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audi 2.5 turbo diesel auto 2002
any one know where the auto gearbox oil level is as cant find any dipstick as is usual with autos
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Deposit con by main dealer - help!
Hi MSEs, my partner and I agreed to buy a used car from a local main dealer, and signed the agreement and handed over a £100 deposit from our account. After a couple of days we changed my minds and pulled out, because we felt we could get a better deal elsewhere. We were prepared to lose the deposit because we felt we…
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Why is one brake pad wearing faster than the other?
Just checking today and it appears that driver side brake pads nearly worn right down whilst passenger side has loads of material left. What does this indicate and will it be cheap to fix?
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Buy cash or finance?
We are going to be buying a car soon and looking to spend up to £5000. We were going to pay by cash, but we wondering whether we should buy it on finance, as hubby seems to think there might be a good reason to do this, but can't think what it is! What is your opinion? Cash or finance?
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Expiring Endorsements
I have 2 endorsements expiring in October after four long years. Car insurance companies always ask for five years history. If I was to get car insurance with a new company in November would I need to tell them about my expired endorsements? Surely if they have expired the insurance company will never know??? :confused:…
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Wobbly tyres!
I've got a 1991 BMW 318iS and normally run Goodyear F1 tyres (£32 each from mytyres.net). These don't last long, around 10K max. Anyway, I was going to work on Monday when the car went very sideways on a 90 deg bend. "slippery road" I thought. It then went very sideways on a roundabout and I was suspicious. So I had a look…
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Clio Mk3 Lights
Hi there I have a 1998 Mk2 Clio and would like to change the rear lights to Mk3 ones. I know that if i buy lexus lights they fit both Mk2 and 3 clios, but are the standard lights any different, and does it make a difference if my car is a Mk2 not a Mk2.5 (which was made in 2000-01 and had slightly different styling)? Many…
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Do not speed !!
Just been done and it has cost me £60 :confused: My advice to all you money savers.....do not speed ;)
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any cheap ticket to gatwick
i am looking for cheap ticket to gatwick from north london. where can i find cheap ticket. thanks
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Citroen Xsara Picasso
I am thinking of buying a Picasso but am held off slightly by the new C4 Picasso due to come out soon. Very torn, do I wait to find that the new one is really expensive or just go ahead now and order the older model. Also does anyone have any experience of the cashback offer, do you physically get cashback or is it applied…
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Door trim
Hi there, I have a clio S reg and was wondering how to remove the drivers door trim as it has developed a squeak - not significant but very irritating! I can't see how i can remove the trim :-S Thanks Cremey
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Removing Road kill (Insects etc)
Any tips out there for removing dead flies/insects etc?
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Urgent - help needed with parking ticket
I hope you can help me with this parking ticket problem. My wife took her ill mum to the doctors this morning, and at the doctors the car park is pretty small so the spaces fill up very quickly. Historically people visiting the dcotors could park in the pub car park next door, where there were some dedicated overspill…
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Electric window woes
I rolled down the elctric window on the Honda Civic and heard a grinding noise. The window had gone down, so I tried to put it up again and it wouldn't move. It appears the rubber had warped in the heat and now the window is off track and the window rubber is all 'wiggly' (is that a word)? Do I call autoglass, or take it…
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AutoAid
Has anyone had problems with AutoAid?
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Audi A6 2.0TDI SE 2 year Lease - £281pcm
Ive been monitoring the below site since I started leasing my car in June 2005 The below deal is one of the best I have seen yet and includes VAT. Anyone after a prestige motor should consider this way of "financing" http://www.lingscars.com/car_detail.php?make_model=233&id=633&status=1
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Steering lock
Hi guys and girls, I am looking for a stoplok steering lock for my new car, does anyone know where I can get one for a good price ? they are about £80 in halfords and not much cheaper on ebay so any help would be appreciated. Thanks Paul
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European Breakdown Cover
Were driving in France in a couple of weeks and I would like to arrange one trip breakdown cover for my car which is afew years old. Any suggestions for budget, 1 week cover? Thanks Mr T
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Buying a car-3 years old
My OH usually replaces his new car every year,ouch.I have suggested (after reading comments on here) that maybe 3 year old would be better.It a prestige car he is looking for,and i usually buy mine privately and sell privately .Any tips how to start finding the car he wants,cutting the costs .Should he email dealers direct…
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Reduce the cost of train journey
Hi, My girlfriend is coming down on the 4th of September from Norwich to Liverpool and going back on the 15th or 16th (flexible to either day). I'm struggling to find any cheap tickets its just the full wack of £57 (she has a young persons railcard). Can anyone suggest any cheaper option or a discount code or anything? My…