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Car with finance still owing, want to get rid need help
I bought a used car several years ago on finance. After paying every month fine for year and half or so i became ill and have been unable to work since. I was forced to take payment protection when i bought the car but they refused to pay out when i made a claim. I then contacted the company to try and reclaim the ppi…
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V5c Waiting Times
Hi, I bought my current car from a dealer on the 12th December but have yet to receive the V5c back from the DVLA. It's never took this long in the past or could it be a bit of a backlog with Christmas? Also I noticed the dealer got my house number wrong on the warranty certificate which I have only just noticed so I'm…
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Renewing Photo card License
I just tried to update my address for my licence online, but it was refused saying my licence is due to expire, Ive just checked and it runs out in a few months, ive looked online and it will cost me £20 to do this. I cant believe Ive got to pay again, I would have stuck with a paper licence. Can I go back to a paper…
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New (used) car, having problems already
Hi, i recently bought a used car from a dealer on the 12th december, a 1999 ford focus manual petrol 1.8, and have had a number of problems already, the first of which is the biggest; an intermittent but increasingly regular problem which usually happens when travelling on the motorway (the vast majority of my travel is on…
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Used Toyota Verso.
I am considering buying a Toyota Verso but am not sure about which one as all the ones in my budget seem to have done about 45-50k+ on a 55-56 plate. My OH thinks that is quite high but I don't want the 1.8l which is the only one that seems to have done less. At about £9k it's a lot to spend and get wrong. There are even…
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Car crash advice needed.
I had an accident this evening on the way to my gym. The gym is based in one of these large private housing developments that has a management company, the whole nine yards. All very fancy. Anyway, before the gym there is a sharpish turn into the road which is preceeded by mere meters by a severe road hump. Now, even in…
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Tyres... need expert advice.
Just need some expert advice. My current tyres - recommended are 185 / 70 R 14 88H but rubbish summer tyres. My car is currently stuck and can't go forward or reverse due to a small amount of snow. I blame it on the rubbish dunlop (aka dunflop) tyres - recommended by honda.…
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Ford Ka or C-Max for driving in the snow?
Hi Guys, I was wondering if someone could give me a bit of advice....... I need to drive to work tomorrow approx 20 miles in the snow - I have two cars, which should I choose? Ford Ka or C-Max? Which is the safest and easiest to drive in the snow? Thanks in advance.
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Windscreen fitters-questions
I was supposed to have a replacement windscreen fitted by a well known company today. As instructed left my keys at work(i'm a lorry driver) with the office. When i returned i was told that they could'nt replace it due to the ambient air temperature(damp) getting into my car when they replace it. They want to do it…
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Car collected tomorrow, V5 query
My car is being collected tomorrow as i have voluntarily ended my agreement. When it is collected what part of the V5 do i fill in? No doubt they will know this tomorrow and i wish id asked them on the phone when they rang this afternoon. But im just unsure whether its motor trade or personal sale. I have no idea what…
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Speakers for Aixam car?
I need new speakers for my little Aixam 500SL car,Halfords won't supply or fit them for me,I have looked everywhere on internet,asking here in case anyone knows what size the speakers are,or,where I can get some,or may have the same make of car.:cool:Cheers.
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Stung by SouthWest Trains
Hi, I am posting to seek advice from others who might have suffered a similar experience to myself on SouthWest Trains. I had prebooked a very cheap Megatrain advance single fare from London Waterloo to Weymouth on Christmas Eve departing at 10:05am. Unfortunately I missed this departure as my tube was delayed underground…
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Diesel Engine coil light flashes
I have a fiat 2.8 ducatto van On starting the engine after a few seconds the coil light flashes It is very cold Is it a problem
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Windscreen Wipers not working in the snow
Can any of you pop over to the Families board to help out on this stranded-at-work person, please: http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=2186245&highlight=
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Pulled on way home with new car.
Im wondering if anyone could offer some advice please. Please bear with me this is a long one. We took DH's friend to Manchester from Leeds to buy a car yesterday, the person he bought it from said he was leaving the insurance on the car till the end of the week and as DH's friend already had insurance on another car and…
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Am I too early to renew my car insurance?
I have been reading Martins stages on getting car insrance quotations from the various stages he outlines. My current car insurance expires on 22nd February 2010. I was going to strt the process of next years car insurance now, but wondered if I am too early to start? At first thought I say "why not" but i remember reading…
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The AA - Not answering calls!!! How do I cancel?
I've been trying for 3 weeks to cancel my renewal for breakdown cover with the AA as its gone up to something ridiculous. I've been getting the same message every time - on every number I've tried (and I've tried a few!). 'Due to the severe weather we are experiencing a high volume of calls and there is no-one available to…
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MSE News: Bad weather chaos: your pay and travel rights
"The cold snap is affecting much of our daily routines. Here, we answer many of your questions on protecting your pocket ..." Read the full story: Bad weather chaos: your pay and travel rights
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Buying a Stolen/Recovered Car
Just browsing the net for a new car and seen a few which have been Stolen / Recovered. The ones I have looked at have no damage (that I'm aware of) with keys (both sets) with handbooks etc. The car is a good few grand cheaper than others. What are the pros/cons for a S/R?
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Need clutch fitted ford focus
I own a ford focus mk1 1.8 ghia 1999 model and the clutch has been high on the pedal for a while since ive owned it.well today i think it started slipping while driving it revs went high but no speed increase .... im looking for a garage to fit a new one ive found Mr clutch that has said just over £200 for parts,labour etc…
