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pass plus insurers

can anybody recommend any car insurers that accept "pass plus certificate" i have been on the direct gov website,and they come up with a list...i have tried aa ins. and churchill but they...

mrs_overall

My car insurance renewal date is 16th July. I received a renewal notice from Direct Line (I've been with them for 5 years) and as ususal it said that if I wanted to renew, do nothing, as they take the...

Mattk

Can anyone recommend a sat nav?

I am looking at buying our first sat nav and am looking for recommendations. It would only be for occasional UK use and we would be looking at spending approx £100. I guess TomTom is the way to...

spam_face

How much does it put your car insurance up having 3 points on licence

can anyone help please? does anyone know roughly how much difference it makes to your insurance by having 3 points on licence. I got a speeding fine which i have sent my licence off to have the...

diadem01

Which way to turn.

I have an excellent driving record and a low cost fully comprehensive insurance policy (covered by a extra protection insurance on my NCB). But … the other day in a moment of madness I found...

Bummle

vauxhall asta windscreen wiper problem

30 amp fuse blows as soon as ignition turned on. all motor terminals show short circuit. is the motor banjaxed?

lozzer50

How fast do you need to be going to be flashed by a GATSO?

went past speed camera today and noticed was doing 41/42 in a 40 zone what speed does camera pick up?

cris r

Blue badge holder

Hi can anyone tell me what the rules are for parking in a retail park with a disabled badge on show. My sister parked with her daughter ( who is in a wheel chair ) and she got a ticket through the...

bondgirl007

182 and 182 cup

Hello Can anyone tell me what’s the difference between and 182 and 182 cup Renault Clio, more on the basis of whats inside the car like air con and cruise control thanks...

mikey4444

Fiesta 1.4 tdi

I've recently bought a 3 year old Fiesta, with a 1.4 tdi engine. I am very impressed with its fuel economy, but what is the capacity of its fuel tank ?

seniorcit

Burnt Coffee smell from car

Our Volvo 940 gives off a burnt coffee smell which is noticed on the passenger side when we get out. It quickly goes once the engine is swithed off and the bonnet opened so difficult to trace. No...

Jules001

Two valid car tax discs

Recently bought a second hand car from a garage and they arranged the new tax disc for us so it was ready for when we collected the car. No problems so far, however when we got the car home, we found...

Richie616

I have what appears to be an oil leak from my 1997 Renault Megane 1.6 RT (petrol)?

I recently bought it as a runaround with a new MOT (no advisories). In my haste to service the damn thing I dropped the gearbox oil rather than the engine oil (doh - novice!) and ended up doing a full...

dougielogan

Job times.

Anyone have an idea wher I can get job times clutches etc for various cars? Thanks in anticipation, doug.

modeste

petrol in containers

I have heard that North Wales Police have suddenly ordered all garages to stop selling petrol to customers using any kind of container. As a boat owner I frequently take 2 X 25 litre tanks to the...

doomey!

mcdonals on m40

Anyone know if there is a mcdonalds on the m40 between bham and Windsor please? Thanks in advance.

Motoko2501

Windscreen Washer Light

It has stayed on for the last six months even when the washer fluid tank is full ?

chrissa1

How Much Does A.....

Windscreen for a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa cost? I've had a look at the Autoglass site but can't see the costs.

muchlovex

Car Written-Off - V33 form to reclaim Road Tax Paid

My car was written-off and I am applying for a road tax refund. Am I completing the correct form?

ayabrea38

Any spray paint experts out there?

OH has invested in a spray gun and various paints and thinners.He bought an odd pot(someone had used just a bit of it)and when testing it,it dried to a gloss finish,like it already had lacquer in...

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