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Buying a previously stolen car... it was my family's car!
Ok here's the rather bizarre story. My mum's 07 Fiat Panda got stolen last November. Eventually the insurance got her a new one (at a hefty cost to her as they underpaid her the value but that's irrelevant). Meanwhile my car was such a rustbucket I had to sell it for scrap, leaving me carless. Mum's car was recovered…
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ford radio code
hi please can some one help me i have a ford transit and the fuse blew so i replaced it.and now it wants a code which is not in the van.i have tried 8 different codes none work.it is a 4000rds ser: m496483 fd400n.many thanks in advance.
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Radio code
Hi, my daughter's just bought a new car, but some bright spark has taken the original radio out and just shoved in another one. No code!!!! Could someone please help? The radio is a Ford 5000 RDS EON serial no M172800 I think it was originally out of a car registration R49 CTU at least that's what it says on the side of…
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Radio code help please?
Hi, Can you anyone please give a code for Blaupunkt Fiat Punto LOW car radio. BP937213824846 7649372316 Thank you in advance Andy
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£5000 to spend on a used car....
Any ideas? Only drive on weekends and only 2 of us. Need some ideas for makes/model (haven't got a preference really!). Try and get one around 2001-2005 model if possible, got the cash so hoping I can get a good deal in the private/trade sells... So far some people mentioned: Nissan Patrol Honda Civic Toyota Corlla Ford…
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Metrolink in Manchester question
Do the Metrolink trams in Manchester ever give refunds if you experience problems when you travel? I have heard that they don't so not sure if it's worth writing to them or not. Their website doesn't say anything about it.
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Mega Bus
Don't book this by phone my Uni daughter did using her mobile, cost her nearly £13 for the 8 minute call. :mad: She knows now read the small print.
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Car Tax Band B Car Finder?
Hi I'm looking for a website which enables you to search for second hand car tax band B cars. But by band, not by car. I want to be able to easily see a list of older cars which are in tax band b. I have found the DVLA website which gives this information for newer cars, but not for older ones (I think) which you have to…
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Smart Car owners - cheap servicing!!
I very recently discovered a much cheaper option to service my Smart Car & thought i'd let everyone know so they can benefit also! I used to take it to be serviced at the main mercedes/smart dealerships, which were quite expensive, but no more! There's an independent Smart place that does servicing for a LOT less - i can't…
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Sold a car to someone in Ireland
Hi Everyone, I hope someone can help me urgently. We've sold a car to someone in the Republic of Ireland and I sent to V5 to the DVLA. I am under the impression that this is the correct thing to do. As it turns out he is a Motortrader and is kicking off as he wants the whole V5. A colleuge is pestering me to get it back…
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Should I buy a new (used) car now?
With the state of the UK car industry at the moment, I'd like to canvas the views of other far more knowledgable MSE users on whether now is a good time to buy a new (used) car or whether I should hold off a little while longer to see whether prices fall. It strikes me that whilst new car sales have plummeted, which should…
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Speeding Fine Traffic Offence
I've Been Issued With A Notice Of Intended Persecution From Police Reason Excess Speed Max Was 30mph And I Was Driving At 37mph. Any One Knows A Way To Avoid The Fine And Penalty Points. I Was Driving A Rental Car
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Problem with cheap Virgin London/Manchester train tickets
First of all, apologies if this should be joined to another thread. I had a look and couldn't find anything similar.. I'm going up to Manchester (from London) for a couple of days next month. I was really pleased to see that Virgin offer bargain seats for these journeys, starting from £1. On the dates I wanted, there were…
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Renault Megane Cam belt and service question
Hello, can anyone advise on whether a cam belt should be changed as part of the service schedule?? we have looked through our manuals and it doesnt say anywhere that they do this, but so many people are saying that it should be done?? we have a renault megane,53 plate, 1.5 dynamique (diesel), has done approx 66000 miles.…
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Main Dealer Dodgy Deal?
I bought an 07 reg Renault Scenic Diesel about 11 months ago, new, but "pre registered" from a Renault Main Dealer. Now the 1st service is due, and I called a more local dealer for a price. 1st thing they asked for was the registration number, and when I quoted it, the car didn't come up on the Renault UK database. So I…
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FIAT I-DEAL....anyone bought via this method?
"Fiat i-deal provides you with a flexible and affordable way of buying your new Fiat 500. This finance method is perfect if you don’t have a large deposit, and monthly payments are kept low due to the fixed guaranteed future value of the vehicle. This fixed value protects you from the uncertain trends of the car market,…
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Ford replacement parts query
What should I be expecting to pay for 2 x rear suspension bushes replacing on a 8yo Ford Focus 1.8 ghia? I've been told 2-3hrs labour as the whole rear axles need removing to access.
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High milage corsa - any opinions please?
Hi Guys, I've seen a Corsa 1.3CDTI Sxi - its a new shape 56 plate (December 06) and has done 79,000 miles. It's had one lady owner from new and has full vauxhall service history. Asking price is £4995. Have had a test drive, it drives well and is immaculate inside. We are looking at the car as a second car, will probably…
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Late MOT and Tax - fines?
Just came across our car tax reminder - it is due at the end of this month so went to get all the paperwork together to pop to the PO and discovered to my horror that the MOT expired at the end of last month ooops (I was in hospital having a baby and we'd just moved house so it was the last thing on our minds that month!)…
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Looking for an SRX400 motorbike...
Hi Anyone seen one of these for sale please? :D