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Pre registered Renault Laguna,good deal ?
I am interested in buying a pre registered Renault Laguna, when driving past my local dealer I saw a pre registered 28/9/06 Laguna 2.0l vvt with 1 mile. The screen price was £11,500, having checked new values this was a saving of over £5000 on new. The dealer also does 0% finance with no deposit, and yes it really is fully…
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Admiral car insurance - call centre closed today?
Trying to call Admiral to add a temporary additional driver - despite the recorded message saying they're open 10-4, I get "sorry, our offices are closed". (trying at 10.25am) Will they be closed due to it being Easter Sunday? I thought it tended just to be shops that closed, and also the customer service centre is…
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Cancelling car insurance
I recently sold my car and cancelled the insurance on it, which still had 7 months to go. The insurers tell me that the cancellation fee of £35 is more than the insurance refund of £29, so technically I owe them money, but they will most generously waive this. However, the annual insurance was £179, so 7 months insurance…
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Honda NSR - Wont start!
Hi, I posted this previously in the money savers arms, I didnt know there was a motoring section. My OH has just got his Honda NSR motorbike back from his Ex. It was stationary for 3 1/2 years, and now the key wont turn in the lock. He has disabled the steering lock, but the key still wont turn. We have tried WD40 etc but…
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Buying my first car - what do I need to look for?
Hi all I'm planning to buy a second-hand car in the autumn. I've got my heart set on a nice little Smart car but have no idea where to start... - am I OK buying off eBay? - is it better to go through a dealer? - whichever channel I use, what kinds of things should I be looking out for when checking the car over? Suze
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Castrol Edge Turbo Diesel 5w-40
Hi, Where can I get this cheaply? CASTROL EDGE TURBO DIESEL 5W-40 http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_198255_langId_-1_CarSelectorCatalogId__CarSelectorGroupId__varient__categoryId_53252_crumb_33958_parentcategoryrn_53252 Thanx AMO
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Is synthetic oil ok for my car
The oil in my car is below the lower level, so I really need to top it up before work tomorrow. I've been to garage and got oil, but it's synthetic, is that the right one? I have an 11 year old bmw320i, it's auto if that makes any difference I'd appreciate any help
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Tips on dealing with car salesmen
I have been searching for a used car, less than 2 years old and have been amazed by the treatment given to me by salesmen. I was wondering whether a new thread could be started with a list of tips on dealing with car salesmen or even a list of some of the best porkies told by salesmen? I know some of these have been…
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How much should a wheel cost from the scrap yard????
I hit the kerb yesterday and unfortunately i totalled one of my tyres - including damaging the rim of the tyre. It was a nightmare - and totally my own fault i keep telling myself i was luckily only the wheel got damaged... sorry back to the question! Had to get the aa man out as we couldnt get my spare unbolted - he…
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Car insurance - foreign licence
Hi all I'm British and have lived here all my life. I have had a Canadian driving licence for one year and prior to that had a UK one for six years. I have never owned a car and therefore never had insurance. I'm thinking of buying a car later this year. Am I likely to be charged more for insurance because I have a…
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DVLA First registration Fee change
A reminder following the recent budget, as this bit of info' seemed to 'slip under the radar' in a lot of the press coverage! For anyone with brand new cars on order, the DVLA First Reg' Fee increases for all cars registered on or after 1st May, from the current £38 to £50. This will affect any quote issued or car ordered…
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Peugeot 206 brake light problem
The light remains on on both the sides and tops ,any one knwo what could be the cuase for this please txs
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Rail Season Ticket Transfers
My partner and I both commute on season tickets costing over £3000 each. The tickets are sold allocated to your name and i.d. and if you return them with a certain amount of time left you get a partial refund. The problem is, my partner's ticket has expired and I don't need mine for the next four months. Technically, I…
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Cheap train ticket wanted
Hi Am attending a graduation on 12th May, and need a train from Nottingham/Derby to get me to London by 12.30pm and returning same day leaving London about 6ish. I have tried all different combinations but can only get the fare down to £38 is that cheap? or can someone find it cheaper? thanks
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How does finance work on a car?
Hi all, Im 20 years old and am interested in getting a car and people been telling me everyone is getting finance on a car. I have absoloutly no idea on how this works? I am looking to get a really good car maybe an Audi A3. I was wondering how does finance actually work? Like basically i purchase the car i pay a deposit…
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Cheapest cycle parts and cycle servicing in south London / north east Surrey?
Hello - like the title suggests, can anyone recommend the cheapest cycle parts and/or cycle servicing in south London, or north east Surrey? There seem to be loads of shops that sell high-end bikes, but this side of the Brick Lane Sunday market, the only shops that sell affordable bikes seem to be branches of Halfords and…
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How to establish value of car?
Hi, My car is soon due for insurance renewal. My current provider has always offered the best deal but I'll be shopping around to see if I can beat it. So that I can apply for quotes, how do I find out what the current value is of my car? Thanks.
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Car insurance for volunteers
I am nearing completion of training as a First Responder volunteer with the West Midlands Ambulance Service. I have been provided with a letter from WMAS explaining that we are called out only occasionally, and only when we are available, to provide immediate first aid help before the paramedics arrive, covering an area no…
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Welcome Car Fiance
Brought my car from Approved car finance with the finance from Welcome, have defaulted on payments due to personal circumstances they contacted me and obviously wanted money from me, by mutual agreement agreed they could take the car back then didnt hear from them for months now received a letter saying they are taking me…
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Lost driving test fee?
Hi, I am very upset & desperately need any piece of advice..the problem is: I booked a practical driving test for 21-03-2007 but later on as I was not ready for the test so changed the test date in time for a later date of 25-05-07 using the online service. However I couldn't print off the confirmation page as I was using…
