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Selling car and need theft only insurance
Hi, wasn't sure whether to put this in insurance or motoring ! I'm currently selling my mini as my new job provides car allowance so I've changed to a bigger car due to sheer volume of driving. As you can only have no claims bonus on one insurance policy - I had to cease my mini insurance and take out a new policy. I'm not…
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hiring a car in europe without a creditcard
Hello and good morning - advise / help needed please. Dh and myself want to hire a car in Germany for approx 5 days, unfortunately we cannot use credit cards as defaulted in repayments and credit check would not be approved :( This is not a trip as in holiday, flights booked and paid for - originally we were going to…
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Air con leak repair - how much?
My 2008 Yaris came with air con, but it gradually stopped working and was dead after a couple of years - out of warranty of course. As it failed there were occasional strong smells of what I assume is air con gas in the car, I had it regassed last year and the garage said it showed no leaks - it then worked well for a week…
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advice re Car fault
2 weeks ago I bought a car from a dealer - engine noise was heard on the test drive and was told its the fsn belt and will sort it as car will have service and Mo tbefore drive away. I purchased the car - Took car to a Kia deaker for free check up was told fault is fly wheel and eill cost 1500 to repair - I returned to…
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Brake disc problems
Gang, Hit a slight problemo with the honda.. Need to measure the discs as there are two sizes. Only snag is that instead of leaving them on loose / floating the last person to touch them screwed the discs on tight with torx screws and presumably did so with an impact wrench / driver. Can't get them undone :mad: Any ideas?…
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cover for wing mirror .nissan micra
can I buy a replacement cover for a driver side wing mirror . Silver nissan micra 2007 . Or do I have to get the full mirror .
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I wanna... Supercar Experience day
Hello all, Mum's 60th coming up next month, and she mentioned once that she'd be interested in driving a supercar. Anyone know of any good value companies offering these experience days, but where she'll actually get a chance to get her hands on the wheel and get the pedal to the metal!? Cheers Wings
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Miss-sold a car
Me and my wife went to a car showroom 8 years ago looking for a car to buy on finance.at the time one of the staff said we couldn't get the finance because we had a black mark against our name.so we went home thinking ok we'll just have to try and save some money and try and pick a cheap one up somewhere. The company rang…
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Wheel alignment rip off?
Hello, I am seriously crossed with a few garages that I am inquiring about my GF's car front wheel alignment. I passed by two garages so far, not only did both not align the front wheels, one of them even charged for it anyway! That one said he checked and the wheels are pointing forward (I am happy about that - imagine if…
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Car makes Deep AIRPLANE NOISE, when braking ? ..What could it be? HELP !!
Can making deep airplane noise, when braking ? Car is a Peugeot 406,Saloon car,Petrol When braking after driving then the car makes a deep noise, sounding like an airplane taking off, a deep noise. It is not a squeaky noise, and not a grinding one. It only comes when braking, What can this be a sign off? and if you suggest…
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Can I purchase car road tax with a 24hr car insurance cert?
Hi I was looking to purchase a car,has mot,V5 available,would take out 24hr car insurance to allow me to drive car home. Would post office have any objections as it would only be a valid 24hr car insurance I'd be able to provide? Fathers due back from holiday who would then add car onto his insurance. PS - don't mind…
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Mot reminder
What's the easiest way people remember their MOT date? Unlike a tax disc reminder in the post, MOT is easily forgotten about (well it is for me lol)
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Newer High Miles Vs Older Lower miles?
Hi All, Unfortunately our car has just been written off and we are looking for a new one. We are considering an Astra 1.7cdti, we have seen two: Car 1 - 2008 (08) with 55 on the clock - FSH - ? previous owners. £4600 Car 2 - 2010 (59) with 140k on the clock - full main dealer history, new cam-belt, clutch and brakes (pads…
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radio code
Hi I have j6st bought a corsa 2004 model and do not have the code how can I obtain this and where from please? As vauxhall want £25
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Provisional to Full License
When I took out current insurance (2 months back) as Provisional License holder, I also got a quote for Full License, which was only 'bout £100 more (possibly due my age - at 66). Following a phone call today they now asking nearly £500 more, which nearly doubles my premium. Test is in 2 weeks, and 'if' I pass, then…
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Protected no claims query
Sorry if this is not the correct place. I have a query and wondered if anyone knew where I stand. I took out car insurance online with Swinton car. Via a comparison site but can't remember which one... Anyway I am sure I remember paying a small amount extra to get a protected no claims. In Feb I had an accident and was…
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XL (extra load) tyres on cars that don't need them?
Hi all. I don't need them just at the moment but I have been looking around at replacement tyres for when the time comes. I notice that in a lot of lines, there are both normal and extra load tyres, normally within a few quid of each other. My car (Audi A4) doesn't specify that extra load tyres are needed. Something else I…
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help with main dealer insurance excess charge
Hi all, just after some advice if anyone can help? My car was booked in to our local vauxhall main dealer to have the ECU removed, sent off and refitted. They have had the car for 2 weeks already. They have provided me with a courtesy car (first one was a tiny 3 door peugot with 4 seats- this was fine for the first week…
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Tyre City have damaged my car - help
Evening all, I am in need of some much needed help please :o Please please please forgive me for the length of this post. I have a Nissan Note, which was not sounding too good, so took it into a local garage 'Tyre City' on Saturday afternoon. They advised that the bearing needed to be replaced but whilst they were removing…
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driver awareness course
Today my son got stopped by the plod who were stood with a speed camera and given a ticket for doin 38 mph in a 30mph. Later on it was discovered that a half hidden sign had been placed further up the road telling people the limit had been reduced from 40 mph. The plod in Nottingham where this took place are it appears in…
