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New car - Tax disc with strange date question
Hi don't want to give too much info as I haven't questioned the dealer yet just wanted to ask you good folk in the motoring forum because from reading post threads/posts I know there's a wealth of knowledge on here. Bought a new car last month. Salesman said he needed insurance to tax the vehicle. Yes OK that's pretty…
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Veg oli as fuel
Whats the best car to buy to run on veg oil? I would be very grateful if someone who really knows what they are talking about could share their thoughts.
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Car Manufacturers with UK factories
My mum is in the market for a new car (brand new) and she would like to buy a car that is manufactured in the UK. I've had a quick google but all i seem to get is ads... can anyone enlighten me with manufacturers they know who have UK factories? Thanks!!
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Don't want to put kids in 3rd row of 7 Seater, so what about the Multimac?
Sorry for such a long title but i'm very concerned at the moment. My father has just bought me a VW Sharan on my behalf and I now think the proper third row seats are better than the flimsy flip up ones other cars have. But the distance between the seats and the back is still too small to make me feel comfortable in…
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questions when selling car
hi all My dad has asked me to sell two vehicles for him as he is no longer up to looking after them. i have had interest in one but i have been getting asked for allot of info. normal i thought ppl don't want to waste time and money seeing a vehicle they don't want but one in particular is asking for photocopies of past…
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Car showing as having outstanding Finance
:mad: Can anyone help???? Bought a car from a dealer last year with cash, had an HPI check on it which came back showing Finance Outstanding from a previous owner, got in touch with Finance Company which said debt had been cleared and they would update system. Just been today to try and trade my car in for a new car and it…
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Train from Gatwick Airport using FGW £5 off offer
Rather than get someone to collect us from the aiport, I fancy taking the train and using the £5 off offer. I have registered on the First Great Western website and have a PIN number for this offer. I have started to try to buy the tickets, but have some questions. I note that when I buy the tickets on the website, I have…
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Car battery problem
Hi, I think I need a new battery for my car. But I have disconnected it and find the car takes 0.7 Amps all the time. Is this normal, alarm etc?
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DVLA Help
At the end of January I purchased another car and the private seller sent off the documents to the DVLA. At the end of March I phoned them to enquire were my documents were, but they had no record I was informed that I had to send my slip away which I did although it stated on the form not to send to DVLA ( I usually send…
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Leasing a new car versus buying new every three years
Can anyone tell me advantages in leasing a vehicle rather than buying new? I 'm thinking the lease would probably cost the deprciation anyway of a new car. Is it a good option? I usually change my car every three years, and keep buying new because my job is essential car user, which means it needs to be reliable. Many…
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Anyone used carsite.co.uk for used cars?
I'm looking for an second hand small automatic (probably Nissan micra) and have come across carsite.co.uk through autotrader and ebay. Has anyone used these sites? I understand how it works but how do they compare to dealers? are the cars of good quality? it seems to be cheaper, especially if you're looking for automatic…
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Need a new car but already in a credit agrement
About 11 months ago I bought a Renault Megane. It has been a really good car and I have nothing bad to say about it especially as I got it at a really good price at the time... Since then I have had my second child and the Megane simply does not have enough space for all the family, especially in the boot for a pram... My…
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AA Renewal up from £29 to £47.50
I purchased AA roadside cover last year for £29, however the renewal price is £47.50. Maybe the £29 was just for the first year, but they are still offering £29 to new customers. I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations on how I could reduce this cost? Either by taking my business elsewhere, or simply threatening…
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Mondeo Air conditioning problem
I have a 2003 Mondeo 2.0 TDCI (130 6spd).I put into Nationwide autocentre for air con service but guy says that he thinks air con pump is not working and cannot get a/c working. Does anyone have any clue how much this will cost to fix at Ford garage as it is simply not a re-gas of system?. Cheers....Neil
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Corsa Quote
Hi- Our 1998 1.4 corsa breeze just failed MOT this morning on - 1) front track rod 2) rear wheel bearing 3) side light guy has come back and said roughly £100 for repairs. Car is going out to pasture soon under scrappage (he doesn't know this) so trying to keep costs down to minimum. Does this sound reasonable?? Cheers John
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New Toyota Yaris under scrappage scheme?
Hi, I've had a quote from the main dealership. I wondering if anyone has got a better deal online. My deal was £2750 off with the scrappage deal. I'm ideally looking at the 1.4 diesel with alloys and metallic paint. I'm curious to what deals people have had? Also, Anyone with any experience with buyacar.co.uk? Thanks
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A9 Services?
Hello, Not sure if this is the right forum to post this. We are travelling up to Elgin, Scotland on Sunday/Monday, and just wondered if anyone knew of any services or toilets etc on the A9? I can't seem to find any information on any anywhere. Jolene
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Car Broker Advice Needed - Dealdrivers
I'm entering the scary world of buying a car online and have seen that dealdrivers are the cheapest for the car I want. I've always bought new and always bought from my local dealers. My main concearn is spending £££££'s and getting an Import car built to UK spec. I have talked to dealdrivers in the past and they have said…
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van road tax
not sure if any one can help but i have a 07 plate combo 1.3 went to get tax for it and was told that it is £180 per yr but its a euro 4 so i thought it would be £120 but told it comes under n1 cat when first reg so why is it that the same vans but a couple of yrs older are cheaper and mines not done on the co as they are ?
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Motmax excellent service!
I just wanted to write about my experiences of this company in case it helps anyone else. I am very distrustful of garages after a couple of experiences where I am sure I was ripped off, as a youngish female I think they see me coming. I have done my best to learn about cars and how they work, I know how to service my own…
