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    car accident options

    Hi all, yesterday morning while waiting at mini roundabout, my car was hit from the side by a car coming from the 3rd exit as the driver lost control. body damage is quite extensive I think the insurance company will write off the car, its a 06 plate diesel with 97K. I've had the car...
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    Brake problems

    Hi all, I have been hearing some noises from my brakes for a while now. It only comes on cold starts. when applying the brakes when I first start off I can hear a clunking sound coming from beneath the car (feels like its coming from under my drivers seat !). This occurs for the first...
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    Easiest way to change keyfob battery (without breaking retaining screw)

    evening all, while we are approaching the season of goodwill and happiness I thought I'd share a nice tip that I discovered today. Btw I am a complete DIY novice. I ordered a replacement spare key direct from Honda some years back. The battery inside died last week so I ordered a duracell...
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    garage / mechanic recommendation pls

    Hi, My 06 plate prefacelift diesel accord (80K mileage) has developed a fault with the VSA light coming on, a few days ago. I took it in to local Honda dealership in Chiswick and they diagnosed the Module is faulty and needs replacing, quoted circa £2000 :( I am thinking of getting a repair...
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    side light

    Hi, My side light (pass side) doesn't come on sometimes. Any ideas ? also I am due for a service (last major service was 1 yr ago), is HH forum discount code the same as before ? And should I change the fuel filter again (done about 6K mile since last change) thanks Umair
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    wiper blade spoiler

    Hi, This may sound like a daft question. I have purchased some front wipers from HH. should the spoiler on the drivers side be above or below the wiper. the previous ones were some bosch universals. thanks
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    brakes dont feel right

    I had my brake fluid changed recently. The brakes dont feel the same as before. Prior to the change they would "grab" a lot higher up the pedal. Now I have to push the pedal a lot further down to get the same effect. Any reason for this ? thanks
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    Intake Manifold Runner Control stuck open code

    I was having the brake fluid changed and I noticed the engine management light came on. Mechanic cleared code (INTAKE MANIFOLD RUNNER CONTROL STUCK OPEN p2004, p2017) and its not come back on since. I think this is a known issue with prefacelift accords (mines diesel 06). Should i do...
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    Diesel additive Honda Service

    Do Honda add this stuff when the car is serviced ? http://www.coxmotorparts.co.uk/wurth-diesel-additive-p-1048.html
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    wiper blades

    Eurocarparts have bosch/valeo wiper blades for under a tenner (front set) for my 06 Accord - using 25% discount code http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Honda_Accord_2.2_2005/p/car-parts/car-service-parts/regular-service/wiper-blades/?485771110&1&5b5f786e2075c9ffa29b349339385ca6edc695d6&000604...
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    gear oil ? transmission fluid ?

    Hi all, I know this may sound like a dumb question, but what is Gear oil and what is its purpose as opposed to transmission fluid. The honda service book mentions changing transmission fluid but I cant find mention of how to change the gear oil and how often it should be changed thanks in...
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    Car damage fire !

    A newish VW golf (11plate) was abandoned at the end of our road and it appears to have been set on fire at about 9pm. Following a call from one of my neighbours, I rushed back home as my car was parked about 3m from the spluttering blaze. I managed to reverse the car without any major damage...
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    Tax disc leaflet

    I received my tax renewal notice for my accord. Enclosed inside was a leaflet about smarter driving. it goes as follows " Don't coast downhill or towards lights in neutral as this uses more fuel ! " now this is exactly what I do! as it makes driving in stop start traffic easier and I suppose...
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    Blueprint ADL fuel filter

    Hi all, before I knew the importance of the fuel filter and oil my 06 accord was serviced (70k mileage). Local mechanic replaced the fuel filter with a blueprint adl part. It has been a touch more noisier but generally feels the same as before when driving. I do quite low mileage 5-6k...
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