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Mitsubishi Motors shares crash 17%
Doesn't look good for Mitsubishi this morning- http://www.bbc.com/news/business-36089558 Shares in Mitsubishi Motors have fallen more than 17% after the Japanese car maker said it would reveal details about misleading fuel economy tests. The company said it would hold a news conference in Tokyo at 5pm local time (08:00…
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In what order should I do Tax Insurance MOT on change of car
This is probably very obvious but I am getting in a muddle with all the info online at UK.Gov.com, or whatever it is! I have a Car which I am going to sell and it has my cherished registration number which I want to transfer to my new purchase. I also have DLA Tax Relief so want to transfer that too. I have insurance on my…
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Renault Megane alarm problems
Hi all, So I noticed my megane started making a high pitched sound when I locked the doors and the sound went after about a minute or two. Now I have a problem where every time I lock it the arm lights flash out and the battery dies out shortly after. I took advice from a trader and just really wanted to know if I was…
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Car Damage in MultiStorey
Hi All I wonder if you can help. I parked in a local multistory, next to a pillar and an empty space (reversed in). When I came back a Landrover was parked so close to me in the space that I had to climb over the passenger seat to get in. It was so close I was suspicious so took lots of photos. When I drove it out sure…
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Motor Legal Protection
Our household has three cars, each with a separate motor insurance policy. Each policy has Motor Legal Protection Insurance included as an optional extra. So, the question is... do I need Motor Legal Protection Insurance on all three policies or can I make do with having it on just one? (i.e. does it cover the driver or is…
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Want to sell my car but it has no MOT, advice?
Hi all, I want to sell my car but it has no MOT. It passed the last 3 MOT's. I already have a new car so don't see the point in investing in an MOT to sell this car. Does it turn buyers off? How can I counter this issue? Any advice on selling this car would be great.
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Stone Acre Clutch problems regarding warranty
Hi, Can anyone help? Iv recently purchased a Vauxhall Astra from stone acre motor group. Iv have had the car for 5 months and done 2000 miles. The car has 10000 miles in total. 59 plate. The clutch and flywheel has gone and stone acre have told me it has burnt out due to misuse. I only drive 10 miles to work and back 5…
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Does AA parts and labour pay for suspension issues
I hit a very nasty pothole (it was filled with rain water so couldnt see it) and now the car is dangerous to drive. The steering vibrates very badly and the wheels feel as if they are wobbling and generally difficult to keep straight on the road I have AA parts and labour policy
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Should fuel and air filters be changed on major service?
Hi I'm on a service plan with my diesel VW Beetle- 09 plate. I've had a problem with them doing the services out of order which has led me to properly look at the service book at what has and hasn't been done. According to all the advertised docs a major service includes air and fuel filter change - but it looks like they…
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Where do I stand with the repairs?
Hi guys, not sure if this is the right place but sorry if not! Bear with me quite a hefty piece but will be much appreciated. I bought a car at the end of December, a 59 Leon with 42k on the clock. While researching this car I checked the MOT history to make sure no massive faults and the last MOT stated brakes and "oil…
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Can Anyone Help with Radio Code?
Just had some repair work done on my 2004 Ford Mondeo which required the battery to be disconnected. The radio now requires a security code to enable it to work again. Can anyone please help? The radio is a ford 6000 CD; Serial No. M013923 Thank you SilverA
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Diesel DPF removal impacts
Interesting read: http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2016/apr/17/diesel-particulate-filter-removal-air-pollution-department-for-transport
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Best buy SatNav for £100
I'm no expert on SatNavs having bought my present one years ago. I would like to spend up to £100 on one which covers UK and Western Europe with free updates for life. Are there any special deals on a reasonable one at the moment, please? Looking to buy in next week or so.
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need some help non starter
Hi there, my combi van has a starting problem i was driving for a hour and then it stalled at traffic lights, started again drove to a freinds 1miles away then died as i pulled into his drive, i started it again, it started so i pop'd the bonnet and the engine die about a min later, then would not start, checked fuel pump…
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End of Lease Inspection
I'm looking for a bit of advice in relation to a dispute on an end of lease inspection. I've had a Qashqai for two years leased from Arval. The inspector has just left and while there are a couple of minor dents on the doors which I'm happy to agree to he claims that there is a 'contamination' of the paintwork on the boot…
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Dealer charging dubious 'admin fee'
I've fallen in love with a car at an Evans Halshaw dealership (yes, I know.) They are trying to charge me £99 for admin and a HPI check. The thing is when i first enquired about the car, the call centre bod told me that it was carried out before they took the car on. I don't want to pay it. I also don't want to lose the…
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Trailer servicing/repair manual.
Got myself a 2nd-hand trailer to enable me to clear some rubbish as it was cheaper than a skip. The trailer is solid body-wise and the bearings, wheels and tyres are in good knick. The only issue is that the hydrualic surge-braking system is not connected. Although this is not an issue for me as I will not be towing it…
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Vauhall Combi 1.7tdi
Hi there, my combi van has a starting problem i was driving for a hour and then it stalled at traffic lights, started again drove to a freinds 1miles away then died as i pulled into his drive, i started it again, it started so i pop'd the bonnet and the engine die about a min later, then would not start, checked fuel pump…
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Buying new car tomorrow - VED query
My wife and I identified our new car today (not brand new, but new to us), and we are collecting it tomorrow morning. I sorted out the insurance this afternoon, which starts at midnight tonight, but it's just occurred to me that I would need to cancel the remaining VED on our current car, and purchase VED for the new car.…
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Bought a new car, need some help.
Hi, I was wondering if you lovely people could help me. Basically I had an idea of the car I wanted but it was out of my price range for the spec I wanted ( I could have afforded the repayments on a more expensive car but I just didn't want to spend over £9K). The dealer showed me an alternative car, a 'city' car. I didn't…
