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Fuel nozzle gets stuck
I have owned by previous 2004 Ford Fiesta for 12 years and putting petrol has never been a problem. Now I have a 2012 version Fiesta with the Easy Fuel capless fuel filler and put petrol in 3 times and each time I cannot get the nozzle out easy, it gets stuck. What is the problem? Any suggestions to the solution before I…
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Measure internal diameter 201mm
How would you measure an internal diameter of 201 - 205 mm ? Vernier calipers of no use as there is a lip at the top of the drum (brake drum) Telescopic Gauge seems good (I know of them as my dad has some) but the ones I can see in google shop are only upto 150mm. or there is this type of calliper and it is big enough…
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Feeling ripped off by car dealer
On 16th February this year I paid £8,495 for a Land Rover Discovery 3, unfortunately with cash borrowed from a good friend, with a supposedly full 12 months warranty. I explained to the garage that I wanted a car I could have complete confidence in and that would not keep breaking down on me. They assured me this car was…
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gladstones
I received a PCN for allegedly parking without a permit on a private road back in Feb 2013 - which I dispute as the recently erected sinage was actually on waste ground on the other side of the road! At that time I followed the advice on this site and did not engage with senders JD Parking and subsequently Debt Recovery…
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Tyre recommendations please
Hi all, I have a budget of around £50 per tyre and having done research on different websites it seems there are quite a range available for my tyre size. The tyres are 175 65R14 82T. I've seen Pirelli's, Michelin's, Goodyears, Avon etc. all within this price range but really don't know what would be a bargain or not or…
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Worried that Garage may of misdiagnosed injector fault
Hi this is my first post on here and I am hoping to find some advice or peace of mind. My daughter has a 1.6 Diesel Fiesta and it has been having trouble starting from cold it is an 09 plate. It runs fine when started but took a good few turns to get it running. At first being a decent Dad I tried changing the glow plugs,…
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Gearbox
Hi all I was wondering if anyone knew of any auto box specialists? Thanks in advance Original post now edited.
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Petrol lawnmower help, please?
I know this should possibly go in the gardening section, but as it's concerning a petrol lawnmower I'm hoping someone here may be able to help. I bought a new petrol lawnmower about 5 years ago because my old one was showing signs of packing up so I stashed it in the shed and continued using the old one until it died.…
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Question regarding van warranty
Bought a Renault van 2 months ago from a Renault dealer. It was 6 months old. I have noticed the sliding side door doesn't seem to close flush. There is a slight protrusion in panels when shut. I have booked in for a recall on another matter and asked them to have a look at the door whilst in. I am asked to pay £90 upfront…
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MPG car choice
Hi chaps/lass' Currently have a 2005 2.0l Ford Focus hatchback which does around 35mpg on a motorway journey and a depressing 27.5mpg in and around town. Few questions that I have been pondering whilst looking fora prospective new car. I want something that will be pretty economical, but also want something that is going…
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Problem with paintwork on used car
I bought a used car Hyundai i10 2013 plate from a dealer and took it to my local Hyundai garage who checked the service history, carried out a visual check and confirmed the manufacturers warranty is intact for another 2 years. Car went back to dealer for a free polish and paint protection treatment on my car yesterday but…
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Lease, HP, PCP ..?
Hi all, My wife and I got our first car in Jan 2014, after leaving university. We took a Hire Purchase on a VW Polo, but actually never really intended on owning the vehicle. We're now looking at Qashqais; Nissan want ~£3-350 a month for the sort of model we want, but again, we have no intention of ever wanting to keep the…
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Purchased car from dealer. I pick up the car 4 days later and find the windscreen
Hello boys and girls, This is my first post. I am in need of an advice. I purchased a car from a dealer in Leicester in January 2016. I could not drive away with it as the dealer still had to run some checks on it. 4 days later, I picked up the car and noticed that the windscreen was cracked. This damage was not present…
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Buying Brakes Online
So Eurocar parts seem to have a half decent offer on. This would be the first time i've purchased online rather then heading into the store. I've entered my registration in and now i am seeing results for just my car. However, why am i shown like 3 sets of brake pads? Reading the fitment details, the expensive ones are…
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Warranty query
Hi Looking for some advice, my car is due its 2nd service with Hyundai, they are charging £189 for a service which IMO is a rip off! I can go locally and save alot doing it. Does anyone know if I do choose to take it to a independent garage does it void the warranty? Thanks
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Problem car
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Car accident, oesteopath costs?
I had a low speed car accident last week, I have since seen the oesteopath to deal with pain in my neck and shoulder. Once I've finished seeing him (hopefully only once more) he is going to write me a report and receipt etc. Is there any way I can claim this money back through the other parties insurance (admitted…
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Car supermarkets for brand new car
Does anyone have any recent firsthand experiences with any that they can share? A few years ago I almost purchased my car from an online supermarket but my local dealer ended up matching the price so I went with them. Unfortunately I didn't keep the paperwork/quote from the supermarket type company, and can't remember…
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Car history checks
Hello everyone. I am looking for a second hand car and I will therefore be doing quite few history checks to find the right one. I have used https://www.totalcarcheck.com so far but I just found this cheaper alternative https://www.mycarcheck.com. It doesn't give all the same info but it gives me the essentials, (all the…
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MSE News: 20 tricks to drive down motoring costs
Tricks to bring rising motoring costs to a skidding halt, including beating increasing fuel costs & car insurance hikes...Read the full story: '20 tricks to drive down motoring costs' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply. If you aren’t sure how it all works, read our New to Forum?…
