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    Is it safe to drive?

    So I encountered an issue with my car recently. I parked too far forward in a parking bay, causing the front of the car to go over a curb. When I returned and reversed out, the bottom of my bumper got caught and was partially pulled off. I initially considered calling RAC to tow my car home, but...
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    How to remove DIY paint from car

    someone accidentally dropped some paint on the road yesterday and I drove over it in the road. It must've been quite fresh as it splattered across the side of my car. I've removed the paint from the body of the car luckily just using my nail. But I'm not sure how to tackle the paint removal from...
  3. L

    Vauxhall Astra j squealing noise

    Make: Vauxhall Model: Astra j Engine size/Type: 1.7 CTDI ECOFLEX Year: 2011 Mileage: 98k Hello, My Astra makes a squealing noise on cold start ups. The sound comes from under the hood and dissipates after 5 minutes. I believe it could be linked to one of the belts. Just wondering if anyone...
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    Lug Nut won't come loose

    Hi I'm trying to change the wheel of my Volkswagen but the lug nuts wont unscrew even with a big kick on the wrench. The car hasn't been touched for 7 years so they are rusty. Any ideas to try and loosen the lug nuts so I can take the wheel of? And also should I have the car up on a jack while...
  5. Dee_in_London

    All Season Tyres and Michelin CrossClimate Alternatives

    I have Michelin CrossClimate+ Tyres on my car - had them for about 2 years and probably the only tyres I'll buy for the foreseeable future as I like them so much I have a number of retired relatives on a budget who only ever drive locally to the shops and the doctors. Their cars never go on the...
  6. cwhaley

    Who is at fault in this dashcam video?

    I am uploading this video to gauge opinion on who is at fault here -- I am friends with one of the two parties involved in this clip but I won't say who! Currently both parties did want to sort outside of insurance, but the wife of one of them insisted it goes through insurance. So -- who is...
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    Off the shelf internal door frame with threshold?

    I'm converting a car port which used to house the front door (with side light) so there will now need to be a standard 30" internal door there, but there also needs be a step down in to the new room as levels differ. Is a standard 32" door frame that includes a (preferably hardwood) threshold...
  8. cwhaley

    Jaguar Land Rover Investment in Birmingham

    Just in the interest of balance and objectiveness... "Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is investing hundreds of millions of pounds to build a range of electric vehicles at its Castle Bromwich plant in Birmingham." "JLR says the move will help secure the jobs of 2,700 workers at the plant."...
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    Installing android double din in Ford Grand C Max

    I will be installing an Eonon head unit into my Ford Grand C Max at weekend and wondering if anyone has any helpful advice before starting the project. Also would like to use the mic that is already built into the car. is this possible? I have bought a new facia and kit that will keep steering...
  10. B

    2005 Volvo S40 1.8 smoke from exhaust

    I recently bought a 2005 1.8 Volvo S40. When I was buying the car everything seemed to be fine. The car has done 87,000 miles. When I got the car home I was driving it about for a bit I reved the car and noticed a plume of smoke, it was unclear whether it is blue or white. It was a cold enough...
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    Wiring Diagrams, Manuals, Fault Codes

    Car Wiring Diagrams, Manuals, Fault Codes https://www.automotive-manuals.net Truck Wiring Diagrams, Manuals, Fault Codes https://truck-manuals.jimdo.com Motorcycle Wiring Diagrams, Manuals, Fault Codes https://www.motorcycle-manual.com
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    Brick Built Single Skin Inspection Chamber OK for Car

    I have a brick built inspection chamber on my drive. Its single skin and in poor repair, I can replace the top couple of courses but a bit concerned about whether it should be a double skin structure, with engineering bricks etc. Don't want my new car to go down a hole in the drive. Any thoughts?
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    VW Golf back door not opening?

    I have a VW Gold GTI 2.0 (Year 2000) and the back door is locked fast on both the inside and outside? This drivers side rear door just now does not seem to want to open? I need this to open in order to pass my MOT as its a good car (if a little older but everything else is fine).. I try and...
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    Mot Or scrap

    Currently I have a 2004 Renault Clio Expression 16V, 1149CC Petrol, 5DR, Manual Mot is due next month, i value the car at around 500 quid. (at a push) The problems All 4 wheels i believe to be under the limit/damaged when i break the fog lights come on for a second the service and airbag light...
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    Alternator problems??

    Hi I think I have alternator problems as my battery keeps going flat. Its a brand new battery. Vehicle details are as follows Toyota Corolla 1.4 VVT-i T3 5-Door 2005 from what i can tell the alternator has an external voltage regulator. I am posting photos. Can someone tell me which is the...
  16. R

    Citroen Picasso help

    This was found on a car my mum purchased. No one seams to have a clue what it is! The car is a Citroen piccaso 1.6ltr Many thanks
  17. Lucyalice

    Can I convert my Nissan Micra into a full size trailer?

    Hi there, I inherited an x reg Nissan Micra a few years back. It's slowly on the brink of death however, because it does have sentimental value I'd love to be able to turn it into a trailer/mini caravan. I wondered if anyone has any experience in this or if it is even legal to do so! Thanks...
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    Nissan micra urbis 05 model

    Help :( I had a small accident in my car and hit the side of my car into a concrete post. Would I just need to buy a new bumper and left side wing?
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