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To replace my 2012 Focus or not - That is the question
I am in two minds about if it is time to replace my 2012 Focus. It has just passed its MOT but it had notes that their is a brake fluid leak in the slave cylinder and that the clutch and slave cylinder needs replacing and that there is also a small leak of oil from the front drive shaft seal, so that needs replacing. The…
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How much screen wash to water is 20% to 80%
I'm no good at maths so can someone work out how much screen wash and water I need. I bought a 250ml bottle of screen wash that says to use 20% Volume and 80% water so how do I work out how much is 20% and 80%. The place I bought the screen wash said it will make up to 4 litres so I'm thinking there ratio is 50ml screen…
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Whats a good easy to manoeuvre starter car to buy learning to drive please?
hi, I'm about to take lessons, but my brother-in-law is willing to help as well but doesn't have a car at the moment, so if you are able to purchase a car while on a provisional licence which I'm hoping i can what would be a good car to look for and be easy to control for starting out etc, and it would have to be automatic…
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Intelligent Speed Assist
I enjoy the ISA facility, whereby my car automatically identifies the speed limit and then automatically restricts the car to that speed. Do all new cars have this feature, or is it restricted to more expensive models?
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Damage caused by drunk driver - can we claim?
A driver who had been drinking, recently caused an accident outside our home which resulted in our hedge being damaged beyond repair. The driver drove off without stopping but was later caught and arrested. I have a Police Incident number but when I called our home insurance company, they said that the hedge was excluded…
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Re Road Tax
I have just bought my Road Tax for a year. I was hoping to transfer the car to my son ASAP but I realised that I will lose the Road Tax I have just paid. Is this correct?
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Rejecting new car due to dealer misfuel
Hi folks, I've posted my story a few places around the Internet to get some advice and opinions, here is my story... I Bought a new car in England on the 29/12, collected it with 64 miles fuel range in it. Drove to the nearest petrol station and filled up with petrol. Drove home 110 miles, left it a few days before…
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2015 Corsa 1.4 ABS Issues
Hi I've recently been having problems with the braking on my Corsa which led to it being recovered by the AA. They have diagnosed a potential faulty ABS pump/motor. The fault is intermittent, usually once the car is warm or has run for 10+ miles, and it's causing one (or both) front wheels to bind when braking. Very loud…
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Insurance renewal and changing car
My partners car insurance is due for renewal in the 25 days time. I know the magic number is 23 so we would be well prepared for that. However, her PCP deal finishes before then so there’s a near 100% chance that won’t be the car she actually has come the renewal date. Although we don’t know the exact registration we are…
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Car insurance for youngsters
Anyone had experience of 17 year old getting policy cancelled for failing to upload copy of drivers licence and then finding they can’t get insurance anywhere else for under £6.5k as suspected they have been ‘Siri flagged’ (not sure I’ve spelt it right) what can I do as a parent to sort it as its ridiculous. It’s a group 2…
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Change brake pads
So had wheel bearing and a abs sensor changed few weeks back all done and sorted while garage was replacing it said pads were on way out quoted like £240 to change fronts which I thought was a little steep. anyway rang the good old father in-law who said change them yourself he’s always done his own work but I have always…
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When is Breakdown cover NOT Breakdown cover? When you are with the RAC
MSE Thought I would share a loyal RAC members experience when my car experienced a tyre blow-out from hitting a pot-hole recently. I have been a member of the RAC since 2021 and was paying £63.99 per year for basic membership and have never used the service up until that point. Stuck in a country lane in the rain I tried…
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RAC Wrong Name
I recently took out a new breakdown cover with RAC. I have vehicle cover, not personal cover, so my cover states anyone can drive my car and still be covered for a breakdown etc. Somehow I mistakenly spelt my surname wrong (really not sure how I did it) I reached out the them to change it but haven’t heard anything back.…
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Which Discovery??
Now 72. Have a new 'old mans' car. Still keep looking for an Austin Champ (1st car at 18). Always loved them. £250 then, 22-17 now ! Too much for me now. Mainentance/heavy... Have had older Range rovers and Landrovers (hybrid/bobtail) over the years.Last was a Disco 1. I want a Disco again, but of what mark? Spend extra on…
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Possible causes of car engine hesitating on acceleration.
BMW
116i second generation Series1 F20, 1.6 turbo engine, petrol, 6 speed
manual. January 2015 so now over nine years old. 36,000 miles. We
bought it almost new with only 230 miles so we know how it has been
driven and treated for almost all its life. It has been regularly
serviced by BMW for the first five years and since…
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Highways Regulations
Hi there, Are there any current regulations or restrictions with regards to new developments with parking and access to a public highway which is only 2.6m in width i.e single track. Our local authority has granted planning permission for the redevelopment of an old office block into apartments, which include 10 parking…
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Car Dealer not paying money for traded in car
Hi guys, another issue I cant find any help on google, so have turned to the professionals!😊 My son recently bought a new car on finance. from a car dealer. He traded in his old car against it. They offered him £5000 for his old car and, at the time, they mis read his final settlement value letter and applied for finance…
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EU speed limiters
As of today EU has made speed limiters compulsary on all cars https://www.theguardian.com/technology/article/2024/jul/05/hard-to-argue-against-mandatory-speed-limiters-come-to-the-eu-and-ni?CMP=share_btn_url
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Car Insurance
I own two cars. In one I had a minor accident in 2021 (my fault). The other car's insurance is due soon. Do I have to declare my accident/claim even though it was in the other car ? I know each car has its own no claims. Does each car also have its own accident record?
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New car estimated future value in four years??
Hi all, We are considering a new Kia Sportage 1.6T GDi 212 HEV GT-Line S 5dr Auto (2 wheel drive), and trying to decide whether to buy outright or take out a personal lease over 4 years. I know what a personal lease will cost us over four years, so am trying to get a rough idea of what the future value of this car may be…
Bought a car, van or motorbike on Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) or Hire Purchase (HP) since 2007? Discuss the probes into hidden discretionary commission and undeclared commission - and how to complain.
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