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Kwik Fit failed to spot serious welding issue during MOT
Hello all, I wonder if anyone could advise me on this issue. My car failed its MOT at Kwik-Fit due to issues with the suspension. They gave me a list of 3 items that needed repair. I had to wait just under a month before I had the money to get the work done, whereupon I took the car to a local garage, who quoted me £60…
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Car servicing necessary?
Hi I have an 06 plate Citroen. I do about 10,000 miles per year, mainly motorway miles. I bought it at 42k miles and it had just had a major service. Since then it's not had a service, just regular oil + filter changes and fluid top-ups by me. Just had an MOT (passed) and the mechanic said I really ought to get it…
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Dacia Stepway advice please
I am thinking about getting the Dacia Stepway ( petrol ), when is the best time to buy one, Before Christmas or after? Ideally a pre- reg or nearly new or possibly new. do they use any oil between services? Has anyone had one that could me a clue, I do about 6000 miles a year in my Hyundai i20 and want to get a car thats a…
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car radio unlocking
can anyone help with the radio code for v004069. thanks in anticipation
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Bought a Car on Finance on auto trader.
Hi, everyone i need advice, well i bought a car on auto trader from a private seller, his reason for selling the car which i always as is because he got a new job abroad.. anyway i paid cash for the car drove off, 3weeks later i received a letter from black horse saying they have intrest in the car and give me some…
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Car insurance, are they the biggest fraudsters
There are lots of stories of 'crash for cash', claiming it is costing millions, I'm sure it is, but equally so is the way insurance companies deal with vehicle repairs after an accident. From my experience the insurance companies, the repair companies, the car hire companies and the legal teams are are all in bed together…
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M4 J6 slip road from slough/windsor towards reading - Jumped red light by mistake
M4 J6 slip road from slough/windsor towards reading - Jumped red light by mistake Do you know if there is any camera installed in this slip road?
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Autumn Statement 2016: Fuel duty frozen for seventh consecutive year
Fuel duty will remain frozen until April 2018, Chancellor Philip Hammond has announced...Read the full story: 'Autumn Statement 2016: Fuel duty frozen for seventh consecutive year' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply. If you aren’t sure how it all works, read our New to Forum?…
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Buying a car from carspring
Has anyone bought a car from carspring? carspring.co.uk They ask for the money up front (by bank transfer) before the car has been delivered (in 7 - 10 days time). They seem legit/have good references. They let you have the car for 14 days to try and return for full refund (minus deposit and delivery charge - just £150 for…
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Advice on car options
Hi all, Just after a bit of advice.. We got a new Fiesta diesel in 2014 (before anyone says buying a new car is silly, we got it as a present and tax free so was good price.. long story) anyway, I love it, I've looked after it like a small child, its got about 30k on clock, was planning on keeping it forever. However, the…
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Dash Camera
Im after a dash cam after seeing so many close calls and incidents. Anyone got any experience which are good brands? Need it with G shock and GPS. I was thinking of either the Transcend 220 Pro About £90 or a Nextbase 402G about £100 both seem to have reasonable feedback although a few negative reviews.
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Car Insurance Named Driver - Confused??!!
I want to add my parents as named drivers but am unsure how to declare a claim of theirs: Their policy for their vehicle is in my Dad's name and so the claim will be in his name and I have declared it for him, but it was my Mum that was driving when the accident occurred, so do I need to also declare it for her?? I have…
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Car insurance conundrum
I've inherited a car from my late father who lives in the Irish republic, where the car is still located. I plan to bring the car back to the UK, which means I'll get a sizeable import duty refund from the Irish govt as the car was imported from the UK in 2015 and import duty paid by the dealer from whom my father bought…
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Halfords Repairwork / sub-par where do I stand?
I've never used the motoring forums before on here, so hello! Am sure there's a million threads like this, I searched and found one about low quality tyres, but wondering if anyone had any info on where I stand here. I took my car to Halfords to have my clutch repaired after i had a service and it was recommended. The…
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PCP Shortfall
Hi, I recently was involved in a car accident and my car was written off. The accident wasn't necessarily my fault (guy in front slammed on in front of me on a motorway) however insurance company told me that by law because I had gone into the back of a vehicle I had to accept responsibility. The car a Citroen C1, 2014…
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Toyota TOTSS Bulletin
Would anyone know if Toyota have a thing called a TOTSS Bulletin.
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Mobile use
Hi I was driving today and my mobile kept ringing and ringing on passenger seat I took it on my lap as thought it was an emergency due to sick relative. Checked screen and turned it off. Went under the bridge and saw 2 blokes with camera on tripods up top. I don't know if they were rozzer? But is it likely they were able…
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Nissan Recall Notice
I've recently had a recall notice from Nissan for an issue for a car I bought in 2011 (so out of warranty). About 5 months ago I had to call out breakdown and have a very expensive repair (£2k +) for what I believe is the same problem. Although it's out of warranty and I didn't use the official agent (why would anyone?)…
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URGENT: broken down vehicle
Been asked to help a friend out who is currently broken down with no cover so would like to know which company is cheapest to call for roadside assistance and/or relay to join on the spot. Thanks :beer:
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TomTom help
I bought a xxl classic that came with western europe map. I then purchased usa map for holiday and didn't have a problem. I now want to revert to western europe map (saved onto my computer) but cannot find out how to do it. Please can somebody help me.
