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Battery charger

Been on the hunt for a decent battery charger and saw this one : http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/740213...
6 comments posted 18yrs
posted by James
6 comments posted 18yrs posted by James

OT court or onbudsman?

i tried posting on a legal advice group but never showed up. here it is in full.but also, i will have to get the VW ret...
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posted by julianhales
14 comments posted 18yrs posted by julianhales

V5C update on engine replacement

Hi, I had an exchange engine fitted about a month ago and sent off my V5C to DVLA with the new engine number, a coverin...
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posted by tony.brett
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by tony.brett

BMW Service Accident Aftercare

Just got an Accident Aftercare card in the post from my dealer. Basically it "supplements my existing motor insurance",...
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posted by topper.doggle
10 comments posted 18yrs posted by topper.doggle

Astra again, unresolved problem

Hi, my old but keeps going R reg Astra 1.4. 135,000 miles. Last year it got a serious problem of randomly losing the en...
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posted by gareth.magennis
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by gareth.magennis

Astra idle speed control valve

Hi, my Astra 1.4 (R reg, last of the old types) has a knackered idle speed control valve. I've had it disconnected the...
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posted by gareth.magennis
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by gareth.magennis

Astra Clutch - Judder

My mate has a 1.4 Astra Club (06) and has a problem with clutch judder from cold. He has been in contact with the deale...
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posted by Who90nospam
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by Who90nospam

Toyota Supra cam belt??

1994 non turbo 3 ltr Toyota Supra Can any of you wizzo's out there tell me if a cam belt change on the above car is a f...
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posted by asr
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by asr

Renault Megane immobiliser

Renault Megane 2.0 8v 1998. Did a service and also took the battery out to clean out all the crud that had collected th...
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posted by not
13 comments posted 18yrs posted by not

SORN

Hi, My car has just failed its MOT. As the car is 10 years old and the repair costs are likely to be too high, I will b...
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posted by thedeerhunter270
29 comments posted 18yrs posted by thedeerhunter270

VX Astra 1.6 (2006) sxi, Petrol smell inside

There is a strong smell of petrol inside the car after periods of standing, will be taking it to the dealers soon, but...
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posted by ifyouwanttoemailme
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by ifyouwanttoemailme

Brake squeal

I have an older Micra, J reg, old body shape. After several miles I am getting a squeal from the front offside (I think...
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posted by co10
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by co10

Dud alternator

I have just fitted a battery to the Herald for the first time in 8 years (long restoration with the end almost in sight...
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posted by ian.groups
13 comments posted 18yrs posted by ian.groups

406 HDi - vibration / resonance

My 406 HDi 110 is pretty quiet and refined for a diesel, *but* when driving uphill or in fifth at around 60 (and theref...
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posted by mrdoki
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by mrdoki

Rear light contacts

Been having trouble with my rear lights. (BMW 318i 1992) Brake lights have stopped working and one indicator went dim a...
13 comments posted 18yrs
posted by Periproct
13 comments posted 18yrs posted by Periproct