January 2016
In March 2010, Toronto-based Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan announced that it was buying Camelot for £389m
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Help anyone! I changed battery of my ford mondeo and have no idea what the code is as I bought the car 3rd hand a few years ago. I tried removing the radio so I can get the serial number but it stuck even the guys at Halfords couldnt pull it out. can I get the code using the reg# and chasis#? Read more
Hi, it's a 51 plate.
Thanks
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Just before I Christmas holidays I was involved in an accident. It was clearly the other parties fault and I made the mistake of not getting any witnesses (plus I was also a bit shaken up).... Read more
if you give an inch the others will take a mile ... do your very best to press your case, and be prepared for a court hearing, (don't be daunted, they are only other people, your insurance may send a solicitor to represent you) which you should approach from angle that the other party is fully to blame - just remember any claim on your policy is likely to increase the premium at renewal, and anyway, why should you take the blame for the lorry driver's error?
Worse case - if you loose you get a claim on your policy, possibly 50/50 split, but you stood your ground and that is important too. (Of course the other party may decide not to pursue the matter, so you would keep your good record)....
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Firstly, Happy new year all..... Read more
Not heard of this issue, does the 1.8 engine not have the proven IB5 gearbox as fitted to countless Fiesta\Focus types over the years? I think the 2.0 has the MTX75 gearbox it was the case on the Focus MK1.
Would interested to here more on this issue...
I realise much will depend on insurance company and other variables : however, I wondered if there is an approximate rule of thumb way to estimate increased costs if buying a car with higher group rating.
For example choosing between a car with a rating of 16 or one of 24 what would the rough cost of insurance variation be. Is there any consistency between premium and range of groups ?... Read more
The insurance group rating system is managed by Thatcham on behalf of the Association of British Insurers, and is an advisory system. Being advisory, individual insurance companies may decide to use either a lower or higher insurance rating for certain vehicles depending on their experience, whether or not that vehicle is one they wish to insure, etc.
hi. i have a ford focus 05 1.6tdci that wont start after it took a knock on the driver side font.
I've checked wires and fuses, all seem to be good. i have noticed the immobilizer light continuasly flashing on the dash, would that indicate an inercha switch by any chance? do diesels even have one of those?... Read more
On the central info display is it flashing ----- ?
Invited to some friends over the festive period, so thought we'd be good as they have an underground station close to them.
It is only 80 miles..... Read more
Are roads profitable or cheap? Vehicle users pay VED and fuel duty and roads still need subsidy from the taxpayer on top of that.
How much do the roads cost each year and how much VED and fuel duty is taken?
Hi ive owned a ford mondeo from 2002 it was new then.I have not used it for the last 2 years but have now put it back on the rd.I have the correct radio code but when i enter it the radio will not accept the code.Does anyone have any ideas has to whats going on
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Remove the security panel (preset buttons)and clean the contacts and re-fit and try again.
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My 09 tdci Mondeo MK4 has a strange temperature gauge issue.... Read more
You say "thermostat less likely",
Odd as I would condifer this as classic symptoms of a partially stuck open 'stat!...
I have two chips (one is more like a deep scratch but caused by a stone) on the bonnet of my car and as it's on a PCP I need to get them repaired before returning the car.
Both have gone down to the metal (aluminium so no rust) I think so quite deep. Will a 'chips away' type operation be capable of affecting a good repair or is it a body shop job? I guess a lot of it comes down to finding a competent person who knows what they are doing. I'm based in Bristol if any one can recommend someone to do this.... Read more
When I got my van bonnet resprayed about 4 years ago it cost £150 at a proper bodyshop.
I've seen some of the 'smart' repair work and none has impressed me personally but, I'm a very fussy customer.
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