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New MOT test May 2018
Can’t see it posted previously, pinched from Facebook:- Many Major changes to the MOT test from 20th May 2018 😬 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mot-special-notice-01-18-inspection-manual-and-in-service-emission-data/mot-special-notice-01-18-inspection-manual-and-in-service-emission-data The main changes to be…
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Bought dodgy used car from “trader”. Do we have any comeback?
Over the weekend my partner bought a used car listed on Autotrader supposedly from a trade seller (as opposed to private). When we went to look the car, we met the lady at the postcode we were given, but this was not her specific address, she came and found us where we were parked. She said her husband was in the trade and…
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ExH left his car in my garage
My exH moved out 6 months ago. We are divorced and I have bought him out. His car is still in my garage, and I don't have a key. Even if I did I believe the steering lock is engaged, and as it's in a garage block even if I got in to the car I couldn't steer it to move it out any further than just outside the entrance. I…
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Anyone know their Mazda stereos?
Just a long shot here but basically I have a Mazda 3 and I will soon need to change my battery but don't have a stereo code. Looking around the internet some say I wont need one and others say I will. Car is an 06 plate Mazda 3 ts petrol , standard factory fit head unit Planning to call Mazda tomorrow but got a feeling…
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Selling my BMW X6 but very old warning light
My BMW X5 has had an engine warning light on since we bought it 6 years ago from a friend. She bought it from new and she had it checked but no-one could find the fault. We got a good deal from her when we bought it and so we took it on good faith and it's been a brilliant runner. It's now got 67k on the clock and is quite…
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Car rental for new drivers
Can anyone recommend a car rental firm that hire's to newly qualified drivers. So far I've only been able to find one - Enterprise - that will rent me a car here in the UK. Most other rental firms and car clubs require a minimum or 12 or 24 months of holding a license. I live in London, am 30+ and currently listed on my…
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PCP - Early Return - Mileage changes - potential to end in court ruling
On the BBC News channel yesterday they we discussing mileage charges if you return a car early. A woman has had a black mark on her credit file for not paying these charges which credit experts believe are no legal but car finance firms don't agree. They reckon this will only end in a court case to determine the legal…
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BMW 320d vibration and worse when pressing clutch
I wonder if anybody can shed any light on my issue please. I have just noticed a bad vibration where the whole car seems to shake when pressing the clutch, even when at idle. I thought it might be a misfire at first, as I first noticed it when changing gear. As soon as the clutch was pressed and the revs dropped, the…
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Taxing Car Online.
Hi I have just renewed my car tax online and they wanted to charge if I used a credit card!!! I thought that they were not allowed to do this now?
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late NIP
Sorry to bring up an old one, but this thread turned up on Google. Something about my situation in regards to a traffic ticket feels wrong. Incident 25/09/17 caught at 71MPH in a 60 (End of the world as we know it) the letter telling my boss about this arrived 3/12/17 (I thought they had 14 days). They claimed when ringing…
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End of lease - paint damage advice
Hi, My lease (from Hitachi) is returning soon and I have a little scratch on the bumper from where I parked too close up against a pole. Fair wear and tear guide says scratches upto 25mm allowed as long as primer or bare metal aren’t shown. Can anyone offer any advice based on the pics? https://ibb.co/j7Uj4G…
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Faulty car on finance! Help!
Hi guys so basically just Gunna explain everything from start to finish as I feel like I am stuck and in need of some advice what to do next, I purchased a car through a dealer in Manchester and I live in the south west Devon it was a peugeot 308cc 2009 and they sorted me the finance too, the car cost £5000 and as it is on…
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Any cheap Mitsubishi diagnostic in Essex?
Hello! I am looking to diagnose my Mitsubishi, it should be a gearbox or engine issue probably. I am charged £150 at dealers just to diagnose. Is there a cheaper alternative? Unfortunately most garages cannot diagnose at all, from those who do some diagnostics they don't touch Mitsubishis and/or auto gearboxes. What can I…
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Blocked in by driver - should I have parked there?
I parked on a quiet "cul-de-sac" (public road) that leads onto a park before, no yellow lines or council signs saying no parking. It's not where I usually park but was happy to find it as the route at the main entrance involves taking a route walking by overgrown bushes and last time a man walking in front drinking…
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finance company is not upholding my car rejection
I bought a Ford Fiesta Ecoboot (2014 plate, 23,700 miles) on HP (startline motor finance) from arnold clark on 09/11/2017 (with 60 day warranty ending on 09/01/2018). two days after i bought the car the service light and EML came on and went off several times. This continued for several weeks. i eventually took it back to…
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Can I use cheaper fully synthetic oil?
We only do about 4k miles a year in our Audi A4 3.0 V6 (2003), so have the oil and filter changed regularly. As its only in for a relatively short amount of use, is there any harm in using any 5w30 fully synthetic oil? We were using Castrol Edge @ about £75 or £80 per change, is there much difference in using a cheaper…
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PCP Question
Hi, Just been to look at a lovely little Fiat 500 for the missus. The dealer said that if the PCP was taken over 4 years to reduce the payments then it would be no problem to trade in the car after two years with no financial penalty. It sounds a bit too good to be true, Is it legit or am I missing something.
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BMW X1 and battery conditioner
I've a CTEK battery conditioner with the cigarette lighter attachment, not the battery connectors. I want to use it with a 2013 X1. I thought I could just plug it into the power socket in the boot, or at least one that doesn't need the ignition on to give it power, but BMW say it should be connected direct to the battery.…
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Dash cam query
I have a Ford Ka and a few months back brought a dash cam. However, after several attempts I had to give up on using it, as it kept either blowing the cigarette lighter fuse or just not charging. I tried it in my dad's car and it worked fine, it was also ok when on charge at home. Does anybody know of any dash cams that…
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£80 fine failure to tax vehicle
Hi all As I have been recovering from a period of poor mental health my admin / finances have been in a right mess. Anyway, I had my road tax DD fail back in November, and for whatever reason I totally missed that I have been sent a letter, dated early December, fining me £80. I don't dispute the moral or other basis for…
