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fruitsalad

Car Stereo

I have a Pug 207 2006 with the factory fit radio, I would like to replace it with a stereo with an aux socket which most of them seem to have nowadays, but they also all seem to have Bluetooth, my...
16:34 Thu 06th Aug 20203 answers, last by Hymie 21:02 Thu 06th Aug 2020
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Bigbad

Car Dealerships/Face Masks.

I’ve got to take my car in next week for a minor problem. I’ve opted to wait. (3 - 4 hours). Anyone know if a mask will be compulsory in the waiting area? If so, I may have to make alternative...
10:19 Thu 06th Aug 202025 answers, last by New Judge 15:18 Thu 06th Aug 2020
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David H

Why Do Some Performance Cars Make So Much Noise?

Why do some cars, normally customised, growl and rattle loudly when they accelerate while most others are almost silent in comparison? It is clearly within government noise limits as you can see they...
03:47 Tue 04th Aug 202018 answers, last by MattA777 09:26 Tue 04th Aug 2020
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arabbadot

Car Valuation

How can I find what my car was worth at a particular date in the past? There are plenty of sites telling one what it is worth now. But anyone know of a site where one can get an approximate value at a...
17:34 Mon 03rd Aug 20203 answers, last by arabbadot 20:06 Thu 06th Aug 2020
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pumpjack

Best Tyre Shine, Black Plastic Shine Etc

bought stuff from halfords for tyres, it was crap want tyre shine and black interior cleaner shiner etc what you reckon is best,im on budget so nothing too expensive cheers...
14:39 Sat 01st Aug 20208 answers, last by mjwman 09:38 Tue 04th Aug 2020
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bigbas

2004 Vauxhall Astra Club Auto 1.6

PRASCO Trim / Protective Strip, door A strip has come off the passenger door of my astra I think this is the right part However i think I just need the plastic bits which fasten the strip to the car...
17:25 Fri 31st Jul 20203 answers, last by cleggie 12:21 Sat 01st Aug 2020
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scattman57

Ford Fiesta Mk 7 Lookouts

just purchased a ford fiesta mk7.5 2013 1.5 diesel for my daughter its in mint condition but it has 100.000 on the clock my question is is there anything that i should be looking or listening for in...
16:31 Fri 31st Jul 20202 answers, last by Electrochem 22:03 Sat 01st Aug 2020
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pamioli

Car Radio

Trying to reset my radio for Ford mondeo but code I was given doesn't work any ideas Plz
15:27 Sun 26th Jul 20204 answers, last by Buenchico 18:29 Sun 26th Jul 2020
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kelfoan

Charged For Parts Not Required

I took my car to a garage due to having a leak running in the boot. The garage said it was a seal on one of the air vents that was perished and letting in water. They charged me £90 for parts and...
16:30 Thu 23rd Jul 202011 answers, last by mjwman 13:18 Sat 25th Jul 2020
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lankeela

Dartford Crossing

I used this both ways on 12th July and totally forgot to pay online afterwards. Today received two Penalty Charge Notices and went online to pay. It has taken payment but instead of the £38 each way...
13:06 Wed 22nd Jul 20205 answers, last by Hymie 20:45 Wed 22nd Jul 2020
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fruitsalad

Mot History

how far do MOT's go back on the dvla website please I just tried and it seemed to stop at 2017
14:51 Tue 21st Jul 20208 answers, last by barry1010 17:39 Tue 21st Jul 2020
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malagabob

Engine Starts Whilst Start/Stop Activated

I don’t usually use this function. But found it necessary yesterday. Was in a queue that was only moving every couple of minutes, sometimes 5. Engine started. Got a shock, as was parked on an incline,...
02:13 Sat 18th Jul 20204 answers, last by mjwman 12:40 Sat 18th Jul 2020
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rsvp

Paint Protection

Have just bought an almost new car (2,500 miles) - is it worth paying for paint and upholstery protection before I take delivery and if so about how much is a reasonable price for a small car. Thank...
17:57 Wed 15th Jul 20203 answers, last by rsvp 16:56 Sat 18th Jul 2020
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Kathdoug76

Not Used My Car In Months. Noisy Ehen Braking

I've not used my VW Golf 13 plate for a few months. Just went out in it and there is a banging sound coming from front brakes when applying the brakes. It was perfectly fine when I last used my car....
19:49 Tue 14th Jul 202019 answers, last by lankeela 20:17 Wed 22nd Jul 2020
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TonyV

Formular 1

who do you fancy:? do not watch Sky just the catch up
19:03 Sun 12th Jul 20202 answers, last by CrapAtCryptics 19:24 Sun 12th Jul 2020
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derekpara

Dartford Crossing Account.

I set up a DartCharge account this morning. Can I use the crossing this evening or will there be a set-up delay ? Cheers. D...
11:41 Sun 12th Jul 20206 answers, last by zebo 21:40 Sun 12th Jul 2020
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derekpara

Buy Or Lease ?

Following my last message my son is now looking for a replacement used vehicle and is pondering buy or lease. Can anyone advise which one method might be preferrable ? Cheers. D...
16:28 Sat 11th Jul 20207 answers, last by mjwman 12:10 Tue 14th Jul 2020
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derekpara

Frigging Cat Thieves !

My son had the Catalytic Converter stolen from his 2005 plate Honda CR-V this morning while he was watching his two young boys playing football in a local recreation ground. The car was parked in the...
16:23 Sat 11th Jul 202011 answers, last by derekpara 11:47 Sun 12th Jul 2020
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wiltsman

Speeding To Avoid A Tailgater

https://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/18571089.legal-loophole-lets-drivers-speed-avoid-tailgaters/ What are your views on this?...
13:23 Thu 09th Jul 202031 answers, last by teacake44 15:53 Fri 10th Jul 2020

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