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unleaded & E10
Can a 2004 Punto run on SP95 E10? which means (I think) SansPlomb95 Ethanol10 i.e. 90%unleaded RON95 & 10% ethanol. It's slightly cheaper over the channel, but probably a reduction in mpg aswell.
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How often do you wash your car/van? How much time/effort do you put into it?
Bought my van back in April and realised i am only washing it once a month....which is around every 1200 miles!! I drive daily around building sites which i think is why i have been so lazy recently! For washing it i just pressure wash it, shampoo and sponge then pressure wash to finish! Looking into getting some of the…
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Car Insurance with previously cancelled policy?
Hi,! Hope someone can advise what to do here! My brother (20yrs old) is at renewal time with his car insurance. 13months go he was 11months into his first policy as a main driver when he changed car & job at the same time. He called his insurer Tesco to update with his new details & they told him that they would need to…
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classic car - modern engine
I'd like a classic car, something which will at least be tax free. I prefer Austin A30/A35, Morris Minor, Jaguar (like Inspector Morse) (in my dreams!), http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=226651 Mercedes Benz W120 One thing that puts me off though is the mpg of old cars will be about 30mpg which is not good. So…
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Becomming a Mechanic
Just wondering... how would a 25 yr old individual with a child to support in FT work (flexible working hours) go about training in this industry... hmm... There doesn't seem to be any (that I can find) private courses that could help build up some knowledge before approaching garages and giving them an actual reason for…
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Car insurance cooling off period
Does a motor insurance company have the right to charge me £50 cancellation fee if I cancel within the 14 day cooling off period? (No claim having been made obviously). Thanks.
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Help with driving test reversing maneouvre please
Hi Can anyone help with this. If you are executing the reverse around the corner maneouvre in a driving test, you're half way round and a car comes up right behind you from that road, what do you do? I was out with my son today and we were practising that manoeuvre at a junction used on a driving test. As he was half way…
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Family rail Cards
Anyone know of any discount codes for Family Friends rail cards
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Marriage and V5C change - MOT due end of Sept
We got married at the beginning of August and I've just looked up when we need an MOT for our car and it is due the end of this month but I need to change my name on the V5C. Can I send it off and get it back in time? If I sent it off and didn't get it back in time would it matter? Thanks!
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Deposit to view car
Need some advice if possible! Looking for a particular second hand car in certain colour - have searched locally with no joy but our local Ford garage have found one on their database but it's 200 miles away. They say for £250 deposit from us they will purchase the car for their garage with a view to us buying it &…
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Car Rental Nightmare: Urgent advice needed - Edited version
Apologies for long text but advice much appreciated. The issue: - Paid £270 for 3 days from local company – to get to a wedding - £750 cash deposit – as I just received driving licence recently – told their card machine not working - not ready on agreed time (9am) – more than 2 hours delayed – caused huge stress to get on…
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New car considerations
Hi Starting to think about a new car, currently have a Citroen xsara Picasso which has served us well Requirements, petrol, 3full sized seats in the back (really to allow 2 child car seats fitted with isofix and an adult in the middle seat) Thinking about mondeo, Octavia, Kia Ceed sportswagon (like idea of long warranty)…
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car insurance
Mornin All, Car insurance query, i have full NCB, just sent my mota to carn heaven, so cancelled my car insurance. I am named driver on my partners car insurance, my question is will i keep my NCB on the back of this or not? Some years ago, as i had'nt had my own mota insurance for some years i lost all of my NCB and had…
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To scrap or not... That is the question
Hi, I wonder if anyone can advise me on what to do.. I have an S Reg Vauxhall Vectra. It runs great, never a problem. Its out of MOT and tax is due at end of this month. Bodywork is so-so. I arent a mechanic and dont know anyone to look at it... Do I spend time and money for someone to do it up to sell on or scrap it?
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Car Rental Nightmare: Urgent advice needed
Dear all; Need urgent advice on car hire matter. I needed to hire a car for my cousin's wedding just outside Guildford on Friday (yesterday). I went through several companies but only had a couple available to me as I have only had my licence since July 2012, and many of the firms do not hire cars to people who's licence…
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vw caddy wanted
hi i want an immaculate vw caddy 102ps or 104ps preferably silver or grey. upto say £8500, with say 50k miles or under does anyone know of any for sale? or any dealers here. cheers
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any zipcar promotions?
I'd like to use zipcar occaionally, I already have a car, but I really want to test drive the new mk6 golfs to experience how they drive. Zipcar also have a few other modern cars that I'd like to test drive. Don't really want to go to official dealers because of the extra hassle involved with dealing with salesmen and…
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Ford Fusion 2 timing Belt
Our Ford Fusion 2 needsthe timing belt changing. How much should we expect to pay from an independent garage. many thanks
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"Adult Store"
Saw a cracking sign yesterday. On the A38. "Adult Store open 7 days a week Now with HGV parking" Know your customer!
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Claming on car insurance.
I'm just asking this on behalf of a friend. If your car has a break in and your personal belongings are stolen (phone) And you claim on your insurance, would this affect your No Claims Bonus? Thank you.
