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Buying a used car
Does anyone know where and how to buying a used car without being ripped off. I thought I try my luck here. thanks
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Sold my car! Think I've made a mistake with log book
Hello, I've sold my car yesterday. The person who brought it off me seemed very nice. Told me he was a trader and that I needed to fill in the trader bit and send it off and he would send off the log book. They claimed he needed to do this incase he sells it on quickly. He was very convincing. Since then, at work i've been…
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How to save 6p per litre of unleaded and 6p per litre of diesel
Now I know that Martin has already pretty much covered this in his article on fuel costs however whilst he recommends that we use cashback cards to save money. I have done some calculations to show how much your petrol would work out per litre when using a cashback card, as opposed to not using one at all. Now as is…
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help radio code needed
peugeot 406 philips 22dc722/65x FD0598516030726 PHAPFFW6030726 96 320 877 ZL 00 Please could someone supply radio code battery went flat:o
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What are my options?
Had to surrender my driving licence to the DVLA due to having an epileptic fit while in South Africa. Not driven since August 2007 and know my insurance is up for renewal. Do I have to tell the insurance company that I am not currently driving and keep my NCD? I would like to change insurance companies if the price is…
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Car Insurance for 80 year old.
My dad's a (reasonably) fit 80 year-old who's recieved a renewal quote of £458 for his Hyundai Lantra worth around £5000. Any suggestions where I can get an alternative quote? All web sites so far will not accept anyone of this age or above. Thanking you in anticipation.
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LPG Gas Conversions
It all started when my boyfriend bought a petrol jeep, which is now mine thank you very much Leon, but :eek: 18 miles to the gallon? One of his friends told him about a place that does LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) conversions so he decided to contact one of the local companies and have a look. The results were... No loss…
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New road tax and lpg converted cars?
My car (Ford Galaxy) runs on lpg, but is a conversion rather than factory model. It has never been entitled to reduced road tax as a result. Does anyone know if this will continue under the new regulations? It seems unfair that I have taken steps to reduce the emissions of my car (and fuel bills to me I admit) but I have…
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How to work out what car to buy?
Hi, I'm new to this board but might be here for a bit as I work out which car to buy! My husband has to drive a lot for his work and currently has a 5 year old Ford Ka which is doing his back in, and which I don't feel is a particualrly safe option for a lot of motorway driving. We were thinking about getting something…
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Travelling for day out to London - Is driving part way a cheaper option?
Hi, I am travelling to London from Ipswich, Suffolk in May, 2 adults and 2 under 15's. Looks like it's around £30 for 1 alone to London (not sure if that inlcudes underground). Someone a while ago mentioned that there is a good underground station to drive to with parking. You then get the underground into central London…
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Advice Needed on Buying a Used Car
Hi Would be grateful if anyone can help me on this matter. I went to a car dealer and wanted to buy a car. I left £250 deposit and signed order form (part ex with my car). During the same week financial circumstances changed and I phoned the dealer and said I didn't want the car. The dealer had taxed the car (we agreed on…
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Roof vents.
Anyone got any idea how much (or little) I'd need to consider spending to install a roof vent (possibly electric if there is such a thing?) to a van to keep dog cool whilst van stationary. Thanks in anticipation! :beer:
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Help - buying new ford fiesta 1.25 zetec blue
Local ford garage is not budging on price of £8995. I have seen quite a few on line retailers (drive the deal etc) selling for at least £1000 less. Does anyone have any dealing with any of these as recommendations would be very handy. Thank-you
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Is taking a deposit legally binding or can I cancel the deal?
Hi, I have taken a £100 deposit as I am selling my car. However, I have changed my mind and no longer want to sell it. Can I legally just withdraw from the sale and give the buyer his deposit back? Please answer ASAP. Many thanks.
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escort 1.6 16v
hi can any body help me as my ford escort 1.6 16v zetec failed its mot on co emisions i was told it cold be any thing silly from a service (eg.air filter as this can block up with s*** and make it fail on emissions) i was also told it could be the lamda sensor so i changed it and i took it bk for a retest and it failed on…
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admiral insurance.
recently i renewed my insurance policy with admiral. i had 3 points on my liscence,with another 3 to go on it,i had a call from one of admirals sales advisors,they told me they could get my premium down even further by not putting the 3 points on the policy as they werent on my liscence at this point in time and they didnt…
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3 Points!! This SUCKS! who is to blame! Need advice
Hey guys! Need some help... My OH got a ticket throught the post stating he was speeding, thing is he was at work and his car was at home... He had relatives down from abroad and he is assumng someone had taken his car!! :mad: Now to make things even worse they were snapped at 89mph in a 70mph zone!! he has never had…
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Advice pls, husband involved in a car accident
Hi I have posted in the car insurance board but only 1 reply so far so thought I would have a go here too. My husband was involved in a collision yesterday morning and neither of us have had any dealings of this sort before so any advice would be much appreciated! My husband was on his way to work at 5.40am friday morning.…
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Haggling for a used car, what to offer
I'm thinking about getting a new car in the next few months and I'm really stumped what to offer. I've seen a few in main dealerships and I'm looking at around the £13,000 mark. I've been in just for a quick chat, explaining that I was just doing my initial homework. Straight away the sales person said he would give me…
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