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Head Gasket Blown- Corsa C
The head gasket on my 54 reg, 53k miles 1.2 Vauxhall Corsa has 'blown' after the engine overheating due to a water pipe coming loose. I have the car under a third party warranty company, which came with the car from the dealership I bought it from. The initial quote I received from my local garage was around £100 for new…
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Car faulty and on finance
Hi i wonder if anyone could advise me with an ongoing issue... I bought my car brand new from main dealer garage and is on finance. a few weeks into driving my car the alternator belt was squeaking badly so i called the garage and they said to drop it in. They said the belt did not need tightening up but have done it…
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Points V Driving awareness course?
A work colleague of mine has just got a speeding ticket 39 mph in a 30 zone.:o She says she expects to be given an option of taking a speed awareness course rather than points but is worried about the cost of it and having to take time off work. Ive said that I thought her insurance premium may not rise as much if she…
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MSE News: Do you know your second-hand car’s history? Beware logbook loans
If you're looking to buy a second-hand car, you may be at risk of unwittingly inheriting debts from the previous owner ... Read the full story: Do you know your second-hand car’s history? Beware logbook loans Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply. If you aren’t sure how it all works,…
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MSE News: Government to ban CCTV parking 'spy cars'
The Government is clamping down on trigger-happy parking wardens and banning CCTV 'spy cars' ... Read the full story: Government to ban CCTV parking 'spy cars' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply. If you aren’t sure how it all works, read our New to Forum? Intro Guide.
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Garage refused to fix car - help
There's a problem with my car which a qualified mechanic has attempted to fix, however he is unable to complete the job as he hasn't got the required tools (he's newly qualified and said he'd take a look and do what he can as a favour). However, when I took it to a local garage they won't fix it as it has been worked on by…
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I've not had my driving license back :(
Hello All. I was a bit naughty at the end of march and got caught speeding by a camera (the yellow type ones during roadwork) on a motorway in Stafforshire. I duly paid the fine via the direct.gov website which it told me to and then i sent my paper and plastic license off to the address it told me to (which was in…
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Warranty Direct
anyone bought a warranty for them and if so what are their views? cheers Scott
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How to deal with my old car that i'm giving to my gf
Hi folks, I am just about to take delivery of a new car through work and my current car (VW Golf) which I now own outright is being kept for my gf to use. I have some queries as the Golf has been used for work and has been doing 30k miles a year (Total current mileage is 144k). It will now do circa 2-3k miles a year and I…
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Changing ignition lock & old key immobiliser chip
My ignition lock was seizing up on 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier. Checked with Vauxhall dealers, they said if you change lock & key, car still won't start as there is an immobliser chip in the key, that ignition recognises key. I didn't believe him, as have never known about it or seen anything in manual. Only thing I thought of,…
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Servicing during warranty period
Does anybody know what the requirements of manufacturers are for who servicing a car when under warranty? I believe the EU has said that the servicing does NOT have to be at a manufacturer "approved" garage. If this is true, what should a non-manufacturer approved garage provide to the OWNER to prove that the car has been…
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Not Displaying Valid Road Tax
Hi All Can anyone please confirm if it is still an offence not to display valid road tax when parked on a public road please? It was my understanding that it is still an offence, even if you have a valid tax disc if you do not display it by say covering the vehicle or it having fallen off. If it is who would or should…
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Quote to fix aircon - reasonable?
Hi guys, My aircon in my Clio hasn't worked for over a year and thought now it's getting hot again it was high time I sorted it! So my local garage have quoted the following (note, I just emailed them to ask if they could do it, they haven't actually inspected the car): 4.5 hrs labour: £211.50 Condensor: £160 Gas: £60 VAT:…
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Brake problem after mot/service!
I had my 4 year old Kia Cee'd (25000 miles) MOT'd and serviced 4 weeks ago and have driven about 300 miles since. The brakes have started over the past couple of outings to judder quite badly - I presume it must need new discs or pads or something. Should this not have been checked at the time? I will call the garage…
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HELP! Motorbike on finance problems!
Hi, Almost six months ago I bought a brand new zero miles motorbike from an independent dealer not too far from here. For the first couple of months I didn't have any real problems, there was a strange buzzing noise at 5000rpm but I was told that the bike was just breaking in as it was brand new. Okay, it's my first…
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Learner Driver Insurance For Over 30s
Hi, Im having problems finding learner driver insurance for my wife and I was hoping for some help. Here is the problem: My wife is in her 30s and learning to drive, she has her driving test on 21st July and I was looking for temprory learner insurance so she can be allowed to drive my car. The car I have got is a Mini…
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Part exchange before or after MOT?
I need a new car within the next 4 months, as our family is expanding and we need a bigger car. My current car is due for it's MOT in about 3 weeks and I need to decide whether to part exchange it now, or put it through it's MOT and keep it for another couple of months. I know it needs some exhaust repairs, I was quoted…
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New tyres?
Hi Someone pointed out a flat tyre yesterday when I was driving my car (a Ford SportKA) - it wasn't completely flat otherwise I would have noticed it, but I had noticed a different sound very slightly when I had the window open, (had no idea this could be tyre related but on hindsight it probably was) and thought I should…
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evans halshaw used car warranty
is this warranty any good been offered it for 1 year for £250,any comments most welcome. thanks scott
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Replacing air con pipe - any advice?
Hello, I'm about to replace a couple of air con hoses going from the compressor to the condenser. I will be getting the refrigerant drained by my local specialist but I will do the job as it involves most of the front of the car to be removed. I have bought new o rings to go with the new hoses but was wondering if anyone…
