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Servicing Intervals
I'm wondering if anyone can offer any advice regarding servicing intervals? We have a Chevrolet Aveo, and whilst a service isn't due for a good time yet, I like to plan in advance! Services are due every 10,000 miles or per year, whichever comes first. This I fully understand. However, I was wondering how this works in…
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Car Servicing
Hi, Just had my wife's car serviced and MOT'd. After i drove on to work, on the return journey the 'brake system failure' warning light came on, then went off as i turned right. It did this twice, i stopped checked manual and it stated Brake shoes low or lack of Brake Fluid. I checked and found the Brake fluid level on…
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Split Ticketing Redruth to Reading (or Paddington)
Hi, Every time I try this the split tickets always add up to, or exceed the single fare. Has anyone sussed this route out at all? Thanks
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To buy new or nearly new
Just looking for a few opinions please. Thinking of changing my car, luckily I'm in a position to be able to afford a new one but as a faithful follower of Martin this probably isn't the most MSE thing to do. I like the thought that no-one else has owned my car and if I can afford then why not, but knowing I'm paying the…
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Thinking of buying a Smart Car - any opinions?
Hi there, Thinking of buying a Smart Car as a cheaper run around, to and from work etc. Can I ask for any good and bad opinions on them please? Only looking to spend about £3000. Anything to avoid or to look out for? Many thanks in advance!
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Number plate dealers - seller feedback?
I'm struggling to find reviews or feedback on the companies out there selling number plates. I have a cherised / personal plate worth a considerable amount which I'd like to sell. After looking up a few of the big name companies, I am not filled with confidence as commission/fees seem to be vague, pricing inflated and some…
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Speeding Fine from Court
I was caught earlier in the year doing 57 in a 50 on the A473 heading into Bridgend. I returned the NIP and havent heard anything else until today when I receive a letter from the court stating I have been given 3 points and a fine of £300 I accept that it is my own fault and will pay this amount, however what I am…
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Cycle to Work Scheme
Anyone got experience of using the Cycle to Work Scheme? I'm trying to find out if my employer offer it at the moment - I don't think they do. Any advice on how you can get them to take it up? Really keen to get cycling again and think could take advantage of this.
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sold as seen rights
HI all, Our car engine went 6 months ago and we could only afford a recon engine at a cost of £400 The head gasket has now gone on it and as its only been 6 months for that price is there any not fit for purpose or any rights we can use? A new engine is gonna cost £600+vat+labour which we dont have
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Ford radio code
Please help need code for ford mondeo serial m050802 battery went flat thanks
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Reliable, cheap, stylish car under 4k
So I've started saving for a new car but it helps to have something to save for. I've been driving a 01 Toyota yaris for a few years now and had the idea of just going for the newer 06 model, reliable, cheap to run and insure, but after thinking about it for a while it just seems a little bland and boring. I want something…
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New car crashed before delivery...
Hi there, I can't quite believe this has happened, hopefully this is the right forum on which to post. We ordered a Hyundai i20 1.1 crdi via drivethedeal. We ordered in July and were told delivery would be mid to late September, which we were happy with. We were expecting delivery of the car last Saturday. Unfortunately, I…
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What to do with old wheels.
I'm clearing out the shed. I have some wheel i took off my car when I replace them with alloys. The tyres have had it - still legal but not long left. Anything money saving I could do with them? Could I get anything for 5 steel rims with rubbish tyres on them?
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Discovery 2 window seal
Anyone any idea what the window seal is called on a Discovery 2. I am talking about the seal that lines the internal channel of the door (front drivers side) into which the window glass rises up. I have searched the net under all sorts of combos - window seal/window rubber etc etc, and just keep finding either door seals,…
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Buying a used car: Newer/Higher Mileage V Older/Lower Mileage
Hi there I'm looking to buy a used car. I've seen two but I can't decide so I'd like an idea of what other people might do. Would you buy the newer car with higher mileage or the older car with lower mileage? Car 1 - 2007 (57) Reg, 34,000 miles, £4300 Car 2 - 2006 (06) Reg, 11,000 miles, £5500 Thanks for your opinions
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Buyer Rights when purchasing a used car from a dealer
Hi there, I'm hoping this is in the right forum. I purchased a used 57 plate BMW X5 in mid july from a garage in Stoke, a family run business that sells numerous different ranges of cars and not BMW specifically. The car was in a good condition physically with a fairly low mileage and once test driven had no clear…
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A great diet IMO Intermittent fasting (IF)
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Air conditioning and fule consumption
OK, so It is widely known that having aircon on in your car can lower the fuel consumption. I'm not asking why...not very mechanically minded, lol. What I would like to know, and can't seem to find, is...by what margin will it affect mpg, partivularly in a diesel ( I drive a Discovery TD5). Is it a negligable amount? or…
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Cant sell car.
Hi I need to get rid of my car by next week, im moving house and getting a new car. if i end up scrapping the old car will this affect my insurance? there is nothing wrong with it and i havent been in an accident. will it interfere with my current insurance policy which will br transfered to the new car? thanks
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ford ka radio code
Hi everyone, My battery got dis-connected on my ford ka and now i need the radio code for the radio to work. Could anybody please be of assistance in giving me this. The serial number is: M037427. Thanks and kind regards, Jamie :)
