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New Car Tax disc display

When obtaining a new tax disc early how soon can I dispaly it on the car? Is it - no more than 14 days before the old tax disc expires? I thought I read this somewhere but cannot find it now

harley_Husky

Radio code request please

Hi all. I've a Peugeot 206 and the radio is coded - D'oh ! I had to have a new battery, so now all i have is silence and it's driving ( excuse the pun ) me POTTY. Anyways, it's a: Philips model...

BUGSY030564

cam belts

Is it just wear and tear that will snap a cam belt.

justinbarnet

how to replace subaru outback thermostat

brian j john

air con

trying to find out accurately how much would the air con in my car (1.8 vectra petrol ) costs per year if it was left on all the time and say putting ?25 of petrol per week

run_rabbit55

can this be true?

i knocked a car on its side at about 3 mph. theres was no visible damage. now the owner is saying i caused damage to the underneath of the car. is this possible? it sounds like they are having me on

butterfly55

I have a 1994 Iveco Ford Tipper Lorry that is in good working order with 9 months MOT. The problem is i don't really know what is is worth (sorry i'm a woman)so could someone help me with my question.

wednesdayboy

Covertible roof

I have a 1992 Rover 216 Cabriolet, the roof stopped part way the other day and I wonderd if anyone had an idea of why and how to fix it. The motor still makes a noise and I can move it manually, but...

shylock73

Ford Mondeo Dashboard

Can the dashboard be painted with a suitable paint that is`nt likely to crack under the heat of the sun, assuming that we will get some sun this year?. It`s a 1,8ltr Mondeo LX P reg. If so please...

Marijn

Noticeable car colour

In the interests of safety, which is the most noticeable car colour? I think I read somewhere that silver is the least noticeable colour. Could anyone please provide me with a link to the answer. : )

chipmunkmike

honda varadero manual

Does anyone know if there is a repair manual for the honda varadero125?

amonty1144

Nissan x trail or a subaru forester?

I'm thinking of changing my freelander and I am considering the above two cars. I've looked on various sites and really can't decide between the two. Anyone any personal experience of either car,...

enfable

How do I check a cars history?

How would I check the history of a 1964 car. I have put the VIN in to a search site but this will only search 17 digit VIN's which were introduced in the 80's. The VIN I have has only got 9 digits. I...

anfield8

no entry signs

can anyone please tell me if there should be 2 no entry signs at either side of rd as a legal requirement please

Lastmanjack

Cost of Fuel

Why since the Budget has the cost of Diesel risen by another 6 or 7p above that of petrol, the gap is now on average 10-11p, have tried to get an answer from the fuel companies, but just get standard...

Bellvecchio2

Deep scratch needing Respray repair

Hi, I've managed to put a nice big scratch in the passenger door of my C4 picasso. The area affected is just bigger than the size of the palm of my hand, so about 6 inches across.... I just wondered...

RomeoAlfie

driving licence

how can i find out the date that i will be able to get my driving licence back?

ray bush

Mondeo mk3 radio/cd

I 've the 6000 series of radio/cd player in my mk 3 Mondeo .For some unknown reason if you put the radio on from cold it will perform ok for about 5/10 mins then just fade out ,signal gone.However...

daveraw

cabriolet hood repair

i have just bought a stolen/recovered escort mk4 cabriolet.the hood is perfect apart from a cut about 9 inches long where the thieves gained entry.is there any form of invisible repair i can carry...

FieryP125

Registering a New Number Plate with DVLA

Very simple question I have purchased a private registration plate from the DVLA. I have received the V750 form and signed it. I wanted to go to the local DVLA office to save time rather than posting...

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