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Oil leak from timing cover. Bad news?
If there is an oil leak from a timing cover, but since last top up its been two weeks and has not required a top up, is this something serious? What could the potential problems here and what's the best way to go about fixing it?
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Should I buy a car at an auction?
May I ask for your advice on this question? Should I buy a car at an auction? In most cases, would one have a good deal by using this method? My sincere thanks,
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What are my rights when removing a vehicle from my land?
Hi, I realise this isnt a money saving issue but someone here might be knowledgable enough to be able to advise me on this subject. A neighbour has apparently abandoned his car on my property. As it is not preventing me from going about my business the Police say they can't touch it. I have tried approaching the neighbour…
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Renault sold me a display car without telling me! Help!
Hi, I picked up my 'brand new' Clio on Friday, and have since realised that the car has been used as a display car and possibly used for test drives. I didn't notice anything wrong when I initially picked it up but have since noticed a number of things. Firstly the 'delivery mileage' was 39 miles (which I thought was…
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Local indie motor factors
Went to one the other day for some new basic wiper blades. They wanted £7.99 for each! Same blades in Wilkinsons are £2 each. And people say to support your local businesses. Pah ha ha.
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Haggling for a new moped - yes or no?
We're looking at buying our daughter her first moped, have researched it online and pretty much decided on a make and model, which seems to be for sale at a fairly set price of just under £1100. How much leeway is there for haggling? Are we likely to be able to get a discount, or should we perhaps try for some freebies -…
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Advice about the cheapest way to service my car
Hi I'm hoping somebody could give me a bit of advice please! I have a 2004 Golf 2l TD which desperately needs servicing and a Cam Belt but I am struggling for pennies a bit at the moment :o I have had a quote for an oil change (with good oil) and filter for £50ish (I presume that includes the labour but it sounds too cheap…
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Skoda or Seat?
I'm looking to buy a new (ex demo) or minimal miles Skoda Fabia or Seat Ibiza. Having looked around the net cannot find anything much to separate them but wondering of throughts of people on here who may have experience of one or both. Also, do they have the same autobox? Am sorting some test drives but want to be best…
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Write off
Hi If a car is an insurance write off after an accident and they pay out..is it the insurance company's car after that? If it passes an MOT and you decide to keep it do you have to pay back the insurance money? it hasn't happened to me, I was just wondering really Cheers
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Advice about driveway obstructions
Thought I'd ask about this ole nutshell. I have a driveway with lowered kerb on to road. I have had people park over the lowered kerb preventing me from driving my car out of the driveway, and also getting it back in when I return home. I had the Council paint a white h-bar across the drive entrance/exit. So far so good.…
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Ford Mondeo Glow Plug Coil Light
Recently bought a 2013 Ford Mondeo Zetec diesel. We have had diesel cars before so are aware that the coil light needs to go off before starting the engine. I think we are in the habit of waiting for a few seconds before starting the engine but have just realised that neither of us have ever seen the coil light. The…
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jag write off.
The wife had an accident in my car which was written off. Jag xf 2.7d luxury 09. Any one know how long it usually takes to receive an offer from the insurance company. Also do you normally get a low offer first. Got a car dealer friend to check price which was trade 14k retail 15.8k. 15.3k national average on autocar. Car…
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Metallic front kitchen doors
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Transferring V5C in a dispute
A little question about transferring of the V5C in a dispute situation. Scenario: Someone buys a brand new vehicle from their own money direct from dealer. They want to use that vehicle with a company they work for, so the company allows them to put it under that company's trade insurance policy. But to do so, the V5C must…
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Cam belt or chain? Help!
Hi just need to know if my astra has a cam belt or a chain or where I can find out? Details 07 plate CDTi 1.7 liter 16 SRi 5door Thanks Dave
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Saving mileage payments
Just wondering what people do with their mileage payments from work? I'd like to be sensible and actually save these for services/repairs/etc, but not sure if I need to save all of it or just a portion. Just after some ideas of what others do. Thanks!
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PCP - Increased mileage
I bought a car through VW finance on a mileage of 7,000 per year. I have since changed jobs and expect to do around 12,000 per year. The excess is around 7 pence per mile if I keep my car for the full term of my PCP. In the past I have always changed my car before the end of the agreement. Would it be an option to contact…
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cheap parking near the o2 arena
Hi all. I went to the o2 arena a few years back and because the parking at the o2 is so hectic I paid for parking in a near by pub was cheaper and really close..very easy exit after the event. ..problem is I cant for life of me think of the name of the pub....does venue parking. Im going again next week this is why I…
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driven automatics all my life, will I like/hate ford powershift?
Hi guys, looking for anecdotes from experienced powershift owners please. I've been driving for 30 years, always automatics with conventional torque converter transmissions - generally 1.6 engines or bigger About 15 years ago I was lent a Micra, which had a CVT gearbox - I Hated it !! About 6 years ago I had to drive…
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Mainland Europe Headlights (Ford Fiesta)
Hi, We're about to move to Denmark for 3 years and we're taking our 2013 Ford Fiesta Titanium X with us. To get it registered over there we need the headlights changing to those that are suitable for driving on the right. I've had a quote from a Danish Ford garage of almost £1000 for the job which seems just a little bit…
