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Car Parts 4 Less
Anybody know what there like for refunds/replacement ? Ordered some front brake pads for my Vauxhall Astra last week but there the wrong pads, put my Reg number in the part finder thingy that they have and they said these were the pads for my car. Anybody had any experience with these, tried contacting them Saturday but…
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Some advice on purchase of a new car
Hi all Hoping someone could help me, I have just purchased a second hand car from a dealer, there are a few things I am not sure on, they may be nothing, they may be something, so if anyone could offer advice it would be appreciated... 1) when the clutch is pressed there is a very apparent clicking noise coming from the…
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Free insurance with new car - overlaps with old car's policy - no claims discount?
Hi all I've purchased a new car :) It comes with one year's free car insurance. However, this has to start when the car is collected (ie you can't defer it). My current policy, on my old car, expires in September. On completion I would then have two years NCD. The two policies will overlap because my car will be ready in a…
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Tiptronic with sticky gears and SRS light
When I was out of work I took my import car off the road. Only just got it back on the road in the last couple of weeks. To start with I had to jump start it and it wouldn't hold a charge, so after a new battery she ran fine except I now have SRS light on the dash. Then yesterday when I stop and go to change from D4 into…
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High Mileage BMW (Would you buy)?
I need an Estate Car for work and Dog. It will be a second car for Dog Days out and longer work trips when my current car feels a bit cramped I have been offered a 10 Reg BMW 318D ES Tourer, for a very competitive price, but it has 135k miles on the clock. It is one owner from new and has full BMW main dealer service…
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Buying a car for a daughter on pcp.
We are thinking about purchasing a brand new car for my daughter who turns 18 soon. We will purchase the car on a pcp in our name but she will be the main driver and will hold the correct insurance. My questions are. Can this be done? (Finance agreement in my name but she will be registered keeper). Can I choose to change…
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Faulty car - what are my rights?
Hi all. Recently (2 months) purchased a used Suzuki Swift from a 'local' dealer. Other week the engine management light came on, phoned the garage where I bought it and they said to take it to a local garage to see what the problem is as they are 2 hours away. Took it to Suzuki and they said it needs a new catalytic…
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Seat Leon
Was looking at the Leon FR or FR+, 2.0 TDI, 2011 or 2012 models, like the look of them and get a good spec. Does anyone have any tips on what to look for with regard to faults etc? Whats the MPG is like in reality? Are Seats good as never had one before. Thank you.
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DVLA - Failure to notify disposal of vehicle HELP!!
Right so I received a letter from the DVLA stating that I have to pay a £55 fine for failing to let them know that I had sold my vehicle. When in fact I did let me them know!! I sold my car to my friend and the V5 form was sent off the next day, after a few weeks he had yet to receive anything back from them so he called…
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Is Toyota Spa Treatment worth it?
My 2009 Toyota is due for its 2nd MOT soon and 4th service. I have received the reminder plus an offer to do 3 point vehicle spa treatment which includes flushing engine to remove contanimants etc, checking the AC system and a valet for £99. I actually have an offer for a free MOT from last year cos the garage p****d me…
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Buying a used car from a dealer - only a month warranty?
Hi, I am looking to buy a car from a used car dealer. The dealer says, he can give me only a 1 month, 1000 mile, warranty that he claims would cover everything. My understanding is that all used car dealers should provide the standard 3 months warranty. I am right here? I like the car and would like to buy it. However his…
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Rip off
Has anyone been promised a voucher for a free MOT with their ins renewal and been fobed off as to why they haven't recieved their voucher after waiting two months for it? Every time I phone More Than there's some excuse!!
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Focus 53 plate....quite hot?
Morning all We are looking at purchasing a Ford Focus, 53 plate with 61500 miles on the clock. It was driven around 10 miles yesterday to our local showroom where it stood for approx half an hour. We then took it for a short test drive (2 miles or so), when we returned, we checked under the bonnet and the water reservoir…
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Family Car with decent boot for dog?
Currently have a Ford Focus estate - the estate primarily because the dog can go in the back (boot). We are expecting a baby. No problem there you think but we often go out with parents - two adults and a baby car seat don't really fit in the back. I've been looking in passing at people carriers but these all seem to have…
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double chip in windscreen
so i want just about to go pick my mum up from when i found that i have 2 chips in my windscreen the children have the habit of throwing stones in my street :mad: which is how i ending up with the chips in my windscreen . anyway does anyone know if they will be able to fix the chip since they are close together or should i…
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Sat Nav Directions to Manchester Ikea??
On the Manchester Ikea website the address is... IKEA Manchester Wellington Rd Ashton-Under-Lyne Tameside Manchester OL6 7TE But it says to use the postcode OL6 7HX in Sat Navs. However, when you put both postcodes in Google Maps (Satellite view) you can clearly see Ikea with the OL6 7TE postcode and OL6 7HX is actually 7…
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Right of way past parked cars?
Near where I live there's a row of terraced houses with 'residents parking' outside but only on one side of the road. Normally, during the week there's sufficient empty spaces for an oncoming vehicle to pass a few cars and pull in to allow another vehicle to pass in the opposite direction, it is possible, just, for two…
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Nissan Note - DPF
Hi Have settled on a Nissan Note as replacement car, but having trouble getting a definitive answer as to whether or not the 2010 1.5 diesel has a dpf fitted. Have done lots of searching on the internet with a mix of results, some people saying they do and other claiming to have 2010 models without DPF's. Have also rang…
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Faulty used car
Hello I'm looking for some advice on a car I bought 6 months ago as I'm a bit out of my depth. The car is 6 year old mazda 6 and I bought it for £4500 with a three month warranty from a local (non-mazda) garage. Shortly before the warranty ran out the oil warning light kept coming on and there was quite a major oil leak.…
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Battery or charging problem with kid's electric car
Yes, I know it's cheeky putting this thread into the Motoring section of MSE but (a) I couldn't think of where else to put it other than the Arms and (b) Ineed a techie answer! Littl'un has a rechargeable electric car that can be driven by pedal or by parental remote control. It worked fine last year when we got it but we…
