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Archives for November 2009

Took my numberplate - no accident though?!
Hi all, Hope someone can help, I have a feeling this is not a big deal but my other half is a worry wort and now fretting - can anyone advise if we need to be bothered about this? I was sat a junction earlier behind a driver who went to pull out and then obviously decided against it, so I braked, as did he, and he then got…
Do any companies specialise in low mileage leasing?
I'm interested in leasing, my annual mileage between my last MOTs was only 5300 miles but most leasing deals seem to be up to 10K miles per annum. Therefore, I was wondering if anyone knew of companies specialising (or offering) lower mileage options at (hopefully) lower prices. I tried google but nothing obvious came up…
Help - does my Modus have Thatcham security
Can anyone help me with trying to get insurance renewal quote please? One of the questions is about what is the car's security device. My OH is in hospital long term and I can't seem to find this info anywhere. Our car is a Renault Modus Dynamique 1.2 Turbo (also known as 1.2 TCE). The question asks if security device is…
sat nat
Hi, I would appreciate advice, what is the biggest and clearest sat nav to follow? I am deaf, and therefore cannot follow the spoken instructions. I need something really really visible and easy to follow - especially for those with poor driving direction sense like me! Many thanks
VAT on extended warranty and gap insurance?
Hi I've signed up to buy a van (commercial use). The deal is that theyb take my van in px and clear the finance. I want added to the cost of the new van and extended warranty and gap insurance. I went in today to sign the documents and the figures don't tally up. The monthly payment figure is the same but there are other…
Ford Ka radio code
G'day, I recently replaced the battery in my Australian delivered 2001 Ford Ka. Is anyone able to provide the radio security code. Model is FD 6000 and the serial number is M021773. Many thanks Ebo.
Cheapish car tyres 250/50 V16
anyone know of a online shop to buy tryes. im looking for 2 or 4 of 205,50 V16 for a MG zr. cheers
What deal have you had on Hyundai i10?
I've been looking at cars on the scrappage deal and have decided that the i10 is probbly gonna be the most sensible buy (Alfa MiTo would be nicer but twice as much money!). My question is that with the price being so low has anyone managed to get any deals on one of these? Also I have been told that there is n stock…
Car Sales, Deposits and Scrappage Scheme
Good Evening, I was hoping that someone could help me, I am seriously in a bit of a pickle. Here goes ... Anyway, my old Citroen AX failed it's mot last week and will need around £300 to patch it up. So I thought, I might as well take advantage of the scrappage scheme and get a discount of a new car. Went out to a VW…
Is it worth leasing a car personally?
Hi Does anyone have any views on leasing a car personally, rather than buying one outright? Does this make financial sense? I know companies have traditionally leased their cars but some of this is related to specific tax advantages which don't apply to individuals. It just seems quite tempting to pay to 'rent' a car…
Help! Key Broken In Ignition
On a rainy Saturday evening in Tesco car park, I find myself with half the key in my hand and half in the ignition. Any suggestions what I can do now and how much it's likely to cost? Sorry forgot to say I don't have a spare key!
Parking in Central London
Hello all... I am looking to drive to London on boxing day to attend a production at The London Coliseum. I would use trains but there are none running. Could anyone suggest where the best and cheapest local place would be, as the majority of the long stay car-parks are extortionate. The duration would be between 10am and…
any companies takign in user cars not within scrappage allowance?
i was browsing the net and although officially Mitsubishi, Nissan and Citroen offer scheme that are outside the givernment allowance are there anymore?? i have found https://www.fortnumscars.com their stock is here http://www.hpiexchange.com/tradeweb/stockPublicsummary.do;jsessionid=0000VL7IUO_V_BIxVIuLZ39nfjq:13424f14o…
Buying Mondeo at auction
Hi. Can anyone tell me how much i'm likely to pay for a Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCI 130 Zetec estate 06/07, at aucton ? What do you reckon to employing an auction buyer? Or is it better to find the time myself. Looking at auctions in the NW & West midlands - and there are quite a few Mondeos coming through - no suprise Any…
getting married in may and need a posh hire car
hey guys and girls i am getting married on may the 4th and a i need to hire a car to get to the wedding and back i live in london but the wedding is in bolton thats around 225 miles anyone have any ideas of what car to get and what kind of price i will be looking at thanks in advance raj
a38 direct cars
just to let you know a38 has closed down and relocated they are now trading as dealer direct in mansfield. same staff, same problems no doubt
Can I contest?
I got pulled over for apparently running a red light yesterday, it was amber at best and I am fuming over the treatment from the police. I was basically told that I could accept the fine and 3 points or go to court and be charged with driving without due care and attention. If I was wrong I would have taken it on the chin…
Pushy RAC woman!
Came out of supermarket this morning. Saw RAC woman. Decided to get a quote as older car not currently covered. She told me a lot of stuff I didn't need to know which was a pain but we got the quote in the end. It came out as £145 which hse offered without any prompting to drop to £114 ish. I mentioned the internet. She…
Car roof leaks.... help!
After my poor old car has been rained upon, whoever sits in the passenger seat can usually look forward to a small shower whenever I take a bend. I suspect the sun roof is leaking in some way but, as the car has only a year or so's life left in it anyway, I don't want the problem of an expensive repair. Is there some quick…
what can be used as a proof of purchase in a car accident
hi all. ive recently been involved in an accident. a car drove into the back of mine at a roundabout. i had some expensive speakers in the back which have been damaged in the accident. my insurance requires a proof of purchase for them. what are all the things that can be used for a proof of purchase? thanx

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