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Motorcycle above 125cc
Looking at getting a motorcycle licence to ride a 600cc or equivalent and would like some opinions pref. by riders who have recently got a motorbike licence. I've read up about a direct access scheme. My question is does this guarantee a pass? What is the typical pass/fail rate. At 700 quid for a week it seems quite steep.…
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01 ford focus central locking problem
Hi Guys Can any one help me fix a problem I have with locking on my Focus? The locking system on the car is global locking electric windows front and back . The problem is it will not lock manually inside the car all other functions of the locking works fine , each door will just lock or unlock itself not all doors will…
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Land Rover 90 - Goodwill?
My friend (of no licence fame) has Defender 90 57 plate and under 35k miles which looks as if the clutch release plate or bearing has gone. This vehicle was bought at auction as finance repossession so at this time its service history is unknown. My mechanic says it is a !!!!!!! of a job and at that mileage she should get…
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driving lessons-intensive course
anyone done this and passed test? brand new driver, never driven before, need to learn to drive asap for potential new job, on plus side have already saved up the fee.
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Honda CR-V Wheel Trims?
Hi where on line is the best place/deal for a set of wheel trims for a 2006 Honda CR-V? Thx
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Current cheapest new cars ? have you seen any offers lately ?
I may need a couple of small runabouts for employees. Not interested in old stuff, should be new but will consider pre reg etc. Only needed for short distances. Total cost ownership over about 8k miles a year and 3 to 5 year ownership is what counts.
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Car insurance address, different to DVLA Licence address?
My DVLA driving licence address is in one location, (which will be that for 3 more years) but i am going to be at a new temporarily address for a 1.5 year work placement... and my yearly car insurance is due. This new address is 2 hours from the old one. for my car insurance renewal, should i write this 'new…
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Car leasing/Car allowences
Hi, I am a bit new to this so you will have to bear with me. I may be moving to a new job and it comes with an annual car allowance of 6-7K. I have never had this before, but is it as simple as picking a car, paying the insurance and driving it ? What sort of car could I get for 6K including servicing and insurance? I…
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Re-registration fee
Hi all, Have been used car searching today - almost bought the last one we saw but a couple of things gave us cold feet so the search continues. One of the salesmen mentioned an additional re-registration fee of £42 + VAT, he wouldn't elaborate on what the fee actually covered and I can't find any info online - can anyone…
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DLR penalty fare appeal denied
I had to pay penalty fare for travelling without a valid ticket on DLR last week. I had a valid monthly ticket but forgot to pick it up in a hurry while I was leaving from work. I was caught as soon as the dlr left from canary wharf, I paid the penalty and had to go back and collect my ticket from office to carry on with…
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new bike advice
Hi all Think i am probably setting myself up for a sharp shock but here goes! I am looking for a bike. I am keen to encourage my daughter's confidence on her bike and am struggling to do this running along beside her so the time has come to get back on the bike! I am aware that if i buy something too heavy i will be put…
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Honda Civic - Transmission Fluid Change Help
Hi Not sure whether to put this in Motoring or in DIY, hopefully the mods will move it in to the correct place. I am in the process of changing my Transmission Fluid on my Honda Civic 2004, i have a Haynes Manual which seem to suggest the filler plug is as pictured…
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Can I return my car - consumer act?
I bought a second hand car from Ford in Feb 2011. It was one year old when I bought it and there were no pre-existing warranty claims. The previous owner had moved abroad. Ever since May 2011 the keyfree system has failed to work on numerous occasions. This means you cannot gain access to the vehicle without the alarm…
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Lost keys :(
So I went To get my keys today only to realise I couldn't find them. Last time I used them was Monday evening, I locked up my car and went into my flat. Didn't leave the house yesterday so didn't need them. I have spent the day searching EVERYWHERE. I mean everywhere, under furniture, in drawers, cupboards, bushes,…
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Urban MPG and saving a few pennies!
First of all - hello all, have been browsing this website for years and only just plucked up the courage to post! Secondly (!) - Are there any good web links out there for sites that give a reliable urban MPG for each car model? Have tried a google and got bogged down! I'm not convinced my current car (1.8 petrol Focus…
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Service4Service - AVOID - Advice needed
Hi all, I have recently experienced the Service4Service package and want to advise people to avoid at all costs. They charged me £425 for a service and to fix my door lock. As you may know they make you pay to get your car back so before you have seen the work. I received the car back with the following issues after an…
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Freewheel or cassette bike gears
I am looking to try and change my rear gears on my bike as they are worn. I have the model number of the gears Shimano: MFTZ07 I have had a look on e-bay and it looks like they are a freewheel rather than a cassette. But does anyone know how I can check before ordering the stuff as I will also need a tool to remove the…
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Rac gold warranty
I recently purchased a 2004 Citroen C8 along with an RAC Gold warranty, i wrongly assumed that it covered breakdown as per the text on the front page of the booklet ( RAC GOLD WARRANTY AND BREAKDOWN) so did not bother changing over my existing Breakdown cover from my old car. Unfortunately my car broke down whilst on the…
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Best place to sell car
Hi all I want to sell my car privately and just wondered if anyone can offer advice as to the best way to do it. I don't need another car so was thinking of Autotrader or Exchange and Mart. Thanks :)
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Autonational breakdown shooting themselves in the foot - who is best in 2012 ?
I've been with Autonational for a couple of years, paying around £66 or so a year but which is regularly extended to 15 months and through Topcashback it qualifies for an 18% cashback, making a 12 month equivalent of about £43. However, this year they want £66 for 12 months and there is no budging them. In fact, their…
