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Unlicensed with Keeper Change
A friend of mine recently bought a car second hand with 2 months tax remaining on the disc however they carried out a check today on the Direct Gov website and it says tax status: Unlicensed with Keeper Change What does this mean? They've received the new V5 from DVLA but the tax displayed has 2 months left to run. And…
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Seat Ibiza 2002-2008
Hi, I'm looking at buying a Seat Ibiza 1.9 tdi Sport, 100bhp, 57 plate. This particular model was produced 2002-2008. It's the same car as shown in the link below…
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Interior door handle
Hi guys, any ideas where to buy a chrome interior door handle for a mini cooper 2008? Thanks
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Questions about buying a used car. Can you help please?
Hi I need to buy a used 6 or 7 seater this weekend as my much loved Citroen Synergie - our only car - is on its very last legs and I need a car for work. My local garage, who are keeping it breathing till I can change it, have said - don't get a Citroen/Peugeot/Renault or a Fiat. Ford or Vauxhall are ok. German/Japanese…
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New fuel pump for ford focus 2000?
Car broke down today at work :( Called AA guy who towed car back to my area. He suspects its the fuel pump needing replacing , as the car keeps cutting out and now wont even start. He said including labour, should cost around £150.......has anyone here had that problem? how much did it cost you to get it fixed? Thanks in…
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Zafira Dual fuel 1.8L
Got a 52 reg Zafira Dual fuel 1.8L. It's got EML and Traction control light on. Taken it to local Vauxhall dealer for diagnostics. It shows code C0256, P0202 & P0134. ABS ok. Maybe ECU fault? Have been charged £ 147.84, which feels excessive? Is this normal charges? Quoted £500 for new ECU. Please suggest how to tackle…
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Car probably written off - what now?
Someone drove into the back of me last week and the garage has told me they expect the insurers to write the car off. This has never happened to me before and I wonder how it works. Do they write me a cheque and tow the car away? Sadly, I suspect the value of the car won't be very high so I'm now probably having to find a…
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Remote locking problem with a CMax
I have a 2008 Ford C-Max that started to get a bit fussy about when it would allow the remote locking to work. Suddenly it stopped working altogether so off I went, got a replacement battery....and it still doesnt work! I have tried to reset it as explained in the handbook but it still wont work.:mad: I can open it with…
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Best car Insurance with US No claims discount ?
Looking to insure my car. I lived in the states and would like to find car insurance where I can use my NCD from the Stattes. Thanks for any advice!:rotfl:
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Probably stupid repair question
I got my first car a year ago, new. This car now has a bit of a bump on front (not my fault!) and needs to be serviced. It also has a suspension and tracking problem and plenty of tiny chips on the paintwork due to the fact it regularly gets driven down dirt tracks due to work. I've saved up some money to fix it back to…
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Any views on Suzuki Vitara please?
Have been looking for a cheapish 4 x 4 for some time now - so OH can use it for dumping building rubbish (he is always doing one thing or another on the house and I hate him using our car for same) and for taking the dogs out as the car gets covered in mud and hairs. Have seen a decent little T reg Vitara hard top with…
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Adventure motorcycling... for charity or through normal tour companies
I'm planning to do a motorbike tour somewhere exotic. Thoughts on going on a charity vs normal expedition? Key differences etc.? Charity:- http://riders-experience.org/ http://www.unicef.org.uk/Fundraise/Get-active/Biking/Motorbike-for-UNICEF/ http://www.globalenduro.com/charity-adventures.htm Normal:-…
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Possible Car Rejection - Advice please
Hi everyone, I purchased a 60 plate VW Polo Gti in May 2011 last year from a VW dealership as a used approved with 6k on the clock. I bought the car on finance and added a 4k deposit. I had noticed that it started using oil (well documented) I took the car in in November 2011 for them to have a look, they agreed it was…
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Head Gasket on Citreon C3
Hi all, I'm hoping there are some experience motorists / mechanics that can help me out. Just had MOT done & luckily only failed on 2 minor things, easily fixable. However whilst doing MOT asked mechanic to check as we have had an oil leak for the past few weeks - result he said the oil leak was due to the head gasket - am…
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A question for the spray painters out there.
When spray painting, a car or bike for example, what do you use to mask small areas off? I find that masking tape does not always give a clean enough line, especially when doing tight areas or intricate work. I have seen thin tape used that looks pretty flexible (on programs like overhaulin) but dont know what its called.…
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Best place to buy a *decent* used car
Hi guys, For the first (and possibly last) time in my life I've decided I want to treat myself to a relatively decent car, before I get older, have kids or whatever. I'm after a well looked after car, that runs well, good condition etc, which I know is a lottery anyway, but I guess certain sites would be better than…
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Car Maintenance Packages
Hi Anybody have any experience of car maintenance packages? I have been looking at one and like the idea of spreading the costs I have been told that they don't charge any more than it would cost to maintain myself as they get discounted rates for repairs and tyres, that's how they make their profit. I still think it would…
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Suggestions for temporary cheap high powered car
My PCP is coming to an end in Sept for my little toyota IQ. I'm looking to pay off finance and sell now as I became a Dad 2 months ago, and whilst I can fit baby, pushchair and wife in the car (its a tardis ;) ) if we were to go on holiday we wouldn't be able to take anything else! Wifes car is an even less practical MR2,…
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What are the best places /types of Car Finance Deals?
We have baby number four on the way, so I'm looking to part-ex my current car in for a seven seater (e.g. Vauxhall Zafira, Renault Grand Scenic...). I don't want a brand new one, but I'll still need some sort of finance deal to get it. Can anyone give me a bit of advice? I've no idea where the best places are to go for a…
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Enterprise van rental 'damage' rip-off
This week i have been helping my parents move home. I hired a LWB van from Enterprise, in my name as my father would not drive the van. Paid £200 deposit and an extra £25 for excess reduction hirecharge for 2 days (with extra named driver £191. So this is not cheap but we went with enterprise because they are a known brand…
