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toxic fume warning light
Today a warning light came on my Renault Kangoo. Drove to the shops OK, 5miles, on way home noticed a symbol like an engine had come on. The manual says its a toxic fume warning. I had filled up yesterday at Asda, and the tank was quite low, is this a coincidence or do you think may be 'dirty' fuel, or dregs from tank as…
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Halfords flash sale 10% off everything
18.00-20.00 today http://www.halfords.com/?cm_mmc=E-Mail-_-WK50-_-FlashSale-_-Alll&_$ja=tsid:71018|cgn:March2016_2016|kw:FlashSaleAll
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Clutchless gear change
Hi Guys, As the title says, I'm having problems with my clutch, actually resigned to the fact it needs a new one £695 is the best quote so far. Alot more than I expected but unfortunately it is what it is. I've been shown a way of changing gear without the use of the clutch, never knew you could until recently. I've tried…
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Do I repair or look to replace
I'm currently trying to get out of a lot of debt. So my motoring needs to reflect this. Our car is a 2002 2.0 HDI Xsara Picasso. Bought for £1000 5 years ago. My thoughts are, do I continue to run this car, or (we don't need as big a car as I have a company car aswell) get a smaller reliable car, a 2005 Yaris for example.…
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Used car - 5 years old, 60k
hi everyone Just after a bit of general advice/consensus really... Looking at buying a 2011 plate Fiat 500 (twin air, 0.9 lounge model) that has done 60,049 miles. One lady owner from new, full service history with Fiat main dealer (5 stamps). Also has extras such as sunroof, air con, alloys, split rear seats. Will come…
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Start rescue co.uk
Anyone use this company ? Searching Forums on MSE is pretty useless as I have tried different Search words, but nothing comes up !! Want to compare Auto Aid and Start Rescue, both have been on Martin's email at some time or another.
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Trailer/caravan towing
A good friend of mine has just purchased a car with a max towing capacity of 1800kg - less than his previous vehicle, a Toyota Landcruiser. He has a trailer which is plated at 2000kg, and is worried that he may be breaking the law towing it. His licence dates from long before January 1997, so he has B+E on it. The trailer…
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NISSAN AIRBAG DEFECT - reclaim costs ?
Hi All, For the last 4/5 years the airbag warning light on my Nissan Almera has been going off for no apparent reason and since around 2011/2012-ish any warning lights that are lit up when you have an MOT results in failure. Therefore I have been taking it to a local garage to plug in their specialised diagnostic system…
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High insurance premium due to vandalism
My car was 'keyed' twice within a month, both instances reported to the police but no one caught My insurance company waived the excess in both claims I didn't have to pay a penny as it was a police matter but now my insurance is due for renewal my premium has over trebled!! Why am I being penalised for something that was…
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Bailiffs damage to car when getting to another car
Hello, I'm writing this on behalf of a friend as he doesn't know what to do. His mothers car was (unlawfully) seized by bailiffs, they are currently dealing with that, however they moved my friend's car out of the drive in order to seize his mums car. In doing this, they have damaged the engine by breaking an axle (I'm not…
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using too much petrol
I had a 2011 Golf 1.6 TDI that was written off on NYE by a storm. I got a pay out and bought a 2008 fiesta style 1.25 to tied me over until I can order a salary sacrifice car. My issue is that this fiesta is costing me a fortune in petrol - in 5 weeks it's used 145 worth! That seems astonishing to me as my golf would use…
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Replacing Wing Mirror on Ford Focus Mark 2010
Some kind person demolished my wing mirror on my Ford Focus Mark Two (2010). The whole attachment requires replacing. I have purchased a new one off the internet but it did not come with any fitting instructions. Has someone got any instructions how to remove the old one and replace it with the new wing mirror assembly.…
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How do you park?
In most car parks you have the option of reversing or driving straight into a bay, what option do you take? Personally I usually drive in and reverse out. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply! [purplesignup][/purplesignup]
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Consumer rights. Rejecting a new car.
I just bought a car from a dealer and the alarm is constantly going off. I'm just wondering if I am able to reject the car due to this fault and if I allow the dealer to try to fix it, do I still have the right to reject it if the issue is not resolved? I'm just concerned that it may be trial and error trying to sort it, I…
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Scapes VS Dents - What costs more to repair typically?
Hi MSE, I've come to you all in the hope I might humbly ask a quick question to someone who is knowledgeable about car bodywork repair. I have three areas of damage to my 2010 VW S Polo - two of which are mid-size dents to the bodywork (one in the left rear passenger door, the other to the sill of the driver door, both…
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Just add fuel
A word of caution to anyone considering getting a car on one of these schemes peugeot/ citroen . Having recently made some enquiries for my son, age 20 to try and find him a new car with waranty, breakdown,future servicing and insurance , at what seemed a low monthly cost. We made some extra enquires about what may happen…
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Diesel Injector Leak
Hi all, I have a problem with injector #2 in my Citroen Berlingo 1.6 HDI, year 2008. I have noticed that the injector is leaking with diesel around the injector. All seals and washers were changed, the injector itself was changed as well, fuel back lines and hard lines were also checked, but still the problem exists with a…
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BMW 520d - Drivetrain Malfunction
Hi All, Just looking to see if anyone out there has experienced this problem (or knows of someone who has). I have a 2011 BMW 520d - 8 speed Auto. It has a full dealer service history and was last given a major service approx July 2015. It has about 78k on the clock and I've owned the car for 14 months - in that time it's…
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car write off?
I recently reversed into someone causing more damage to my car.I rang Insurance Company and decided to go thru them to have it repaired.My worry is will it be deemed a write off? I took my car in for assessment today and will get a phone call in the next couple of days to see if they are going to repair it.Now what I don't…
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What does it mean by sold as trade sale?
I'm enquiringly about a used car that has been in their stock for 3 months now. I emailed them to see how much more discount can they give me. I got a reply saying "car is now being sold as a trade sale due to failing retail prep". In simple term, does it just mean that they are unable to sell it and is now selling it at…
