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Automatic to manual test
Hi, My friend is planning on taking her manual test, after holding an automatic only licence for several years. As she already holds a full licence will she need L plates when practicing using a manual car? Cant seem to find any info on the DVLA website.
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Renault and their pesky window problems
Hi, My drivers side window has stopped working on my Megane 56 plate. I have been told by Renault that this is a known issue and they will pay 76% of the total cost which is £429.79 inc vat. When I asked for the full breakdown it is: £201.35 for window regulator mech + wiring + motor £61.11 for loom £95.70 for 1.1 hours…
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Bump one day after MOT ran out!
I am devastated and so mad and angry with myself - really upset! My car was due for its MOT yesterday, I took it to the garage where they did some work including brakes but didn't have all the parts needed for a couple of other bits so the mechanic said he'd ring me in a couple of days. He didn't do the MOT and said it…
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Help Needed - Clio indicator going left when selecting right
Hi everyone, Looking for some advice. I have a 53 clio and when i select right the indicator shows the left hand arrow on the dash and the lights are all flashing left. Left stick down is fine. So its only when selecting to turn right (up) Any ideas what might be causing this? thanks
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Congestion charge
Hi, could someone tell me if i need to pay the congestion charge twice. I will be entering the city this evening around 9pm to work at a datacentre and leaving again some time after midnight, so this will span two day as far as i can tell. Does that mean i need to pay twice as i will be driving all be it out on a different…
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Admiral group asking about 'Speed Aware' courses now?
Just updating my insurance for my new car - don't even get me started on that :) , and was asked the normal accidents or convictions question, was then asked if I had done a speed awareness course in the last 5 years... I haven't so it didn't bother me, but I thought these course were meant to be an alternative to points…
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Accident - driver failed to stop.
Right'o. My first post - better make it a good'un. I had the day off work yesterday. Being a gallant, chivalrous man, I offered to drop my girlfriend off at work. I was approaching a roundabout in the right-hand lane, heading for the 3rd exit, indicated right with plenty of time, slowed to 15MPH, roundabout was clear, so…
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Diagnostic test fee when garage can't work out what fault means!
I've taken my car to halfords auto centre this morning as I have had an intermittent fault saying 'electronic fault' for around 9 months, it has started to become more regular so I thought I'd get it checked out They have just called to say that the computer is telling them that there is a communication fault between the…
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Good Mechanic Needed In Teddington
Hi All Car squeals under breaking so I suspect the pads need changing.Next service due in 10k but funds are a bit short at the mo so will use a local or mobile mechanic. Anyway I am in Teddington and would be grateful if anyone could recommend a decent, reliable and reasonably priced garage or mechanic please. Thanks Paul
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New or Used Car
Hi there I'm thinking of trading my 05 Megane for a newer car, slighter smaller so my road tax, petrol and insurance is cheaper, but finding it difficult to get a smaller car with a half decent spec. Do i pay more per month for the actual car with no MOT for 3 years etc or Do i get a 10/11 plate, which is what i have been…
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Reputable online car dealers (new car)
Firstly sorry if this is an old chestnut, but I checked the stickies and ran a quick search but didn’t see any obvious results in the first five pages. The last time I bought a car (new) was 8 years ago – a Toyota Verso. At that time I found a couple of online car dealers that seemed to have a good reputation. I was…
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do i need breakdown cover
Recently got a bmw its 2.5 years old its as bmw service history ,,, do i need breakdown cover ie AA or will it be covered on warranty,, as going on week end break next week in (england only)
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Green insurance company breakdown
Has anyone had any experience with this company? Or Rescuemycar.com Very competitive prices for breakdown cover. But are they any good?
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Stolen number plate replacement??
o our number plate of the car got stolen yesterday. We immediatly called the police to log details. Where can i get a cheap replacement anyone please TIA XX
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buy to lease cars - the what?
Kept hearing buy to lease car ads on lbc a while back. I couldn;t beleive it. How do the owners make money on leasing out such a fast deprecating asset? Also if there was such a money making opportunity on leasing cars - the lease companies will go to the banks for finance rather than turning to consumers to buy into these…
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Automatic van hire
Anyone know where I can hire a van with an automatic transmission in the North London area, near to Tottenham? I am moving house but only have an auto licence Thanks in advance for any advice
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Aircon regas
I had a regas for £60 and the garage said the machine would not work if there was a leak in the system. The aircon was regassed and it partially worked for a couple of days before failing. Even though I have taken it back to them, it is still not working. I am going to take it back again but I would like to know what my…
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Fiesta Seat Fabric
Does anyone where it might be possible (if it is !) to get pieces of seat fabric for a 10 plate Fiesta ? I have tried numerous scrappies but they will only sell me a complete seat (perhaps understandably...) at £25 - 50. I need a piece about 8" by 14" to cover an armrest in matching fabric to my seats. The best solution…
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Manufacturer Optional Extras & Insurance
What are the rules on insurance companies and optional extras fitted to a car? Are they up to individual companies or are there industry standards/guidelines? I ask because my wife has just called up to change insurance details as she has bought a new car. However the current underwriters won't insure it because it has…
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Old cars on forecourts at silly money
Happened to take a stroll down to a local main dealer this evening, they had some utterly ludicrous cars on the forecourt behind the shiny new ones in front: M reg Suzuki Baleno - screen price £1495 R reg Baleno - £1995 V reg passat - £2495 V reg 5 series - £3995 I think P reg C class - £3495 The passat and merc I KNOW…
