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ford focus radio code 6000cd rds eon
i have the serial no dpmv sh 50700012 07-02-00 but this does not seem to match what most sites are asking for . the alternator needed changing and no we have no radio please help?
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Thicker vs thinner oil for short journeys?
This is a hypothetical question: if someone was to do very short journeys in their car meaning the car rarely got upto operating temperature then would a thicker or thinner engine oil be better for the car? For example 5w30 vs 5w40 assuming both were compatible for the car.
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Ford Fiesta Mk V 1400cc, bonnet release
Perhaps somebody could suggest a tip to open a Fiesta MkV 1400 bonnet. It's not the primary release which works fine, but the safety catch which won't undo, as the cable came away when we pulled it (looks like it was a botch repair). I can fit my hand underneath the bonnet but can't really see anything so not sure of where…
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New Car
Hello, I currently have a Ford Focus 2004 model and am now looking to get a newer car. I want the same sort of size (fairly large boot etc) but not sure what to look at. Can anyone point me in the right direction of something which is worth looking at. Would also like to tie it in with servicing and insurance if it all…
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Bad experiences with private car sellers
Has anyone else had bad experiences with private sellers being arrogant and seemingly not even want to sell the car at all?! (We can leave traders out of it - whole 'nother kettle of fish!:eek:) But for example. Started looking for my last car, did all my research etc, then had a particular make, model, age, spec and even…
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Advice please. Bought parking ticket from wrong machine!
Advice required A few months back my friend travelled to Leeds and could not get into the car park he normally used but found an empty bay in the road alongside. He observed that the nearby sign read "Pay at machine" with a small arrow pointing up the road. The machine in the car park was close by so, believing that this…
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definition of Allocated parking space and my rights on it
Hi all, My tenancy agreement states my flat includes an "allocated parking space". The agency told me this was going to be able to accommodate both my car and motorbike, on which basis I decided to rent the flat. When I move in, it turns out the building has a valet parking system. No spaces are actually allocated: I leave…
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UKPC Parking Charge - Dundee/Scotland
In Dundee today I was issued with a parking charge. Thing is - it's a free car park (for 2 hours) & I had a ticket affixed to the driver's window. Unfortunately it fell off although I still have it & we were issued with a parking charge. The charge relates to being parked without displaying a valid P&D ticket. I am very…
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Citroen Picasso brake light sticling
Hi, I have a Picasso and the brake lights keep sticking. If I lift the brake pedal with my foot, the lights go off, so I take it something needs tightened somewhere at the pedal, just wondering if anyone else has had this and if it's a big job to get fixed?
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driving at night - is the problem the windscreen
On a recent long drive, the glare and scatter during the driving at night bit made driving difficult, I was fine on the motorways but as soon as I hit the towns with all the extra christmas lighting it was very difficult. In the wet weather we've been having I've noticed that there appear to be very fine scratches on the…
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Jerking Car
I've got an old Ford Sierra with a problem lol. It has been working perfectly until now. Starts up ok, but when you start to pull away it begins to jerk and kangaroo. It has backfired a couple of times. Changed the plugs and LT leads. Still having problems, any ideas guys? Many thanks
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Cleaning throttle body?
Is there anything you can put in the petrol tank that will clean the throttle valve on the engine. Have a 2009 Focus and sometimes the throttle struggles when idle. Im thinking that there maybe a build up of crap in the throttle body. I have used that Redex stuff before on other cars ive had but I was hoping that there was…
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car finance pass time device fitted
I have just bought a car on finance and was wondering if anyone else has one with one of these devices fitted . If I make the payments (which I will ) they send me a code which I put into a keypad which allows the car to run until the next payment is due , when that payment is made they send me another code and so on and…
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Auto Electrician req
Hi can anyone suggest a good auto electrician near the B26 area of Birmingham? Thanks
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renault electric fault
I have 54 plate megane and it cut owt on me sayin electrical fault. There was wires burnt coming out of ecu got them repaired aswel as serviced coil pack change and crankshaft sensor replaced and problem still there. When I pull off the revs jus die n engine cuts owt but still starts. Mechanic sed internal electrical fault…
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Tyre wear
How long would you expect a front tyre on a 2011 Hyundia i10 to last? 15,000 miles? The tyre tread is 2mm deep but the rest of the tread is smooth, no little slits around it, compared to the other front tyre though the little slits look almost gone as well. I checked the tyre pressure and it is at its recommended pressure.…
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2nd hand car 30 day warranty problems
Hi, I'm looking for a bit of advice Today I bought my husband a second hand car £3550 on debit card, it came with a 30day warranty for work up to £150 from a small local dealer the online advert described the car as "in great condition throughout" and "a great example" I took the car straight to my mechanic for a full…
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Driving over mini roundabout - AA instructor says yes under certain circumstances
I've recently put myself forward for the AA's Drive Confident course as a refresher before I apply to join IAM. There's a mini roundabout close to my house which I always drive around. Refer to this image of the mini roundabout. When driving in the direction of the black arrow, I drive around the raised mini roundabout…
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Trading in car for smaller more economical car...thoughts?
So I have a 2008 Suzuki Swift 1.5 GLX - £160 a year road tax, does around 300 miles to a tank which costs between £55-£60. I'm using around a tank and half to 2 tanks per month, and is mostly used on me getting to and from work and short journeys. My partner has (although technically we both own it i guess!) a 2008 BMW…
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Car went in for repair, but fault is still there!
My car went in to our local garage because it was making a strange noise and they replaced, I think it is the alternator belt and two tension pulley things, which cost in total just under £200. However, the problem is still there and it is making exactly the same noise. I went back there this morning, but the main guy is…
