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When is the best time to buy a new car?
Looking at the latest Focus price list, it states from 1 May - 30 June. I know towards the end of June would be better with the dealers more likely to put it discount and maybe some free accessories. But the closer it gets to the end of June, should I wait for the new price list that comes out after the 30 of June, would…
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Used Renault Scenic advice please!
I am thinking of buying a used 2001/2002 Renault Scenic (the midi MPV). I haven't had a Renault before and looking at some of the comments on here I'm beginning to think they are more trouble than they are worth. Have had mostly Fords and Vauxhalls in the past. We like the shape of the Scenic, it's not as big as say the…
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bmw
Hi All I bought a BMW 328ise recently. looking at the history it was ordered direct from a germany dealer and was re upholstered in a specialist leather and trim. On the outside it has the word 'Hammer' on the front wings. What is 'hammer'? is it just the dealership it was bought from? if so it would be unusual to have…
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leasing vs buying car... tempted to lease!
any thoughts on this? thinking about leasing instead of buying now.... first car.... one of those 3+ 23 deals and looks like u can get a pretty nice car brand new for a couple hundred a month which works out around £5-6k over 2 years, but MOT / road tax all included. The alternative for me would be to buy a second hand car…
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Annual or season rail tickets
Can anyone advise. I am trying to ascertain the cost of one of these starting in july 07. I need to travel from lewes in East Sussex to Luton. I keep trying websites for train operators but they want a railcard ID number which I do not have. Question is doe sanyone have any idea of how much a annual/seasona ticket is?…
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Notice Of Intended Prosecution
Received A NOTICE OF INTENDED PROSECUTION - Aparently I jumped a red light and was caught on camera, I didn't even know. Totally stressed out.:( :( : Has anyone ever been caught driving through a red light, Any Help, Advice and experiences will be greatly appreciated. Thank You
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Ferries. All I get is £90 or £400. Vehicle? Dover or Poole?
I need to batter down this price. I can't book in advance because I'm on call with my job. I'd like to go Plymouth-Rosscoff (friends in Plymouth), drive along the coast and come back Cherbourg-Poole so I can carry on the trip to East Anglia. Unfortunately the best price I ever find online is about £400. I searched for the…
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RAC 5 Start cover -being had??
Hi About 18 months ago we bought a second hand Astra and paid extra to extend the included RAC Motorway 5 star warranty of 6 months to 2 years. We got this for peace of mind really and to avoid the worry of being hit by a large bill. We were given the impression when we bought it that it would cover most faults. The other…
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car radio code...free?
:confused: Old fiat radio broke, got a new one from ebay. but no code!! Waiting for seller to get back to me with code but till then or incase he no longer has it where/how can I unlock it for free?
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cheapest train to prestatyn!
I am looking to trave on the 16th July, come back on the 20th July, from Leicester, a family railcard isn,t much good to us, don't travel enough! One adult and one child, any tips please?:p
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Blackcircles.com value choice
Anyone taken the risk of buying these? Are they any good? I know it says brands may vary but if you bought these what sort of brand did you get in the end? Thanks in advance.
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Public Transport - Exeter to Manchester Airport
Hello :hello: It's my first post so please be gentle ;) I amlooking to travel from Exeter to Manchester Airport on July 21st, returning July 30th. I am am bit horrified by the prices on the train for a family of 4 (2 adults and 2 children ages 8 & 11) which are coming out at £280 :eek: National Express is cheaper at £163…
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Removing pine tree gum from paintwork
We might have had a very expensive holiday - if we can't get the gum, from pine trees, off the car's paintwork. The car was parked under pine trees for a week. And now we're back in England, it won't come off. (We tried some hob cleaner on a couple of spots but that's taking the paint off.) Your ideas, or experience, would…
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Query about Category B Insurance Write off
Hi, just seen a car that seemed ok. Slightly scratched and very minor dent in the top of the boot. However did an AA car data check on it and they said it's a Cat B write off (used for spare parts but the body shell should be crushed and never returned to the road). This was in 2005. The V5 is dated 2004. :o They also said…
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LPG/Petrol road fund charges
I have a petrol car converted to LPG by an authorised dealer 2 years ago, have notified DVLA and the registration document now says duel fuel yet I still pay the full fee as if it were petrol emissions. DVLA say they charge according to the emissions registered when the vehicle was first made but my argument is that the…
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Very minor accident
Just has a very minor accident.Basically swapped a bit of paintwork and a small scuff on the black rubber bumper.The paint can be t-cut out.The other parties bmper just seemed to be lifted off the fixings on one coner.Do i have to inform the insurance company as i can clean it up myself.What about the other party if they…
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Best way to get rid of my car?
Hi all My car failed it's MOT and would cost too much to fix than it's worth (brakes aren't in great nick at all). Basically it's time to get rid of it, but I'm not really sure what my options are. I could put it on ebay for 99p and see what happens, the engine is fine and someone could either fix the car if they knew what…
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Buying a car????
Not sure if this is the right place please feel free to move it if not!!! My daughter has been looking for a car and has come across one she likes in the auto trader. Its about 1 1/2 hours drive away, the only thing is the chap said there is no log book with it, is this a big problem? Should she steer away from it? How…
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52 reg Corsa
Guys, does anyone know what is good mileage on a 52 reg corsa? :A
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Tax releif
I currently get paid £0.15 per mile from my employer I have been told I can claim a % of anything up2 £0.40 (Less the £0.15 Paid by the employer) Just got a few questions: 1. Where do I get the form, can I do it online? 2. How do I prove my milage, I give a receipt to my employer 3. Wot % of the £0.25 do I see? 4. How long…