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Audi A3 purchase
Hi all, I'm considering purchasing a used A3 Sportback 1.6TDI and have a few queries: 1) Can the OEM roof rails that some Sportbacks have be retrofitted? 2) I need robust roof bars that can be easily affixed / removed to carry a ladder, with a gap between the bars / car roof allowing easy access for wrapping a strap…
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Tesco Car Insurance (warning)
Probably deserves to be in the Praise/Warnings section, but also very applicable here. Last year the OH gets insured with Tesco, moderately reasonable price and joins them with 19 years (accepted) no claims bonus. Get the paperwork this year inviting her to renew , and it seems she now only has 9 years no claims bonus.…
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F1 cars
Can anyone tell me where there is a display of F1 cars? It might be in the East of England but only caught the tail end of the information. Thanks :)
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New driver, low wage, huge problem.
Hi everyone, first post here after months of regular viewing. I arrived at work this morning and whilst reversing, I underestimated how close I was to a tree and this happened: *I am new so i can not post links, so go on imgur(dot)com and then type "/alHdgO4"* First thing I did was call my insurance company and told them…
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Meet and greet airport parking sham
I used a meet an greet company to park my car at Stansted Airport while on holiday in Spain last week. When I got home I reviewed the files on my carcam given I found the camera taken off the screen. I found evidence showing my car was used as a general runabout vehicle during that time and was not put into secure storage…
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Govt announce increased speed limits.
There has been an annoncement today that the speed limits for HGVs on some roads is to be increased. I know we've had threads about the need to increase speed limits and many will see this as a good thing. But i still believe speed kills, if you are in an accident you've got more chance coming out unhurt if you're going…
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Renault Scenic 57 plate knocking noise
Hi, My 57 plate Renault Scenic has just developed a knocking noise, it sounds like its from the front drivers side, it only starts after driving a few miles, I had the AA attend when I first heard it, he checked all around the suspension, the CV joints etc but could not find anything untoward then after driving he heard…
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How to input radio code in Corsa CD30 MP3?
Battery went flat - the radio now beeps and says program radio. I have the radio code in my paperwork but cant find any info either in my manual or on the internet on how to input the code. Evans Halshaw quoting me £54 for this (although i can sign up for master fit for free and get a £25 voucher) - this seems a bit steep…
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Another problem with Ford KA:(
One of the rear brake lights isn't working, so of course thought it was just the bulb, but no:mad: OH changed the bulb but it still isn't working. It might have been like this for months, it was only because I had reversed in that OH noticed it. Very strange because all of the other lights on that side are OK, just the…
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Honda Jazz gearbox - replace or repair?
Hi everyone, I am new to this forum but really need a good advice from more experiences drivers/mechanics or anyone who had similar problem. In December last year I bought a 05reg Honda Jazz 1.4l 5 door hatchback , manual, done 90k miles.. . It had only one previous owner, full service history and looked like a maintained…
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Can I hand a lease car back?
Hi, If i lease a car (privately) and my circumstances change, can i hand the car back before the end of the lease without having to pay the remaining lease period? I guess not, but if someone could confirm that would be great. Or even greater if can confirm that i could! Thanks
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Reclaim car mileage from HMRC
Hi all, In a previous thread "cost of having a motorbike", someone raised a question on why I don't reclaim the 33,000 miles that I have racked up on my car? I am a contractor working near Heathrow and my main office is in Victoria and I live in East London. So I wanted to know, if anybody has done the mileage reclaims,…
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parking fine sign
is this a leagel one, or if you get a 'pcn' can you throw it away? hypothetical question. https://scontent-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/t31.0-8/10499611_821329091218176_7740746345216393084_o.jpg link to pic
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Car Failed MOT on Exhaust Emissions Test
Hi Guys, New to the Forum, I Put my car through its MOT this morning and it has failed on the Fast Idle Test :( The readings came back as follows: 1st Test LIMITS ACTUAL VALUE CO: Max 0.300% 0.500% FAIL HC: Max 200 ppm 112 ppm PASS Lambda: 0.970 - 1.030 1.089 ppm FAIL 2nd Test LIMITS ACTUAL VALUE CO: Max 0.300% 0.526% FAIL…
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renault clio juddering at 50
has anyone solved this problem. OH Clio shudders when he hits 50 & toxic warning light goes on, if he slows down to 30 it goes off. there are many different ansa on PC, just wondered if anyone had solved it, garage want £460. to take off cylinder 2 , just to have a look!
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v5 lost by yet another dealer
Hi all I'm just after a bit of information really.... I went and test drove a car at my local ford dealer about 4 weeks ago loved it so i put a £500 deposit down while i sorted my own finance out all was well until my finance company noticed the car was still registered in northern ireland so they would not pay out un till…
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Category C write off question
Hi, My car was recently bumped outside my house by a supermaket delivery van. It seemed 'open and shut' and the driver took full responsibility. There was a dent on the rear wing, but nothing serious and I have been using it to go to work. I have just received a cheque from the claims dealer with a letter which follows.…
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Time for new tyres...
I have a Peugeot 307 (54 reg) and I'm thinking it's about time I get the tyres changed. I've owned the car about a year now. Although I don't do the greatest amount of mileage - probably about 7-8,000 a year - I do use the motorway a lot as I hop on it for 2 junctions to get to work. Last thing I want is a tyre to go on me…
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Renault Megane 2004 electrical problem
Hi Everyone. I have had my megane for 10 months now...and so far its been fantastic! I great 72.4 average MPG....but now I have a series of electrical faults. It started with my radio making a bleeping noise and turning itself off every half an hour. Now I don't have any air condition, heated rear window thingy (technical…
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Motorbike Chain Lubrication
Just looking for advice or opinions on the best option for lubrication of a motorbike chain. I usually clean with WD40 then have been using WD40 chain lube afterwards. This is supposed to be anti-fling but seems to go everywhere. It also stays sticky so attracts dirt into the chain which cant be a good thing. I have just…
