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Shuddering Mondeo
I have a 2004, diesel, 2.0 Ford Mondeo TDCI Very occasionally when I start the car it starts to 'shudder' ...a bit like my washing machine on spin! when I turn it off and start the car again, it's fine. Any ideas what may be causing this? Thanks
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Car Tax
Hello all, I'm going to buy a new car tomorrow, the car is Taxed and Insured and MOT'd. The car is Taxed and Insured in the previous owners name. The owner has applied for a new V5 for the car however it will unlikely arrive before he goes on holiday. (I will ask if he will hold the car until it arrives, until after he…
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Gates Timing belt genuine or fake?
According to Gates' website the packaging should conform to a certain standard and contain a holospot if it is a genuine Gates belt: https://ww2.gates.com/europe/brochure.cfm?brochure=7424&location_id=11337 and:…
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Is this a fair deal?
Hi, About to purchase a new car but the various options is proper hurting my head now, I am so stuck on the fence its quite ridiculous. I have been offered a skoda fabia 1.2 tsi SEL on pcp for the following amount Cash Price 13989Part exchange/deposit contribution 2650 (£500 from Skoda)Balance 11339Balloon 6121.8036 months…
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Benefits of car through salary sacrifice or business lease?
Does anyone know which is more beneficial? I currently have a car through a salary sacrifice scheme which means my monthly cost comes off my Gross salary thereby reducing my tax, NI and pension contributions. Since getting my car I've started using my car for my job and so gave enquired about seeing if I can change my car…
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second hand car purchased less than a week has died...
good evening, on wednesday of last week (11 march 2015) my husband collected a second hand car which he has purchased from a garage. It was paid for in full by debit card after a quick test drive drive and inspection and an agreement betwen my husband and the garage owner that he would put it through a MOT at cost to the…
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Ford KA Heater
Hi I have a 2004 KA. it was my daughters and she said she had been having heater issues. When we got it off her I decided to fix it as it was now my run around. I changed the heater valve and all worked well for a week or so, now it is blowing excessively hot air, not warm stuff, the sort you get from an element heater…
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No goods from boschwipers.co.uk?
As title says, just wondering if anyone has used http://www.boschwipers.co.uk to buy any wipers? I've used them for the first time and despite paying have not received my goods almost a month later. I've been unable to get a reply by email or an answer by phone so starting to wonder if I've been a bit silly.
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Can I sell my Cat C write off.............
.....even though the insurance company are coughing up? My daughter managed to damage the engine of her 12 year old Golf beyond economical repair. I thought about salvaging it myself, getting a working engine from another write off and paying to have it put in, but decided against. We haven't got a settlement yet but the…
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Recover-me breakdown cover any opinions
Hi, Recover-me (co.uk) is offering good breakdown cover for my needs at a reasonable price. But I am unable to find any reviews for them. Wanted to ask around here for opinions, if someone has used them in the past. Their About us says Thanks
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brokers for used cars - similar to drivethedeal
Drivethedeal looks like it deals in new cars only, any others out there that deal in used? Thanks
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Pcn received wasnt parked there
Please can somebody help, I have just received a PCN for parking at a hospital on 06.10.2014. i have never been to that hospital and have never received any parking charge notice, I am the registered keeper and the letter says they wrote to the registered keeper and they informed them i was the driver? this letter i never…
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Car at storage unit
I have to move from my house at Brampton due to my new job. I have to join within a week so I have been looking for a place to stay. Getting a place had bee really difficult and finally I have got an apartment near to my new office but it doesn't have any parking space. I am looking for another place but right now I need…
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Wasn't in vehicle - in private car park - advice?!
Recently my car was parked in a private car park, unknown to me somehow my car rolled into the vehicle parked next to it while I wasn't in the car. When I returned to the car the lady who owned the vehicle was there, I apologised and offered to pay her money for damage (was a small dent in the wing) and gave her my phone…
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Help with faulty car
Bought a used car from a dealer June 2014. Within 3 weeks the car was back to have clutch & flywheel replaced under dealer warranty. 3 months later the cylinder head gasket went causing lots of further problems to engine. Could not get the car to original dealer who has no recovery vehicles so had it repaired at local…
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Please help me buy a new car :/ Soooo confused!
Hey everyone, Long time lurker on the forums here, but really need some help :( Any chance of some advice? For the last 7 years (omg time flies!) I've been driving an old 2001 ford focus and it's finally starting to give up the ghost. The guy who's helped me with the car over the years, has told me that he doesn't think…
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car radio
Hi! I have recently obtained a 54 plate citreon picass0 and had to install a similar one of a similar car, however, when connected up although the radio works there is an annoying beep evey few seconds. I had no code with this radio and the only details I can give is:- chassis no: VF7CHRHYB39824431 radio VDORD3-00,…
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The Mini One of Woe - what do I do?
I have a 54 plate Mini One which has developed an intermittent steering problem. Every so often, the PAS gives out, leaving the steering incredibly heavy and almost impossible to use. Google tells me this is a common fault with 1st gen Minis and it's the steering pump. I bought the car 11 months ago from a non-BMW…
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Cam belt for a Volvo V40
Looking to buy one for car with 60k mileage. This one is V-reg, 2000, with full Volvo service history. Just wondering how much it would cost to fit a new cam belt?
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How to Sell a Personalised Number Plate
Hello, I am looking to sell a personalised number plate that is currently on my husband's car (we are also selling the car, but heard it is better to sell them separately?) The plate is C2 YUL Anyway, I am looking for some advice on the best way to sell the plate and how I would go about it. Also, what do I need to do re…
