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Driving without Road Tax

Hello, I have just purchased a second hand car today which has MOT, but no road tax. I have just transferred my insurance over, but was told I need to wait 2 weeks before I can tax the car online. I...

FRISKA

Easitronic gearbox

We have an Astra 1.6 5dr hatchback, New April 07. It has an Easitronic (automatic) gearbox. We would be interested to hear any comments about your experience (if any) with this type of gearbox. Thank...

qandaseeker

full carbon fibre body kit

i have a bmw 325ci (e46) i was wondering if its possible to replace all my exterior parts with genuine carbon fibre parts? thank you

commoner

service costs

Hi all...I have a Fiat Grande Punto , 2 years old with 15,500 miles on the clock from new. I have been quoted ?350...for the second service............. I was rather taken aback by this.....I paid...

TWR

Inside camera?

They way the world is at the moment, Claims Claims, how many times have you been cut up by some clown? How many times have you swerved to avoid Cyclist? How many times have you slapped on for (With...

dirtsnits

problem starting

i have an astra van 1.7 diesel P.reg 72000 miles It will start first thing in morning but when ive driven anywhere it wont start. It turns over but wont kick in. Ive put new plugs, leads and fuel...

Lincolnshire

car insurance

I am about to insure my car & have had a cheap quote from ecar, has anyone had experience of this company?

paulb1981

MOT running out

My MOT runs out tomorrow but I can't have it tested til Saturday. I know I can drive it to the test with no problem but I'm wondering will I be able to drive it tomorrow without commiting an...

blackalbino

kitchen oil powered car

does anyone own one of these or knows someone who does/ whats the pro's and cons?

maelorautose

cooling system rover416

i have recently put another engine in the 416 and every time it runs on idle for a while it keeps bubbling over, its had a new radiator, new water pump etc, its definately timed right, and ive checked...

janela

ownership of a vehicle

does anyone know if it possible for two people to be the registered keeper of a car

Qblader

haw would you rocognise a moterway

chrisgrant

vauxhaull corsa loud noise

i have a vauxhaull corsa 1997 1.2 that seems to have a loud droning noise from the engine bay. exhaust looks ok .it seems to have it in every gear and when the car is slowing down from speed and i try...

kent18

how many seats

Just trying to prove a point.How many seats does a ford focus have.A girl i know claims she can only carry 2 people in the back of her ford focus and claims she is only insured to carry a total of 4...

dirtsnits

engine rev-ving

i have a R-REG 1.4 PETROL FORD FIESTA that keeps rev-ing when changing gear.It takes few seconds before it dies down to normal idol speed.Its fine when i start the engine but races between gear...

searchlight

Volvo 5 cylinder engines

Which Volvos current or past models had a 5 cylinder engine fitted ? Thanks

tezestwing

MOT charges

have seen so many offers but what are the real prices for a car MOT now TIA Tez

sadie45

Car 'bouncing' all over road!

I have a renault clio 1.5 dci. recently it has become unstable when i corner. hubbie checked tyres and tyre pressure both are fine. what else could be wrong?

pete lee

central locking

I have a landrover discovery with central locking that has failed there is power out of th fuse all the door wire harnessesappear intact and unbroken the wires go to a control for remote locking the...

dot.hawkes

My son works as a keysmith but he also makes car registartion plates

he says the law changed 1st november and now only the GB EU logo is allowed and no colours or websites, so he reckons he is going to be mad busy. The law came in in 2001 but now the transition period...

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