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What brake pads do I need?
Hello, I ordered a set of front and rear brake bads for my car (10 plate Kia Venga 2) form eurocarparts. I entered my registation on the site and it disaplayed the "correct" pads. When I got round to getting them fitted, the back ones fit ok, but the front ones are the wrong size! Short of taking the old set of front pads…
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DON'T be fooled, FUEL CARDS are a rip off and should be exposed.
Hey Guys, Don't think i'm an angry customer I work in this industry and feel really strongly about this because everyone struggles with the price of today's fuel, it's causing Transport and Haulage companies to close. Fuel cards are advertised to save money but if you take your eye off the ball for a minute the supplier…
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Car Advice - Seat Position
I'm looking at changing my car and need some advice on where to start. It'll be second hand and preferably a small car. One of the things I need to consider is my elderly dad getting in and out of the car. At the moment, I have a 51 clio and he finds it difficult getting out of the car sometimes. I haven't looked at buying…
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Strange Question RE Travelling By Train ..
Hi sorry for the strange question and I hope someone can help. Im travelling from Machester to Prestatyn On Monday the 18th Returning Friday the 22nd. I want to know what time will the train be the most quiet (Less people) I suffer really bad from anxiety and travelling with 2 children 3 and under is really worrying me.…
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Fair Quote
Hi, I've been quoted £100 and the cost of a front badge grille (£25) cash deal for the following work. 1) fix a 2 inch crack/split on the front bumper 2) blow out some minor scuffs incl a 2 inch scratch on the front bumper 3) fit a fog lamp, I'm supplying the part. 4) supply & fit a badged seat front grille. So does an…
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Fluid loss, Power Steering
Hi I've recently bought a 1994 Nissan Sunny(1.5 DOHC), the previous owners only used it 6 weeks of the year whilst here on holiday,After a service(Filters, brakes, oil change and new battery), I'm now using it on a daily basis. Last week the power steering became heavy whilst parking, so I checked the fluid level, and…
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New Family Car... advice?
Hi all, I'm hoping someone may be able to offer me some advice about getting a new car as I have no idea on these things. Currently have a 2006 Ford KA with 44k miles. I really love it and it runs like a gem but my husbend and I are now expecting a baby and I've been reading about how the KA is a little difficult to get…
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How to sell a car quickly
Hi everyone, I'm emailing to ask a little advice about selling my car. I know now isn't the best time to sell but it's quite urgent for the following reasons: - It only has 2 seats and now my family is growing I need more (plus I'm the only one that drives so I have to go everywhere twice to get us all there!) - My OH's…
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MSE News: Supermarkets to cut petrol prices
"Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Tesco will cut up to 3p a litre from the price of fuel from tomorrow ..." Read the full story: Supermarkets to cut petrol prices
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Asda - Cutting by 3p a litre (129.7p per litre for unleaded & 134.7p litre for diesel
hukd find - link here - http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/re-cutting-fuel-prices-lowest-level-for-more-than-a-year-asda-3p-a-litre-129-7p-1240165 We’re cutting fuel prices by 3p a litre from tomorrow – taking prices to their lowest level for more than a year. From tomorrow you’ll pay no more than 129.7p per litre for…
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Changing ownership - Log Book
Unfortunately my father passed away suddenly 2 weeks ago and his car has been left to my mum. How does my mum now go about changing the ownership into her name? Obviously my dad (as former keeper) is unable to sign. Tried to ring DVLA but its all automated and we are getting nowhere. Also his car tax was taxed as…
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Anyone own a relatively new Ford Fiesta of Focus (Fuelling problem!)
Hi, Apologies if this has already been asked before, I can't find an answer anywhere. I've got a courtesy car, a brand new fiesta zetec, however I cant for the life of me get petrol in the thing. There's 3 crappy cartoons ont he inside of the petrol cap saying what to do, but they don't make sense. I've tried at 2…
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Open incident for named driver on my policy
Hi, A couple of months ago my wife was involved in a very minor incident (her fault) in which she touched the car in front when queuing at a roundabout. She reported the incident to her insurers, but we've heard nothing since - I presume this is because the other party hasn't bothered to claim since the damage to both cars…
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Access to Washer bottle on Vauxhall Meriva
Just wondered if anyone could help me with how to access the windscreen washer bottle ona Vauxhall Meriva please? Daughters car is due its MOT soon and there is a problem with the rear screen washer, fronts work ok but when you operate the rear washer water floods out from under the front wheel arch so it looks like a…
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Purchased used car from dealer....9 months later still problems
I purchased a used ca from a well known dealer in September last year. 3 days later I reported some faults with the car. It has since been to various other garages within their group and no repair has been carried out, and now I have many more problems with the car. I paid 50% cash 50% HPI. What are my rights? Can I ask…
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working out monthly interest on car hp??
Hi there My husband and I bought a new car, we paid a deposit lwaving the balance at £22,000 which we got on finance as the advisor at the dealership said it was better to use their finance facilities instead of our cash. whether he was right I am still not sure! Anyway the info is as follows and I want to know how much of…
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Auto Ebid - Buying with a Car Broker
Hi. I was just wondering if anyone had used and/or had any experiences with online car brokers, specifically auto ebid? We are thinking of using them to purchase a vw polo and to use a broker would mean we could afford the car but we are unsure what the catch is. Thanks.
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Navara D40 Altenator
I beleive that my alterator is on the way out. I'm occasionally getting the brakewarning light and battery warning light coming on at the same time. This is intermittent. We've put a new alterator belt on and checked and the the battery is occasionally failing to charge. I need a new alterator and also a tensioning…
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In car DVD anyone have any experience?
Ok, posted this in the techie forum, but didn't get anywhere, so trying here... I need a new stereo for my car (1DIN), and am thinking of getting one of those ones that has a pull out 7" touch screen that can be used as a DVD, hands free phone (via bluetooth), CD player, radio etc. ebay has loads of different ones from…
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Deposit on a car - can I change my mind?
Last week I put down a £500 deposit on a £10,000 car, but I've got cold feet and now realise I have been really stupid. I get nervous easily and ignored all my gut instincts :( On slow reading of the order form that I signed, it would appear I have no choice but to pay the balance. I wondered if there's any way I can…
