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near side or off side ?

I can never remember which is which ! Is there an easy way to remember ? is near side nearest to the pavement or nearest to the driver ?!

char_1990

theory test

is it possible to take your theory test before you are 17?

aprilqxz

Vectra Spare Key

Anyone know a cheaper way of getting a spare key(with chip & alarm) cut for a Vectra C 2002 model. Vauxhall want ?125!

sunsocks

Poorly Honda - any ideas what is wrong with him?

My Honda has sort of packed up - started last Thursday when suddenly the electric windows, sunroof and wing mirrors stopped working. Got it booked in at the garage for today. Then on Saturday (in that...

yummymum

driving after a c section...

am i insured or do i have to wait the full 6 weeks like the doc says i should? is the 6 weeks just what the doc says or do insurance companies say that as well?

sinbadp

peugeot display

just had my 2006 peugeot 307 tdi serviced, the mechanic had to remove the battery to replace the oil filter and now the display by the windscreen has defaulted to french does anyone know how to reset...

DO&D

Tom Tom One Europe

Have brought a TT1 Europe> It is billed as ready to go. My problem is that this week I have been in Berlin and Sweden and when I turn it on it doesnt connect to a satellite so is no use to me. I...

A4FAB

Number Plate

Hi Have just seen a Bentley driving through Farnham in Surrey with the number plate "SONGS". Anyone any idea who owns this? Barbara

jammy76

service light

hi, can anyone help me i have a ford cougar due for a service does anybody know how to turn service light off ?

slyclopse

french lorries

why do french lorries have stickers on the back i.e 60 70 80 or 80 90 100

EverClean

Cheapest motoring?

What's the cheapest monthly cost to finance a car? I'm looking to put nothing down and I don't mind if I walk away with nothing - I just want to finance something for the lowest it will cost me per...

whiffey

Warming up a car engine

What is the best way to bring a car engine up to working temperature on a very cold morning ? I have always understood you should immediately drive off normally, but I've just been told that it is...

chrise17

Corsa diesel oils

I recently purchased a Vauxhall Corsa 1.3 TDCI,being a diesel must I use a desiel specific engine oil and which viscosity,its a 2005 registration,mineral,synthetic oil?

tigga

astra diesel crankshaft sensor

Hi, does anybody know the location of the crankshaft sensor on a 2001 astra 1.7 td ? Thanks

nothappy

Renault scenic Query ECU

We recently broke down in our Renault Scenic 1.6 alize and was told it was the starter motor and before the break down and since then the car has 3 lights come on at times when driving and we lose all...

Johnraka

Motor Insurance (Attempt number 2)

OK, Back in January I was stopped by the police for 'allegedly' having no insurance after being picked up on ANPR camera in an unmarked car. I had only got the car that morning and HAD phoned NAT WEST...

wudliketokno

ford fiesta mk4 front bumper

how is this removed?

nic3c

Back to Black

Is there an interior equivalent to Back to Black which i can use on my steering wheel and gear stick? They're made from leather type material.

abilicious

ford C-Max dog guard

I recently bought a genuine Ford dog guard for our C-Max off e-bay. As the seller had assured me it was complete I purchased it, only to find it needs some retainers fitting in the roof liner. I now...

Pascal60

CarLoan in my name for son in law

IMy son in law got a car and I was the name on the loan we voluntarly ask ed for the loan to cease they came and took the car looked round it gav ehim some paper work I am now being told I owe nealy...

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