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Any dates for possible fuel strikes?
Amid all the news coverage, I haven't really seen any potential dates for strikes discussed? Have the unions proposed any yet? We're going on long distance UK holidays in both May and June so hoping diesel doesn't become difficult to get hold of...
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Just bought a lemon...
Hi All, I recently traded my 2002 Audi 1.8 T-Sport plus cash for a 2007 Chevrolet Lacetti, at a used car dealership (non-branded). Test drove the Lacetti, all seemed fine, and the deal was made. I'm now driving the car a few days later and after 10-15 minutes at motorway speed (I commute 80 miles round trip a day) the ABS…
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Petrol running low
Has anyone seen any petrol stations running out seems in Leicester everyone is panic buying shell has ran out Tescos and loads of other garages even the super unleadded has gone seems when Tescos run out they all go to the more expensive place down the road chain reaction and they have not ev en announced a strike date the…
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Van tyres
One of our popular subjects. I need a pair of 215/70/15 load index 109 for my van. Currently on Continental Vancos, but they're £100+ now, so Federal Matador Primewell Kumho Nankang GT Radial Toyo all less than £70 delivered, plus another £10 fitting. The van's slow, but like everything else I drive,always fully laden.
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How much do you save by driving with the windows open?
I've searched but can't find any answers so far to the question.... How much more petrol do you use when driving with the windows open, rather than closed? Does it make any difference, how many windows are open, and how far down they are wound? It can't be just me with a back seat full of children feeling car-sick if the…
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My car is defiantly as described
Can anyone help me please with some advice? I bought a car from a guy on eBay 17th January this year. The car is described as "very high spec including built in DVD player, cd multichanger, air con, cruise control, alloys, electric windows, electric folding mirrors everything works as it should. Interior in very good…
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Intensive Driving Courses
Hi I just wondered if anyone knows anything about intensive driving courses please? As in a course to get you through your driving test. My two sons have both had plenty of lessons but I have a feeling the instructor might be hanging on to them as customers rather than putting them through their tests. I just wondered if…
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Any idea what kwik fit will charge for full exhaust Citroen Saxo 02 1.1
Hello, exhaust snapped right at the front. Any rough idea of what Kwik Fit will charge for a full standard system? Any advantage going to a backstreet garage? Citroen Saxo 1.1 02 Reg 3 door Actually middle and rear sections only appear to have surface rust.
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Speeding notice received more than 14 days after
Not going to lie, I knew I had been caught and fully expected a letter! However, I've read that the Notice of Intended Prosecution needs to be issued no more than 14 days after the offence. Well, I was caught on 09/03, the Notice Issue Date on the letter is 26/03, and the letter has arrived today. If I disputed this, could…
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Urgent Help Please. Car Problem - Main Dealer Doesn't Know Whats Wrong....
Hi All, I have copied this post off another motoring forum I am a member of. I hope this is ok and was wondering if anyone on here can help me with a problem. My parents have a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2.7 CRD (The one with the Merc 5 cylinder engine). It’s had a problem lately of it being down on power and throwing out…
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Astra Air Con
Hi Problem with my 56 Astra (1.8 petrol). Used the a/c on cold yesterday and it sounds like it is running very rough (sound increases with increase of engine RPM). Also, whilst it is blowing cold, the performance does not seem great. Any ideas? Thanks.
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ford radio code
:eek:can anyone help my ford transit battery went flat and my dad replaced it but i cant get the radio on the code on the side is M147848 . the engine noise is driving me mad so i need some music thanks anybody:j
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Free train ticket from Nottingham to Norwich 02/04/12
Thread deleted because of violation of rule. I'm sorry it was rather inappropriate. I honestly didn't know.
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Train ticket query - cheap fares
I wonder if anyone can advise. I have found really cheap tickets from London to Birmingham but I live between the 2. Could I buy the ticket and join the train later or is this not allowed? We wont be using a station that has a ticket barier btw. Thanks
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Hastings Direct - Warning - Recurring Payment
Hi all, just a quick note to warn others about a recent experience with hastings direct taking a card payment; I recently made a change to my policy, and was asked if i was buying buy card, to which i replied that i was. The operator then Said something along the lines of "the card details will be stored in order to take…
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BMW recall 5 and 6 series 2003 -2010
1.3m worldwide affected - might set on fire apparently! http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-17514172 Given the sales figures that's a pretty low figure so it must be some very specific models. Still, if you've got one, get it checked out for free. 5t.
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Transponder key for VW Fox
My wifes key has stopped working,the PCB inside the key has a square bit that has come loose and needs soldering back on,i don't know where it belongs and have been searching the web for pictures of a PCB so i can find out where it goes but i can't find one.Can anyone post a photo of theres if they have one or find a…
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Car alarm keeps going off!
Hi everyone, advice needed please. Recently bought a Honda civic 05 plate. The last few days the alarm has been going off at least once a day. We live in a quiet estate so no passing traffic triggering this. ! Is there anyway to reset the alarm? Thanks!
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Car insurance at 25
Hi, I should be taking my test soon and will be getting my first car in the next month or two. I'm just wondering about insurance; people have told me it's cheaper for over 25s. Is this true, or just a rule of thumb that over 25s will have a few years driving experience behind them? I ask because I turn 25 in July. If it's…
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Chugging noise when turning right.
Hi 7 year old skoda fabia, 49000 miles on it. Recently had a new clutch but otherwise no problems. It's started making a chugging noise when I'm going round roundabouts. No other sounds and it's not particularly loud - a bit like a bus sitting idling. Any ideas? Thanks
