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Not Amused:( Bill Hundreds More! Short version - Car broke down over Xmas, so used the 2nd car - bought a new smaller car in Feb so decided to sell the other for parts or fixer upper. Sons friend who is a mechanic had a look and said looks like the cpu playing up and says around $250 to ... |
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Brought a car and 4 months later. and less the 2500 kms. its needs a new gearbox. a whole 15grands worth. what do I do!I have mech insurance but they want to send it to auckland to see. if it can be fixed as they wont fix it for over 10g. |
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The Public why is there a number of people like haventrader that turn up at my warehouse when in my auctions it states to make an appointment. I have cars at mechanics or panel shop, which I own and are advertised. That way I can tell them exactly where the car is a... |
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End of cheap Jap Imports http://home.nzcity.co.nz/news/article.aspx!id=145384&fm=psp,tsf Good job, NZ will hopefully stop becoming the dumping ground for all Japans used junk. |
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Car Dealers Guys, please. When you advertise a car with your address details and opening times etc etc and you're serious about selling cars, make sure the car is in your showroom (or car yard) when we, as buyers turn up to view the car. I don't know how many... |
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Need a couple of questions answered please I'm selling a car for the first time on Trademe. If someone wants to come and look at the car and wants to buy it do they have to wait till the Auction finishes and bid! Also I have personalised number plates which aren't included in the sale, sho... |
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Alternative diesel fuel Anyone making any, what are you using, how are you making it, is it working for you ! Am thinking cooking oil in my 1HD-T cruiser, any thoughts! |
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Any Advice ? $7k to spend. On a new car, to be used for city driving but needs to be capable of shooting up the motorway to Auckland if required. No idea what to look at ! |
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Nissan terrano help needed we have put another motor in this about 2 yrs ago,new radiator,head,water pump,fan etc and now it is starting to over heat under load. going down hill it cools fast but as soon as it hits a hill again the temp starts to climb. any ideas have checked visco... |
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Engine mount bolts-Alloy block I don't want steel bolts to react with the alloy block, I've heard there's something to treat the bolts with. Anyone know what it is! TIA |
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Rolling Radius Can anyone tell me the rolling radius difference between a 31x10.5 r15 and a 265/70 r16 which are the factory size, been offered the 31s on rims brand new for cheap and wondering the radius difference, cheers |
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Sending stuff to Aussie got tosend abonnet and rear panel to OZ. Which company wouldbe able to do this. thx |
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Holden fan I have a VX Commodore and the heater fan was playing up. It would only go on full speed which i googled and it pointed to the fan speed resistor being faulty. i took the car to an auto electrician who confirmed that this was the case and have ordered the ... |
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Late model Holden Transmission. Who manufactures the auto transmissions for the late model Commodores, say 2005 onwards! Does the V8 and the V6 have the same manufacturer! |
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Next job.flames be gone. This is next to be done. Customer wants the crappy Harlequin flames gone and the whole truck black. tried to talk him into some decent flames but he's not keen, oh well. http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/68/210268568_full.jpg http://images.trade... |
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Power steering locking up? I dont know, but my power steering is cutting out and is hard to turn some corners, its also making the steering wheel creak when I turn but then it goes back to normal! does anyone know what this means! |
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1997 Mitsubishi Legnum Can someone please tell me how many cc's in the engine. Need to get the cambelt done, there is a deal on yazoom which closes in 3 hrs, but need to know the cc's of my car before I hit the button. Thanks. |
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Interesting, debate on 6 months WOF http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm!c_id=1&objectid=10795220 |
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New give way rule, confuses some roundabout users I was traveling through a 4 entry roundabout on Sunday & the approaching driver at the next entry carried on to make the left turn, nearly causing an accident. When I questioned him he yelled back new rules this morning, WTF; & why is there 2 new ... |
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Need to get hold of V3000 Manual Gear Box any suggestions. She is a 1988 V3000 V6 Manual she runs beautifully but now needs new gear box. There are not many around now. Apparently can come from either V3000 or 88/89 V6 Galant. Do you know someone that has one. do you have one. Help needed. She is... |
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Nissan z16 engine Can anyone tell me the correct timing, spark plug type and gap and points gap for the above motor in a carbed d21 navara please!I am unable to find anything on the net!Cheers. |
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Johnson 140 VRO For some reason my oil tank (separate oil and fuel tanks) has filled up with fuel - any ideas(no i havent filled the wrong one). Thanks1985 Johnson 140 VRO in a Plylite Panther |
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1999 Odyssey ignition playing up ignition in my odyssey is acting up and causes car to stall. I know there's a recall for it in USA but not sure if NZ models are part of recall. Is this something local dealers can fix for free or should i just DIY it! |
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Help please, lost key where do I go to get a replacement for a Suzuki scooter, I blardy 53 and never lost a vehicle key, he has lost two in 6 months one car one scooter jaysus! |
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Do you pay a tradesman to fix his mistake? Hey guys I'd like to ask your honest opinion here.If a painter made a mess of a paint job would you pay him to fix the paint job! If a mechanic fitted an incorrect part to a carwould you pay him to supply the correct part or for the correct part! If ... |
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