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How long can I leave my parking lights on for?

Or sidelights or whatever else you want to call them. Went to my girlfriends last night, which took a 1 hour drive to g...
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posted by mail
5 comments posted 21yrs posted by mail

OT: how does protected no claims discount work?

Let's say you start the year out with 6 years no claims bonus and a 60% protected NCB discount. During the year you hav...
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posted by volff
4 comments posted 21yrs posted by volff

Renault Laguna 2.0 1998 "S" Front Wheel Bearing

Anyone changed the front wheel bearing on a Laguna 2.0 Estate (Auto) 1998 ? Is it a difficult job to DIY ? Does the bea...
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posted by paulm123nospam
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by paulm123nospam

Escort MOT work

Hi Just taken my escort in for it's MOT today, got a phonce call to say it failed on corroded brake pipes, was quoted a...
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posted by kris.hallas
6 comments posted 21yrs posted by kris.hallas

Cool - first problem with Kermit

Goodo - we have a misfire and a problem with Kermit. It started mostly on the overrun, now it's reached the point where...
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posted by dervman
33 comments posted 21yrs posted by dervman

OEM or Bosal

Hi, Polo 1.4tdi had service today at local dealership, quoted £158+vat for a backbox of course they give you the tail t...
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posted by Oliver.Gunnell
11 comments posted 21yrs posted by Oliver.Gunnell

1995 "N" Toyota Previa ??

Anyone out there know what sort of a job it is to do a front wheel bearing on one of these cars ?? I am a mechanic but...
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posted by nobodyhere
0 comments posted 21yrs posted by nobodyhere

VauxCav isuzu alternator

Hi, I think I have a problem with the alternator. Rev counter works intermittently. When working 14.2V accross terminal...
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posted by ingramja
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by ingramja

DTC: IGN SIGNAL-PRIMARY

Hi, I have a problem with my Nissan Micra '95. Engine works perfectly (no stalls, power cut-offs), until warmed. After...
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posted by krystian.xq.lelek
0 comments posted 21yrs posted by krystian.xq.lelek

pug 306D smelly heater

Hi I hope someone can help me ! When I switch the heat on I can smell a funny smell for the first few seconds, I suppos...
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posted by srp
4 comments posted 21yrs posted by srp

Car Spraying

Many years ago someone on here or on uk.rec.cars.classic recommended an excellent web site with advice on DIY car spray...
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posted by Periproct
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by Periproct

Wet and Dry and All That

When sanding car bodywork, is it possible to use various grades of wet and dry paper with an electric sander/ detail sa...
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posted by ramjaminn1
1 comments posted 21yrs posted by ramjaminn1

1996 Astra 1.7td ECU Location

Hi, Can anyone tell me where the ECU unit is for a 1.7td (Isuzu engine) astra (1996). Cheers Ga
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posted by garydenniscollier
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by garydenniscollier

Rover M16 Engine Gearbox (220/820)

Hi Folks, Could anybody possibly confirm how much of a job taking off/replacing this gearbox is. I'm just stuck for spa...
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posted by Car
5 comments posted 21yrs posted by Car

Nissan Micra K11 (S-registration) Battery/lights

Nissan Micra, S-reg, K11 type (the previous model to current range) Last night my father discovered the headlights woul...
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posted by dbell
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by dbell