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Can I still scrap my car???

I scrapped my car but the reg plates were not on the car as they got destroyed in a crash!! When it came to getting the logbook signed as scrap, the yard wouldn't sign it as I had no proof the car I...

Miss_Naughti

Personalised Number Plates

Hi all, Is there anyone on here that knows of anywhere that I can get a decent valuation of a number plate. I have a personalised number plate, that is 3 letters and a number that spells out a name,...

sjpppoly

door lock problem

the driver side door lock is not opening from the outside with the key, my car is a 1996 ford fiesta , can you help me with the problem

reinganum

Contaminated petrol: non-supermarket brands

Apologies for coming to this topic somewhat late, but I don't do a lot of mileage... I have just been hit by an enormous garage bill for two replacement sensors and a replacement cat for my Zafira,...

pawwaw17

how to remove stickers from a bike,

i have a honda motorbike and i want to respray the fairings, should i remove all the decal stickers (if so whats the best method) or can i spray filler primer and fill over the top of stickers so...

Kilala

VW Camper Insurance...

Hi People, I am planning on buying a VW Camper soon- Bay window, 1600 or 1800 petrol engine, imported from Australia, RHD, built in 1972. I can't seem to get a quote for fully comp insurance! I work...

sharona100

Corsa Club 1.2i

The heater in the car has not worked properly since I had a new water pump fitted. Can anyone help?

locallawman

VW Passat

Turning left I get a knocking noise on occassions when I am decelerating. It doesn't appear to be happening if you accelerate into a corner. There doesn't appear to be any other problem i.e the car...

futurama4

Vehicle licence

Can you own a vehicle that you don't have a licence for? Example. My farther wants to buy me a motorbike but wants it in his name. But he does not want to use it and can't as he has no bike licence.

Pippa68

4x4 owners

Did you watch the TV programme last night..and if so, has it made you consider changing your vehicle?

nic3c

Driving on the A3(m)

Can anyone tell me what the commute is like from Portsmouth to Guildford on the A3(M) at rush hour? I know it gets hectic around Hindhead....how long are the queues?

benhodge83

Peugeot 206 / Kenwood stereo won't store radio stations

I recently put a second hand Kenwood CD / Radio in a Peugeot 206. I used ISO connectors and all wires seem to be intact and well connected yet the stereo seems to have no perminent live (i.e won't...

thanos35

no claims?

i have not driven for 4 years,do i have any no claims from the years i did drive and never made a claim?

jondraycott

1999 renault clio 1.2 cambelt

what is the recommended mileage for changing

monkeymarc

setting up an insurance company

how difficuly would it be to set up an insurance company and what are the rules and regulations involved and where can i get this information from .

kemal0303

Red light camera time limit

whats is the absolute limit that the police have to act on when someone gets flashed by a red light.? I believe it 2 weeks and 6 months in special circumstances for speed cameras but is it the same...

bigfoot3

cancellation fee

my sister recently sold her car because she was unable to drive due to hand problems so therefore cancelled her car insurance.she has now recieved a bill for a cancellation fee from her insurer even...

milly143

Traction Control

I have traction control on my Golf which is automatically on all the time. In what kind of conditions should I turn it off?

Chrissy B

tare

What does TARE stand for

Bazile

Tyre pressures - Renault Clio Oasis - 1993 1171cc

On the tyres on the above car is marked 145/70R When I put the car details on the kwikfit site to see what the pressure should be it brings up the size of the tyre as 145/70T What is the difference...

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