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Small Claims against car thief?
Could I get some advice? My car was broken into last June, the window was smashed and the stereo stolen. The thief was later arrested for a different offence and admitted around 20 other car break-ins including mine. Would it be possible to take him to small claims court to recover the cost of the broken window, stereo…
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Sat navs and post codes
Ive got a garmin i3 and the other day i put a post code in of somewhere i wanted to go but the address had no number and so the sat nav failed to get me to where i wanted to go. Do all sat navs do this or is it just my garmin being a pain ?. Its not the first time it has done this, i would update it but ive lost a vital…
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hpi cleared yet finance company want car
Hi I need some advice my husband brought a car through a friend of a friend for cash but prior to doing this he had his friend a machanic look over the car we also did an check on car at www.mycarcheck.com (the day before buying happened) which i have a Gold Check on car which came back clear so hubby proceeded to buy car…
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Connect by Hertz - waste of time!
Hi, I just wanted to point out what a complete waste of time the Connect by Hertz car share scheme is! Instead of going to my local Hertz branch that's open 24 hours where I can hire a car for £25 per day with unlimited mileage, and is guaranteed to be clean, Connect by Hertz offers you a car that isn't guaranteed to be…
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Loud noise on acceleration+slowing down.
Hi i wonder if any one can help me? I've got a 2002 vw polo tdi and ive been noticing a noise when i increase in speed,almost like i have a motorbike in the car with me?!. The noise then decreases when i'm slowing down. Does anyone have any ideas what this could be? Its hard to describe the noise that is coming from the…
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Will a quinny fit in a saab 9-3 boot?
A convertible Saab 9-3 boot....!?!? What about an Audi A4 Convertible boot? Anyone?
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Any companies insure 2 cars and 2 drivers?
From all the comparison car insurance sites and independant insurers does anyone know of any that will insure 2 cars with 2 drivers in 1 policy? Admiral are the only ones I can find, surely there must be others? Not entirely sure that makes sense:o so thanks in advance if you have any advice.
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tyes wearing on inside
hi ive just bought a new car and it went for a full service and check over he changed the front discs and pads and said the front tyres were wearing on the inside and were ok for a few months it has just passed an mot so i was a bit!!!! so when i get the tyres( i usually get part worn as money is tight) do i get the…
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oyster payg for someone who goes to london 4-5 times a year?
I go to london several times a year, sometimes for day trips and sometimes staying over, usually i just get the one day travel cards (as i am only there 1-2 days a time usually) However am considering the PAYG oyster card for the next visits, i usually go weekends and am wondering if it is worth it, both for the conveince…
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Anyone got a Hyundai Matrix 1.8 CDX ?
Do any other members have this model of car and if so what do you think of it? (It is the 2002 model).
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London Underground
Hello What is the cheapest way to get around, using the London Underground? I will be at University from September this year in London. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Cheers.
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The cost of an accident in your first year of driving
It wasnt as bad as I thought, Direct Line quoted £2017 fully comp. Which is only £600 more than he paid this year with Swintons. I was expecting a lot more after he wrote his car off in January. Its not due for renewal until September, but if I put away £300 a month by then it can be paid in one hit. I know its a lot of…
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Best car supermarket.
Anyone any reccomendations for car supermarkets anywhere in England? Looking a VW Golf 1 or 2 years old.
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First car for boyfriend...totally confused!!
Hi everyone :D Well my gorgeous wonderful boyfriend is turning 21 in october and I really want to save up and get him a 2nd hand car. He passed his test just before his 19th birthday but has never had a car himself. I know that this is MSE but I am determined to do this for him. I can pay my debt off quite easily when I…
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Advice re car tax
Hi guys, hopefully someone can help me out with a little advice. My other half inherited a car recently. He can't drive. Shortly afterwards, the tax ran out. I checked the dvla website to see what we needed to get the car taxed (insurance, MOT). MOT is fine, but obviously we needed to insure it. Sorted out insurance in my…
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03 corsa price
I've seen a vauxhall corsa 1.0 12v active 03reg advertised for £3495 but looking at parkers this seems very over priced. Parkers trade price / part ex recommends £1640. Is it realistic to think I could offer £2000? I don't want to go and make a fool of myself!
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I'm in the poop with MIL!
Last year MIL took on a lease car to replace her Honda CRV 04 Plate. She said she would send it to her man who could get rid of it (has sat on his forecourt ever since). Now she wants to send it to a cousin in Northern Ireland where apparently there is demand from the south due to the exchange rate. It has just about…
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Cars steering has got really heavy
Hi everyone I drive a Peugeot 306 1.8 XS (2000). Over the last few weeks my steering has really changed. The only way I could describe it would be that it seems heavier. Normally for instance if i'm giong round a corner then accelerate the wheels will turn to straight. Now however they just seem to stay in place. Also,…
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Use your dealer for parts!
Sounds weird this doesn't it?:D Well I took my dads Micra to my local Nissan dealer for a service and they rang up with a few things that the car needed. One was new front and rear wipers for £18 inc VAT & fitted free. I suspect that I'd be paying £24.99 for the front pair in Halfords and £11.99 for the rear one. Also they…
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Ford Fiesta engine troubles!
Hi, I've got a R reg (97 I think?) Ford Fiesta Ghia 1.4 (Zetec engine) and it's stressing me out! It's had a few problems in the last 6 months totaling a cost of over £500 (only paid £900 for the car, hence my reluctance to pay any more in repairs!) and now it's playing up again. Anyway, when I'm still with the engine…
