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Laws for use of car indicators?
I have been looking for any laws for the use of car indicators but it seems there are not any. I can understand that it is objectionable as to whether they are being used correctly or if they need to be used in certain situations but i have unfortunately been on the wrong side of numerous drivers who have failed to…
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New clutch, Merc
Would any of you kind peeps have an idea of the cost for a clutch replacement in a Mercedes C220CDi automatic? (51 plate) I have not been able to find a local garage that will give me a price and I am avoiding going to the dealership simply because I know how expensive they are for any kind of work never mind a big job…
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honda that looks like an rx8
i was driving and saw this beautiful honda that was shaped like an rx8, it was debadged so could not read the sign, anyone know what car it might be?
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Breaking my rules for a used car?
Normally i buy a car thats less than 5 years old, Fairly high mileage for approx £2000. Mondeo's fit the bill with plenty of choice. Age creeping up on me and its starting to feel a bit low when getting in and out. Had a look at a C-Max. Seats were like wooden boards. S-Max ooohhh nice... I like that. Until i spotted the…
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Calais to Cannes any driving advice?
Hi, I have driven from Calais to Normandy(2010),and Calais to Loire Valley(2011). In September we are driving from Calais to Cannes in the South of France,has anyone who has driven this route got any advice or tips for the journey?I think it's around 660 miles,and will cost around £80 in tolls! Thanks in advance.
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Can I get out of a car finance agreement? Pleas help!
We have today been to see a car at arnold clark that we like and rather than taking time to think gone ahead with the finance on it. We paid £100 deposit and signed the finance agreement. Since returning home and talking to others we think that we have pushed ourselves to far per month budget wise. Is there any way we can…
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Where to buy Tyres
I'm after a couple of new or decent part worn tyres for the Vectra Estate (215/55/16) Has any body used an on line tyre company or one who act as brokers and who are linked to tyre fitting places around the country? I am in the WF9 area so Wakefield, Pontefract, Doncaster are all easy reach if there is a local company that…
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Mini bmw
I brought my mini cooper 2009 in february for just over £11,000. In june it spluttered and then cut out completely, it could not be restarted by the bmw technician that came to see it so was recovered. In past 3 weeks i have driven my car a total of 4 days and it has broken down twice. The edl and camshaft sensor have been…
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Cat d??
Evening all, I wonder if anyone with any knowledge could please give me some advice.. I have seen on eBay a 55 reg Peugeot 206 buy it now £1750 or best offer, the reason for being cheap is it is cat d registered, now I have no clue as to what this REALLY means!!! If, i Put it in to comparison, I currently have an 05 plate…
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Dead Car: New Car, leasing vs HP
Hey guys. I put my car into the garage the other day (10 yrs), and it's come back needing a whole new engine. Since it's so old, a new engine (even second hand) is going to cost more than the car is worth. So I'm thinking I might just buy a new one. I've got a couple of options though. I could buy a car thats 1-2 years…
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Auction Prices for Fiat Punto, or suggestions
Hi i've been driving myself crazy looking for a cheapish Fiat Punto and have found one I like at the auctions and was just wondering if someone had access to past prices so I can gauge weather of not it is worth all the hassle. Ideally i'm looking for a Fiat Punto Mk2 facelift 1.2 16v with no more than 70k miles but after…
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How long does it take??
I renewed and changed my car insurance on 25 June, and checked Askmid today and my car is showing as not on their database. I phoned my insurance company today and my policy is okay. If my car is not showing on Askmid, could I potentially get pulled over for no insurance and if they (police) pass my car whilst it is parked…
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Accident bit of advice
Hi, I think i know the answer but will ask you all and hopefully I am wrong. My husband has just had an accident. He was stationery waiting to pull out of a side road when a car on the main road started indicating left. Husband pulled out and the other car hit the side of him. He has got witnesses saying the other car was…
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VAT Personal Export Scheme for cars
Hi guys, Wondering if anyone knows anything about exporting a car from the UK. I looking to buy a Euro car here and export back to NZ. Much cheaper here. The scheme allows me to not pay VAT as long as I export it within one year of purchase. I get that new cars are sold with VAT so if I buy under this scheme, I essentially…
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Toyota Prius 7 seater
I've just had one on a 24h test drive (for a potential fleet order), and they're absolutely brilliant, especially in London! The main problem that I have with them is the £27k after discount, when we can get an equivalent spec S-Max for £19k.....We're not a small fleet either (about 90 cars) Does anyone have any ideas on…
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When do I need to tell the insurers?
OH has had a little bump this morning. OH was driving his car on his policy but is also named on my policy. I've gone to check my policy to see when I need to let the insurers and am confused. Here's what my policy says: Under Please Tell Us Immediately: if you or any driver named on your policy, are involved in an…
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Ford ka problems again!!!
posted about this car a little while ago but need more advice please. 52 plate ford ka 1300. duratech engine. Had a new battery and alternator last year last year had problems with misfireing engine and had ecu remapped. this year, a few weeks ago battery warning light came on. headlights dipping, this happens now and…
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Advise on new scooter?
My son got graduated this year,that was great for the final score of his three year campus learning. In order to praise him, I promised to buy a scooter for him, sudden at the chance, I came across this news, is that a cool advise for my new scooter gift? where it said the lowest price guaranteed in the united states-50cc…
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Where to get some DPX42 eolys diesel particulate filter fluid
Hi, I need some help in finding some diesel particulate fluid for my Peugeot 307 hdi 2.0l 110 2002 (52). I have managed to find out that I need an eolys dpx42 type because of the year my car was built. The Peugeot part numbers are 9979.95 for 4.5 litre bottle and 9736.65 for a 1 litre bottle. My local Peugeot stealer is…
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Thinking about a Ford S Max
We are thinking of changing our VW Touran for a new MPV ish type car and have been looking at the S Max. The Touran has been a good ish servant to the family but its 7 yrs old now and things are starting to go on it. The S Max seems to tick all the boxes but I was wondering if the 1.6tdci has enough grunt for the size of…
