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Disposing of a car
I am about to buy a car and will need to get rid of my current car. I don't think it will be worth anything for Part Exchange as it is high mileage and fairly tatty. (The reason I am getting rid of it is because the cost of repairs are getting too high). What are my options for getting rid of it?? Will it cost me anything?…
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Car inspection
I am considering buying a second hand Mondeo for £2500 (50k miles T reg) from a small independent second hand dealer. I am definitely going to get a Data Check on the car. Should I also get an independent mechanical inspection (i.e. from RAC) done?? Or does the value of the car relative to the cost of the inspection not…
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Taxing my Car Problem
Hi, I have just received my V5 reg document after (3 months!!!, thats another story). and have already mot'd my car 3 months ago and want to get it taxed from the post office so i can drive it now. But i cant find the mot certifacte anywhere now so am i stuffed? what can i do? can i get it taxed without the mot cert?…
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anyone found any offers for car shows e.t.c
i would just like to now if any1 as seen any offers, freebies etc for cars, car shows etc if so could you please let me now and post them to me.......thanks :D
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Cheaper 2nd hand cars after September
I am curently looking for a car for my wife. Thing is she keeps changing her mind every week and is doing my head in. Now I am told she has finally decided on a 1.3L 5Door Toyota Yaris. The thing is I was hoping to spend £5000 on second hand, hopefully with low mileage and not too old. We went to a Toyota dealer but they…
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Renault modus review
hi i have just test driven a renault modus 1.5 diesel i have to say that after all the research i did into it i was very impressed with the practicallity of it over the peugeot partner and hyundai matrix excellent mpg etc the only gripe i have is that the model i test drove with only 90000miles on the clock - the clutch…
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Car Radio Code
Can anyone provide me with the code for my car radio? i have had a hands free fitted and now my radio is running in safe mode.. my Car is a VW Lupo and the radio is a /Gamma
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Car woes, i'm a nwebie, pls be kind if this is in the wrong place!
Hello all, Been using the site for a while with all the great tips, well worth a read; great advice. However i'd like to know what people on here think is the best thing for me to do about my car. I've got a TT at the mo bought for £22k 12months ago, used a Tesco's loan and got £25k over 10yrs!! The original thinking was…
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Where to get a cheap car battery?
I need a cheap one for a nissan micra, dont want to pay halfords prices - which is about £40 - £47. Any link would be appreciated. ps: Will buying a battery charger to recharge the battery work? Noting that the car battery is virtually dead and I have to jump start it if it's left for a hour after driving.
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When an upgrade really means nothing Blog Discussion
Click reply to discuss Martin's blog here.
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A non-drivers experience
Last Sat, my wife and I (passengers in our daughters car) were leaving the A45 and were about to leave the slip road where four roads link by a give way system. Our's had two lanes clearly marked. The one on the left arrowed straight on,(and that lane had 3/4 cars waiting), the lane on the right was dual choice, straight…
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Removing paint spots from car?
My decorator has managed to splash my car with hundreds of tiny spots of water-based exterior emulsion. Repeated washing hasn't removed them. Does anyone have any ideas please? Thanks
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reprogramming ford focus remote key fob
Hi my battery on my key fob for the ford focus had run out so it had to be Reprogrammed ford told me £40 I said no and did a bit of looking on the net and found out how to do it yourself. IT WORKED FOR ME and im over the moon hope it can help some one else. With the key in the ignition, turn the ignition on to the I…
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could anybody tell me where can I rent a van for about £30?
could anybody tell me where can I rent a van for about £30? many thanks
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Sell a crashed car to a Man
My daugher had a crash a while ago and the car was towed to our driveway. A man came to the house to buy an item I was selling through the local paper and whilst he was here he looked at the car. We've not had it checked but people have said its a right off. It's all smashed up at the front and lots of other things. Anyway…
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Truth behind X-demo cars
Main dealers - the pinnacle of modern capitalism, representing great value for money on a product which has been honed to perfection by literally trillions of dollars of investment over decades. Big business! Ford sells alot of "approved" cars. I drove an "x-demo" car with 13k on the clock. I want to know exactly how an…
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Buying a Car On-Line
Hi, I seem to remember reading an article on this site that listed a number of on-line car brokers. Could anyone provide a link as I have used the search engine in vain???? Thanks in advance, Mark
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Dangerous parking - who do I speak to?
Hi Just wondering if anyone could advise me on who I might contact about a van which is always dangerously parked near my home. It parks within a couple of meters of a corner which causes drivers to have to turn the corner without being able to see in to the street or if coming the other way, you have to go out futher onto…
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haggling for a car
im looking at buying a car for about £8000. all the advice on the internet says i should ask for some money off. how much is a resonable amount to haggle for?
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Specialist Insurance Required
Oh where to begin....... My son in law to be (21 y/o) has waited patiently and behaved in order to sort out his bad driving history. He has purchased a very sensible 1.4 diesel and is taking his test so that he can use the vehicle with my daughter & grand daughter. I am very proud of his actions he has really turned…
