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Setting Clock on Peugeot 307 without factory fitted stereo
Hi all, I've just purchased a 2007 Peugeot 307 that has an after market stereo installed (Sony WX-GT90BT) - The main clock / radio display however currently just flashes with an incorrect time / date as if it's waiting to be set, but without the factory fitted stereo - Is there anyway I can still set this? Many thanks in…
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AA refund????????
My husband joined the AA in June 2015, and has now got silver membership. I rang the AA today to change to Vehicle Cover, online it showed this would cost £69, I was told that the AA doesnt not refund any difference. We paid the full years membership in June this year of £116, the lady on the phone said she will change…
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Car been at main dealer and no answers
8 weeks ago out car broke down, AA diagnosed crank sensor, and car was recovered to main dealer. the dealership have been poor with communications waiting for us to chase it up and we understand at some point they have broken the key and immobiliser. But 8 weeks later the official line is they " still don't know what's…
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Trade in, sell, repair, or scrap??
Hi all. In the market for a new (to me) car. My current car has a number of things starting to go wrong with it that will cost a small fortune to repair compared to the value of the car. -Lambda probe throwing up an engine management light. Passed 2 mots with this as it tests fine, emissions are fine, economy is fine. The…
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Inspection-is it compulsory? Have no money!
Hi, I am a newly single mum and have no experience dealing with car maintenance and motoring bills. My car is (over)due an inspection. The mileage started popping up with reminders a month ago. The tax is due to run out in October at the same time as needing an MOT! What I want to know is, is an inspection compulsory? I am…
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DVLA medical condition.
Hope someone can help. In June of this year I fainted at work, I visited my GP who did an ECG and bloods etc. He didn't tell me not to drive, just check the DVLA guidelines which said that it was okay to drive. I was sent for further tests as a precaution, at the cardiology unit. Again all clear. However, the senior nurse…
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Automatic Vs Manual (Peugeot 307cc)
Hi all, I'm looking to purchase a Peugeot 307cc and viewed one yesterday that seems great. it's 2007, 2.0L 16v 61,000 miles on the clock. Full service history, Electric folding wing mirrors, electric roof, Bluetooth sound system and alloy wheels, for £2,000 looks great condition and felt really nice to test drive... The…
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Vauxhall engines
Hi, I want to warn readers about VX engines. I've had three cars in a row that haven't stayed the course, despite being properly serviced at the proper times. I first bought an Astra with the Suzuki 1.7 diesel engine. It sprang a severe oil leak when it reached 130K miles. I thought that I had just been unlucky and bought…
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Car Insurance Claim Confusion
Hi Everyone, Back in January i was involved with a minor scuffle should i say, I was reversing out of a parking space and the third party was driving more than the speed limit in that area, he slammed his breaks and he fractionally touched my car, obviously both me and him was a bit annoyed, no damage or anything on both…
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Long term car rental?
My car died a death yesterday, and I'm looking to replace it with something half decent, so am looking for a deal (HP / PCH / PCP, who knows yet). Unfortunately, I have a Debt Relief order on my credit file, which is supposed to be removed at the end of this month, so I'm hoping this will allow me to find a better deal. In…
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Flat tyre
I got into the car this morning to find one of my brand new Firestone tyres completely flat. I filled it with a compressor but when I finished, you could hear the air rushing out. Could this be down to anything other than deliberate damage by somebody? (I drove it back home several miles yesterday with no sign of any…
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New pcp
Hi people I'm buying a car on pcp for the first time and I want to make sure ive got it all right. I understand that the value I've got to pay off at the end of the contract is known as the guaranteed future value and this should be the amount(at least, more than reasonable wear and tear amd extra mileage aside) I got for…
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Time for a new car
I've had my trusty Fiesta Mk6 Style Climate 1.25 petrol for 5 years and now it's time for a change. I travel 12k maybe 13k miles a year. I travel to the office 3 times a week which is a 50-mile round trip via mostly on the motorway and A roads. I work from home for the other 2 weekdays and then on the weekend it's the…
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Parking Bays Outside out side houses?
There are parking bays in our street (on the road) outside the houses. These bays aren't clearly marked as being assigned or "belonging" to any properties. And some cases it seems aren't even outside of the properties that "own" then. When we moved in 8 years ago (we rent) the letting agent told us we could park in one of…
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Buying a "nearly new" car - any advice to get the price down?
Hi all, I'm looking to buy a nearly new car, about a year old. Ofcourse this is not the most cost effective way to buy a car buy I figure I just a new-ish without the largest depreciation hit. Does anyone have any advice how to get the price of the vehicle down? On Auto trader, nearly new cars of the specific mode and…
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Vauxhall Zafira internal space
Hi everyone, I'm looking for a car that's big enough to sleep in the back of on camping trips. Money is very tight so it needs to be under 2000 pounds, preferably more like 1000! There seem to be a lot of older Zafiras around at low prices. Does anyone know whether it would be possible for a 5'4" (162cm) person to lie down…
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Dash Cam !
I would like to purchase a good quality dash cam and have the lead fitted so it's hidden. Could anybody recommend a good quality cam with a lead that's long enough to run it around the roof lining, down the side and through to a power supply behind the dash board. Thanks"
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Seller didnt disclose engine light on
Hi Am sure i am screwed but opinions welcome I bought a car on Ebay from a private seller (who is now selling two cars , but was only selling this one at the time i bought it) I checked all details i could with him as he is in miles away from me, he never mentioned the engine light once , i had it bought down to me here ,…
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SUV / 4x4 recommendations please?
Hi, after just being refunded for a faulty Discovery, we are now looking for a new car but not sure where to start so looking for recommendations (or ones to avoid please!). We have approx £9,000 to spend. We are looking for something as reliable and easy to maintain as possible, and affordable to run (as affordable as any…
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Car repairs
hello all Just wondered if anyone knows if a head gasket going on a Renault Twingo 2010 and also the ECU would be classed as wear and tear? I brought the car in Oct last year drive it steady and look after it. It has a full service in Feb this year.
