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Used Vehicle Checks
Ok, after WEEKS of looking at piles of junk all around the country I have found a car that is spotless, passes all the HPI checks, sounds good (engine-wise) and is a decent price......but the thought of buying a car that might go wrong has had me in tears..... Is it worth paying the £150+ that most companies charge for…
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What are Alfa Romeo 147's like?
Just some advice really, long story but looking at a second car(did have a thread on here regarding estates!!!Don't ask) and we cannot decide. What are alfa 147's like? We are looking at somewhere around the 02 plate and it would have to be a 5 door. Also what is the boot size like? i.e would it fit a german shepherd in?…
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Where to buy cheap tyres - Michelin
I need 2 new tyres for my Landrover I have Michelin Synchrone on but I believe they are no longer available and I need Michelin Lattitudes 225x55xR17 Speed Rating H Anyone know where I can get these cheap, preferably fitted? Quick Fit are Quoting £297.00 Thanks in advance.
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what's the most refined/comfortable/quietest small family car? French?
Hi there, looking to buy a car around 56 reg. My primary criteria is that it is *comfortable* and quiet. I don't like firm rides or road noise. Not too bothered about handling around corners, like most car reviewers seem to be. Wondering if ppl had any opinions? I am considering, ford focus or vw golf mk 5. But then the…
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Sensible Financing
is this idea a good one money wise? i am planning to get a new car, the finance deal requires a £1000 deposit, then its £99 a month thereafter for 3 years. i can afford up to £150 a month, but do not have the deposit. would it make more sense for me to apply for an overdraft to cover the doposit and the other registration…
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Another claim against me in 4 months! Help!
Hi all I posted this in insurance but it works here too I think... I recently got done dealing with a claim against me whereby an oncoming vehicle and I hit each other's wing mirrors. I admitted fault and Direct Line paid for the repairs. That happened in November but finally got sorted in January. Anyway, today (it being…
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Car Written Off with 3 1/2 Years Finance
Mornign all, i'm in need of a little help. My loveable ex decided it was a good idea to put his car into a brick wall. He was over the legal limit (no comments are needed about drink driving as when he's back to good health i'm going to put him in hospital myself for what he did) He has 3 1/2 finance @ £172 a month left on…
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Second hand car buying?
Hello Looking to buy a second hand car..Surely there should be guide on this site to doing this, Or am I just missing it? Thanks
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MOT passed with failed brake light
To cut a long story short, my car passed its MOT even though I knew it had a failed rear brake light bulb, I presumed when I took it in it would be flagged up on an advisory note and I would just get a new one popped in. Are lights on the MOT checklist? I'd have presumed they were, needless to say I just changed it myself…
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7 seater advice
Hi all, Can anyone give me some advice on 7 seaters. Best value? Most economical? Cheapest to insure? Best to drive? I have around £3500 to spend. Thanks Daniel
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Car finance without a licence?
Hi there, My partner moved in with me in may last year and along with him came his volkwagen polo which is on HP through Black horse last february. His mum got the HP in her name as my boyfriend wasnt able to get credit. Now that he has moved in with me and my 3 children we have decided we need a bigger car. He went back…
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ford fiesta 1.25 edge or citroen c3 1.4i VT?
I am looking at getting a lease car through work, had quotes back for the above, can anyone tell me which has the bigger boot or which car they would go for, I only have a picanto and the boot is tiny :o
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clio 1.4 alize loss of power
Hello, Just wondering if anyone can help? I have a clio alize 1.4 t reg...today randomly it started kind of juddering like I was in the wrong gear....but I wasn't I put it down to not knowing the car and maybe my driving HOWEVER: when I was going up the hill out of town the car suddlenly dropped revs and slowed right down…
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Train co Sent me someone else's tickets!
I'm obviously writing to the company as we speak. I ordered some tickets over the net the other day & today received the tickets belonging to someone else in my local area for different journeys altogether (they live about 5 miles away). I've never contacted this person in my life though. The first ticket for travel is on…
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Alloy wheel refurb
The alloys on my car have been very badly curbed by a previous owner, so I'm thinking of having a stab at refurbishing them myself. Any pointers for a good how to website? :beer: Not done it before, and it'd be good practice for another set I want to do (for the other car)
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Car Leasing
any car leasing companies that will lease to me at 22 need to go to manchester to watch milan game ! Most Companies want me to be 23 :mad:
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HELP! insurance write-off but can it be fixed?
I was involved in a accident (not my fault) and a car hit my front right wing causing it to dent and my Tyre to pop. After contacting my insurance and explaining and somebody coming out to take a look at my car they choose to write it off. Now im not sure weather they choose to write it off as the car is worth less that…
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Car Damaged - What can she do?
Hiya, this is my first post ,so hope i am in the right section, my daughter a few months ago moved into her own place with her DB and the area is still a building site, One morning she was driving out when one of the site vehicles was in her way (it was a big machine with a swivel top) anyway the chap in the vehicle got…
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Insurance excesss
Hi all, Hubby's car has been written off, he was hit by someone when the roads were icy, and the insurance co have said its a complete and total loss, and offered £2050 less £450 excess. My question is...can Hubster claim the excess back from the guy who hit hims insurance company, or is it something you have to lose…
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car fault codes
My car keeps going into safe mode (automatic) and when I checked the engine fault code I got P1529. Its a Kia magentis 2.5 v6 on a 52 plate. I can't find any listing of it anywhere and hoped maybe some one on here had come across it before. Its the same engine as the Hyundai sonata if thet halps.
