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Changing landline phone provider but keeping same number

Good Morning Folks I hope you are all well. I hope some of you kind folks out there would be able to help with the dilemma that I am facing: A few years ago, we (our family) were with Virgin Media who...

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what is correct way to space out new piston rings??

i used to work at tractor dealer and over the years I have overhauled a number of engines and when it comes to spacing out rings I always make sure ring gaps are not in line and I have never had any...

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do blue lights always have priority??

what should I do if I am at front at red lights and vehicle behind is police car or ambulance with blue lights flashing... if I move against red lights will I be prosecuted??

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Awkward bolt

Hi there. I was wondering if somebody could help me please. I am currently trying to remove the catalytic converter from my 56 plate 207 1.4. There is 1 completely inaccessible bolt that sits inside...

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Power/Speed Loss with VW

Hi guys, I recently bought a 2006 VW Golf, 90k+ on miles. Everytime I'm on the motorway, I seem to be stepping on my accelerator alot harder and longer to get to 70mph compared to my fiesta. Also my...

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Failure to stop after colliding with parked car.

We have just returned from a holiday in Norfolk. A few days ago, whilst following a motorcaravan, I said to my wife that he/she(?) was passing so close to parked vehicles that a collision was quite...

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Anyone good at old perkins engines ?

Probably a long shot but my brother has a old perkins bus engine in his boat and the turbo gauge doesn't work. Its stuck on 0, not vacuum on idle and no boost when the turbo kicks in. I have swapped...

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Advice needed for non fault accident & insurance increase

Sorry all - newbie on board have now re posted on right forum HELP !!! Have got a BMW 1 series, paid 4 years finance and 1 year left to pay. Driving home to Swansea from Manchester airport Thursday...

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Any Advice needed for non fault accident & insurance increase

HELP !!! Have got a BMW 1 series, paid 4 years finance and 1 year left to pay. Driving home to Swansea from Manchester airport Thursday 21.09.17 at 11.50 pm, car pulled out of inside lane to middle...

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i am out of touch with garage prices!!!

i am watching a USA programme about buying and selling old cars called Car Chasers where the guy in charge took a gamble on buying a car with automatic transmission because he said it would cost...

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nissan micra 1.4 2008 3 door

for a long while i been having an issue with steering, at times it's it looses grip or as if not there for seconds, the other issue is with when driving at around 80-90 kms and putting on the hazards...

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Automatic stop/start system - help for friend

Friend has just acquired a new to her vehicle which has this stop/start if you're stationary at traffic lights. She's coped with the key-less bit but she does a lot of driving where single track roads...

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Catalytic converter heat sheild

Hi there I have just removed the catalytic converter from my 56 plate Peugeot 207 1.4 and realised that the heat shield is welded on. My replacement cat does not have a heat shield on it and I am...

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hyundai i20 2016 service

I have a manufacturer warranty on my vehicle - if l have it serviced elsewhere instead of the Main Dealer will I lose my warranty? And is it advisable to stick with the main dealer within the Warrantee...

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Intermittent starting problem - Focus 1.8 petrol 2002

Car normally starts and runs perfectly. One time in 10 cold starts, engine cranks well but no sign of starting. Breakdown guy couldn't find anything obvious wrong but tried starting the car in gear and...

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Back to wheel nuts

Whilst changing wheels around I started to think about torqueing up to the correct setting. One question I have not been able to get a sensible answer to is, are the loads quoted for dry or lubricated...

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Fuel Economy

Hello, I'd just like to ask if anyone knows about fuel economy as I think my car is using more petrol than it was. My car is a Peugeot 206 1.1 litre petrol. When I first started using my car, I was...

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Learning legislation easy and free

Hey guys, for those interested in legislation, if you know some apps to learn, please post here, for being updated:) I'll start with an App from Facebook messenger that teaches you driving theory. It...

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Focus over fuel

Hello to the forum, Focus mk1, 1.6 petrol, misfiring on no 4, went straight for coil pack, found to be fine. Code read, "No 4 injector circuit" Loom seems fine, swapped injectors around, still No 4...

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Passat alarm.

Hi all My wife has just bought a 2002 reg diesel passat, I don't know anymore about it because I am away for work this week, but she says the alarm goes off everytime she locks it. The key fob doesn't...

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