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Why i have such contempt for garages
I have a diesel 1999 Scenic, its a good round town runner, does 450 miles on a tankful. But ive long since stopped doing my own repairs, too old to roll about on the driveway under a car, these days!! The exhaust system has a flexible pipe section, which started blowing. Took it to a local exhaust place, 1 hour and £90…
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Alloy wheels damaged by garage - Any help?
Hi, My fiancee took her car to our local garage as she needed four new tyres and they've damaged all four of her alloy wheels, including particularly bad chipping / scratching to two of them. She took the car back and they told her to come again today, they have painted some of the scratches and sent her on her merry way.…
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Private Sale
Sold car privately now buyer wants money back!
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car radio code for free
just had a new clutch fitted and need a code for my car radio. my serial number is: M495697
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road tax & disabled family member
Hi all I have today become the owner of a 2009 Zafira. Its previous owner was disabled. The garage where we bought the car asked if I - or anyone in the family - was disabled. Not me but my mother in law is 87 and is registered disabled. She has a Blue Badge and now lives with us permanently. Can I benefit from any special…
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car help
I know nothing about cars, looking for a small car, low insurance and low road tax, may buy new or a car thats a few years old, which makes should I investigate? cheers
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Motorcycle DAS
I'm looking at taking the DAS to get my full motorbike license but have no experience at all with a motorbike. The closest I think I've ever gotten to riding one was on one of those coin operated rocker fairground rides as a child. ;) I'd just like some opinions on how intensive / tough / easy the DAS is and the tests and…
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How to buy another car before selling old one?
Ok, I know my question seems ridiculous but I'm really stuck at the moment and would appreciate any help! Basically, I've got a car but it's on the blink & I need to sell it anyway to get a slightly bigger car for taking my three kids back and forth to school etc. My problem is that I don't have enough money saved to buy a…
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Insurance on borrowed car after write-off
I was wondering if anyone can help - it's a little bit complicated so here goes... In February 2012 myself and my wife took out a Churchill policy on a Fiat Punto. This car has just been written off after we were hit by another driver, meaning that we have a policy but no vehicle - Churchill suspended the policy awaiting…
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Accident in Company vehicle
I recently had an accident whilst driving our company vehicle. I basically went into the rear of someone. At the time I passed on to him all of the relevant details. Company Vehicle, Company Name, Company Address, Company Telephone Number, Company Insurance Details and also took his details. At the time he insisted on me…
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Is it time this subforum got an FAQ?
We keep seeing the same questions pop up again and again on this forum, so I think it's time we had an FAQ. I'm willing to try and maintain this if people want to contribute suggestions and corrections. Here are a few starters. Questions covered so far * Should I buy a petrol or a diesel? * Should I replace my car with a…
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buying a new car petrol or diesel?
Hi everyone this is my first post in this part of the forum. I currently have a fiat multipla 53reg which has just cost me £400 to get it through its MOT:eek:. After spending nearly £1k on it in the last 12 months i am looking to replace it with something a little smaller, newer and that can fit 3 car seats in the back.…
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MOT failed smoke test but passed on certificate, any advice please?
Hi, my 2.5dti 2002 Transporter failed its mot on code "7.4.b.4 - exhaust emits excesive smoke or vapour" yet the MOT Smoke Test sheet it has passed both the smoke test with a reading of 1.60 and 0.03 for the "zero drift" My question is, is the code 7.4.b.4 the examineers personal opinion even althought it passed the actual…
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Off Peak Travelcard question
Hi Not living or travelling in London I am a bit bewildered by the options and costs, perhaps someone could advise me if I have sussed it out and answer the question I can't find the answer to!! So we are a family of 5 (2 adults, 3 children 14,10,6) we want to spend the day seeing the sights in London We are travelling…
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Cat C Writeoff... stay clear or not?
I'm looking at a car which has previously been a Cat C write-off. It comes with a 12 month MOT and had a VIC. Having asked the seller about the damage i'm told 'the car had some front end damage & the front bumper required repairing and repainting'. Okay, the seller isn't exactly going to tell me if there has been major…
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Strange electrical fault
I'm thinking some relay or the likes, but before I join an Audi forum, I thought I'd throw it out in here. Brief history. Couple of times my battery had discharged overnight. Checked for current drain and managed to isolate the cause (whatever it is was inside the fuel pump, some sort of heater). Left the fuse pulled. Roll…
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OEM vs generic part oxygen sensor Audi A3
Any opinions welcome My Audi A3 (X reg) requires new oxygen (Lambda) sensor Audi dealer Bosch original part = £140 Generic part from online dealers (GSF / Europarts) = £90 Is it worth fitting the original part or will generic one suffice I believe the oxygen sensor regulates the carbon emission from the exhaust and can…
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wanting a 7 seater 4 x 4 that will fit adults
Hi, I have 5k to spend on a 4x4 with 7 seats but I would like one that can fit adults in all of the seats, I've identified 2 up to now, the Nissan terrano and Suzuki grand vitara but I'm unsure on rear leg room, what are my options please? Thanks
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Heathrow Connect/Express - URGENT!
Need urgent help! I'd love it if someone could redirect me to some promo codes for either Heathrow Express or Connect. I tried ordering tickets for Connect but was told there would be no place to pick them up at Heathrow. THank you in advance!
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car deposits rights
Hi i advertised my second hand car as a private sale on autotrader someone came and left me £1000 depopsit so i took it off the advert as it was sold , 2 days later he has told me that he no longer wants the car as he cant afford it , do i have to give him his deposit back ?