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Massage Kit for car seat - Any suggestions?
Hi, I'm looking for a massage device that can easily fit onto a car drivers seat to help with my lower back pain. I've seen some online which do massage as well as heat the padded areas. Has anyone used something like this before? Any recommendations ? I've seen the one below it's pricey but if it does the job then it's…
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Ford Focus 1.8 TDCI issue
Hi My wifes Ford Focus 1.8 TDCI sometimes hesitates and judders when accelerating. A local mechanic scanned it which gave injector and fuel pump fault codes. Metal filings were found in the fuel filter and the mechanic advised the fuel pump could be breaking apart and the filings may have damaged one or more injectors. He…
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Cheapest Moped Insurance ?
O.k.....seeing that some use has returned to at least one of my legs, I have decided to take up metal detecting, and have purchased a small 50cc moped as transport.......does anyone have any experience of insuring these things ?...... I am looking for a fairly cheap option.....also I am going to road tax it tomorrow, I…
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Buying a Newer Car (should I?)
In true MSE fashion, I need someone sensible to advise me on my car :) I own a 2005 Mini Cooper with just 50,000 miles on the clock. However, it is becoming a bit of a money pit and I'm trying to decide whether a newer car is justified or not. Over the past two months I have spent around £800 on repairs, and there are…
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Car failed MOT - What now?
My car failed its MOT on rust/corrosion just before Christmas (23rd of Dec). The expiry date of the previous certificate is still valid until New Years Day. Unfortunately I can't book it into repairs any time soon due to the Christmas holidays (really bad timing for the MOT for the last owner, I've only owned the car for 6…
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We Buy Any Car & car purchase question
Hello all as per my other Thread asking for car suggestions I'm looking into replacing one of our cars. I looked at valuation today and the quote I got from WBAC was £3000 - I don't know if they are able to see the options that were included when the car was originally bought (it's Fiat 500 Pop trim - but with AC, leather…
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Business Purchase - Van
Hello, Looking for some advice for our business, just before Christmas our van broke down, we have been quoted £1600 to fix the problem, but we are unsure whether to spend that money (the van is worth around £1500), with the possibility of the van having other problems, or to look at getting another vehicle. We are a vat…
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Anyone ever handed back a PCP car?
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Brake Lights Issue
the brake lights on my 04 Transit Connect have stopped working. Bought two new bulbs and fuses are all good. I have located and tested the brake light switch and am receiving 12v into the switch but unsure how to check if switch is broken or not. Any suggestions?
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Churchill car insurance advice
Hello, I had a car accident a couple of days ago, the first ever. It was at a roundabout just off the M25. From my side of the roundabout there were three lanes going into the roundabout (which had lights which were red) - the first lane heading left, the second heading straight over (second exit), the third heading right…
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Europcar and insurance scam
Searching has shown various posts on outrageously expensive insurance from this company, but this seems like it might be a little different. I booked a 2 week rental online through one of the comparison sites (rentalscars.com or something similar) and was told 3rd party liability was included and no mention was made of…
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Car suggestions
Hello all, we've decided that it's time to replace my wife's car. She currently drives a Fiat 500. Not my favourite car, very uncomfortable BUT it has been very reliable and cheap to run. It's no longer suitable though, it's been a real struggle using it with one baby in tow. By summer we'll have two to squeeze in and it's…
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Car charger
Is there a car charger system that will charge portable batteries to use with my mobile in case of emergency?
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Anybody know of red light cameras by A43 leading on to M40 next to Ardley? Pic of map
Just wondering for the following reason: My wife was driving down the A43 heading south to join the M40 (between Brackley and Bicester). There are two sets of traffic lights to get through before you can join the M40. My wife essentially was forced through both of them by a truck driver being right up her behind. I am…
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BT threatening to sue
My wife hit a telephone pole in April, the car was written off and the pole needed replaced, the insurance company settled with us and BT were provided with insurance details- we have received a letter from BT saying if our insurance does not settle within 21 days we would be liable for the £2000 and are threatening legal…
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How to know if I got any penalties?
Hi everyone I changed address about a month ago and told DVLA my new address a week after my moving. I was wondering if there is any way (i.e. with my plate number) to know if I got any penalties or I need to check my previous address (it's an empty flat at the moment for what I know)? Thanks for the help and Merry…
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Car insurance dispute gone messy - advice?
Hi all :) About 7 weeks ago my boyfriend was driving down a narrow road with cars parked either side at night. It was bonfire night and so the road was very busy. He reversed to allow a larger vehicle through and accidentally hit an open car door on the roadside whilst reversing. My boyfriend stopped driving and got out of…
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Is this a 'thing'?
I was in my car on Wednesday night and twice spotted cars with rear number plate lights that were insanely bright So bright that on a dual carriageway they were lighting up the tarmac behind the car by a few feet. The lights were so bright on both cars that they actually made it harder to read the registration, so doing…
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HPI Multi check (3 checks) How many months apart can each check be ? (ie check 2 from
When purchasing a HPI Check from https://hpicheck.com you get the option of 1 check on 1 vehicle for £19.99t OR 3 checks for the price of £29.99 (incase you will be checking 3 vehicles you are looking to buy) so the 3 checks is a bit of a discount (rather than paying £19.99 x 3). But when ordering the multi 3 check, how…
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used car on a budget, is diesel still an option
Hi, I am having a complete turn around about buying a car, I now want an economical but still reliable car I can use on a daily basis and mixed traveling but not motorway. I would not lke to spend more than £3000 now I am a single mum of a 5 year old child and I was told that an small car would do for me even if it is to…
