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Log book not stamped when service done on purchase
I bought a fiesta in November last year, it was around 8 months old. As part of the deal the dealer (big car supermarket) agreed to throw in a service so that I wouldn't have to have it done for a year. I am now looking to sell, but I see this service has not been stamped in the log book, so now it shows as being without a…
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Ouch that hurt!
So, loading the car this morning and discover that the rear 2 seatbelts are not retracting back into the cassette as well as they should so put the youngest child in the front, eldest in the middle rear where the seatbelt is operational. Load the kids bags in the boot, boot lid up. Did not see the youngest child release…
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To change car or not?
I'm in two minds over what to do with my car. I've currently got a Focus ST which I've had since 2008 and love, it's a great car to drive. I've always had jobs which are a 10 mile drive but now have a new job which is a 35 mile commute each way. I'm considering the Seat Leon FR (180 diesel) to both save on fuel costs (plus…
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sell car privately
Hi Guys, As we all know dealer normally makes 2-3k over the or some good margin when they sell a car. I have a car worth 17k trade price and around 14k trade in. Do you think it will be difficult to sell it for 15.5 private ? what is your experience with selling privately ? is is easy to sell, is there a season not to sell…
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Keep & repair or sell?
I always buy 7-10 year old cars. My civic has just had a £100+ annual service. It needs some work doing now and in the future. I've got rough prices from another cheaper garage I've used. The shock absorbers are leaking and basically they all need changing even though it's the front ones. With labour and parts £280~.…
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Car in the Confused.com Advert
Does anyone know what the car James Corden drives in the Confused.com advert? The one where all the traffic lights turn green? I can see that its a Merc, but not the model number. I want one :D
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Holy exhaust
Wondering if i could just get some sort of exhaust paste on there or whether it needs welding? If paste then i have some fire cement. Sounds a bit cowboy to me but since it's high temp cement - would this be ok (assuming paste is an ok fix)? I was (wrongly i guess) under the impression stainless steel system's don't rust.…
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PCN from VCS ltd in Sheffield
I park my car in a private car park at my flat for residents only. I have a valid permit (paper disc) for this and use this car park without issue every night. Last week, I came home from work and placed my permit as i usually do on my dashboard (5.30-5.45). In the morning i came down to my car (7.30) to see 2 PCN's on my…
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Against all advice, I bought an ultra low mileage car...
As the title suggests, I now own a 2007 MX5 with 4,500 miles on the clock. It's basically a brand new car (cost £18,900 plus £255 for parking sensors) for a quarter of the price. It even has the folding metal roof. Everything checks out and I am convinced it is 100% genuine. It has a few early services -- up to 2011 -- at…
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Average Speed Cameras.
Hi guys I'm a newbie on here and need some advice on how these average speed cameras work, and wether or not i need to start worrying. I was travelling along the M74 in Hamilton on Saturday in the 50mph average speed zone when a oldish driver moved over into my lane, I indicated to move over into the middle lane to get…
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How do you make a long car commute nicer?
Just wondered if anyone has any tips and tricks to make a long car commute a little nicer? Things I'm thinking of are: Good music, heated seats in winter, hands free calling? What do others do to make their commute a little more comfortable/nicer/etc?
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Car keying
Hi all Some maniac has keyed my car all around while parked in front of tesco. What can i do? Police said they can't do much unless i get cctv footage from a shop Argos was close by so have asked if they can help
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Vauxhall Warantee
Hi all, Next weekend I'm planning on buying a 6 month old Vauxhall from Yorkshire area from a used car dealer (not a Vauxhall dealership, just a general used car dealer) I was wondering however, what happens if something goes wrong with the car while it's under its 3 year warantee period? Do I have to take it back to the…
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RainX or Aquapel
hello! I am looking for a water repellent treatment, which do you suggest? I read online that Aquapel is better and lasts longer but can't find it in UK and idea? thanks!
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What should I be looking at?
i need a wee runaround ATM we have a baby Beamer and a mr2 I'm now thinking the mr2 has to go ( lovely in the summer but a !!!!! in the winter) I'm looking a diesel, up to £3k , preferably £2k Five doors, not an estate. Decent boot Low road tax, the car will only be used once or twice a week. Long motorway runs Also, what…
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Mini One Convertible Clutch burnt out
Hi can snybody help. I have a Mini One Convertible which is 5 1/2 years old. I have had it from new.It has done 22,ooo miles and today the clutch has gone. It was recovered by RAC, the Rac man said it was criminal that the clutch had gone after 22,000 miles. He said he had been out to at least 20 minis with the same…
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An idiot parking
Hi, I'm after some advice. Unfortunately we have a neighbour from hell here, I've come in today to discover he's actually double parked my daughters car, he's also half on the pavement. Small cars are squeezing through, bigger ones are having to reverse out of the street. According to the police it's not against the law to…
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How do you claim car tax back.
When you scrap a car how do you claim the car tax back.
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New helmet after coming off bike?
My son is 16 and rides a scooter. He passed his CBT and has practiced going to and from college (in a different town) at different times of day and evening. He has also practiced riding around our own town. He can't go fast, maybe 35 miles an hour maximum. He now rides to and from college each weekday. Last week, he lost…
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Help! No Lidl washer fluid...
Finally, my stockpile has run out. No sign of any in the latest motoring offers. Other recommendations please. The last one I bought from Halfords smeared and made things worse than using plain water.
