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Convertibles
Hey all, We’ve had an ’02’ Lexus SC430 since it was 2 years old, and wanted another convertible to replace it, again about 2 years old. It’s only got 58k on it, but we’re wanting to get rid of it before it starts to get scruffy. Mainly a summer car, so spends most the year spent on the drive as we can’t afford to run it!…
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Cost of puncture repair?
What are people paying for a basic puncture repair? Charged £18 by a local independent who is normally very good on new tyres.
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Car seat help please
Looking at buying a car seat. My car has the Isofix fittings in the back (Saab 9-3). However, my wifes car does not have these fittings (Seat Cordoba). My question is, if we but an isofix car seat, can this be used with the seatbelt as a normal car seat as well, as we will be using the seat in both mine and my wifes car.…
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ford mondeo engine
hi all am wondering if anyone can help me does a ford mondeo engine mark 3 have to be coded into cars ecu. we had to get a new engine put in to CAR when the engines been fitted there no faults what so ever comming up the cars wanting to start but just will not kick in all the diesel pressure is there and all the injectors…
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Front or rear baby bike seat?
Hello After having found a cheap second hand bike, i need to buy a baby seat for our toddler (about 26lbs) but i dont know whether a front one , or a rear one would be better???? I think i'd prefer a front one, but there would be occasions when i would be on without the baby and i dont want to look daft, can they come off…
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New Car
I couldn't find anywhere else to put this, so if it is in the wrong place, i apologise. I am looking for a new car at the moment, and i have a rough idea of what i want. I am considering PCP as this lowers my monthly payments. I am hoping to get monthly payments to below £200 on a car which has atleast a 1.4 engine. Does…
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Problems with first gear
My teenage daughter has an 11 year old Dawoo Matiz and recently she's been having problems getting it into first gear (and occasionally second), as it's really stiff and you need to really ram it in. It now seems to be happening more frequently and I'm concerned about her breaking down, as she's planning her first…
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2004 SportsKa Radio Code
I am in need of help with my son's car car radio code... 2004 ford Sports ka SE Model FD 600A 4 serial number M012751 Thanks in advance for your help...
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Car bump, not my fault, other driver possibly uninsured
Hi All, Just wanted some thoughts and advice on a car accident I was involved in last saturday. I was stationary in my car, at a give way (2/3 cars infront of me also giving way). A van went into the back of me - he admitted he was looking at his job sheet and not at the road. He was quite reluctant to get out his van,…
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Head Gasket Gone - what to do?
Came back from Uni yesterday to find the head gasket had gone on my Rover 25. My father was driving it to the garage to get the brakes looked at when it went - overheated and stalled apparently, fortunately just outside said garage. They've quoted £350 to do it, which is reasonable, then it'll be another £100 or so for the…
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cheap exhaust for corsa?
hi my 54 corsa 1.2 needs a new back part for its exhaust. Anyone know the cheapest place to get one fitted. thanks if you can help.:D
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Mini One, central locking prob (04)
Since yesterday, the drivers door won't unlock on the fob, (the passenger door does). Both doors unlock on the key. After unlocking both doors on the key, they both lock on the fob. Any ideas please before I start navigating my way round Haynes to get the door inter trim panel off ?
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Road Closure / Parking Advice Needed!
Hi Guys I'm hoping some clever person out there will be able to help me with a little issue I have just discovered I have. The area of the town where I live is built on a one way system. Its kind of its own little village, with only 1 main road in and out. Its an old terraced estate, and wasn't built for the kind of…
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Return Car to Nissan
Hello Newbie Here, I recently bought a Brand new Nissan Qashqai, as I'm a Nissan employee I got a nice little discount. I took the car over 3 years with a balloon at the end. I recently became pregnant and am worried about whether I'l be able to afford it next year. Is it possible to just give it back now, as you can do…
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Ist car insurance
I am in the process of helping my 17year old daughter her first car and been trawling through insurance quotes. I know the issues about fronting and have put her as the main driver and me as an additional driver, however a friend has recommended that I should be the registered owner/keeper of the car when we buy it…
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Can traffic warden call the police / clampers
Hello there, and apologies if this question doesn't fit the category, but I couldn't find one more accurate. When two years ago I was still renting, as the previous tenant left a lot of debt, quite a few times distrainers have come to look for him or asking for some information. Now if you wonder what the above may fit…
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No claims bonus problem
I renewed my insurance using go compare and failed to notice that whilst the have calculated that I have 9 years no claims bonus my previous insurer simply says 5 or more. The new insurer wants an extra £80 for the "discrepancy". I have been insured for at least 9 years without claim - is there anything I can do? Or has my…
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Damn Ford radios
Another lost soul ! van battery died this morning along with the radio , new battery installed can`t listen to ford diesel any longer , anyone help with code for 4000rds code M236453. Many thanks in advance .Kev
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AA cover (or similar) for my wife
Hi, I've been a member of the AA for years. Joining was one of the most money saving things I've ever done. My wife has now passed her test and so is driving more often. Mainly just locally, but sometimes out with the children for the day. Our car is an S reg, so liable to conk out (though it's been doing well recently!),…
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400 mile commute per week - what car?
Hi, Looking for suggestions really to lessen my fuel costs and increase mpg for a 400 mile per week commute to work with a new job. Low tax band would also be good. I have less than £1K to spend, so am really on a budget, I was looking at possibly a diesel but not got a clue as I have never had a diesel before. I have…
