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Millers Diesel Additive
I have using millers Diesel additive for a little while, I've decanted it into little 50ml plastic bottles in an attempt to avoid the smell on my hands. I do this in the garage when I buy the fuel, how do other users do it?
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Speed limits - people who ignore them
Obviously some places, like the motorway, it is practically the norm that people speed. If you drive on the dot at 70, you'll be overtaken constantly by people going faster. See generally I always drive at the speed limit, assuming good road conditions, obviously if it's really twisty turns that require a slow down to do…
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68mph on temporary 50mph M1 Northamtonshire
As the titled says I got the letter saying that. I declared that I was the driver when the post arrived and have sent it back. Any rough idea what will I be facing now? I have a feeling may be 3 points and fines. Any thought would be appreciated.
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VIC needed within 2 weeks but no appoitments.
Can anyone please advise me . I was in a non fault accident around 3 weeks ago and went through the third party to have my car repaired , they said due to the age age/value my car ( 2003 ford fusion ) it would be written off as a CAT C even though the damage was minor ( bumper damage ) . I had to keep the car as the money…
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Estimated cost of repair.
Solved. Thanks.
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ADVICE please about car on ebay
Hello all I am looking to get a bigger car but my funds are limited and so is my knowledge. I would really appreciate some opinions on this car on ebay?? (I am not allowed to post a link so its item number 281767206189 ) I need a diesel and it can be scruffy as I have dogs I am not bothered about scratches or dirt only…
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Clutch broken (again) after clutch replacement.
2-weeks ago my car (VW Touran) had a new clutch kit, flywheel and slave cylinder fitted. The whole process was frustrating, as the mechanic would only use genuine parts (although it's an independent garage), which were significantly more expensive, and then when I said he either fitted aftermarket parts or I went…
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Cyclists and Zebra Crossings
So, does anyone know for certain the rules on Zebra Crossings and Cyclists? My understanding is that road users are only required to stop for pedestrians and there is no requirement to stop for cyclists crossing unless they have dismounted - is this right?
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Buying/selling cars as a side business?
I looking for advice on the advantages/disadvantages of buying selling cars as a private seller. I only want to buy/sell 2 cars a month, each buying under a grand and selling for a few hundred pounds profit each. Is it worth going to car auctions buying cars for around £500 and selling them on for around £800? Do I need a…
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Miss-sold warranty?
I have just brought a second hand car from one of the large nationwide car dealers. The car is just under a year old and I was told that the car only had 2 years left on the warranty and advised to buy one from them to make it up to 3 years. Which I did at a cost of £299. There was no paperwork supplied by them regarding…
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How much does a puncture repair cost?
I don't think I've ever had a puncture before, at least, I can't remember one. How much is a repair generally? I'll probably take it to National tomorrow as it's on my way to work, I want to make sure I'm not going to get ripped off. There's a nail in the middle of the wheel, so hopefully should just be a straightforward…
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Purchased car is advertised cheaper online
I have just signed forms to purchased a used car from a dealership and have paid a small deposit. Returning home I have found the exact same car (can see the registration plate) for cheaper on the dealer’s website and advertised even cheaper on Auto Trader. At the dealership I went through price negotiations with the…
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Advice Please - Car Tax Paid But Being Fined
Hello Wondering if anyone can offer advice as I'm worried sick and fed up Just got home to open a letter from a debt colection agency for supposed non-payment of my car tax. I bought a new (2nd hand) car and paid for 6 months car tax online in early April this year. The standing order came out of my account in mid April. I…
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driving between Cromer and Wheathampstead
We are looking to move to the seaside and have been put off Kent a bit recently but it is an easy enough train journey which I would have to do once a week, staying overnight and back the next day. We are extending our search to Cromer but the train journey is around 4 hours with 3 changes (into London and out again). I do…
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Car Radio Upgrade
Hi, I've Just bought a brand new car , one of the extras my wife wanted fitting was Sat Nav £999. Its a kenwood unit and as I drove home I noticed that the maps were out of date. When I went to update it Garmin wanted £50. So I rang Kenwood to see why it was out of date only to be told that they had stopped making that…
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Complete power loss breakdown - now being told I need new clutch at £570!
Hi all First time venturing onto this part of the MSE forums - I know nothing about cars so be gentle with me! I have a 2002 1.2 Renault Clio which has done about 56,000 miles. My mother had it from new and I've had it for the last couple of years, so I know it's been looked after. On Wednesday, with no warning, it had a…
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NIP received but it wasnt my car
I received a NIP this morning stating my car was caught doing 35mph in 30 zone last friday 31st at 8.40pm approximately 40 miles from home. However I know my car was parked outside my house and that I was here watching TV at this time and couldnt possibly have been in that area, also I am the only person that drives the…
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Non-fault accident - Insurance Claim - who to go with?
On Tuesday a car crashed into me as I was turning right into a road. The driver tried to overtake me and crashed into the rear panel and door. He accepted liability. I contacted my insurance company Allianz and informed them. I wasn't sure if he would end up changing his mind or not. They logged the details and said that a…
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Can I drive wearing an aircast boot?
Hi, I have a hair line fracture on my 5th metatarsal bone in my left foot and have been wearing an aircast boot since 4th July and so haven't driven. My foot is feeling better and there is no pain but does anyone know if I can drive a manual car while I am wearing an aircast boot? The hospital were very vague and just…
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Stupid quotes
Sorry excuse me if I'm posting in the wrong area but I couldn't find where else to post this, I've just been told by an insurance broker that my insurance company are screwing me over hugely, I have a 1.4L Honda civic and my quotes vary from £4000-£8000, I've played around with all variables and it seems that it's my road,…
