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Best motorcycle crash ever
Mate just sent me this, no doubt most have already seen it, but for those that haven't. http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-videos/the-best-motorcycle-crash-ever/25423.html Lucky git.
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21 yr old driving 1600cc car. Is it legal?
Could anyone confirm or otherwise whether a newly qualified driver aged 21 can legally drive a 1600cc vehicle. Thank you in advance for your replies.
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S-Max Clutch and DMF
I've just had the clutch and DMF replaced in my S-Max 2.0Dti Zetec 59 plate (71K miles) by a local small garage. Before the replacement, there was no problem selecting any gear (just a grinding when releasing the clutch and vibration at slow speeds). However, it is now extremely difficult to select first gear. From a…
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Speeding fines
Just a general enquiry, but does anyone know if there a fixed penalty tickets for speeding, or does a fine depend on the actual speed?
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Private car sale through RAC
Hi everyone, I am new to here. I am a first time buyer. I am planning to buy a car privately, and the seller offered me to complete the transaction through an 3rd party website called RAC. I have tried to find out is it safe or not. However, I cannot find any review about this. The seller told me that it will allow me to…
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GAP insurance
I was wondering if anyone could recommend a supplier of GAP insurance. Recently bought a couple of new cars for the family and need to get it sorted ASAP. Thanks
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What is the smallest car with cruise control?
Any ideas? Historically, I drive saloons on the A8 between Glasgow and Edinburgh but my daughter is hitting 17 so i need to consider her with my next car, which will be pretty soon cos my current car is rattling a bit. Budget etc not really a factor (up to 10k) but the car needs to suit both of us? I love my cruise…
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Giving lifts to work colleague who I dislike
My manager is causing me stress by asking for lifts and because they do the rota, I have realised they are deliberately putting me on the same shift as themselves to enable me to give them lifts. We don't have a great relationship at work as they have quite an aggressive attitude and I would like to stop giving them lifts…
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Used Skoda Octavia Estate v Citroen C4 Picasso
Hi we're in the market for a used (up to 5 years, 50k - budget <£10K) family car that can fit five in reasonable comfort and also has reasonable luggage space (kids going back and forth to uni, fmaily holidays etc). I think I've narrowed it down to Skoda Octavia Esate (1.6 diesel) or Citroen C4 Picasso (1.6 diesel…
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Faulty diesel injector?
My messing with engines has been always with the petrol variety. I've owned a few diesels, but have done nothing more than routine maintenance with them. Hence I feel a bit ignorant about when they go wrong, and I am hoping someone here will know better than I do. Ford Mondeo, 56 plate, 2 litre Tdci, 130 PS version, 60k…
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Fined for no insurance
I have just recieved a letter from Collectica for a debt of non payment of court fines. I paid it as moving and was worried it would affect this. The fee was £640.00 It turns out I have been prosecuted for no insurance back in 2013. All correspondence has gone to my previous address so I had not known anything about. I was…
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Buying a motorhome - avoid MACIC inspections
We had a bit of cash and something of a lifestyle change, with the addition of a dog to our household (fewer flights abroad) and decided to buy a campervan. Advised by a couple of friends with vans and after lots of searching I put a holding deposit on a VW T25 via a private sale. The van looked very clean but I'm no…
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Who to get to do pre-purchase inspection for used car?
I am going to buy a used car soon and I want to get an expert to check it out for issues e.t.c. I was wondering what options I have. I've seen RAC and The AA do them but I was wondering if anyone can recommend any other companies?
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Private parking ticket help please.
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Please Help - Parking Near York District Hospital
My Son is applying for a job at York District Hospital. Because of where we live, public transport is not an option so he will have to drive. Would anyone close to the hospital be willing to rent their driveway Monday to Friday 7.45am to 5.30pm? He would only be able to pay around £10 per week as he is applying for an…
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advice on my new car
hi guys , bought a 12 plate car last week which in the advert came with front and rear park assist. its not the main decider to buy the car but I thought it was a nice extra to have. now having had the car and had a good play with things this option is not on the car. Looked through the manual and this feature is…
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Help & Advice needed please
I had an accident almost a year ago to the day and the claim is still going on although it is nearing conclusion. I am not happy with my insurance company or the way they have handled my case. I don't know if I have a case to take further or not hopefully someone on here can advise me. In September last year I ran into the…
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Bristol Street Motors feedback please!
Hi, I'm looking to buy a Ford Fiesta 1.0 Ecoboost 100bhp and there are a few of them for sale with Bristol Street Motors. I know they are a nationwide chain and therefore the service provided might vary from area to area but I just wondered if anyone has had any dealings with them, both positive or negative... Thanks in…
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Lorry reversed onto my car and never stopped...
I have CCTV footage of a lorry reversing into my car, slamming on the brakes as he hits its. Should i go to the police? or resolve with the company that owns the van? Some advice please :)
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scam????
hi not sure if this site deals with this, but I have just put my van on autotrader on sun, early hours of monday morning I got an email of someone wanting to buy with out seeing, but needed more pictures, so duly did it, happy with them, with a lot of emails back and forth, he has transferred by paypal shipping fees and…
