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Kia sedona
I HAVE A KIA SEDONA 2005 PLATE. ON THE 18/12/2009 I HAD WORK DONE BY MY LOCAL `BUDGET` GARAGE AND HAVE THE FOLLOWING WORK DONE , D/SHAFT OIL SEAL PLUS A KIA FRONT PIPE AS MY OIL LIGHT KEPT FLICKERING ON MEANING I HAD TO ALWAYS TOP THE OIL.FAST FORWARD TO 28/02/2010 AND MY OIL LIGHT CAME ON WHILE I WAS DRIVING THEN AFTER…
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Cost of individual parts of a car
In general it seems that cars from years-gone-by have a low cost in terms of their individual component parts. More modern cars have all sorts of expensive components considered luxuries on older cars such as ABS, traction control, air con, lots of gizmos, air bags in various locations, seat belt pretensioners etc etc.…
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Electrics-Seat Leon
Recently got a second hand Leon and have found that the passenger door central locking is !!!!!!ed. Does anyone know if this will be costly to fix, and if so, a rough price guide. Thanks in advance. Cheqmate06
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Pot Hole Claim!!
Hi All, I managed to go down a dreaded pot hole two months ago. It did £650 worth of damage. I've submitted my claim to the council and received a letter to say it is being investigated. I received the letter two weeks ago. How long could I end up waiting for this to be sorted out and money returned for the inconvenience…
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Car Finance or Loan?
Hi All, I'm starting to think about looking for a new car, as my current one constantly needs something fixed or repaired. I'm hoping to be debt free this year, and also graduate so will be (hopefully!) getting a payrise. I've only ever owned three cars, one from brand new which my parents bought and I kept for about 6…
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Korean cars are really selling first!
As per Society of Motor manufactuers February 2010 update, Kia and Hyundai are fastest growing car markers. You can get report from here. See the Car_02_10.xls file after unzipping the file. See % change column on the spreadsheet. http://www.smmt.co.uk/articles/article.cfm?articleid=21359 Glad that people finally learnt to…
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Rapunzel's wig - exhaust advice needed
Hiya I'll pulled what looks like yards of really bad hair extensions out of my exhaust this morning. Could anyone tell me what this is and whether I need to get my exhaust looked at. Ta.
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honda civic clutch and warranty issue
i have a 06 2.2 diesel Civic over 12 months ago i noticed occasionally revs particuarly in 5th would suddenly rise quickly and drop again if putting foot down. i reported it to Honda main dealer. they looked at it and did not find a problem (i believe they reset some software on it) a couple of months later just before the…
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Appealing A Congestion Charge Notice Help?
I received a fine through the post not that long ago and appealed on the grounds that I wasn't driving the car at the time. I drove up to London to assist at a school giving lectures, I left my car and car keys at a friends flat. On the penalty notice I received it stated I was in the congestion charge zone at around 1pm,…
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Advice on Chipped windscreen
I recieved a pretty bad chip last night whilst driving along the M18. On inspection it is, in total diameter, around the size of a five pence piece, but comprises of two smaller chips nearly a matched in size, near the centre of the windscreen. I spoke to my insurers choice of repairer, who can't repair till tuesday. I…
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Accident claim
Basic facts, i hope will help with some replies. Own my own business as a taxi driver with 2 part time drivers. seriously injured in a no fault accident. didnt drive for 1 year after accident before incident 1 part timer worked monday and tuesdays days only. the other worked wed to fri days only. i covered all evening and…
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Handing back a car on finance
Hi everyone, I've got a quick query. I've been offered a job abroad and I'm thinking of taking it. My only real commitment is my car, which I bought in October 2009 on finance. I have approximately £12,000 left to pay, and despite getting what I thought was a good deal, it's unlikely that the car is now worth this amount.…
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Family and Friend Railcard 25% Off £19.50
25% off Family and Friends Railcard when bought online use code Sun25 , get it now for £19.50 valid until 31/3/2010 Full details Here
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Got GAP insurance, can I get a refund?
I took out Gap insurance with my car, when I took out finance in March 2007. I have just paid off the car finance and wondered if it is worth writing to ask them for a refund of the £200 I paid for it. If s, how do you think I should word it? Thanks in advance
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My Saab has gone beyond repair :(
Well, just want to cry (but I wont).. my Saab, that has been great until the bad weather came, has finally died on me... First the battery needed replacing, then the radiator wasnt doing its job.. Today I priced up a new exhaust £203... not to mention the slow puncture... So I was driving to a garage earlier and heard a…
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Help! Want to find a low cost car hire company with a monthly fee...
I am searching for a low cost car hire company. She wants to pay a monthly fee under £200 ideally £150 or even less if that is possible. She is based in High Wycome in the South of England. Cost ideally including insurance, servicing and breakdown. Any suggestions & weblinks to companies very much welcome.
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Where is my v5 log book????
Hi Bought a car on 30th Jan 2010 and still not had V5 log book. How long should it take??? Thanks for looking;)
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V5 advice please
HI I have just sold my car and have been paid for it in full. It is SORN and needs to be trailered away so the buyer is arranging for someone to collect it for him. I am wondering what I do about the V5 and signing it over to him as he wont be present at collection. Thanks
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From 2 cars to 1
Hi, Wonder if anyone can help with a question about No Claims Discount. The wife and I have migrated from 2 cars down to 1 a situation which I imagine will last for a couple of years but probably not beyond. I'll be the main driver and have 5+ years NSD. The wife will be a named driver. She has also built up 4 years NSD…
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Car has been resprayed, only just found out.
Hi, hoping to get some opinions. i have a car on hp, from Ucan / Carcraft financed by Welcome Finance. The car was 2 yrs old when I got it. The car is sea green in colour and as far as I was aware always was. About 5 months ago I sent a SAR to Welcome to get info they weren't too forthcoming on. A document from Welcome…
