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Driving licence arrival time after renewal
According to the gov.uk website, the driving licence should arrive within 2 weeks (if applying online), or within 3 weeks (if applying using the Post Office service or by post). I was wondering if anybody got their new licence in the post, earlier than the 2 / 3 week time frame.
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Genuine Ford Parts
Hi, I have a Ford S-max and it'll be three years old soon. I have a good garage for getting work done but I want to be the cheapest genuine Ford parts for my car and get the garage to fit them come the next service and MOT. There are lots of websites and sellers on ebay but I was wondering if anyone knows a good site or…
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speed camera on maidstone road chatham kent?
can someone help me I was coming back from Maidstone late last night and I can not remember if I was going over the 40 speed limit on the road opposite asda, the camera that is on Maidstone road is a yellow one can you tell me if this flashes if you are over the speed limit? also how much can you be over the limit and…
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Sorn fine advice
Hi all, Looking for a bit of advice on a matter. My girlfriend has a 125cc motorbike, which she hasn't used for some time. Mid June she sent the tax disk back to DVLA and requested to make it SORN. The bike is in the back yard securely locked. She then had to ring them on 1st July chasing it as she hadn't had anything back…
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Where to find a reliable garage that does paintwork?
Hi, I have a quite large section of paintwork that needs repairing on my car. The trouble is, the garage I usually use don't do body repairs and everyone I ask seems to have paid over the odds to have their paintwork done. Obviously I don't want to get ripped off, but I do want a good job done. Basically my question is,…
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car insurance claim question
Hello, My dh was driving my car 6 months ago when another car ploughed into him. We claimed on my insurance and always said it was other person's fault but insurer said hard to prove so assume 50/50. Insurance renewal came up a month ago, went with different insurer as v. Expensive renewal quote. Then out of the blue my…
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Audi A4 convertable - roof wont lower!
2003 Audi A4 convertable and the roof wont lower. Have checked the fuse and its OK, and when you press the button on the centre console ot lower it it shows a message of 'lower rear storage box' on the dashboard screen. Theres a lever in the boot you move across to lower the hood storage box, and the lver locks into…
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More Than or Tesco Standard insurance?
Do you think the insurance differs at all in terms of service? There's £5 difference between the two. I was also considering the key insurance as I only have one car key, which is £15 - does anyone have any opinions on this? I guess it must be worth having?
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Switching from a Ford focus to a C-max
Hi - I have an old (2000 plate) ford focus which has served me well, but is now approaching 100k miles and I'm looking to replace it. I quite like the look of the c-max - the older version (pre-2010) which is technically the ford focus c-max. I've had a look through the specs etc but would really appreciate hearing any…
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Potentially not using insurance for accident, wise?
Hey guys, Someone bumped into the back of my car on a round about. Obviously his fault and he would do well to get out of it. Took his name, address and insurance etc. I've not taken the car to a garage yet but as far as I can see the damage appears to be just a scratch to the paintwork on the bumper, possibly the fitting…
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Anyone purchased a car from Paul Whatley Cars - Stourbridge
Hi, I would really appreciate some help with buying a new car! I am currently looking for a new car and am having to travel to find what I might want! Has anyone ever brought from this garage or perhaps could give me an idea of the reputation if you live locally? Website - http://www.paulwhatleycars.co.uk Can anyone…
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Insurance with points ?
Hi, looking for some advice. Last night our car was stolen, we have reported it to the police and got the crime ref no, ect. The problem is the car still has money outstanding on it, so what do i do here? Also 3 years back i incurred 6 points on my license for driving without insurance ( genuine bounced direct debit may i…
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Problem with newly bought car
Hi all, I just bought a car (53 reg Astra, ~77,000 miles on the clock) from a private seller through autotrader a few weeks ago. It's been fine since then until yesterday when one of the warning lights on the dashboard came on and it ran on 'limp home' mode. Took it into the garage today and they've told me that the no.2…
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scary stuff
for those who think the standard of driving is bad in the UK http://www.youtube.com/embed/5RAaW_1FzYg
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Think Driving School
Hello all, Just wondering if anyone has had any experience - good or bad - with Think Driving School. I'm in the Surrey area so any local knowledge would be great, but any info appreciated! I'm also just generally looking at driving schools (there are so many and so many conflicting reviews!) so if anyone has any…
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Car Info
Hi I have Vauxhall astra 1.7 auto and am want to know if best part exchange with dealership or put on private sale it got 21,000 miles on it 59 plate
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Heavy car £50 and need to do 700 miles can I?
I have no idea how many miles I get to the gallon but I need to get 700 miles in the next month and only have £50 to put in the tank. I need tips on how to squeese every mile out of it, but how? I don't normally buy fuel so have no idiea what it costs or how much I use, I know that it get filled twice a month on average,…
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Insurance - Many vehicles
I am lucky in that i have a few cars/bikes, but I can only drive/ride one at once, hence lower risk to each vehicle. Is there a way to insure me, rather than every vehicle seperately..? Or a better way..? Loved this forum anon for years - registered my first post so be gentle(ish) ;)
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Do I need new brake disks?
I recently drove a zipcar and was shocked at how stiff the brakes on that was compared to my car. It brought to my attention that the brakes needed servicing on mine. I'm not sure if pad & brake fluid only change would suffice or if I need to change the discs too. I have taken a picture of the disk. It looks quite badly…
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Replacement Key
Hi, Has anyone ever had to get a replacement BMW key? I need to get one for my car and the dealer wants north or £150! This is a bit steep and I just wondered whether anyone knows how to get one cheaper? Thanks!
