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Advice on Trackers
I am currently looking for a tracker for a VW Camper which will be home from the converters in the next few days. Could anybody give me some advice. When I called for advice the guy recommended a Smartrack Protector Plus but I think it could have been on special offer so wanted impartial advice. I have also looked at the…
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NIP - Notice Of Intended Prosecution 14 day rule (PLEASE HELP)
Hi I have recently received a NIP through the post for an alleged offence of CONTRAVENE RED TRAFFIC LIGHT SIGNAL -CAMERA. I am 1 of 3 drivers who use the car and are fully insured to drive the vehicle....However the date of the alleged offence was on the 11/05/14 and the date i have received the letter is the 21/07/14 I…
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Anti Pollution Warning and Limp Mode Advice
Looking for some advice on my Peugeot 207 1.4 petrol car. Approximately 4 weeks ago my car cut out and although it would start it would cut out when pressing on gas pedal. Got it taken to a garage who had it 3 weeks and eventually fitted a new ECU. Got it back and 2 days later anti pollution faulty warning light came on…
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back near side door will not lock, dispite using central locking, any ideas?
hello all, near side back door will not lock, any ideas?????
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glaring mistake
Just finished reading the "Driving" section of the Sunday Times and I spotted this advert for a Z3- Can you spot the glaring mistake?
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Disappointment with insurance comapny
Last night a couple of car (including mine) in our car park by drunk youngsters. I was informed about it by Police this morning and discovered smashed wing mirror, nearly 20 inch dent in in car under back passenger window and pulled out back windscreen wiper. After signing police report and receiving crime number I…
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Breakdown cover
Bonjour folks! My breakdown policy with AutoAid runs out on 11th August. So far I haven't had a breakdown and thus no reason to call them out. What are people's recommendations for which breakdown company to go with?
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The Idiots at Admiral Insurance paid out for this
See that circular hole the size of a £2 coin and tucked away behind the back bumper, apparently I caused I caused that damage by going into the back of him. Surely I would need a spike pointing out of my car to cause this. They paid out £450 to get it repaired, and what is worse they didn't even tell me until I came to…
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Anyone ever bought/sold a Wheeler Dealers car..?
Often wondered. But never heard of anyone buying a car off then or even selling them one. I'd love to sell a car to Mike, cos I'd tell him to do one when he wanted money off :)
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Sat nav
I will be doing some part time work soon delivering parcels about 20 drops per day , looking for a good sat nav that wont cost a lot....anyone help please..:beer:
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Bought 2nd hand car this morning big problems..
Evening all, I'm wondering if you can help me, I test drove a car earlier in the week from a trade seller all was ok drive nice ran well plenty of service history etc. So went today picked it up and paid for it (debit card) set off to visit my OH and half way there engine started jumping around high random revs speedo was…
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Scam website club-autotrader.biz
I'm just posting this here as a warning to anyone who may be searching for the above website. I haven't used the service, however, it seems fairly obvious that this is a scam site. I currently have my car advertised on the main Autotrader website. I today received a text offering me near to my asking price if I agree to…
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Ford privilege tax issues
Hello, I have the chance through my brother in law to buy a brand new ford through the privilege scheme and wondered if anyone else has used this and is it worth the discount. In particular, did anybody have to pay personal tax on the discount as the voucher comes from the employer (e.g. benefit in kind tax)? Who do you…
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Reliable and fairly economical auto cars?
Hi im looking for a reliable,fairly cheap and economical automatic car to buy. Im thinking of buying a used one as i cant afford new. Also is the fuel for automatics much much more than manuals? Like will it cost me a fortune to travel an hour or so?
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Police to sieze mobile phones after a RTC
Just heard about this on the radio. After a shunt police may sieze mobile phones :eek:
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V5C/car part exchange
So my parents decided to change their car three weeks ago. They have a personalised number plate, so did all the DVLA stuff. They received the new V5C with a standard plate for their current car, and the garage received the tax for the new car with the personalised plate on, about a week ago, my parents now have the V5C…
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Engine Management Light Honda Civic Diesel 2002
Hi Our Honda Civic failed yesterday and it turned out it needed a new alternator, which has been fitted and the car is back as normal now. However the orange engine management light is now on, the garage did the repair for us quickly to get it back on the road and we agreed to sort the light out soon, but before the MOT.…
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Engine management and using jump leads question
I know many of you Guys are well informed ;) and I'm curious about the answer to this question! It used to be said that using jump leads can b*gger up the Engine management system. Is this fact or fiction?
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Guardx - Applied before sale agreed
I have recently bought a used VW Golf. The car was brought up from another branch of the dealer for me to view. I had initially agreed to purchase RPP and the Guardx, to be confirmed when I had viewed the car and agreed to purchase it. When I went to view the car, and agreed to buy it, I told the salesman that I didn't…
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Car for 9 months - Short term lease or buy?
Advice needed! I'm moving back to the UK to work for 9 months from November onwards. I have a wife and three children and we have family to visit spread around the UK so we need a car for weekends and trips here and there (no commute). I want to get a Ford S-Max as our three child seats fit nicely into the back and we have…
