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Leather trim cleaner
I would like to clean/restore the leather seats and trim in a BMW. Halfords sell separate cleaner and restorer, each about £6.99 or £7.99, but not sure how effective they would be. I just wondered if anyone would know of a decent product to do this, as it is not just an automotive problem of course. There are most likely…
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Short Car Journeys
If you do more short journeys then long, how many long journeys and miles should you do to keep the engine and battery in good condition? I read frequent short journeys lessons the battery life but what about the engine?
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Where do we stand? Used car buyer not happy.
:mad: Husband bought a vehicle last weekend all seemed ok on paper and on initial viewing but over this past week first impressions have now not been the correct choice and he thinks he might have walked away if he had realised. We travelled some distance to view the vehicle so it really was a buy there and then or lose…
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Changing a Wing Mirror (Mitsubishi Carisma)
Does anyone have any idea how one would go about this? Unlike every other blooming car on the planet. the wing mirrors on the Mitsubishi Carisma are located On the door, joined to the car below the window level, so it's not as simple as popping off the triangle on the inside of the window and changing the bolts. It looks…
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Any advice
Am looking at the car below, very keen to buy, but been stung in the past and now very very nervous about private, older sales. Car has some services history and receipted clutch change 18 months ago Does anyone have any views? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281311509220?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
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Michelin Free Fuel Offer
Hey, Apologies if this is on the the wrong thread as it's both motoring and offer related :/ I've just had an email to say that the Michelin Free Fuel Offer is on at ATS Euromaster - you can get a voucher for up to £100 depending on what tyres you buy. http://www.atseuromaster.co.uk/michelin-tyres.htm This bit of the offer…
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ParkingEye
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Challenging a parking ticket
I wonder if anyone is able to advise me on the following please. :) The other day I got a parking ticket and believe I may have a chance of challenging it. But my problem is is that the ticket is issued in my maiden name as (I've just remembered) my driving licence and V5 (totally forgot about changing that) haven't been…
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PCH or lease on low mileage used car
Can anybody make a personal recommendation for a site or company specialising in 1 - 2 year high milage pa leases of 1 - 3 year old cars ? I have searched online and found several, but they all still have that 'dodgy used car dealer' feel to them, so I'm hoping for somebody with their own recent experience (Looking for…
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This may seem a bit of a stupid question...
If I were to sell my car and didn't find a replacement until, say, 2 weeks later, what would I do with my insurance? If I were to cancel the policy then I would lose my no claims built up (due to go to 1yr in july after losing 3yrs last year).
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How to attach sat nav to volkswagen up?
I've always used my tomtom with the vent/grill clips but the new car doesn't have one in the centre console. I tried using the windscreen sucker but it's too far away. So, I thought about one of those 'beanbag' type things but there is an air vent just at the area where that would sit although I could put it a bit further…
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Attempted presure selling
I've been looking for a new car which I think I've found the one I want but that a different thread. Anyway what people experience with pressure selling I now understand why so many people on here end up with bad deals/ car they cant really afford. Luckily while I'm mild mannered I will put my foot down. Went to kia…
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car leasing, does anyone have experience of it?
We are looking to get a new car borrowing to fund one is not a option so I am looking for information on car leasing Thanks
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ford radio code
Hi, can someone advise where I can get the code my Ford 6000cd player, serial number is M448509? Thanks in advance. Regards
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Europecar excess insurance "scam"
Hi, hired a car for 3 days, pre-payed by my partner. At collection time, I was queueing at Europcar, inverness airport for over 30 minutes, the assistant suggested I take out excess insurance for just over £20 I was surprised to get a CC charge for £68.97 It was a daily charge However the assistant verbally did not make…
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Toyota Service Plan
I bought a 2005 reg Toyota Yaris yesterday. Really pleased with it. Has a full service history all by Toyota 9 stamps so previous owner had it serviced every year. Now he kept all the invoices and OMG he spent a lot of money on the car replacing stuff, the servicing and MOTs etc. he also had the number plates replaced…
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Best car scrapping deal?
Have decided to scrap old and un-driveable-without-a great-deal-of work Fiat Punto x-reg, which has sat on driveway for 2 years. I'm gearing myself up to call around local scrappies to find best deal to take it away. What's the best deal to scrap elderly cars these days? (bearing in mind, I know it's worth next to nowt…
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No courtesy car!!!!!
Hello, here is my issue. I have been paying £26 per month for a service plan for my new car. It covers the usual including a courtesy car....BUT I can only drive automatics, and you guessed it, the car company don't have an Auto in there courtesy car fleet. Where do I stand with this????? Many thanks in advance.
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Car finance for business vehicle
I'm planning on starting up a business and need a more "executive" car than the current rust bucket that I'm driving at the moment. As I'm new to business ownership I am wondering what the best way of purchasing a car would be. Essentially I am likely going to drive a lot of miles so need something new(ish) and economical…
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Group 2/3 car seats
Hi there, I'm not sure if this is in the right forum section or not but fingers crossed. I've started to look into Group 2/3 car seats and there seems to be such a choice and price difference I don't quite know where to start. For example I thought that I'd look on Amazon and the top rated seat is £29.99…
