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Car for 3-4k
Hi, I'm looking at changing my car for something a bit smaller. Anyone have any ideas of what the best car would be for 3-4k (plus part ex on current car). At the moment I have a BMW 316 (N reg) - so would like to part exchange this (anyone idea how much i can expect - car is in good condition). So i should have around…
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Car Dilemma - Help!
Ok so i've got two choices: 2000 W reg BMW 320d SE estate. for sale at £5000 needs about £300 worth of work - mainly cosmetic bits and bobs. Its had 5 previous owners, 128k on the clock but FSH to go with it. Oh and it has rear parking sensors for the missus :D 52 plate 2003 VW passat 1.9 tdi SE sport saloon. 1 previous…
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Problems with my Toyota - advice please
Hi, I having problem with a Toyota Previa (52 plate - petrol Auto), which I feel is unreasonable Car Purchase from new in Nov 2002 42,000 miles - used mainly as a second car to run around ferrying our 3 children Always serviced at a Toyota dealer First year out of the 3 year warranty and thing started to go wrong.... Last…
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VW Polo Headlight needed!
Am in urgent need of the Headlight glass for a little t reg VW Polo...as some clever van driver decided to back into smash it then drive off .....am in the Bury/Manchester area so any info would help....
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renewing car insurance
Hi this is my first time so hope it is ok. My son who is 20yrs old has had a car insurance 10 month policy where at the end he gets 12 months no claims bonus. He passed his test in september. When he asked his insurers for a quote they won't give him one until 2 weeks before this one runs out, so he rang a few and they…
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can I haggle?? if so how?? used car buying
Im finally able to buy a new car this month and want a kia sedona 02 plate at least. will be looking at used cars,and we have a trader near us who has two in at the moment (i have taken one for a test drive) They have and asking price, but i dont know if i can try and haggle with this? and if so how do i go about it?…
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Who is the Stig?/WHERES TOP GEAR GONE??!!
Any ideas on who you think Top Gears "The Stig" might be? I thought, maybe Damon Hill as he lives in godalming where top gear is filmed ( well its filmed at dunsfold aerodrome)
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Buy and Import a Motorhome from America
I'm a newbie to this forum....I am selling my home via auction later this month and if it sells plan to move into a large American Motor Home (or RV as the yanks call them). Prices in England are high for anything large and decent. I have been looking on eBay and have considered buying from America (in or outside of an…
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Motorhoming around Spain.. any tips?
Hi My bro is about to set off for Spain in his campervan in couple of weeks, and was just wanting to know if anyone had any tips/advice for him? Its his first time doing anything like this so anything from cash advice to crime to caravan parks would be useful. Thanks Rich
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Suspended Parking NOTICE/ Ticket & Appeal
Hi, In the area of London where I live, they are replacing the Victorian gas pipes. As a result many streets are undergoing work and a lot of (street) residents parking is suspended. The parking in the street where I usually park in has been suspended for another week. On that street we were given days if not a week's…
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Kwik Fit - MOT & Service
Has anyone had a MOT & Service from Kwik Fit? are they any good?:confused: Many Thanks
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what happens when your car is a write-off?
My car cost me £600 and was crashed into a week after I brought it. I have got 2 estimates for the insurance and the cheapest one puts the repair cost at just under 1k. Obviously it would be uneconomical to repair but I was told it's perfectly safe to drive and would pass an mot. However, several people have told me…
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What car for £1500 ?
Hi My OH currently has an R reg Hyundai accent and is looking for a 'new car' our budget is kinda £1500 but we keep creeping up to the £2250 mark looking at cars we like. He's 23 (soon to be 24) so nothing too heavy on the insurance, a lot of his driving is around town so good mpg is important, size doesn't really matter -…
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cheapest car insurance for a 17 year old?
he has 6 points on his provisional licence (he got the points for messing around with his moped). will these transfer over to his car licence when he gets this? and anyone got any idea of cheaper insurance then the £3000 by the AA on his name and his mums which have been quoted. any ideas appreciated.
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Is it worth taking out insurance on train tickets?
I recently tried to claim for a train journey I could not undertake as I was admitted to the hospital. The jouney was booked online through GNER and insured through Columbus Direct. On informing them via email, I was sent a 3 page cancellation form that included a form that has to be completed by a GP ' at cost to the…
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windows with rac auto windscreens
Has anyone on here used rac auto windowscreens for replacing there windows on car,this is who my insurance said i use,i pay the excess and they pay the rest,if i use someone else they only pay the excess i would pay and i pay the rest. Well my car is pretty limited in the uk,well less than say 1200 but even so i found it…
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stone hit my windowscreen and made a small dint/crack !!
Hi, I was driving along minding my own business the other day when I suddenly heard a loud crack on the windowscreen and a stone had hit it and left a small crack/dent. Does anyone know if it's possible to have it repaired as opposed to paying for a full screen replacement ? Thanks in advance. Chris
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cd player for l reg nissan micra
Hi I have an l reg micra which only has a radio cassette and no rewind button!! I'd like to replace this with a cd player, does anyone know if i would have to get a specific type of cd player? ive tried searching on the net but nothing much is coming up. thanks for any help
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removing scratch on rear window
I have been doing some research on removing a rather deep scratch from a rear car window.The scratch is about 2 inches long(showing my age again!) but deep enough for T CUT or similar,to have no effect. The only type of thing i have been able to find are industrial type kits that cost a fortune,anyone know of any thing…
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Car choice for new baby in London?
Hi, We're planning to get a car for the first time, due to a new arrival in the summer. Currently tube and public transport are fine, so we will probably only do aroun 5k miles a year, mainly local trips and the odd drive to family around Britain. Our budget is £5-7k. We have no off-street parking, so don't especially want…
