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Lighting boards for bike carriers
Does anyone know the requirements for lighting boards for bike carriers. You get small ones (3ft) with just lights and larger ones with lights and reflectors. I have seen an ebay guide that suggests that for a small trailer you need both lights and reflectors but can't find anything for bike racks beyond the fact that you…
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Knocked my Rear View Mirror off
Hi there, hoping for some suggestions please. I knocked my Rear View mirror off my Matiz about 6 weeks ago and it's still down (even having passed its MOT about 3 weeks ago!). I've tried:* Superglue - too thin, just dribbled down the glass * Thick industrial velcro - was so thick, mirror wobbled too and fro as I was…
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Tesco does it again
The possibility of fuel strikes announced today - Tesco jerrycans jump £7 in price overnight. Still, every little helps. What a nasty little company.
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Company Car Choices
Any advice people can offer me on the following two cars which I have narrowed my choice down to? Focus Zetec S, 1.6 TCDi (115bhp) Golf Match, 2.0 Bluemotion (140bhp) Both are of a similar spec and mpg although the Focus would be slightly less on tax due to the emissions being lower. I prefer the looks of the focus but…
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Thinking of getting a more effecient car
I do alot of city driving in my 2003 Mondeo 1.8l hatchback. Love the car but thinking of selling it and downgrading to something more economical and cheaper to run, as i'm only getting 20-25mpg, 25-30mpg outer city driving and tax costing about £240/yr. Just wondering what others thought would be more suitable for city…
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NO claims discount wiped after 2 years non-driving? Dilema .... Please help!
Hi there, Im planning on going away in june, for quite possibly 2 years. However, my insurance expires in july..... And ive just sold my car so wont be driving now for maybe 2 years + I rang up aviva today to cancel my insurance and they said i was entitled to £61 ( fair enough) However, i was thinking of keeping the…
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Pinpoint Solutions
Hi Just had a phone call from the above company in relation to a road traffic incident that happened in November 2010. They said they have a file open for me in respect of unclaimed money for personal injury sustained in the above incident. Apparently the insurance companies have to have money available to give to clients…
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Calling all BMW experts!
Hi all, I have a BMW 316i Compact (S reg) that I want to get back on the road. I've got a power steering pump that needs changing and it needs the belts and one pulley to be changed as well. I've been trying hard to locate a Haynes manual for this model but many of the ones I've seen exclude the Compact model. Is the…
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Car boot won't open
My wifes VW Fox car boot won't open,the key fob is kaput so it won't open or close the doors or boot when you press the key fob buttons.When she tries to open the boot manually with the key it won't open either,it's like it is slipping so when you turn the key and press the boot button it doesn't seem to grab and pushes…
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Peugeot Car Parts - need list and prices
Anyone know where I can find a list of Peugeot car parts and prices? I have been online and a search brings up a link to Peugeot UK/Parts but the relevant page is not there. And I can't find any anywhere else.
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MSE News: Petrol prices hit record high
This is the discussion thread for the following MSE News Story: "The average price at the pumps reached 140.20p per litre at the end of last week, with diesel at a new record of 146.72p..." Read the full story: Petrol prices hit record high
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How do I sell my car & fund a scooter
Ladies & gentlemen I am beating my head against the wall and would very much appreciate your advice on the following conundrum. Currently we are running two cars but need to cut down to one car. However as we live out in the wilds and both myself and my wife must travel to work we still need two vehicles. Unfortunately its…
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Buying secondhand van - hints & tips please
OH is a self employed builder and currently has a MWB Renault Master which has caused a ridiculous amount of hassle and grief with faults. It is 3 years old this month, there's still a year to go on the finance but he's had enough so we're looking to replace it. He's interested in either an Iveco Daily or VW Crafter so…
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Citroen C1 vs Toyota Yaris
I'm looking for my first car and have been looking at the above two models. I like the look of the Citroen C1 and insurance is around £1200 mark. I know it has a Toyota engine but the inside is a bit basic. My Brother and some friends have recommended me the Yaris as it is a Japanese car and my Family have only ever owned…
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Companies on Autotrader?
I'm looking for my first car and went the other day to a 'trade' company selling a Kia, Picanto (13000 miles, 09 plate for £4k). Just wondering if Autotrader has approved these small dealers? As it looked a bit dodgy? The place had a gate which they electronically had to open for you to enter and the car was unbelievebly…
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How would you approach this roundabout?
I have my own opinion on this but keeping quiet to begin with so as not to affect the results. I'm posting this more out of curiosity than anything. Pretend you're heading up the sliproad in the bottom left of the image, marked by the red arrow, and you are intending to be in lane 2 of the second exit, also marked by a red…
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how much should this cost
my brakes are making an awful noise, its a mazda and needs new brake discs and pads. does anyone have any idea how much i should expect to pay for this thanks
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Post your MPGs
This may have been done before but I'm gonna post my car details and journey MPGs for comparison 2002 Ford Focus Ghia 2.0l 26 mpg.. lots of three mile journeys (work and back) through the winter 28 mpg.. same but around this time of year 31 mpg.. as above for a month but with a 120 round trip today on A and B roads 70 to…
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Parking space in central London?
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Peugeot Partner - changed air bag ignitor - warning light still on- any ideas?
We have a Peugeot Partner van and recently the drivers airbag warning light came on. We took it into our local garage where he checked for loose fitments, could not find any, so ran diagnostics and it reported a problem with the ignitor unit. Garage owner double checked with his friend who runs car electrics firm and he…
