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Vibration when braking
hi all I have a 2009 7 series BMW f01 model 730d.. Just recently it's developed a judder upon braking. It does matter whether it's hard or gentle pressure the vibration is quite severe. The discs themselves look pretty new so although I am certain it could be warped discs I'm not 100% convinced. Any insight would be much…
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German or other?
Hi all Well, I am glad I began to think about purchasing a new (not brand new but newer than my current motor) a while before I take the plunge as I am getting myself confused by choice! Budget - £10k - £12k ....possibly up to £15k for right vehicle. Petrol, low mileage, 3 years old max, engine - something with a bit of…
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Pcn
I have a charge of £195 for parking in a loading bay. It is the first letter I have received. Apparently there were previous letters. I cannot appeal but need to because there was no sign plus paying £195 is ridiculous. i honestly didn't get any letters. What are my options?
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V5/Licence/Insurance Claim Help
Hi all, Recently my car was involved in an accident with another car, whereby the other driver crashed into my car (partner was driving) forcing her across a busy road into a ditch on the other side. A passing police officer attended, and details were swapped etc and my partner was allowed to go home. To start, the car was…
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PCN (Loading Bay)
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Adding 'self-employed' driver to my car insurance
Hi, I want to add another driver to my insurance. He's late 30s with a clean licence and is self-employed; will this categorisation adversely affect my quote? From my experience, adding an extra older driver with a clean record reduces the insurance premium, but the insurers may not like the working title? Please advise,…
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Discreet/unobtrusive but excellent dash-cam
Having reviewed many sites for a dash-cam am getting so confused - I am looking for an excellent unit BUT would prefer it to be small and discreet for leaving (permanently if poss) behind the drivers mirror also (without a large mounting unit) any 'track proven' suggestions please ?
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Used car advice please
Our 2001 Ka is about to die so looking at replacements and would love some advice please! We are looking for a small city car, low tax / economical petrol engine etc Considering Peugeot 107 / C1 / Aygo or Fiat Panda, budget up to £2500. Are any of these any good? Anything I should be aware of with any of these? Any others…
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House for sale sign causing damage to car - who is liable?
i was parked in front of my neighbour's property. The house is for sale. Estate agent have attached a for sale sign on a wooden post by the front gate. When I looked outside the bedroom window this morning I saw the for sale sign swaying window in the strong wind. Was wondering if the fixings broke and it landed on the car…
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Petrol Station Con?
Do you think that all pumps at petrol stations should have a button to select an amount of fuel in multiples of £5.00 up to £20.00? The times Ive been into a station and and no how much I try I end up paying that extra couple of pence because of the sensitivity of the pump! I know they have this in Spain so why not in the…
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Bodywork on A6
Hi everyone, Not sure whether this is better posted on here or on the credit card section so apologies if it's in the wrong place! I currently own a 2010 A6 avant 2.0TDi 177bhp (I say own, I took a car loan out which is paid for from my car cash allowance I receive). I have a number of scrapes on the bodywork from the…
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Ford Focus 1.6TDCi - Info needed please
Hello everyone I would like some advice please. Currently I live in Bridlington and I also work in Brid to. Our work premises are now to small and we are relocating to the outskirts of Hull. At the moment we currently have a 1.6petrol Astra but when we move it will be a sixty mile a day round trip and I would like…
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Water (condensation?) in the wheel well
I keep a few emergency/just incase items in the wheel well and have noticed a slight damp issue. No puddles but the footpump had a lot of condensation on it and the old newspaper was damp and a little mouldy. I assume the damp is condensation as there are no paticularly wet bits - the carpet lining is all dry to the touch.…
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How to keep car mats clean?
Hi folks My car mats are getting dirtier and worn out day by day. Can someone suggest what can I put over them in order to keep them clean? Thanks
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Transferring NCB
Hi I have two vehicles and two insurance policies. I'm selling one vehicle with 9 years NCB and my other vehicle has 2 years NCB and is just past renewal. Once my first vehicle is sold, can I transfer my 9 years NCB to the other policy straight away or can I only do this by retaining the NCB and adding it at the next…
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Replacement wheel nut removal tool?
Hi all, A few months ago I bought a used car (Ford Fiesta) from a dealership. Just the other day I decided I wanted to change the front 2 tyres, as they were looking particularly worn to the point where they would probably fail an MOT. I took the car to KwikFit and got a quote that I was happy with, the mechanic then went…
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Personal Export Scheme, emigrating & address abroad
We've hit a bump in our export plans. We're emigrating to NZ and want to take a car with us. The plan was, save 20% on a new or VAT-qualifying car at this end, pay 15% VAT at the other end, and the difference covers the shipping, sort of. Found a great VAT-qualifying car, and a tolerant salesman who sent off the VAT410…
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Congestion charge help.!
Hi all, need some advice. I sold my car on the 16th of march and the new owner has driven it into a congestion zone in London on the 19th and got a fine which has been sent to me as the car must still be in my name. I've called the congestion people up but without being able to prove I sold the car it looks like I'm liable…
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RAC type check
I have been looking through the guides to buying a secondhand car on auto trader. I don't have enough confidence to buy privately, do people do RAC type checks when buying from a dealer? Or is that just for private sales? Would I look a complete idiot if I printed off the autotrader list of things to check and went through…
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A mini on a £2,000 budget?
Not the olllllllllllllllllld mini but one around a 51 plate. My wife is on the lookout for a new car. Ideally she'd have a mini but her budget is £2k at the very tops. Again, i know she'd be able to get a 'better' one for more money but as i said, £2k is her top marker. I know you can pick up minis for under £2k but are…
