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Honda Jazz airbag recall and crash
Almost a month ago I was involved in a horrible crash in our Honda Jazz. My husband was driving and a van suddenly appeared on our side of the road having failed to slow down to wait for a car to turn and swerving into our path. We were travelling at 40/50 mph and I am unable to recall the actual impact. I remember the…
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Should I fix my car before selling it?
Morning All My wife has a 2006 (56 plate) Ford Focus 1.6 automatic. It's a bit old and outdated so we've bought her a new car to replace it. The Focus has a fresh MOT just done, has just been serviced, has a FSH and runs impeccably. Its very clean inside and out, with no rust. The only problem is that some kind soul a…
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Faulty car parts
Hi I'm new to this but I desperately need some advice! The starter motor has gone on my Peugeot and I am 5 days out of warranty! ( only replaced 12 months ago) can I argue them charging me again for another starter motor? Shouldn't it last more than 12 months? Any help would be great as I'm so angry they want me to buy…
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What car do you have and whats it like?
Just for fun really and interesting to hear other experiences... Me: 2010 1.7 Vauxhall Astra ecoflex 110 bhp. Diesel, drives comfortably on the motorway, pretty good fuel consumption. Awful around town, noisy and rattly. No parking sensors and quite difficult to park due to obscured rear view. Front pillar obstructs view a…
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New car, no locking nut, costs incurred
Bought a new Mini a couple of months ago, got a puncture, called a mobile tyre fitter and only then discovered there was no locking wheel nut in the car. The tyre fitter left me the tyre. Called the dealer that sold the car and they arranged a low-loader to collect the car and take to my nearest Mini garage (not them).…
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Quote for first car Insurance possible?
My partner is learning to drive and hopes to pass her test next month. We will then be searching for her 1st car. I have warned her that the Insurance could be very expensive. Is there any way that i can get an idea of what it could cost? She will be looking to buy a small car,Fiesta,Yaris etc. The problem on the…
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Are Peugeot/Renault/Citreon 2.0 HDI engines reliable?
I am looking at 2005-2007 2.0 HDI engines (ones without DPF) and would like some advice on their reliability. I am looking specifically at the citroen c4 2.0 hdi. Thanks
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Support to find underlying fault Ford C Max
Hi all, My girlfriend has a 2005 plate Ford C Max, very low mileage (16k) due to first owner being elderly, full service history and well maintained. 10 days ago she heard a loud screeching sound coming from the engine and managed to get it home, next day engine cut out and would not restart. RAC recovered the car and…
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Clutch replacement cost
Hi, I'm a bit of a novice when it comes to cars, but I think I need to replace my clutch. At least that's the advice my father gave me. My car is nothing special: http://www.ukvehicle.com/NJ06ULU/ Does anyone have a rough idea of the cost I should expect to pay at a garage for this, assuming that's all that is wrong with…
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Buy used car with credit card from private seller
I would be very grateful for any assistance. I bought a car from a company that was selling an old company car. The company is not an auto trader. The car sale was a private sale. Fortunately they agreed to take payment via credit card as I believe this offers protection. Unfortunately the car has a couple of electrical…
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Buying a Used Car from a Main Dealer
I'm looking at buying a used car from a main dealer. The car is around 3 years old and £11 000. Can I still haggle them down on price? Any advice would be greatefully revieved. Thanks
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Victim of road rage, damage to car?
Hi, today I was driving into a supermarket car park trying to find a space, when suddenly a guy in a bmw pulled out on me, forcing me to slam on my brakes. He gave me a dirty look as he was driving by and got really angry at me. I drove down futher into the car park and looked in my mirror to see him turning around and…
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Too late to remove paint protection on car order?
I've recently ordered a new car, first time I've bought a brand new car and normally I'm quite savvy with anything to do with money but think I got caught on an off day! My dealer added lifeshine autoglym to my order, he didn't actually ask me if I wanted it, just added it to my bill and showed me the video of what it…
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Torque wrench settings??
Someone please help i'm losing the will to live! Can anyone tell me the torque settings for front suspension strut top mount on my ford focus 2007 tdci? Cannot find them on Internet so if anyone can help or point me in the right direction would be great Thanks
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Headlight alignment
According to peugeot 0 on the headlight level dial is standard and 3 is if you have a lot of weight in the back. When I toggle the dial the headlight beam looks lower in 3 than it does in 0. Is this correct, or do I need my headlights aligned?
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Not sure if I damaged my clutch?
I was pretty much holding in position using revs and clutch without using the brake on a gradient a few days ago but I didn't realise that the traffic lights were going to be so long winded, and well by the time I moved off, my entire car just stank of burning clutch. I stopped off at the shop around the corner to pick up…
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Urgent help please
I am looking at buying a commercial 4x4 fits with my lifestyle I am a private buyer not business. I have found the perfect vehicle but have to pay VAT on it but I am confused? First owner private individual bought it as an ex demonstrator. So by my reckoning did not reclaim VAT Second & Third owners were business do not…
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After accident happened, bought the car sameday
I had an accident this morning. luckily I survived with nothing serious but the car didn't. And I made an insurance claim and found out it will take 7-10 working days to get my insurer to offer me the market value since it can no longer be repaired as they told me. My (noob) question is: do I have to insure the car (I…
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Tyre advice please.
Hello. I need to get 2 new front tyres for my Astra 60 plate. It passed its MOT but there were 4-5mm tread left and i am not sure how it passed but on one of the tyre the sidewall has splits on it where you can put your fingernail in it and there are about 2 inches long ans quite a few also. The tyres are michelin HP…
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Dashcams
My wife wants a dashcam - what is the best option for her ? I have no idea about dashcams - except that they run on a "memory loop" Any advice welcome ...
