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Bought a car / cheated - insurance write off
Not sure if this is the right forum but hopefully someone can put me in the right direction please. I bought a car from a cousin of someone I used to work with in Jan 2011. I knew it had some work done to it and it was OK for me as I needed to learn how to drive so a cheaper car sounded ideal. One year on, the car started…
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Cheap 2nd car needed. Any help/tips would be great
Hi Looking for a small run around. My budget is 2,000 it has to be an automatic (as my mum can only drive an automatic) but I want to keep things as low as possible. I have seen a lot of clios for sale (52 and 53 plate) but the road tax for a year is £190! Are there any cheaper cars (Low road tax band + low insurance) The…
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Buying a Used Car - Negotiation on Price with Dealer
I have seen a used car I would like to buy. It's priced at £8,500. It has been for sale since around October at £9,000 and recently reduced. I have a car to trade in. Book value for part exchange is around £3,800, and private sale around £4,500. Over the phone, the dealer valued my car at "up to £4,000" (probably lower…
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stif gear on mercedes sprinter
Hello Wondered if any of the mechanics here got any idea what may cause the gear chage on my van its a pertol/lpg mercedes sprinter 2005-- previously owned by london buses ltd recent few days have noticed the gear change is a bit stif...not as it used to be- very light and easy its not at a stage i would say is unbearable,…
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can I claim a refund?
Three weeks ago I bought a 6 months old car from a franchised dealer...The car is fantastic and full of options which I am finding how to use as I go along(I hate reading manuals). One of the options is voice command to control the Satnav, tel., radio..etc and I Just discovered that it is not working. I thought it was…
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Injector blown from head.
As the title says really. Our Voyager CRD managed to blow an injector out the head tonight and I was wondering if anyone had any idea of what may have caused it? I'd changed the seal recently, is it possible that it wasnt seated quite right and the pressure involved in a common rail managed to blow it out? I've ordered a…
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Ford Locking wheel nut key help???
I have a 59reg SMax with factory fitted locking wheel nuts, the key has been lost (or stolen at service?) Ford want the number code to be able replace it, but all I can remember is the packet had "black" circle as the identifier, they have gone through stock and I have seen on Ebay red circle and grey triangle etc. My hope…
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Tax Disc Due 31/03, When to Expect the Reminder?
Hi Tax disc due at the end of this month, and I've not had the reminder yet... I want that so I can apply online. Anybody got any idea when it might come as things get complex and if I can't have the disc in my hand by 21st March then things get too complex as mail will be redirected across the whole country.... so trying…
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Ford Focus Radio Code
hello, HELP anyone!!! my ford focus has the following serial number: M163395 Any chance you can work out the 4 digit code for me. I have had a new battery fitted and need the 4 digit code to get the radio working again. Many thanks in advance. Chris :beer:
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Best new car finance deal - inc tax/insurance.
Have seen the Kia Picanto deal which looks quite good, new car, tax and ins included and 7 year warranty for about £200 a month. Are there any other good deals like this out there??
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Car auction experiences
Hi, not posted on MSE in ages but hoping someone will have some good advice for me! I need a new (second hand) car and I'm thinking about buying one from an auction. There are quite a few near me and friends have got some good cars there, quite cheap. I'm not at all mechanically minded, so I know it's a bit of a risk, but…
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New Generation Parking "Fine"
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Cheap Train. Edinburgh to London
Guys, in need of a hand. I get married on the 25th March and on Tuesday 27th we want to go away to London for 3 nights so we travel back on the Friday. Thing is, my passport is 7 months out of date but we found out we can fly on easyjet with my driving license. I have checked out prices and they are rather expensive (well…
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Dashboard conversion
Hi Are there any well known places that do dashboard conversions - specifically Righthand to Lefthand for a 2002 Jaguar X-Type. Thanks
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Cheap train/coach travel when you can't book far in advance?
I am likely, sadly, to need to attend a funeral in my extended family within the next few weeks. I will need to travel by public transport, and if at all possible without staying overnight. The journey will take around 8 hours by coach each way, less by train though the costs of the latter are probably prohibitive.…
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Anybody race?
Hi all, Just wondering if anyone on MSE does motor racing?! (i understand the irony of motorsport and MSE) Basically a few years ago i fell in love with the locost and its my new (for the last 5 years) long term ambition/dream to build one. Unfortunately i have extremely little knowledge of building a car even tinkering…
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Vauxhall Corsa - leaking water
I have a 1.2 Vauxhall Corsa 2002. When it rains im getting some water on the inside left wheel arch. Basically after rain the inside wheelarch carpet is dry but when i set off and turn a corner there is signs of water thats obviously being held somewhere until the movement of the can and displaced on the wheel arch. Not…
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car issues - what to do
so i bought a scond hand car mid jan this yr - it has a 3 month warranty the car passed its mot in december 2011 so seemed gd - teh first issue was a alternator belt that came off - the car stopped as i was on my way to teh library mechanic re did teh battery - then it stopped on brixton high rd - the guy i bought it off…
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Driving in France this summer - remember your breathalyzer kit
From late June/early July this year (2012) you will be required to carry a breathalyzer in you car when driving in France (they suggest you have 2). You will be fined if you fail to produce one when asked to by the police. I found this site for them http://www.valuebreathalysers.co.uk/acatalog/SINGLE_USE_BREATHALYSERS.html…
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Which European Breakdown with recovery for boat
We're planning a trip to Italy in the summer and will be towing a boat with an X-Trail. The boat trailer is approx. 7 metres long. Can anyone recommend suitable European breakdown cover? If the worst happened and the car could not be repaired then I'd like the option to have the car and boat recovered back home to the UK.…
