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Urgent Help re: summons to court for not having road tax for a car she didn't own!
I have a friend who has received a letter from a debt collection agency out of the blue today. Apparently she will be summoned to court for not taxing her car. 1. This is the first she has heard of it. There has been no previous correspondence from DVLA about this issue 2. She did not own the car at the time it was untaxed…
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lexus Is220d part worn tyres?
Hi, Im just after some advice, I am just wondering if i can put part worn tyres on my lexus 220d car as i have been told by a tyre dealer that i can only put new tyres on my car due to sensor issues. I dont know much about cars and need my front tyres replacing asap. Any help would be great Thanks
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Free/Cheap Parking Near to Wembley Stadium
Going down to London this weekend to watch Bradford City in the Cup final Going to be driving... just wondering if there is any free parking near the stadium?? I'm guessing if there is parking will have to walk a fair bit or can park car up get the tube from east london but will tubes be really busy after the game
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notice of intended prosecution first timer!
Hey guys, Just looking for a bit of advice really with regards to a notice of intended prosecution i received. I do not remember even being out of the house on the day of the 'offence' but was going 47 in a 40 zone ( I know, my bad) Since it is my first ever offence do you think they will let me go on a course and not have…
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my next car??
I am planning now for my next car and always fancied an ST3 2008/9 Focus. However now i am wondering if a better option would be a 2009 Audi A4 Quattro, either the 2 turbo or the 3.2 v6 Both are looking at similar money, around 10k so in the thoughts of the masses which would give me the biggest smile? I am not worried…
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Auto Electrician in Newcastle upon Tyne
Can anyone recommend a auto electrician in or around Newcastle? Something keeps draining my battery and I need it sorted
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3 car accident- whos at fault
Tonight I was involved in a 3 car pile bump at a set of traffic lights. Everyone was Okay and all cars only suffered slight damage. Myself and Juke were sitting at a set of traffic lights on red. I was sitting behind the juke. When the third car hits me from behind and pushes me into the juke. From what I have read it is…
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First Car Advice - Buy, Lease, how much?
Hi, I passed my driving test last year at the age of 31 and I'm desparate to get myself a car for the summer. I have no cash at the moment and won't do until April/May but I would like to purchase a car before that date. My credit rating is 'fair' in the chart so I think this rules out leasing but I would like to get a…
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MOT emissions
Last year my car (Turbo diesel focus) just scraped through the MOT because of high emissions. This is because of low mileage since packing in work. On the advice of the mechanic I gave the car "a good thrash up the motorway" before the MOT yesterday. No problem with emissions this time! Everything else was OK as well :)…
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good value torque wrench for car work
Looking for a good torque wrench to do up the nuts and bolts on my vw golf to the correct spec. Any recommendations. I've seen them start at around £20 and go as far as £100+ I'm trying to go as cheap as possible - without ending up with a micky mpuse wrench that isn't calibrated properly to accuratly apply the right…
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driving to MOT test while SORN, will insurance be valid?
My car is currently declared SORN, although I have comprehensive insurance, and I want to bring it back into use. I know you are allowed to drive to an MOT test if it is prebooked, but I can't imagine insurers paying out in the case of an accident? I have been to a local MOT place, not really sure if I trust their verdict…
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Selling UK reg car to person from Republic of Ireland
Do I need to do anything other than sort out the usual V5 details? What happens the UK reg plate for instance? If I wanted to keep the reg what would be the process? TIA
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Anyone used autosave.co.uk to buy a car? Any other suggestions where to buy a car?
I cannot find the car I am looking for and they have the right one? I've looked at autotrader, eBay, whatcar, motors.co.uk. None of the local dealerships have anything. I can only find one review of autosave and it is from 5 yrs ago. Can anyone advise? Thanks
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Skoda Fabia - how to remove front passenger mat
I recently bought a second hand Skoda Fabia and am very pleased with it apart from one problem - which seems to be a common one with them - condensation inside the windscreen. The passenger front mat is wet and I want to get it up to look underneath to check for blockages and water ingress but it seems to be completely…
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Best Oil for a Signum and Engine Problem
Hello. My husband was wondering what the best oil to use in a Signum is? I couldn't find the answer online. Also, our engine keeps stuttering at random intervals and means that my husband can't make the car go any faster. We haven't managed to put our finger on when it happens but it happens after it's been driven for a…
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Installing a three point seat belt
Good morning to all you lovely knowledgeable people out there:) I've googled, but not really got far, so thought I'd ask on here. My car currently has a lap belt in the middle at the back (Kia Rio 1.3 LE, 04 plate in case it matters) and I won't put the kids on a seat with just a lap belt. I know you can buy replacement…
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Tempoarary car insurance
Does anyone know where I can get temporary car insurance, where they don't cost the earth,I only need it for a couple of months, as I need to borrow a car. Anyone who has any advice, or experience of this, i would be very grateful thanks
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How to look a complete bell end
Get your self a metallic orange Kia Sportage then drive it down the A34 at night (70mph Dual carriageway) on sidelights, DRLs (Audi type that follow the shape of the headlight unit) and front fogs. What a (insert word for male Chicken here)
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Would a booster seat be safer in my car?
Im considering changing my sons britax car seat to just a booster This is the seat im using curently http://www.mothercare.com/Britax-Adventure-High-Back-Booster-Car-Seat-without-Harness---Black-Thunder/548433,default,pd.html My son is 7 years old (hes small for 7) and his current seat goes to age 12. We have this seat in…
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Car Warranty HELP!
If anyone can help with this I'd be eternally grateful... We've recently bought a 2007 Vauxhall Zafira on a part exchange deal with my old car and a deposit. The purchase was made on finance and I start paying this next month. This was two weeks ago and there are two more weeks left on the warranty. Since we bought it,…
