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Reversing camera kits
There seems to be quite a few "cheap" ones on amazon such as: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00XEHR05Y?psc=1 http://www.amazon.co.uk/BW-Wireless-Monitor-Security-Reversing/dp/B00S0QWEUK/ Has anyone used one of these? are they ok or does the quality reflect the price? If you have purchased one do you have a recommendation?
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Requesting suggestions for superminis to test drive
I’ve owned a 2004 Honda Jazz automatic for nearly 12 years now. It has been a superb car for us, but it is now showing its age. We held on to it longer than we might otherwise have done because we were waiting for the Mk3 Jazz to appear in the UK, which it did last September. Unfortunately, when we did eventually get to…
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MID Database
How often do they update the info on their database? Two weeks ago I received a letter from the DVLA telling me that my car did not appear to be insured and I should either insure it or declare SORN etc etc. Of course it is insured - and has been continuously insured since the day I bought it. So I duly phoned up my…
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Average Speed Cameras on M5
Hey guys Travel down the M5 between junction 4a and 6 a lot. There are average speed cameras N and S........upon travelling south just after J5 there is 1 camera then after about 1/2-3/4 mile there is the national speed limit sign,but there are 3 more cameras after that that have the NOT IN USE sign and have had that for…
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Vauxhall Vectra internal leak
I have a Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 07 plate. I parked the car yesterday and noticed excessive water leaking onto the tarmac from the rear nearside passenger seat. Checking, there appeared to be a puddle of water inside the car based on the floor at the rear passenger seat. I checked the nearside front seat flooring, that was…
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RAC vs AA?
Hi, this is probably an over asked question, but for piece of mind I've decided to look at either AA or RAC for my older car now.. Is there any preference for one over the other or even a comparison on features and prices, for the basic membership? Thank you
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cost to fix mot fails??
Just looking for rough price on fixing these. .Nearside Registration plate lamp not working,, .Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated,, .Rear fog lamp not working,, .Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour,, .Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed,, .Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded,,…
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Need to buy a reliable car. Where shall I look?
Hi all, I want to buy a reliable <7yrs old car. I am looking for something that is cheap and easy to run but also well respected 'image' wise. My budget is about £5k. I am preferably looking for VW Golf, Toyota hybrids etc type of cars. Where shall I look for purchasing cars?
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cigarette lighter
Hi The cig lighter is not working it seems on my civic. Tom Tom is dead and won't charge. Have tried a 2nd USB cable and port and neither work. The light on one port Is on depending on the position it's inserted and sometimes it's off or flickers. Would this indicate it's the fuse given the light is sometimes on or the…
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VW Service Plan
http://www.volkswagen.co.uk/owners/servicing/service-plans?gclid=CjwKEAiAmY-3BRDh7pjvg46p1iYSJADQ78gN9zNrKwRrXgDEJXHfzkY2owoHP-13Ijc2orojOjxtxhoCbavw_wcB Is this a reasonable deal? One Major and one minor service. Car is a 2015 (March) Golf 1.4tsi Match (bought nearly new 3 months ago), which I would want to keep in the VW…
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Costco Tyres
Hi I've been a trade member with Costco for a year and decided to get some tyres fitted there. Have been quoted £83 a tyre for Michelin. Would that price include the VAT too?
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transfer car over from parent to son
Hi, my mum is going to give her car to me, now in layman's terms how do I transfer the car to my name, so when I do insurance next month I am the registered keeper/owner ? any help is appreciated, thanks.
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Court Date for Failure to Notify Drivers Details
Hi all, Hope you can help me - I feel quite worried about a potential court summons for failure to notify the police of drivers details after a speeding fine, to break it down, here's whats' happened so far > received speeding fine in post, checked images and they were just a blur > asked for further images via email as…
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Car finance after poor credit history.
Good morning everyone, I am looking for some advice from you all. I would like to buy myself a second hand car on finance but I'm worried about applying because of my credit history. I want to borrow about £3000 and my income is good (£27k/yr) with low outgoings. The reason I am worried is that I approached my own bank…
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So you can pass a test without knowing how to park or reverse
So my 30 odd year old sister managed to passer test in an automatic on the sixth attempt . But she cant park or reverse at all. Its not funny, she has no ability to judge how far to turn the wheel or what direction and was almost hitting cars trying to reverse out of space you manoeuvre a bus in. There's no way someone…
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Megane rear passenger door stuck
The nearside rear passenger door on my 2001 Megane is stuck and won't open from the outside and the child lock is set so won't open from the inside either. What can I do to open the door? :( MOT is due in less than 2 week too, will it need to open for the MOT?
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HELP! Received a Speeding Ticket NIP 5 months late now getting reffered to court
I recently received a speeding fine for temporary road works on the motorway (60 in a 50) at the time the roadworks were new. The date of the alleged offence was 16th October I received the NIP on the 3rd March. I signed and sent it off thinking it wouldn't be taken any further because a ridiculous amount of time had…
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Ruined tyre?
Using my normal tyre inflater on my other 3 tyres as needed some air. On the fourth the the tyre inflater broke, ok no problem I thought as I have another inflater stashed away - the emergency repair kit (replaced with a spare tyre). Anyway connected all up, thought weird with the gas compressor separate (this is what I…
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Buying a car, cheapest way to temporarily pay for it!
Hi all, I'm looking at purchasing a new (to me) car. it will be around £10-12k. I will have this money available in cash at the end of August, however I need the car now. So I'm trying to work out the cheapest way for me to get the funds for it, for the 5-6 months until I can clear it. For the sake of making things easier…
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No question just wanted to vent
dh has been getting the train to and from work this past week with the view to possibly taking his car off the road which in turn will save us at least £60 per month. Whilst the money saving is good it's more his stress levels as coming home from work the traffic is horrendous. Anyway I digress. He looked out of the window…
