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Accident damage - other driver being difficult.
On May Day Bank Holiday a car was driven out of a side road into my right wing - the impact speed was negligable and the damage to my car was a crinkled wheel arch due to the weight of the other car. The other driver basically admitted liability (couldn't really say it wasn't his fault under the circumstances as he pulled…
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Cost of AA renewal !! - long standing member
I have received a renewal reminder from the AA regarding cover for another 12 months. I have joint cover (me and my partner) have Roadside, Home Start and Relay (get you home after a breakdown they cant fix) the total cost is £133 does this represent a keen rate - What do you pay ??
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Westfield Shopping centre
Hi All I'm planning on going to the Westfield Shopping Centre on Saturday and have just seen the cost of parking. Does anyone know of any cheaper parking within walking distant. Any ideas more than welcomed A
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Any recommendations for a Used Car Dealer in N London ?
Hi Guys, I am looking to buy a sub-£1000 old car. Any recommendations for a used car dealer in North London ? Have shortlisted a few from autotrader.co.uk. Also, any other tips will be greatly appreciated. Considering my budget, I have fairly modest expectations. Thanks in advance. Jan
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Gap insurance question
I have been reading through the Gap insurance threads and have a question that I am sure some of you could answer. I am taking advantage of the scrappage scheme and am waiting for my new car. I want to take out gap insurance but am not sure if RTI is the best option for me or whether I am better to purchase the version…
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are the insurance co ripping us off?
Hi We originally went through Compare the Market for our car insurance, it came back as Bulleye was the cheapest for us and we went with that, although it actually goes through Swintons. A few months ago our old car (BMW) had to be replaced and my husband got a Volvo instead, he informed the insurance and he had to pay an…
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Warning re Bennetts Motor Cycle Insurance
Just wanted to spread the word. Watch out for Bennetts motorcycle insurance. Bennetts have now added on to the reverse of the Insurance certificates that they retain the right to renew your policy automatically and they also have added the right to retain credit and debit card details. They charge renewal directly to your…
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Central Locking problems
Hi, I bought a Ford Mondeo at the start of May. It is not a new Mondeo - its a 2002 model. Yesterday the remote control central locking stopped working, so I replaced the battery in the remote control key fob but still no joy :-( I have checked the 3 month car warranty but it does not cover the remote control central…
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old car
I hope this is the right place to post and would be grateful if someone could point me in the right direction. I have a 1984 Maestro that has been on blocks in a garage for some years. Are there places that would buy the car for parts or whatever, or would I have to call a scrap merchant to just take it away? Thanks.
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Take out own Personal Contract Hire finance direct?
Hi all, This may be a stupid question... but I presume I cannot take out a Personal Contract Hire finance contract direct with a finance provider (e.g. Lombard)? I mean that I arrange this direct with the company and then they apply this to the dealer / broker I get a new car through? I am getting prices from brokers /…
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Ford Focus, Lost keys
I've lost the only key to my 1999 T reg Ford Focus saloon. Any ideas how much it's going to cost to get it sorted if I'm unable to find it? *Kaz sits with everything crossed in anticipation of the keys presenting themselves to her in the morning!*
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Likely toyota iq3 price
After having had the IQ2 on hire, I've fallen in love! I understand the 1.3 IQ3 is to be released at the end of July and that would the model I'd like to go for. Does anyone know what the likely price will be or have Toyota not released them yet? Is there a waiting list at all? Will be putting the scrappage to good use!
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faulty bmw bought from garage
bought bmw convertible 19 days ago from garage, it is 2004 and we paid 11500 for it. 2 days ago my husband noticed a slight leak on the front, a bmw mechanic has looked at it and has said it need a new radiator. we have a 3 months aa warrenty with it but have been told by them that this does not include the radiator is…
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Second hand car
Im thinking about buying a second hand car but unsure which 1 to go for, i was thinking of a 4 door 1 but nothing like a mondeo or similar size, i was thinking of a 4 door golf, are golfs any good or is there a better manufacturer, i got a 206 at the minute
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Easy to use SatNav for a 90yr old
My father is 90 years old and still driving and wants a satnav for his birthday. Can anyone reccommend one that is fairly easy to use and doesn't have too many complicated functions. He would only need it for driving in the UK. Thanks.
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Help? Please? :( Oil Leaking..
Hey! My cars oil valve is leaking. Unfortunatly im going on holiday on Tuesday (early morning) im driving to scarborough from huddersfield and its a trip that isnt exactly short lol. The valve was changed/fixed late august last year and now its leaking again.. does this usually happen? is the garage responsible? or can it…
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Webasto sunroof
Hi Looking at buying a 2 year old car that comes with a full length (almost) electric folding Webasto sunroof. Apparently it cost nearly £1k when fitted when the car was new! Anyone had any recent experience of having one - are they noisy, likely to leak, devalue the car at all? Any input/thoughts would be appreciated -…
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problem with used car (long read - sorry)
I recently purchased a second hand car from a dealer (not main dealer) and there is a problem with it and I need to see how i stand legally for some compensation - I payed £2850 for the car. I bought the car from a dealer 80 miles from home, it was advertised on the autotrader and it was just what i was looking for. I…
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Proven performance turbo tuning....lmao
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140318922902&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.co.uk%3A80%2Fitems%2F%3F_nkw%3D140318922902%26_in_kw%3D1%26_ex_kw%3D%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_okw%3D140318922902%26_oexkw%3D%26_udlo%3D%26_udhi%3D%26_ftrt%3D901%26_ftrv%3D1%26_sabdlo%3D%26_sabdhi%3D%26_samilow%3D%26_samihi%3D…
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A "mint" punto (only a few things wrong)
LOL Not my car for sale, but look what this prat is trying to sell on ebay, as "it looks mint"…
