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Cycle chain lubricant
Can anyone recommend a good lubricant for my cycle chain (not WD40) thanks
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MOT labour charge
I had my car MOT'd on Saturday and it passed. I was charged £25 labour thou, is this right? He did come and get my car and bring it back to me although I was happy to bring it in I just didn't get the choice.
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How do I get a key code for a Peugeot 207
I have one key for my 207 which is about to fall apart and currently held together with tape. I have just been quoted £145 at my local dealer, he said it would be £30 cheaper if I had the code which I don't. Where do I get this from, I really do not want to pay £30 for a number! Can anyone advise me Thanks
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Will i get a PCP deal on car with bad credit?
Hello, I am need of a new car asap and dont have the money toi buy out right. My credit is not the best and are only ever offered low £200 credit card limits with bad APR. i am wanting a car on PCP but will i get this with bad credit? I have my old car that is worth £1000. Any advise please?
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Advice needed urgently re caravan sale
I purchased my caravan in 2008 privately, transferred ownership of it through Cris (caravan Registration and identity scheme) immediately and purchased insurance etc. 2 wks ago I advertised it for sale and had a viewing and the purchaser put a deposit on it. I gave her the Cris reg no and Vin no so she could do any checks…
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APCOA and Graham White Solicitors
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Driving to an MOT without an MOT
I know that I would be fine riding to a pre booked MOT on my bike even though the MOT has expired (15 April) as my bike is taxed and insured. Long story short, my friend has trusted mechanic & garage who I would like to use, however this is 30 miles away from where my bike is. My query is whether there is a restriction on…
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Recommendations for MOT in Leicester
Can anyone recommend a trustworthy MOT test centre or garage in the Leicester area? We have an 11 year old Ford Ka in need of an MOT in the next few weeks. I'm aware of the council testing station, but am a bit wary in case they are too strict and it needs some work so I have to take it elsewhere anyway. Surely it would be…
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Transfer of number plate no MOT
Does anyone know if it is at all possible to transfer a number plate to another car from an old car that has been sitting in a garage for years and obviously has no MOT? Reading the DVLA website it would seem the car must have an MOT or had one within the last six months. Am I correct in saying that before it can be…
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Wing mirrors for MOT
Hello everyone, my car is due MOT on May 5 so I'm taking it to the mechanic this week to see what needs done. Does anyone know if both wing mirrors have to match to pass MOT? My car has had a few previous owners and the driver's side wing mirror is a different model to the passenger's side; in both cases the glass is…
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Buying a new car by credit card
This is just a musing - I was looking at the limit on one of my credit cards, and thinking that it would easily cover the cost of nice new car from a showroom. I've bought 3 brand new cars outright in the past, (1995, 1998 and 2001), and recall that none of the dealerships would accept credit card for either the deposit or…
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Advice on buying private number plates
Hi Folks I am thinking of buying private number plates for my car. However, there seems to be quite a variety of them around. Can someone be kind enough to explain the different types and where I could get a good deal? For example, some private number plates have 3 letters followed by 3 numbers. Are they legal in the UK?…
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When is it the best time to be a used car?
Hi Folks I am thinking of buying a usd car from a show room. Can someone advice when would it be best to buy a used car from a show room i.e. any particular week/month in the year? Thanks in advance for your response.
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Hire car recalled early - potential refund of fuel?
My partner's car was in a small accident - other driver's fault which they admitted straight away. Their insurer was on the phone straight away, arranged for my partner's car to go in to have bumper replaced and a hire car was arranged. Partner took his car into the garage on Wed before Easter weekend, was given hire car…
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More used car advice
I apologise in advance as I know this forum is already littered with posts reaching out for recommendations as to which used car to buy and I see similar recommendations bandied about but I wanted to pose a query of my own. I presently bus to-and-from work five days per week (at a cost of £20) and rely on lifts or…
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revoked licence
i really hope someone can help please, my grandson has has a letter yesterday from DVLA saying that his licence has been revoked freom the 16th april as they have not received it to have points added, i posted the letter myself by recorded delivery, what can he do and what does he have to do to get a new licence as on the…
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is it possable to have rear facing seats in a mpv
Not sure how to put this but i'm after either a mpv with a rear facing seats or modifying one some how . I drive a kia seddona which is very large buy my youngest 16 and 6ft has very bad autism and when he has a meltdown is epic in proportion and is a problem when full his sister and brother get hurt . so space is the key…
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dilemma please help.
Hi my son has been the proud owner of a baotian monza 125 since Nov last year,we did have a minor problem which was solved, however 2 weeks ago he rode into a post and caused alot of damage. The frame has been bent and alot of front panels broken , they have currently estimated £1000 to completely fix it. We dont know what…
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got my logbook.. yaaaayy! But want to find out if I have racked up any traffic fines
So happy to get it through the post. Even though I've been driivng for 3 weeks, to have a piece of paper with you name on saying you're the registered keeper makes it so official!! Though this is the first time I'm driving after 5 years of passing, and I forgot some of the basic rules, also the nervousness has made me miss…
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Vauxhall Lifetime Warranty
Was thinking of buying a Pre-reged Vauxhall Astra from Arnold Clark. The Salesman tells me it will come with the Vauxhall 100,000 miles lifetime warranty. Can't always beleive a car salesman,as they say anything to get a sale. It does say you have to be the first owner of the vehicle and as its pre-reged technically I…
