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DAB Radio receiver
Hey Dudes, My commute has increased considerably and I want to get a DAB receiver so I can listen to what I like on the way to work. Does anyone have any personal recommendations? The choice is pretty varied!
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Congestion charge hike for pre 2006 cars
I hadn't noticed this on the TV news, but the London congestion charge is being raised by £10 for pre 2006 cars, thus hitting the poorest motorists:( It doesn't affect me, but it will hit a large number of people very hard, because they will have to pay £21.50 instead of £11.50 to drive in the congestion zone area. The…
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Car Insurance
My car insurance quotes seem to have increased by £300 since moving into a new build property which is only 3.5 mile away from original property. Is there advise to get this cheaper? Circa £500 to circa £800 is a massive difference. I'm 26 and have 5 years no claims and have had full licence for 4 years.
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Help with Renault trip computer setting
I've just bought a Renault twingo dominique 2016 reg with a trip computer. It is currently in km/h , how do I change it to mph? Does a dealer have to do it or can I alter it by pressing buttons on my windscreen wiper stalk... If so which, cause I've tried holding them, car off, car on etc??
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Car conundrum - what to do
Hi all - Some advice please. Family of 4, including 2 under eight year old kids - We have (and need) two cars - School run (no walking/bus option) and work for me (no train option). My car is a skoda Octavia Estate (61 plate) 1.4 tsi (petrol/manual)with 115k miles on it. There are no known issues with it, and we have had…
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Mechanic? Couple of van niggles please.
Just a couple of niggles on my friends NV200 van which I'd like to get some second opinion on... There's a slight droning noise the van. Seems to not be related to the transmission / gear changes. Basically it sounds like a weird hum, as if some inlet or fan is slightly blocked or caught on something. After awhile, it…
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Renault Megane Coupe - need alloy replacement/repair and tyres
Right, here is my situation Had my car MOT last week - failed on one tyre, plus one was advisory. Then, last night, swerved to avoid an animal, hit the kerb. Damaged one alloy badly, another less badly, but will probably still need fixing So I need: 3 new tyres 2 new alloys I wondered if it might be cheaper to replace the…
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[Need advice] knock down neighbour motorbike when parking, requested repair bill >£1k
Dear all MSE fellow members, My house didn't have a parking, so we park at the roadside of the street I stay. Last week Wednesday, when I parked my car, I accidentally knocked down the motorbike parked there. I quickly go down and check, the owner saw it and came out from his house also. He scolded me, and I apologized, I…
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Merseyflow Runcorn bridge toll PCN
Hello everyone, not sure if any of you are aware of the new bridge that has been erected to cross the mersey river at Widnes/Runcorn but to cut a long story short you have to pay £2 for each crossing made even though the existing bridge which was free to cross has now been closed forcing drivers to use the toll bridge. I…
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car tax nightmare
I understand this is entirely my fault but I still need a solution pretty urgently, so bear with me! I need to tax my car, I've been paying monthly from my joint account (which I now can't do, post divorce) I thought it would be pretty straight forward, cancel the direct debit as per DVLA instructions, then set up the new…
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Company Car Tax - Fully deductible from Corporation Tax?
I currently have a ltd company which has a positive turnover, and was reading some articles regarding company cars as i am currently looking to change my own personal car. I was looking to lease through the company a BMW 330e as i believe with this hyrid model as it is under 85g/km in emissions that you can claim the…
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Help with mileage on a HPI check.
Hi there guys, first time post for me here! The problem I have is I've just bought a car. And now checking the HPI report I have noticed something that I scanned over quickly and didn't realise before buying the car. As shown in the photo in the link the mileage jumps up from 32k mileage on one MOT to 427k on the next and…
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Car Sevicing
Has anyone any info on this company - Servicingstop co uk
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Ex FMRC cars on dealer forecourts
I'm looking for a new-ish Ford Focus and have been talking to dealers - this is definitely a steep learning curve! I am being told that ex FMRC (on the V5) means ex Ford Motors Retirees something or another, ie that retirees get lease cars for 6-9 months (or up to a year, dependent on who you talk to!), and then return the…
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ECU remapping
So lots and lots of places are promising increases BHP and fuel economy. Sounds too good to be true like some sort of tacky gimmick. I'd assume the stock ECU is designed to maximize longevity of the component and keep things within a certain tolerance? I can't imagine a manufacturer would purposely cripple their vehicles,…
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Parking in central Romford
Anyone living in Romford or know? I will be living in a flat next to the station that has no parking. What are my options? Where can I find parking close by, in a reasonable price or free with permit and with a reasonable availability (ie I will find a space every day, not once a month) Thanks!
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Can't fit customer supplied parts?
I've been getting some quotes for a cambelt/water pump/tension job on my car. Coming in at around £250...One of the garages tell me that they can't fit customer supplied parts as it voids their liability insurance? !!!!!!? Are garages now like this?
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Hmmm, different.
Does anybody on here think this looks good? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MERCEDES-CUSTOM-HOTROD-RATROD-MODIFIED-GOTHIC-ONE-OFF-HEADTURNING-SHOW-CAR-/112598181020?hash=item1a375fe49c:g:eGsAAOSwohdZoy97
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Replacement Remote Car key
Just wondered if anyone has used the Timpsons service to have a spare key cut for their car? If so what was the cost? Had a fright last week when I had thought I lost my keys, I found them eventually but I have no wish to go through that again. The car is 2012 Astra with a remote fob and swivel blade key combined. TIA
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Should I fix my 17 year old car?
I took my 2000 Nissan Micra for MOT this week and have been told the repairs will be around £500. I've taken it to a local mechanic who I believe is trustworthy. As the car is 17 years old it's probably only worth around £150-200! My other option would be to buy a 'new' used car for around £700-1000, however I'm aware that…
