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DVLA licence renewal reminders
Do the DVLA send reminders? Just found out that my licence expired last month. No reminder. :-( Tim
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Least Troublesome Cars
Hi all, Which new compact car could I buy today would be least likely to give me problems reliability-wise in future? thanks, Marty
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hole in petrol tank...
Can you please cite a section of the MOT test that would fail a repaired fuel tank? One that has no holes and no leaks. Crossposted to
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Merva A (Corsa C) front subframe replacement?
Hi all, Was Dads old 2004,1.6 Meriva with 65k on the clock and generally clean and reliable. Failed the MOT today for some basic easily-fixable stuff plus some rust near one of the steering rack...
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Miniature MIG welding bottle coupling size?
Gentlemen, Does anyone know what the correct name is for the type of coupling that fits on these disposable MIG welding gas bottles that Sealey do? They're only about 14" high and maybe 3.5" or so in...
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Boot catch in lock position
Hi I have a Renault Clio 53 2004 I have a fault were the boot catch is in the locked position and a can?t shut the boot at all. The car in not also auto locking itself after a few minutes when I...
 
Nissan Micra 2005 1.2 auto gearbox issue?
Hi, i have a 2005 nissan micra 1.2 auto. 2 days ago i started having acceleration issues maybe relating to the gearbox. Not sure on the auto the gears changed to higher gears automaticly if pressed...
 
AdBlue buying, storing and dispensing questions
Now that my wife has gone and bought a car that uses AbBlue I'm wondering about the cheapest/easiest way of topping up the tank. I seem to recall reading somewhere that part-used containers shouldn't...
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Renault Clio Mk2 1.2 8v - Cambelt Problem
My W reg bangernomics Renault Clio stopped running and was diagnosed by a mobile mechanic (I was away with work) as having no compression and probable stripped cam belt due to oil contamination from a...
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Lock lube, snake oil?
I was talking to an aftermarket vehicle lock supplier earlier and mentioned the use of graphite powder on said vehicle lock (before it failed) and he suggested it was a bad thing (not just not the...
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Foam in wheelbarrow tyres then become flatproof ?
Foam in Allotment wheelbarrow tyres become flat proof ? What kind of foam might we be able to get in the U.K. ? For the shirts and stickers..sulfurcitydesign.com For the talk..Southern Offroad Mowers...
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2001, 1.2, 16V, Corsa C coolant / heater issues.
Hi All, Daughter picked us up last night in her Corsa (175k) and mentioned that the engine management light had just come on and that the fan stayed on for some time when she stopped off to grab some...
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Nissan Micra radio code
HELP, please. Lost my radio code when battery died. S/N : PP3001MB Type : PN3000 Model : PP3001M
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Renault Laguna Mk3 2008 ABS ECU
Dash showing BRAKING SYSTEM FAULT and STOP also speedo not working, but it drives OK otherwise. Took car to decent local garage, but they were unable to communicate with the ABS ECU and advised me to...
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Nissan car radio code
Hi. I had to get a new battery and now my radio needs a security code. Not looking forward to a silent Easter holiday 5 hour drive. Would be really grateful if anyone has the code for the following...
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What is approx normal coolant temp for 1.9 L Diesel engine
What would be a normal coolant temp for 1.9 L Diesel engine? There's no temp dial on our Caddy 1.9diesel and the ODB reader is saying it's 60 deg C - which seems very low. Have change the 'stat - but...
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Speed awareness course
I'm told that you can only have one speed awareness course, but a friend says she's been on several. Can this be so? (Inadvertently posted in
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Electric fan switch hysteresis?
Hi all. 1978 Ford 1300 Kent powered kitcar. When we first built it I modified the thermostat housing to take a std 22mm electric fan switch and it's worked pretty well over the years. A while back the...
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Mk II Focus steering knuckles
Anyone know if Mk II Focus front knuckles are generally interchangable? Rather than pee about with bearings, eBay turns up a selection of whole knuckles cheaply, but with the 1.6 ones are even cheaper...
 
Mini 2012 timing chain local repair man or main dealer
2012 Mini Cooper 12,500 miles, warranty ended July 2015 - still under Mini TLC (if that makes any difference) I have been told by the local official Mini repair centre that they suspect the timing...
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