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is the new Suzuki sx4 1.0 engine as powerful as the old sx4 1.6 engine?
Hi folks, We have a Suzuki sx4 1.6 petrol and have been told by local dealer that the new Suzuki sx5 1.0 engine with Booster Jet is as good performance wise? Any truth in this and for a layperson like myself what does the Booster Jet actually do, as I am very sceptical and think its mainly a marketing ploy. Thanks for any…
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Brake disc warranty
Last summer I fitted a set of new front brake discs and pads to my car.These were bought from an online retailer.Nine months and 7700 miles later and the car is juddering badly when I brake.Hmm.Warped discs.I took the car to the local mot tester who put it on his brake tester and confirmed that the discs are warped and…
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Renault Megane Diesel Estate 2012 clunking noise when turning
Hi My car has developed a clunking noise at the driver’s side, front end when turning.:( Initially my hubby thought it was the track rod so this was replaced. No change, so the drop link was replaced next along with the strut top bearing. No change. Front end still clunking. Has anyone any ideas what it could be? Many…
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Leaking Corsa
Our 2003 Corsa has developed a leak - the driver footwell carpets are sodden and the water has also spread to the rear seat footwell behind the driver. I've read online that such leaks are usually from the bulkhead e.g. perhaps the seal around the brake servo and the can be difficult and expensive to identify and solve so…
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learning to drive a van?
Going to get those reverse beeper things. I have never driven a van so worried, especially reverse parking- shall I practise? Apparently it comes with an immobilser for security and alarm. What's an immobiliser by the way?
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Have I been mis-sold a car? What are my rights?
Hey guys, I hope this is the right place to post this. Wasn’t really sure where it should go. I bought a used car from a dealership in london on the 1st of March. I don’t know a lot about cars but I did my research and everything checked out on the car. Part of the deal was that the dealership would give it a brand new MOT…
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Claiming against a Third Party
Hello :) I was involved in a car crash 3 weeks ago and I am now claiming directly against the third party insurer on my own. I was travelling in lane 1, third party in lane 2 on a stretch of road with a 30mph limit. The two lanes merge into one after a set of traffic lights and the third party used this as an opportunity…
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2007 VW Golf battery change
Hi guys, As above. Just bought a mint '07 Match runaround as a spare but it needs a new battery, still on the original :eek: Is there anything I need to know/do first, before disconnecting the old and replacing with the new? I've heard all kinds of horror stories of windows not working, alarms falling over etc. It's pretty…
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No win no fee solicitors
Ok so the wife had a bump in the van (at a junction and some bloke drove into the back of her ) the car has been repaired only happened last week but the wife went to hospital and has whiplash , insurance company said personal injury isn't included so need to sort it out myself , so my question is anybody know who is the…
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Lease - To wait or take the plunge...
So my current lease is coming to an end in June 2017. In Jan 2017 we enquired about leasing a Skoda Kodiaq (we require a 7 seater SUV) and was hoping to pay a maximum of £350 a month for the top spec however at the time the best price they could offer was £375 (3+23, 10k PA). The dealer advised us to wait until April 2017…
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Car insurance with named drivers
Just wondering how this scenario would pan out. First question: Can i insure a car that i don't own or would i have to be the legal owner? It's not a problem if i have to be the owner but if i don't have to be then it'd be easier to leave as is. So let's say i have this car insured, so i'm the policy holder. I have a…
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Second hand car deposit, refund after RAC inspection?
Hi everyone, Earlier this week I put down a £500 deposit on a second hand car. Hubby did a lot of research. The dealer seemed reputable with good reviews. The price was on the high side but the mileage was quite low. We did a HPI check which came back clear. The advert described all the detailed checks done on the vehicle.…
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selling car, how do I make the transaction?
Hello, I am selling my car privately and put adverts on autotrader and ebay. I have had some interest in my car and someone is hoping to buy it - presumably they will come to my house, pay me, and drive off with the car. How do I actually accept their money? Just bank transfer on their phone? Which might not show up on my…
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MSE News: Drivers of older cars in central London to pay £24-a-day fee
Owners of the most polluting cars will have to shell out up to £24 a day to drive in central London from 2019, under plans unveiled by Mayor Sadiq Khan. ...Read the full story: 'Drivers of older cars in central London to pay £24-a-day fee - what new anti-pollution charges mean for you' Click reply below to discuss. If you…
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Does Esure no claims entitlement apply elsewhere?
Hi MSE folks – quick question. My car insurance is up for renewal. I made a claim last year to cover a wing repair that was my error (scraped against gatepost). My current insurance is with Esure – before this claim I had 4 years no claims bonus and they have since reduced it down to 2 because of this claim. I just wanted…
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Breakdown Cover Cancelled with fees to pay.
Hello all ,hope everyone is well. I am having a problem with a Breakdown recovery company and looking for a bit of advice. (Company names available on request). Last year I took out Nationwide van breakdown cover for my own van. The van is registered to me and only used for carrying my stuff around. All good until I broke…
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Car damaged while parked
Hi looking for advice please My car was parked outside my house when my neighbours car, which was parked outside his house rolled down the hill for about 30 meters and hit the back of mine. He contacted his insurance company and admitted he was at fault even though the hand brake was on ( though not in gear). I spoke to…
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How do I use the air con in my car
I've bought a 2008 toyota yaris so could someone tell me how to use the air conditioning as I've never owned a car that's had air conditioning before. This is like my heater switches.
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What are these traffic lights for
Could someone tell me what these traffic lights are for as there is know other traffic lights at any of the other junctions. https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.6980127,-3.0388242,3a,75y,261h,90t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1s5Czy3IHvD-E5hM-Y5D-cfw!2e0!7i13312!8i6656?hl=en
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Anyone know what this car part is called?
I just had the quarter glass replaced under insurance work & this little panel is now damaged. I will chase it up with the garage but it would help if I knew what it was called. Looks like it clips on/off independently from the quarter glass. Thanks
