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Super Unleaded
Just a quick one, does anyone have a preference of petrol station where they get Super Unleaded from. I usually use Shell V-Power or Tesco Super Unleaded, I've heard BP isn't as good for performance or keeping the engine cleaner. Appreciate anyone's thoughts.
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Planning a journey to Heathrow during road cloaures
Help! I'm picking up my sister and her family from Heathrow airport on Sunday morning and have come across lots of warnings about the Prudential Road race. I have looked on the TFL site and also the RAC, but none of these seem to factor in the road closures. :mad: The TFL and RAC sites don't have a date specific option and…
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can a used car actually drive better the more you drive?
I have a mk4 golf, nothing special. I rememebr we had some teething problems with the car. Nothing wrong just a few niggles here and there. When I first bought it, it used to take a few goes to start the car. But after a month of ownership the problem completely went away In the 18 months I had the car, (during the last 17…
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Clutch problems - should I complain?
I wonder if anyone can advise me? Do I have a leg to stand on if I complain to the dealership/is there anything I might gain? I bought a Citroen C1 in April 2009. In February 2012 the clutch went. Citroen claimed that the 3-year warranty did not cover it and my husband was keen to get it sorted out, so we did - to the tune…
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Best Way to Finance a £30-40k car?
Help. I have always been frugal and spent between £10-15k on a car. However, we now need a bigger car so either a 4x4 or and estate and my wife and I would like to splash out a bit. As such I am looking at the best way to finance a car, without ever having gone near finance in my life for a car. I have a 1-series BMW that…
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Novel fuel saving...
An oil company is apparently helping South Koreans to save fuel: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nw9g9OVHdJI Something like that wouldn't last a week here!
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dealership on ch 4
just a heads up the dealership just started on ch 4. lots of essex boys selling cars
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Leaky car!
Drivers side door has been leaking water in at the bottom. A section of the inside door seal seems to be damaged, kinda flattened. We assume it is getting in from there. Just wondering if any one has a rough idea of what this seal should cost to replace? It's an Astra MK5.
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What Car would you buy
We are looking for a 2nd car for my wife to use about town and occasional trips on the motorway Today - we looked at a Seat Mii, a Vauxhall Agila and a Kia Picanto - has anyone anything good or bad to report on any of these cars ? Any alternatives - that we may have missed ?
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Vauxhall Combo Van ECU Unit Birmingham
Hi folks I have a Vauxhall Combo Van 2003 1.7DI, problems ECU Unit (common problem) anyone know where I can buy in Midlands area. Any advise please? Thanks
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Chevrolet Kalos -- bad?
I am currently looking around for a cheap little runaround for a relative, and have found a 2008 Chevrolet Kalos with low mileage, for under 2 grand. I've had Daewoos before and I know their vices and virtues (poor handling, tinny feel but usually solid mechanicals), but has anyone any recent experience with this model…
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Rejecting used car
:rotfl:A week ago I bought a a y reg ford galaxy from a private trader, he trades from his home. He stated that he took car as part x didn't know much about it but had looked it over and all seemed fine. In the week since the turbo went and now cam belt. I paid £1600. Do I have any rights?
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Transferring a personalised plate at DVLA offices?
Hi Guys, I've bought my OH a new vehicle and want to transfer her personalised plate from her old vehicle to the new vehicle. I've filled in the V317 and have the V5 for the new vehicle and £80+(all docs for the old car). Am I right in assuming that the DVLA offices no longer process this for you, you have to now send over…
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Ford powershift gearbox oil change?
Hi all, Just been on the phone to the ford dealer about getting software updates for my car and he has told me that the powershift gearbox needs an oil and filter change every 37.5k or 3 years. Im pretty sure mine wasnt done and Im loathe to spend the £280 the dealer quoted me. Has anyone ever change the oil on one of…
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Recovering costs in small claims court.
My mother's car was run into in a car park. She had begun to back out of her space, when the car next to her pulled out of its space very fast, and turned into her. My mother realised it was coming towards her and stopped the car before the other one hit her. So she was stationary at the time of impact. The other driver…
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help needed!!!cars smashed me inside gonna affect my insurance ???
Hi everyone, Please help.... I was in my car and a guy i know has come over and completely wrecked my car smashed my windows and damaged the body work with me inside. I have called my insurance and they have said basically i will end up paying although it wasnt my fault. Surely this isn't fair and he should have to pay for…
