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locking wheel nuts

I brought a second hand car (rover) and now need to replace the tyres. they have locking wheel nuts and need a key. i have searched the whole car to no avail and asked the local rover garage but they...

CraigOO7

Radio code required still! :(

Peugeot 306 v reg. Serial No. is PHAPKFX9035559 More details here. http://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/Motoring/Cars/Q uestion695281.html

MrB1984

Court summons for careless driving... HELP!!!!

I had a crash back in March 08, i went round a corner and lost control and passenger side ended up hitting head on, on coming traffic, the passenger broke their hip, as the impact was on the passenger...

chrissa1

Buying the Cheapest Fuel

This has probably been asked before, but I'm fairly new to AB. Is it worth making a special journey of 10 miles to fill up when the price difference is 87p versus 82p?

katnews0318

very strange c-max

hi i have an 04 c-max 1.6 diesel with a very strange problem every time i start the engine the electric boot release operates opening the boot the only way i have found to stop this is to lock myself...

jamie_patric

Ford Focus

does my ford focus 1.4cl 2002 have a single or double horn

traclenin

peugeot 306 electical breakdown

Hi for some reason the dipped headlights on my l reg diesel wont come on but the main beam is fine .The bulbs have tested ok and when i turn the indicators on all 4 indicators flash .Both these...

mic007

cheap insurance

please let me know if there is any such thing as cheap car insurance with in10 and 6 points at 19 just passed test again

bednobs

Are drivers stupid? Are the roads lobotomising them?

I just wondered if they were because havng just driven nto town a few things have really annoyed me 1) traffic lights on roundabouts - ok i understand why they might be there (ie to even out and...

winkyridg

Mondeo headlight ?

i have a 1.8 Mondeo estate i have just purchased 2nd hand , when i bought it the main headlight didnt work but the high beam did , i have just replaced the bulb with a new one but strangely still have...

BRIGHT SPARK

synthetic oil

Is Mobil 1 synthetic oil worth the cost ?12.50/Ltr.It costs me ?100 a time to change my oil.

richardfinch

tyre types

hi, can anybody explain the difference between tyre sizes, eg whats the diff between 195 65 r15 and 195 60 r15 would they fit / be suitable for the same car? regards richard

ameliajane4

Vauxall Astra SXI Diesel 52 plate

I am having problems with the alarm on my car. Every time i lock the car the alarm activates itself even if i am only locking it and it keeps going off. My husband has been through the manual and...

tigwig

Diesel versus petrol!

We are just about to order a VW Touran (the basic model) on contract hire for 3 yrs doing 15000 miles per year. We were going to go for the 1.9 diesel but someone has mentioned it may be cheaper to go...

Postdog

M reg Astra

Where's the heated rear window switch then?

andy-hughes

Yellow Fiat Sport

I have coveted one of these beautiful cars since i first saw one, and every time one drives by, I look longingly at it. I may hopefuly be getting a promotion at work, so I have promised myself one as...

Squitty

Whats Your Opinion - vauxhall integra in the flesh

I went to the showroom to see the new Vaux Integra & didnt like it at all & therefore not going to test drive - it looked so nice in the pictures too :( Hav you seen a real one yet - What do you...

daithioceall

fuel filter

how do i replace the fuel filter on a 2005 ford mondeo tdci.

up4it

Can you check when an MOT expires?

I know the police can check if a car has Tax, MOT and Insurance just from the registration number Is there a website or anything out there where you can tap in the car registration number and it will...

wakeover

Honda CRV

I'd like to buy a stainless steel front spoiler guard for a 53reg CRV. Specialised dealers have them at excessively high prices so was looking for breakers yards etc. Thanks in advance

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