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Advice on 2nd hand family car, cheap to run
We need a new car soon to replace our Skoda Felicia of 82k miles. Although great car its been wrecked by two low lifes, hit n run when parked outside house (not a problem now as we moved to a very quiet street) and some old biddy disliking me parking near her flat (as she surely owns the road outside) We need a four door…
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Parking Tickets CLAMP down
Has anyone else out there been clamped by bailiffs enforcing an order from the local council? This morning my wife and I were awoken at 06:15 to a chap putting a clamp on my wife's car for a car parking ticket that was originally £30, which has ballooned up to £357! My query is this, if charges are meant to be to cover the…
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Volvo - DVD in headrests
Hi all We're taking our Volvo XC90 to France from the north of England this summer, and I'm looking into the possibility of getting DVD screens fitted into the headrests for the kids for the journey. Volvo charge an arm and a leg for this (over £2k + fitting, I think :eek: ). Any tips on getting a better price? I know…
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Car struggled to go up hill :(
I’ve just bought a new car and we went for a drive yesterday to Buttermere in the Lake District. We went via Honister Pass and had no problem getting there but on the way back we had to stop on the steepest part and the car refused to go again for what seemed an eternity even though the OH was in first gear and had his…
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Gap Insurance
I am in the process of buying a car from a main dealer and was offered Gap Insurance and I am wondering if anyone has any advice about this type of product, which would be gratefully received. Many thanks.
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Estimated Costs Of Repair - VW Golf
Hi, I have the chance of getting an N Reg Golf for free, it is an MOT failure and has lain unused since January. I have been told that: Drive shaft needs fixed it needs a new exhaust it needs a new gearstick the clutch and gearbox 'might need looking at' Can anyone give me a rough idea of the costs involved of putting this…
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Wheelspin Woes
Hi İ have a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero io (Shogun Pinin), i've always been aware that the back end is v light, but now that the hot weather is with us over here, she wheelspins at the slightest touch of the accelerator. Tyre pressures are correct and the Shock absorbers are in good cond (only 22,000 kms), gave a lift to 2…
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colour of 08 car tax disc?
Hi everyone, I would appreciate if anyone can tell me the colour of next years tax disc ie 2008. Thanks shrewdal
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Which 7(or 6) seater car?
Hi Guys can anyone recommend used 6/7 seater car ? which one is good and around in requin of 4k ? thanks PAts
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Buying a car with a credit card
I don't currently have a credit card or any other debt but I am forced to look at replacing my car and am wondering if a 0% credit card is the best means of doing this? I have a deposit of £4800 made up of savings and likely trade in and can afford £200 a month repayment. I have applied for a bank of scotland platinum…
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Can I claim back unused car tax?
My car was written off by third party, whilst it is still perfectly safe to drive, I have decided to let them take it for salvage as I would lose more money if I go down the v.i.c route. I am waiting for them to get back to me on when they will take it and give me my cheque. However, - I had to buy car tax about a week…
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Best van mpg?
I can't seem to find ratings to find the most fuel efficient van available. I am used to getting 50mpg in my Fiesta (Van, car derived Van) but I need something bigger, VITO or small transit sized. Things is, that would drop to 20mpg! (this is all diesel) I don't need load carrying ability. It doesn't seem quite right that…
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Sorted my wobbly car.
This has kept me out of trouble for the last two weekends. 1990 E30 BMW 318iS, very wobbly, I knew what the problem was, so it was just a matter of time before I sorted it. Years ago I spent far too much money on an Astra GTE, ending up with no interior, a roll cage, seam welded shell, twin 40 carbs, solid engine mounts,…
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Scotland or England??
Hi Guys We are about to sell our '04 plate Astra as it is just sitting on our driveway as both OH and I have company cars. It only has about 35000 miles on the clock. A friend in Scotland said that cars sell for a lot more up there.... Is there any truth in this??? Would it be worth taking up there to sell? :confused:
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Fog lights staying on problem
Can anyone give me a clue on the following:- On my 1999 Toyota Corolla, if I turn the front fog lights on - I can't turn them off again - unless I physically pull the connector switches out. The fog light switch on the dashboard is switched off, the fog light switch next to the handbrake is switched off, the light switch…
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What used car should I get?
for £2500 at the most.? Don't care too much about looks, must have 5 doors ,must have 5 seats, nice, safe, reliable,cheap insurance family type car. Any suggestions?
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Renault Megane Central locking question!
When I bought my car privately the seller did not have the central locking key that you press the button on to open the doors. Only the one that you use to unlock the drivers door which then automatically unlocks the rest of the doors. The drivers door lock is now knackered and I now have to go in the passenger side to…
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Car washes and aerials..
Wanted to take our car through the car wash but couldn't get the aerial off when it came to go through and didn't want to risk it snapping off.. can anyone give me any advice? It's a Rover 25....
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Selling a car
Hi My brother is trying to sell his Shogun and is using autotrader online and also one regional issue of their magazine and the response has mainly come from canvassers. What alternative places are there to advertise the car to acheive a quick sale... he needs to sell quick as he is picking up his new car tomorrow and the…
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Decided against buying used car...
Will I only lose my deposit? The salesman assured us it was a holding deposit, and was refundable but the T+Cs we signed state a lot worse than just losing deposit. It was bought from a Skoda Main Dealer. Thanks in advance :)
