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Caramel coloured gunk in oil filler cap
My 2003 Audi has got a build up of caramel coloured gunk inside the oil filler cap, is there a way to determine if it's the head gasket on its way out, or just condensation from the cold weather and short journeys (been told it could be either) I only drive 5 miles to work each day (10 miles round trip) and probably…
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Manufacturers warranty but can't tell if covered
My automatic micra is still under full manufacturer's warranty, done about 20,000 miles and the accessory drive belt has started chirping intermittently especially when the air con is on. A more mechanically minded friend says it is one of 4 possible parts including belt slippage, air con pump, some sort of clutch attached…
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Dealership quizzing paperwork after part-ex done.
Hi all, Just sold my car and the buying dealer who took it as part ex has come back after a week of me driving away in new car with a question. When I bought the car I just part-exed two years back I was informed that the timing belt had just been changed in a service. Got all service stamps etc for the full history. When…
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Owner/Keeper of vehicle
Last year I bought a car for my ex as he needed one to commute to his new job. We had a contract made up and signed between us that he was going to pay me back £50 a week. I bought the car with cash I had taken out from my bank account that morning and I have a receipt from the previous owner with my name and address on it…
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Duplicate Key plus fob - Honda civic
Hi guys, I am just wondering if you guys know how and from where I can make a cheap Honda civic car key along with fob. The dealers are very expensive and are charging around the figure of 150-200£. Any pointers in this regard will be highly appreciated. Thanks
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Driving licence application mistake
I have just moved address last week and applied yesterday online for address change on my licence. At the final check page I failed to note that the website assumes all applicants were born in the UK (there was a drop menu in a previous page which has been set to UK as a place of birth). I was not born in the UK but it was…
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To paint subframe before fitting or not?
I got a front subframe from a scrappy last weekend for my Punto Mk2 Intend to buy and fit 2 new control arms and renew all the antirollbar bushes on it. Cost me £40. :) The one on my car is rusted through and will fail the MOT. It was off an "Italy registered" 2002 Punto and the subframe was really good condition hardly…
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Worst Traffic Jam you have been stuck in?
think the worst one i was stuck in was in Manchester , got stuck about 17.30 , finally got out of it about 19.00
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Would you change car?
I have a Nissan Qashqai, Petrol 1.6, 62 plate first registered in Jan13. 45k miles Having put it through its first MOT in Jan this year I'm thinking it may be a good time to change before more ££ need spent each year. I have 4k left on a loan for it. I pay £150 per month and have 2.5 years left on it. I could keep it until…
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Congestion charge and parking limitations on bank holidays
hello! can you tell me please is there is congestion charge on bank holidays? also are parking limitations valid on bank holidays? thanks!
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What age car to go for?
Hello all Sadly my beloved 17 year old BMW 323 is likely a write off after I hit another car. About £1k work needed, possibly less. First time I've been in this situation after 34 years driving, before the haters pile in. I was tempted to get the work done but think it's probably time to let it go as I now commute and it's…
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V5C When Returning A Car For Refund
Hello all, I'm returning a car I bought from a trader a couple of months ago back for a full refund. I am in possession of the V5C Registered Keeper certificate. I presume I simply need to supply this to the trader, but retain section 9 (yellow section), and send it to the DVLA? Since I'll be doing this on the last day of…
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Change of Address
Hi all, Wonder if you could help? I have recently moved but have lost my V5 for my car, so changing the address on it seems to be difficult. Can I apply for a replacement to be sent to my new address for me to then change my address, does anyone know? Or can I have it sent to my new address? I know I could call and ask but…
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Green Flag breakdown
My daughter has received anotification letter from Gree Flag breakdown saying that her annual premium is due. It appears they take it out of her debit card automatically (she must have agreed to this but can't remember doing so) She is a student and will not be using the car for the next 3 months so is going to let them…
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Car insurance advice
Looking for a bit of advice regarding car insurance. I was involved in a car accident in 2013 (no party was injured) I paid my £400 excess at the time and my car was repaired. I now received a letter from a solicitor acting on my Insurance Companies behalf, looking to progress with the case and try and claim back the cost…
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How much would it cost to travel 300 miles a week?
Potential new job would mean a daily round trip of 60 miles, just wondered what an estimate for fuel cost would be? C4 Picasso, Diesel, 1.4HDI (I think!) Thanks
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Company car tax
Not sure if this is in the right place ? My husband gets a company car a Jaguar XF 2.2D ( 163 ) luxury he got it in October 2015 , when choosing the car he said it was in the 21% tax band ( he pays his own petrol for personal use ) but we've just had his new tax code in and It works out we will be paying more tax than we…
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Yet another what car thread.
So thinking about changing our Juke soon. Budget £8k, Must be automatic, old fashioned or modern electronic OK, Must have a slightly higher driving seat, Juke, Smart fortwo, Scenics all were OK, Range Rover too high for my DW to get into easily. Must be safe to tow a 1,300kg load, with decent fuel economy. Probably not…
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Sold dodgy car
Hi all I am new here but I am desperate for some help & advice. My husband bought a 61 plate Seat car from motor range in January 2015 on fianance over 5 years using motonovo finance. In October 2015 we received a letter from Seat saying "our car is affected by the recent emissions issue and whilst it is technically safe…
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requesting owner contact info
Afternoon guys. Saw a lorry switching lanes into another driver on the way home and should have it on dashcam, but unable to stop and offer to provide the video due to where they both stopped (I stopped right before junction exit, they stopped on the white markings just after the the junction). A quick google showed a V888…
