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need some help here, please read
Last tuesday i purchased a van thru e-bay, i was the winning bidder etc so went to collect the van tues night. Test drove it, and it seemed all ok. Was only a little bimble round the block. Decided i would take it, so handed over the asking price in cash as it was only £650. Now this is where it get tricky,,, I managed to…
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Lost deposit on used car if agreed repairs unsatisfactory?
Hi, I'd really appreciate some advice if anybody knows where we stand on this? We are in the process of buying a used car from a dealer, saw it last week and paid £500 deposit. There were some minor repairs which I asked the garage to complete before I collected it today, including a crack in the windscreen (in driver's…
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Fiat Scudo engine Photo
Hi a couple of months ago we had an 04 scudo van combi broken into we thought that they had just stolen some stuff from inside BUT this afternoon we discovered that they have stolen the console above the dashboard & when we opened the bonnet it looks like something is missing but not being mechanically minded i have no…
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Fire or accidental damage
Hi Im hoping someone may be able to give me some advice on this. My car went on fire last night under the bonnet. I had put oil in it and hadnt put the cap back on properly. Im waiting on a mechanic coming to look at it as im hoping to get it fixed without having to go through my insurance. Im not sure how much damage has…
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webuyanycar.com
Anyone used them?
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Peugeot 307 help
Hi Ive got a 06 1600 hdi 110 the last week or so ive had a warning coming up Diesel additive low, ive read on a few forums that the main dealers charge anything between 500-1000 for repairing this.. what i was wondering is this a fault that can be done ourselves.. If so where would i get the fluid from etc. thanks in…
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Insurance for Learner Driver
My son just turned 17 today and is keen to start learning to drive. I have just been quoted £3200 to add him to my policy with Endsleigh. Can anyone recommend another insurer who will add a learner for a reasonable fee? Thanks nellie
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Megabus shambles
Despite the terms and conditions below, Megabus have just refused to refund any payment for a journey "amended" on their website. They took the full amount of the revised journey and when I emailed, their anonymous correspondent mailed back "no refund" without explanation. I feel like I have been scammed. "Customers can…
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Seat 1.4 (03 plate) exhaust problem
I bought a Seat Leon 1.4v 03 plate last year, late August. Since last August i've already had a leak in the car, which we believe now has been fixed, just need to keep getting vax on it to get moisture out of carpet!! I was driving my car yesterday and after i'd stopped at a junction, when i pulled off i heard a noise that…
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Protected no claims ~ can premiums go up?
Hi, I had a crash on Saturday and i have protected my no claims. I am aware that if i make a claim i'm protected but will my monthly premiums go up ? Please advise
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Certificate of Conformity EU (Kia Sorento)
Does anyone know where I can source a certificate of conformity for a Kia Sorento XE. I need one to re-register the vehicle abroad. Apparently most imported vehicles to the UK have one, but as my vehicle is second hand, the original has neen lost somewhere along the way. Any knowledgable advice would be appreciated.
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upgrade or downgrade to save money?
i drive an 03 mazda 6. i'm getting about 35mpg, it costs £215 per year to tax and insurance is about £700 per year. we are looking deeply into all aspects of our lives to see where we can cut back and save money and the car is next on our list. so i have had a look at the cars that are cheapest to tax, insure and run and…
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Auctions, worth going ?
Hi I've got about £6000 and am looking for a A3, Golf or similar, auto, less than 60000 and wanted to know what sort of age I might get at one of the auctions (wimbledon or near london). From looking at Autotrader i'm looking at 2004 or 2005 if lucky. Just trying to gage if its worth taking day off to go and have a look,…
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Ford Focus vs VW Golf Mk 5
Hi, I am thinking of getting either a Ford Focus (2004+) or Golf Mk 4. My primary desire is a comfortable car to drive, that is quiet. Any recommendations between these 2 cars? thanks.
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Parking untaxed vehicle in private car park?
I live in a private estate and have a private car park next to my house, there are garages in the car park which people further down the road own. Part of the car park in marked out on the deeds/plans to my house, what I would like to know is it ok to park a vehicle in the car park that is declared sorn? The vehicle in…
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Clapped out van parked up on our street
We have a clapped out van parked up on our street. It's been though the wars, is rusty and sitting with fully deflated tyres on its rims. It's locked and parked "legally" (technically the wrong way round, but no one cares or knows this any longer). It's been there for four months. it does not belong to anyone around here.…
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top marques cars ltd - anybody bought from them?
Hi Saw some good deals for top marque cars in the Telegraph but wondered if anyone knew anything about them and has bought a car from them? Thanks for any information.
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Van turned out to be stolen?
Dear All... please advise!! I bought a van from a dealer and it turned out to have an owner, the first owner (the claimant) has filed a cliam at the courts claiming for the van back. 1. The claimant sold the van to Mr X for £xxxx, PAYMENT WAS MADE BY CREDIT CARD. 2. The claimant was informed by his bank that the genuine…
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Personal Injury after car accident
I was involved in an accident before xmas, third party fault, my old car was a write off. Got new car, all that side of things sorted, except my injuries are persisting quite badly even over 2 months on, despite it being just a rear impact by a smaller car at traffic lights. I was with M&S insurance, fully comp and they've…
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The limits are there for a reason....
blah blah. Read this: http://www.gazetteseries.co.uk/news/4869334.Speed_limit_to_be_lowered_on__most_dangerous_road_/ Justificatio for a 60 to 50 drop is 2 accidents. Both in the dark and wet. In one a car overtook and hit a motorbike coming the other way. In the other a car went into a tree, no other vehicles involved.…
