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Honda crv problem - clutch and flywheel
I have a September 2014 reg'd Honda CRV 1.6.diesel, after less than 8000 miles it needs a new flywheel and clutch. It has taken Honda some 7 weeks to supply the flywheel. No one seems able to explain to me why these faults have arisen, I had another CRV for 10 years and never had to replace these parts (in fact I have…
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Best breakdown cover for national recovery to any address
I came to the conclusion that the most basic cover is more or less pointless for any breakdowns that cannot be immediately fixed on site. They will take you to their preffered garage which may cost you an arm and a leg to fix. So I decided to elect for national recovery to any UK destination (so I can haul the car back to…
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Is there a simple/easy way to add bluetooth/listen to music in a older car?
I have a V Zafira, I don't know if it is a 2005 or 2006 model I know I'm clueless but it has a 5 in the number plate but it only has a CD function. I thought I'd try some gadgets I have to get some audio playing through a bluetooth thing in the cigarette socket but that probably isn't going to work. Is there a cheap way to…
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Is anyone here affected by VW emission issue?
The media hype seems to have completely died down now. I received another letter from Audi this morning regarding the ongoing repairs. Surprised that VW seem to have gotten away with it to be honest.
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Clutch issue on Vauxhall Tigra 2005 Petrol
Hi, My girlfriend's Tigra has an issue changing gear. She needs to take it out of gear, let the clutch come up all the way before pressing down again and then changing to the new gear. Any idea what the issue may be? Thanks
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Please recommend a GOOD Bluetoonth kit for my Sons Corsa (13 Reg)
My son has just purchased his first car (Vauxhall Corsa 13 Reg) and we are anxious that he gets a Bluetooth phone kit fitted ASAP. Can anybody recommend a GOOD, CLEAR kit. A friend had one fitted at a local car spares shop six months ago and he paid £80. It is no exaggeration to say he sounds like a Dalek in a biscuit tin…
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Auto renewal of car insurance
Do motor insurers have the right to autorenew policies? I've just had a letter from Hastings Direct saying "To make things straightforward we'll automatically renew your policy for you", taking payment from my card. (Oh yes, and by the way we're increasing your premium by 50% even though you have made no claim). Is this…
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Lease car deposit not taken?
Sorry not had a lease car before so need advice from the experts on here :) We picked up our new car on Saturday It is a lease car on a 2 year term It says in the agreement regarding the deposit: "Advance payment (may comprise deposit or trade in allowance). Due on the date of delivery of the vehicle" We went to pick it up…
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Driving lessons - North Birmingham
I am 44, have done driving lessons when I was 19 (it was just before the theory test came into force), failed my test & didn't continue with it. I am very nervous & to be honest didn't enjoy it, couldn't get my head around the gears. I am at a point in my life where I want to find a new job, have spend my life travelling…
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eBay dash cams??
I worked with a couple of people who bought one of these dash cams off eBay for the £20-£40 price bracket. Unfortunately they've since moved elsewhere & i've no contact with them to ask about them. I do remember one of them had an accident & had it not been for his dash cam, the claim would've gone 50-50. So just a few…
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Volkswagen Polo Match 2008 - Big MPG issue giving me a migraine
Hi. I have a Volkswagen Polo match 58 model, and i'm a newly passed driver, therefore this MPG issue is giving me a real headache as I have no idea what is wrong. Basically i've been told that I should be achieving a minimum of 40mpg per gallon Well i'm achieving considerably less, so i decided enough is enough and i'm…
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New Ford Fiesta or Vauxhall corsa?
Hi guys looking either new Ford Fiesta or new vaxuall corsa but unsure which is better car? Good fuel, tax and insurance? Was also looking at the Kia Sportage as like the fact it's like a Land Rover type car but it's almost £13000 second had son a little too pricey :(
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Amateur Tyre Question: Where do I find Load and Speed Rating?
Hi, I'm looking at buying some new tyres and the comparison sites ask for load and speed rating (91V, for example), but I only have the width, ratio, and diameter on all four of my tyres. It's a 2011 Peugeot 308 1.6 HDI entry spec, if that's needed. The information I do have is 195/65R/15. Anyone able to instruct me on how…
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Smoke coming from right side of bonnet
Hi guys, noticed my car has a little heat/burning smell when I travel home from work each day which is about 9.4 mile, car seem fine but today I drove home to KFC and as I was in te drive through my car started to smoke a from the right side of bonnet, when I started moving it stopped. Wen I got home a left it a hit then…
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Small car advice sought please
DD has been saving hard for her first car, she wants a small one, 3 door, low tax, approx 1000cc. Her Grandma is concerned because DD will be doing some motorway driving; she'd like DD to be in something meatier with a bigger engine. (1300 cc) We would appreciate any comments/advice/cautionary tales and all round opinions…
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How to complain about the RAC?
Hi, I have an RAC policy, about a year ago, they wasted a day or 2 of my time with telling me to go to a garage, that they shouldn't have told me to use, didn't know who else to send me to, spent literally hours on the phone to different departments, sent a recovery truck that wasn't needed to me and generally messed up…
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Thrifty and Rentalcargroup nasty tricks
Hi, Can anyone advise me if there are any legal or third party bodies that will assist in recovering money illegitimately held (not repaid) by Thrifty (booked through rentalcargroup)? The car rental was from Marakech, Morocco through rentalcargroup. The car supplied by Thifty franchise in the airport. I utilised my own…
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Parking in a 'Restricted Street' - HELP
Hi all, Yesterday, I parked on a single yellow line on a street. When I returned, I saw a parking ticket which says: 01 - Parked in a restricted street during prescribed hours Now, I did a bit of googling and worked out that this usually refers to parking in a controlled area, which I can now see is on google maps on the…
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Buying a used car Ford Focus 2010 vs Astra 2012
Hello, I am targetting one of the two cars to buy. Both are from 2 different franchisee dealers. * 2010 Ford Focus 1.6 (100ps) Zetec Hatchback 5d 1596cc - £6000 + 1 year warranty + 25k miles * 2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.6i VVT 16v (115ps) Exclusiv Hatchback 5d 1598cc - £5600 + 6 months warranty + 28k miles Which would be a…
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MPVs with sliding sides and fold flat seats
Hi all, can anyone advise us on (used) 7 seaters that have both sliding side doors and back seats that fold down completely flat ie to use as a bed. Wanting to use an MPV as a main family car but easily convert it to a camper. Have a gazebo to put on the side which is why we're wanting the sliding side doors.
