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Tie Rod End costs
My car failed its MOT, so needed the work doing, was charged the below price for the work including the labour: LH and OSF Tie Rod End/Track Rod End - 161.30 Wheel Alignment - 34.99 (needed) Also, on top of the quote for the service i had at the same time they said my car needed special oil at an extra cost of 29.99 for…
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Should I allow the at-fault party's insurers to fix my car
Hi folks; Sorry if this question has been asked before - I had a quick google of the forum but couldn't find anything obvious... So I had a bump on Tuesday - set off from traffic lights and drove down the right hand lane, accelerated up to 30mph and then maintained that speed, and then another driver ran into the back of…
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Selling BMW
Hi all, I’m hoping I have some car experts or someone who’s partner is a car expert. I have a 57 plate BMW 3 Series I need rid off. The engine is gone. How much do you think I would be able to sell it for?! Thanks
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residential parking, car is producing by an inch onto the dropped kerb section
Hi I live in a residential road and my car is protruding about an into into the small section as the kerb becomes to slope down for driveway access. What are the rules about this? My neighbour keeps harassing me about this but they have enough access to go in and out their drive.
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VT on a car
After a bit of advice please My 48month PCP is up in January, I don't want to PX for another car and know I have about 3£k negative equity in the car If I do a VT do i still have to pay for the excess mileage etc ? Thanks
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Car leasing - Poor Credit
Hey, I'm looking to lease a car but i checked my credit score and its classed as poor. I havent missed a single payment and my debts are going down. I have just registered on the electoral roll last night as experian recommended Just wondering what the chances are of getting it and if there is any companies that lease to…
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M1 speed camera
Hi, I have been struggling to find out how to post a question and here is only the place I’ve found to write my question. I was driving on the M1 south bound at around 47mph and a Camera flashed ?! How is that possible that can’t be breaking the law can it. All the speed limits have been changing to 60, 50 etc etc. Can any…
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Best thing to clean inside of windscreen
This doesnt bother some people, but it does me. I like the inside of my windscreen to be clean. But what I get is a misty grey film. Ive tried Car Plan Screen Clean because it had good reviews, but it looks clean for a day, then the grey fim is back. Ive tried warm water with washing up liquid, same results. Has anyone got…
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Workshop Supplies Online
Has anyone had any experience ordering workshop/ garage supplies online? I usually call into my local harware store whenever I need to get some essentials, but recently I've been checking out the online options and there are some really good sites out there now. It would save a lot of time in the long run. The 2 big ones…
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Where can i buy cheap space saver wheels?
Hi, I've come across a shop on eBay and he appears to be selling lots of different types of space saver wheels for various makes and model cars. In case anyone doesn't know the space wheel is just another name for a spare wheel but it's much thinner then a full sized tyre. From checking out his store he seems to be selling…
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No left turn 7am-10am
Ok. So I did make the turn caught on camera by hackney council. However. I realised on leaving the area 5 mins later. So I managed to get photos. There was two warning signs. One completely obscured by a tree and the other twisted by approximately 45/50 degrees to the right. So it could of been equally a sign for the…
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Fair price for work carried out ?
Hi all only been driving a year and this is my first MOT, safe to say I don’t know much about cars and the mechanic new this. Could you give me your opinion on the work carried out. It’s a diesel Vauxhall corsa c O4 MOT test price New rear tyre Front cv boot Suspension arm ball Anti roll bar linkage ball joint New front…
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County Court business center
Hello, I received a letter from BM legal on behalf of napier claiming £230 for a fine I didn't paid in 2017. The letter is dated 19th of September 2018 and it says County Court business center. The letter just say the day, time and where the car was parked and doesn't include any other information. I been given a username…
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Suggestions please
Looking for suggestions for a car to replace the current gas-guzzler. I am due to retire at the end of the year, and my income will be considerably reduced. I'm hoping to be able to see more of my children, but as they live 250 miles away (in opposite directions) it's stupidly expensive. Currently, a round trip to see…
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The cost of small cars is no longer small!
I have been given a new Micra as a courtesy vehicle, whilst my QQ is in for repairs. The Micra is a 1.5 Diesel N-Connecta. It's not bad, we have a 108 at the moment that will go back in 6 months and thought I'd look at how much the courtesy car is. Knocking on for £19,000 for a mid range small hatchback. It's not even…
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Lease car repossession
Hi, can anyone advise on options, if any, or procedure when lease car has been passed to collectors for repossession? Daughter missed odd payments but maintained payments for last 6 months and guy turned up to collect car, when she wasn't at home. Finance (VW) company say it's nothing to do with them now, and we can't get…
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Would buying a used engine be covered if it goes wrong?
Hi, i require a new engine for my car and its gona cost me £1500. If i pay via credit card online would i be covered if something goes wrong with the engine as it's a used one. Thanks
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***Help! VOLKSWAGEN emissions issue***
Hello All, long time reader, first time poster! I have an issue, my car hasn't passed MOT, this is due to the pump sensor on the EGR valve, I can get this fixed for around £800-£900 which will make my car pass MOT which I can then get the car taken to VW and have the emission fix done BUT! I've found out that once I get…
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Car written off; buy or lease again?
From 2016 we had a lease car for 2 years, a Hyundai i30. Lovely car! Anyway in March this year it had to go back and we decided to buy a car, spent £5,000 on a 2012 BMW 3 series. Last week husband had an accident in it and found out today its being written off. They have offered to pay out £7,600. Don't want to buy a car…
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Dealing with 3rd Party insurers directly
Hi All, Just looking for some tips and advice in dealing with 3rd party insurers directly. I was hit on the side by a recycling Truck, driver admitted fault and advised me to contact his company to report incident and claim for damage. I decided to do this instead of taking it to a claims management company which will rake…
