passed MOT last year with this fault, but failed this year because…
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Skoda Yeti Advice re 1st service
Can anyone tell me if it would be ok to use a local garage for my car's 1st service or am I best booking it in with the dealer? TIA.
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new rail scam
From memory, off-peak journeys used to be defined as the major part of journey: eg you could travel the few miles from a connecting station (such as Selly Oak-SO, Birmingham) to the main station (Birmingham New Street- BNS) for onward longer-distance travel (eg to Sheffield), and get the first off peak train from BNS. I…
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Selling Dad Uncle's car..
My uncle recently passed away and the widow has asked me to help her sort out the sale of the car. It's my uncle's name on the car paperwork and I am not really sure how I sell it because suppose a sale is agreed..the paperwork has to be signed under his name. A friend has said that DVLA will accept my signature with a…
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Megabus to Europe for a quid!!
http://www.stagecoach.com/media/news-releases/2012/2012-03-07.aspx Not sure I could sit on a coach for that long but for a quid to the dam id give it a try
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Can a Car Insurance firm offer nothing for a write off?
I have a K reg Vauxhall Cavalier SRI which I bought off Ebay two years ago for £300. Spent another £300 getting it through its MOT and since then its been a brilliant A to B car. Sailed through the last MOT for £150. Last Friday I was run into the back off by a Driving Instructor. Guy was very apologetic and admitted it…
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Second Hand car using too much fuel!
Hi there, I was wondering what to do about this problem. We bought a new car a couple of months ago to replace our trusty Vectra after it failed its MOT. The problem is It's getting really bad on fuel, I'm having to fill it up every week and I don't go far! The dealer said it was good on fuel but I don't think it is, we…
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Missing V5
Hi, I appreciate this may have been 'done to death' on various forums but I would really like some help with this particular case. I have put down a £50 deposit on a car from a private seller. The only documentation the car had was a 2-week old MOT - seller had lost the V5/logbook. I have a 'sold as seen' receipt and…
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Honda CRV VSA modulator fault
VSA modultor faultHi, I have exactly the fault described below and in other threads regarding the VSA modulator in my 2006 CRV. Has anyone used the ECU rebuild service and have any comments on reliability etc. Also is removal and replacement something a reasonably competent amateur can attempt or does it need a trained…
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New light for Hyundai i20
While Hubby was driving home tonight he colided with a pheasent:( and has smashed his front light. Only the glass has smashed and the light is a bit wobbly but still works. With 150.00 excess (NCD is protected) is it worth going through our insurance company? Has anyone any idea of costs? Many thanks
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Car insurance and new baby
Whilst doing car insurance comparisons today I've discovered that saying you have a child increases your premiums. Now, technically, I don't have a child, but I am pregnant and the baby is due the day after the insurance is. Would I need to get quotes including a child, let them know once the baby is born or would a policy…
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How do I stop these accident claim companies calling relentlessly?
I am being hounded on my home and mobile phones by various Accident Claims companies regarding a minor car accident January 2010. However they are using my daughter's name and even trying to speak to my husband now. Neither were involved. When I get annoyed they do too and then simply call back later. They call from 0161…
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Is it time to change my winter tyres?
I cant remember what the recommended temp range is for winter tryes but we've had some warm days and spring is on its way. Is it time to change back to my regulars?
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Should I bother getting my car serviced?
52-plate Mk4 Astra, 112k miles. Up until now it has a full service history (I've had the car since 2008/80k miles). MOT and annual service are due in May. Thing is, as of last summer it's our second car and does a very low mileage. We plan to keep it until it goes to car heaven, so I don't think it's worth maintaining the…
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2012 Autobild Ultimate Tyre Test
In probably the largest tyre test of its type, the German magazine Auto Bild have tested 50 leading tyres in both dry and wet braking. Highlighting the difference in 225/45 R17 tyres, the best tyre (Nokian Z G2) stopped in just 44 meters in the wet from 100kph, while the worst tyre on test, the Rockstone F105, required…
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Audi automatic gearbox problem?
Hello I was thinking of getting a second hand Audi. But I have heard the automatic gear boxes can be a problem, and very expensive to fix. Anyone have any real experiences of these automatic gearboxes. Considering A4 A6 A8 How would you be able to detect an early problem on a test drive? Best regards Bob
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Do Advance Fares Change Once Out?
Hi All, Had been waiting for Dundee- London reduced train fares to come out for Sunday 27th May. Had been quite encouraged as prices for previous Sunday (20th) were showing at £35 for 2 adults for the train we need. Reduced prices for 27th are out today and i'm a bit surprised to see these are £76 for same train. My…
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Diesel tuning chips - experiences.
Does anyone have experience of using the diesel tuning chips? The decent ones, not the cheap ebay crap. Read a few good reviews, but you can never tell if they are "true" reviews. Thinking of getting one for a C8. What's your opinion on these?
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Ford Radio Code for M122127
Hi, I bought a car a few weeks ago, just changed the battery and now no radio. have read other post and managed to get the serial number for the radio M122127 can anyone point me in the right direction (Thanks)
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Nearly Blew It !
Had the car in for a quick touch-up on some scrape damage from some inconsiderate Git when some low cunning instinct made me check the MOT date for renewal ! 3 days over !!!! and in this day of ANPR i think i would have soon had a blues & twos behind me ! So rang garage and they have arranged a MOT for today :T So i was…
