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From Big Car to Little Car...
I bought 1997 Audi 2.6 A4 Avant 7 years ago for about £4500. I had never driven an Audi before but once I took it for a spin I had to have it. At the time I thought I had been a bit rash and that petrol costs and insurance would be ridiculous but in fact its served me really well and I've loved driving it. However, it's…
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Areas of white diagonal stripes: HC r.130
From the highway code: So near me there was a stretch of 3 lane carriageway. Heading south was a single lane, with double solid lines demarking the two northbound lanes. Council put diagonal lines in the centre lane, but left everything else the same. Now, I do still use the middle lane occasionally for overtaking (there's…
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What is the best way to pay for a car
This may seem a silly question, but I am on the verge of buying a car for £3K, and I am wondering the best way to pay for it. Although I have been around cars (buying and selling) for around thirty years, what is the best method of paying for the car in a private sale, because all of my purchses over recent ywears have…
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Lane discipline
Do people really not know about this? Was just driving along the A406, a car in the right hand lane (of three) a police car came up behind (no siren on, but 'making progress'), so he moved over to the middle lane, in front of another car. All three lanes were empty, so what did he do when the police car passed? Signalled…
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Have I been done over (Or am I being paranoid?)
My car has been running smoothly of late. Nothing of great concern except for the usual low MPG. I had the MOT at the weekend, which it sailed through with just a £15 headlight adjustment. I had left the service book and car manuals in the back seat pocket as I always have done (so that I don't lose them in my untidy…
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Can I fight tax disc fine or should I pay up?
Hi - can anyone assist? I'd renewed my tax disc online, but admittedly late in the month. It arrived and I put in on display. A few days later a fixed penalty notice arrived as I'd been recorded while not displaying. I never had any intention not to pay the tax and can prove it as I'd paid for the disc at the time I was…
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Buying brand new - dealer telling porkies?
I was mystery shopping new cars today, so not buying, just pretending to. :D One of the dealers saw I wanted best price and was "looking to sign today". As I was so upfront with him, he "said" he would be frank and told me the manager was likely to offer me the car at cost price as it was the beginnning of the month.…
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Faulty used car.
I bought my mini cooper from BMW dealership not a month ago. Since day one I had issues with it. First there was a knocking clutch pedal which apparently "is something they all do". I had my car booked in for repairs and the clutch was bleed (still didn't change). Then the gearbox started to crunch when i changed gears.…
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Do I drive, fly or catch train?
Hi, I've got a trip coming up, a stag weekend in Edinburgh in fact. I'm now trying to sort the logistics on how I get there. I'm in Wolverhampton and have seen return flights for £110 but currently return train fairs are £108. Driving is another option but at around 600 miles it would have to be a very nice drive to tempt…
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Please advise me whether the garage is telling me the truth with regards my car ?
Took my car into a local garage today for a service & mot. Got a phone call this afternoon to advise me a few advisory issues : 1. 2 Brake cables were slightly worse for ware. 2. A small chip in the windscreen. 3. Two tyres needed balancing and their geometrics set properly ( can't remember the exact words but was along…
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Polo 1.9d clutch question.
Anyone know if it can be adjusted? I was going to have a look but it's snowing & bloody freezing so I'm hoping someone can save me the hypothermia :) It's a 1998 model. Cheers
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Buying car tomorrow - advice needed!
Hello I'm buying a car tomorrow from a trade dealer and need a bit of advice before I seal the deal. I went to see the car a few days ago and printed off the Quik guide which I used to help ensure everything was in order. As far as I can see it looks as though it is a good purchase but as I'm not an expert I still feel…
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The New Citroen C4 1.6eHDi EGS , reviews of the semi - automatic gear box
hi there can any one tell me how the find the semi - automatic gear box on this car when driving , is it smooth through the gears etc, many thanks
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Scooter Security
Afternoon All I've just bought a new scooter and was looking for some tips and advice about the best security set-up for it. It's going to be parked in a car park by my flat, so I'd be looking at getting a heavy-duty chain to attach it to some railings, a cover that can be tightened around the bottom and padlocked and an…
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Wiper blades
Is there a particular reason why the wiper blade on the passenger side was shorter than the 1 on the drivers side. Just curious as to why. Car in question is a 206, id replaced the blades a few years ago with 2 of the same length and didnt really occur to me to buy 1 shorter than the other. I understand the longer 1 on the…
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Travel sick - Diesel?
This might be an odd question but we've had a diesel car for a few years now and I've noticed that, although the car feels pretty comfortable, I get travel sick much more frequently than when we had a petrol car. Are diesel cars more likely to make you travel sick, or is it just co-incidence?? We're changing cars soon, so…
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Ford focus 1.8 diesel
Helpppppp! car running aok,no squeaks/groans ie. should have got that seen to last week,got into it after going to shops,nothing...fuel,battery etc. OK but would not fire,will run on easy start,did try to start it before warm up complete,could it be immobiliser? any hints /tips.::(
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congestion charges
Question if i enter the congestion zone before 7am and do not leave until 8pm do i have to pay the congestion charge? I will be parking in an underground car park so i will not be driving around in the zone.
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Lookers Vauxhall Dealer - Wrong Spec Car Delivered
Hi, Just received delivery of used demonstration car after viewing online. Paid £200 deposit (Monday 26 March 2012) and the rest on two separate credit cards before the delivery date (Friday 30 March 2012). Never went to dealership to inspect as too far but the problem is that the car description is wrong to what has been…
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admiral cvontacting me constantly after taking out car insurance.
I got insurance from them becasue they were the cheapest. I paid well over £1400 for a years insurance. Now they're ringing me so often, trying to flog me multicar insurance for my brother as well. Then they're trying to upsell me courtesy car for £25. I don't want it because I'm social only and I can go without a curtosy…
