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Paying a deposit 'subject to inspection' Hi, am looking at buying a car and have arranged an independent inspection. Vehicle is at a pretty well known saryard so not flyby night outfit. I've bought from them before but this time I am currently overseas - hence the need for independent inspection... |
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1989 Fairmont door ajar fault Does anyone know what cause the drivers door ajar warning to stay on? It's not the door switch. I'm hoping it's not the body computer output latched on. Any ideas? |
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Next question - time from boat arriving to vehicle being ready to collect by purchaser (going through an car dealer) vehicle needs to go through compliance, rego, service, PPI and valet. I realize this is probably a "how long is a piece of string" type question, but it's worth asking right? |
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Need some advice what is best a geely Gl 2010 or a Mitsubishi colt 2004 |
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Tell me about VX commodores I've just acquired one of these for the stable. 175,000km, auto, wagon and quite tidy bar the missing bonnet emblem. What do I need to know re maintenance areas to watch and problem spots? |
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I hate BMW's - they all look the bloody same Walking past the dealership in Takapuna the other day. $55,000 on the window of one car and $120,000 on the window of the one beside it, and it was hard to tell them apart. Oh wait, new model coming out? yep, looks just like the old one. and the one that ... |
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Law around tampering with another person car. A friend of mine is having problems with someone that they know writing all over their car in the dust. this happens all the time and has also caused me problems in the past as well. does anyone know what the law around this is? |
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How to remove corrosion from trailer plug? Hi guys, Just noticed our trailer plug has corrosion and not all lights are working, how would I clean the corrosion off this? Here is a photo: https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/439272277.jpg Any ideas? |
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2001 Jaguar S-type What sort of issues would a vehicle like this have? Would it make for some cheap luxury motoring, or is it going to be plagued with electrical issues or something like that? Thanks! http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/jaguar/auction-830183247.htm |
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Goodwood Revival Race meeting (UK) 2016 Anyone going? |
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Modern utes - appalling comfort ? agree , there is a huge amount of rangers down south, so practical. |
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Exhaust manifold and front suspension chch? I am needing the exhaust mainfold and front suspension (plus some minor things) on my mitsubishi mirage 1998 done - I have no idea of where the best place to take my car to get these things done in chch would be - can someone tell me if they know of a goo... |
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Superharged commodores any good? pros or cons? would use as an all rounder, some towing (couple of race bikes mostly) as well as being the main family car / hack to get to work and back |
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Does it have to be an SUV ? Time to let my Holden Astra hatchback go and I'm looking for something about the same size BUT with the seat a bit higher for my shonky hip and knees. Old age is creeping up ! I have about $25K to spend - any suggestions please apart from SUV's ? I do mos... |
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Compact SUV / hatch - have I missed an option? Hi, I'm looking to upgrade to a Hyundai ix35 or Ssangyong Korando (no ANCAP rating?). Key is safety, economical and back seat 40% split on passenger side with ISOFIX for car seat. Elevated hatch / compact SUV with level entry boot works well for heavy wor... |
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Should I get a Nissan CVT car? I'm looking for a new car to drive to work that is economical on petrol. Return journey is 100kms a day, mostly open road. Is 1500cc suitable, or should I aim for 1800cc. Also the Nissan brand has caught my eye (Tiida or Wingroad), but I'm a bit worried a... |
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Pulled over by a cop on my way home Just finished a hard 12 hour shift, nearly home, cop gives me the stare & does a U turn. Now I wouldn't mind but my ute is regd, wof only a month or so old, the roads wet so Im taking it easy & just come around a corner slowly so no reason for the attenti... |
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3.78@315mph Well done to Anthony marsh for resetting the quickest and fastest pass in the country today. Managed to break the elusive 500kmh mark |
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Tourist drivers Came back from Te Anau today after a roadie to beautiful Milford Sound ( where there were so many tourists you could not get a park ). Some of the driving I witnessed was horrific, they don't know what yellow lines mean, drive a ridicously slow speeds , b... |
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Removing lpg from a dedicated lpg BA Falcon. What would be the steps to get this running on petrol please? |
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Old wheel ID Hi, I have an older trailer (homemade domestic) with 15 inch wheels, 4 stud 4-1/2" pcd that I would like to find hubcaps for. The old drums have MOWOG in the casting, and the wheels have 3 buttons to attach the caps. Without a pic, can anyone guess the ve... |
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Gotta watch,,,,, https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=823823784348716 |
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Charging problem factory 351 75 falcon. start it up and volt meter reads 14 volts, turn headlights on and voltage quickly drops , to 10 volts after about 5 minutes. what should I look for? it has a new 530 cca battery |
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XH XR6 Hi how do you remove oil sump do i have to take motor out.Thanks |
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Toyota RAV4 L4 2004 Please kindly can anybody tell me if this car is a 4 wheel drive. and would one be able take it on back country roads and drive on the ruff shingle at a riverbed. we are considerating buying one. we be keen fisherfolk but not sure if this would be the bes... |
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