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i just bought a car that passed MOT incorrectly
i bought a 98 ford explorer from a garage/dealer two weeks ago. they used a test centre down the street for MOT which i was happy the certificate said no advisories - certificate dated may of 2012. when i got the car home soon discovered that i COULD NOT put petrol in it unless I barely squeezed the pump trigger it took…
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can i do it myself?
just following martin's pre-MOT checks,you know-bulbs/tyres/fluids etc. all are ok ,but i saw that the "power-steering fliud" level is just reaching the minimum line. is this something i can buy and top up,like i do with oil and coolant etc?or better left to a garage? thanks in advance,thanks for reading.
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Car fire whilst with a garage
Can anyone please advice me on below: My car was with a garage who was taking it to another garage for a diagnostics test. On the return trip to the garage whislt being driven by a memeber of there staff the car went on fire and was a write off. The garage was not very helpful and said it was one of them things. I am under…
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Should I sell my broken car to my mechanic?
VW GOLF SDI E 1.9 (V Reg, 99) Hi, I put my car to my mechanic with a serious issue with the car burning oild and ideling at low revs. He had a look and said there is a problem with a cylinder and suspects a hole in a piston. He is not sure so would have to look further and dosn't think it makes commercial sense. One of his…
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Car Buying Scam?
I advertised my car for sale on a well known car selling site. The advert expired at the weekend. On Sunday evening I got a text message from GBCarBuyers.com offering me a reasonable price for my car and inviting me to go online and contact them.:) I did this, filled in a form and was told that a valuation would be sent by…
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Foriegn Parking tickets issue:
I didnt know this, does this affect the advice we give out regarding foreign parking tickets? A DVLA spokesman said: ‘The DVLA does not release driver and keeper information to non-UK authorities to deal with parking enquiries or speeding penalties. ‘However, a company called Euro Parking Collections, which is based in…
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Who is responsible when car is towed by DVLA?
My partner's garage (he is an employee there) MOT'd and serviced a car. The owner was told the car was ready for pick up. He didn't pick it up for two days. The car was parked on the road because there wasn't room for storage in the garage. TWO days later DVLA did a check in the area and the car was clamped, picked up and…
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Driving Test Dilemma
At the grand old age of 25 I am attempting my driving test (again) next tuesday...have tried a few times and failed, even in an automatic. To say I dislike driving would be an understatement, but it's a necessity. Anyhow, a few months ago I got an old VW polo - nice little car and I am used to driving it/know its quirks…
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HM Forces and drivers licence/insurance query
Hi folks, I'm currently a relatively new member of HM forces and i'll taking my new (first car) to my next training location. My drivers licence is addressed to my next of kins address where I resided before joining the forces. Should I change it to my training location? Bare in mind i'll only be at said locaton for x…
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My national express experiences
I use the service from Cheltenham to London quite alot firstly the bus will stop at a place about 20 mins walk from my house, at a cost of £26 return however if i walk into town and get the same bus i can pay as low as £11 work that one out, best part of it is if you ask the driver if they will driop you off at the stop…
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I feel conned - my rights (If I have any)?
Hi, I put a deposit down for a car, but it turns out the vehicle is not even close to the description, and has actually been a category C write-off. Is the Small Claims Court the best route for getting the deposit back? Thanks
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Legal requirement for items on windscreen
Hi All, Hoping someone can help. I've been issued a parking permit by my management company that is rather large in my opinion (A5 size), I wondered is there a law that says you shouldn't have items over a certain size stuck on the inside of your windscreen? Many Thanks
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Swt cancelled my seat to sell at higher price to someone else
Hello I used MEGABUS site on SAT 9 6 12 to book a train to London, for travelling late JULY and paid for it and received two emails; one confirming the booking and providing the reference in lieu of a ticket and the other confirming my credit card being charged the agreed amount. Then SIX DAYS LATER I received an email…
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Desperate for help-any ideas please?
I know this is more of a long shot rather than a motoring problem but Im in a fix. Im suppposed to be picking my neice up from the airport in 2 hours and Ive just gone to get in the car and it wont start. Its a Ford KA. I last drove it yesterday afternoon and everything was ok. When I turn the key today you can hear the…
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does driving a diesel increase your risk of getting cancer?
The World Health Organisation say that Diesel is carcinogenic. Obviously exhausts spew out fumes which everybody inhales but does actually driving a diesel increase your risk even more, ie, do any engine fumes enter the car? I'm just about to buy a 3 or 4 year old zafira and can't decide whether to get a 1.9 diesel or 1.8…
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Sorn
Hi all, just wanted some help in regards to a question. On the 3rd of this month my car insurance ran out, i decided not to renew it till the 18th as i turn 25 on the 18th and thought if i wait till then ill get a better price. due to new goverment laws about not been allowed to have a car uninsured i had to declare my car…
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Will changing from standard "yellow" bults to white bulbs increase my premiums>
I'm with Admiral, really want to get white lights fitted on my car. Anyone know if insurance companies charge more for this? I'm worried mind will class this as a "mod".
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Third party cover - hit by another car
My car was hit and damaged while I was indicating to turn right today from a main road. Driver behind admitted liability immediately and there was a witness who kindly got out to help and called police. Not sure what to expect - my car is M reg Fiesta and I was going to replace it at the end of the year anyway. Valued at…
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MX5 - Which is most fun?
I used to own a Mk 2 MX5 which was a lot of fun to drive. I am thinking about getting another one, I had to sell mine a few years ago. Has anyone driven the various marks, is the Mk I, Mk II or III the most fun? I could test drive them all myself but if I can save a bit of time then it would be handy. Money isn't an issue,…
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Exhaust fell off
On way to work very early this morning, my exhaust fell off at the front. Continued to drive the half a mile left of my journey with it hanging off. Loud noises and sparks every where, even had to drive past a police station! :rotfl: Got a local garage near work to come and collect it and see what needs doing. Hope it…
