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Aircraft nearly brought down by Tesco Fuel
Last week bought 20 litres of Momentum top-grade petrol from Tesco Market Weighton, to go in the Microlight; only sensible to use spotless 20 litre plastic petrol Jerrican and filter when filling in hangar, kept stored separate for this for obvious reasons. Have a diesel car but never keep diesel in cans, no need is there?…
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Advice needed for running my own automotive repair garage and doing mots
Hi, I want set up my own buisness as a service and repair garage with mot testing facilities. I am currently working for a main dealer as a vehicle technician and mot tester. What do I need to do to get started? And can I be an mot authorised tester and manager at the same time as ill only have one other person doing sit…
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Renewing licence - expired points
I have three very expired points on my licence :o . I didn't bother renewing my licence when they expired, but it is coming up for its 10 year renewal date. Will they automatically be removed from the new licence? Thanks, whoever knows the answer to this.
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high mileage on a diesel 08, would you buy?
I found a really nice 08 diesel at a really nice price but it has 180,000. It has one previous owner and full service history. I am so tempted but the high mileage really worries me. what are your opinions on this? No nastie comments please xxx
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advice needed regarding hire car, car acident and solicitors
Hi, A while ago i had someone reverse in to me while parked, i happen to catch them doing it and walking off, after a few back and forths i decided to claim via insurance as she was unhappy with my quotes for the repair. My insurance company gave me a hire car for a few days and the repair was very quick ! The day after i…
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Leasing is the way to go?
Hi, Do many of you lease as opposed to buy your cars? I've always planned on going the traditional route of buying for my next car but have just looked into leasing and it looks pretty compelling. First things first, I've always subscribed to the logic of "never buy a new car as it loses a fortune the second you drive off…
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Ford Focus 1998-2004 (possibly others) - Dashboard fault diagnosis
Hey guys Just found out how to use the cars dashboard diagnostics to get the fault code as follows; With the ignition off hold down the mileage tripmeter reset button, start the car (still holding the button) and wait for a few seconds the word "test" should then appear (now release the button) Each further press of the…
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New car. Is there a cooling off period, can you change your mind
Hi All, My Father who is in his mid 70's. Has just agreed to purchase a second hand car from a dealer. I for the last few weeks have been going to different dealerships to see which cars suite him. He as slight problems getting in and out of cars if the roof line is too low. He has been looking for a new car, and i have…
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Insurance groups - RFL
I have a Nissan Primera 2005 (P12) 1.8 SX hatchback, I'm looking to change for a Vectra similar engine size, anyone know what insurance group a Vectra 1.8 comes under?
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Getting redress for over-tightended wheel bolts
I've taken my car in to get new front tyres fitted, the locking wheel bolts have been tightened so much that they destroyed the wheel nut key getting the first one off, costing me £30 for a new one, and are struggling with the other wheel. The tyres being replaced were part worns, it was a cash job with no receipt. Don't…
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Cat D cars.......
Hi, I have been looking at a nearly new car for a short while now ....... and expect to pay about £14,000 with 10-12,000 miles, I have spotted a same spec car -cat D- for £12,500 1,000 miles now I understand cat D (thanks google) but what , if any are the implications of owning/buying one? Ralph:cool:
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Sellcar.uk
If you're ever tempted to use a car buying site. Steer clear of sellcar.uk!!! What a terrible experience! I tried to sell a honda civic type s-gt, the car was very well maintained and mechanically a dream. After the initial description I as offered £5400. I then listed what I Believed to be any issues with the car. The…
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Flashed in France
Just back from an amazing driving trip around France and Belgium. Unfortunately I was flashed by a speed camera on the French motorway. I think I may have been doing 130 instead of the 110 limit that was set - not 100% sure as I was still adjusting to the new limits/signs etc (first time driving abroad). I'll be going back…
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Mechanic's Headlight
When I was out walking during the winter I passed someone who had the brightest headlight imaginable and they said it was actually a mechanic's headlight Will need to get one for an over-the-night walk and was wondering if any mechanic's here could recommend one.
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Car accident - not our fault
Hi I'm after some advice... Somebody went into the back of the car whilst my partner was driving. They wanted to settle privately, but as my partner's back was jarred and he's suffered from back problems in the past we said no. We can't afford to pay physio costs and for him to have time off work (he;s in the probation…
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Nissan finance
I went to my local nissan showroom and asked for quote for nissan note paying cash, the salesman said I would get a better deal taking nissan finance as nissan give you £1000 contribution, he said I could agree to finance take delivery of the car then cancel the finance and pay the balance off making me £1000 better off…
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Driving licence help
Hello all, I was wondering if anyone could help me figure out how do sort my licence out. Basically I only have a motorcycle paper licence. It is a full licence and I got it in 1994. I haven't used it since about 1996 so I didn't bother to get a photo licence. Firstly am I going to be in trouble for not changing to a photo…
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Advice on buying first car!
I'm buying my first proper car and need some advice. I've narrowed it down to the model etc, and saved a decent deposit and arranged a bank loan to cover the remaining balance. I'm looking to buy a used focus, diesel, reasonably new with low mileage. I'm really confused about whether or not I should expect to be able to…
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Meriva power steering failure
I have a 58 plate Meriva recently the power steering has been failing and it's happening more often. Even if I'm going straight the eps light comes on and the only way to get it back is to turn off the engine. I have read online that this is a common fault and had been on watch dog and vauxhall made a statement to say that…
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Weird Dealership Situation - Thoughts please!
Hi, Wondering if anyone has any thoughts on this situation...long one I'm afraid... My husband and I 'bought' a car from a well known German dealership last June. On the day of collection we were handed the keys by the salesman and weren't asked to sign anything or provide any proof of ID. We did ask but he seemed to think…
