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Car Insurance
I'm not sure if this is the right place to post this, but I bought a new car on 7th May, special edition, & as it doesn't appear on most "lists" it's been almost impossible to insure. I think it's insured now tho' policy still says 3 dr despite me telling them over & over it's a 5 dr car. My old insurers won't insure car…
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New Tyres - Alloy Wheels
OK, so i'm about to sound very stupid but i've spent 30 minutes looking all over the internet and can't find an answer to my very stupid question. I need two new tyres on my car as they are starting to go a bit bald (still legal for now but want to change sooner rather than later). I have alloy wheels on my car. Now i…
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Advice re selling car that is costing me too much money!!
Hi all, Hope someone can help. In January I purchased a Blue Vauxhall Astra SXI 16V TWINPORT Manual 1364cc for £8,000 from Arnold Clark. It had 19,000 miles on the clock when I purchased it. Since then I have had a location change at work and I am now doing in excess of 60+ miles per day which is clocking the mileage up.…
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Car Window won't close
Hiya I've got a Megane Coupe with those rear electric windows that 'pop out' Well, I opened them this morning and the one won't close! :( Any suggestions?
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Motor Insurance Prohibitive for Cheap Car
I have a W reg 5 door 2l Vectra. I need to learn to drive in it and use it afterwards obviously. The car is worth £800 at most. We bought it and repaired the head gasket on it. I have a son with Special needs but only get lower rate mobility DLA so this car is it.., no motorbility (altho my son has ASD and is very…
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Poll : M25 Traffic before bridge
I have been caught in the M25 traffic before the bridge on a friday too many times. Poll Which lane should I choose to move quicker? LHS Lane Middle Lane RHS Lane
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Honda Jazz Handbrake problems
Has anyone else had problems with the handbrake on their Honda Jazz? My car is 2 years old, and has a nasty habit of running away and bashing into bollards when it has been left on its own (not on a steep incline). The handbrake has been adjusted several times, and is always on when the car is left. Honda has basically…
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Leasing a car privately??
Hi we are looking to change hubbies car in the next few months, would like to lease over a 3 year period, does anyone have any recommendations for companies that can arrange this or are we better to go with a garage/manufacturer scheme? Thanks
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Fiat Grande Punto
Hi everyone, am thinking of getting a Fiat Grande Punto, has anyone got any reviews or pros and cons about them? They seem really cheap compared to corsas, is it becuase they are rubbish? Thanks
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Engine Management Light
Hi, This morning my engine management light came on but my car, a Seat Leon 1.6v, seemed to drive fine. Just taken it out tonight and the light is still there but now the EPC warning light appears intermittently, according to the manual this a preheating/accelerator pedal problem, the car was stalling each time I had to…
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Question on part exchanging my current car
I am considering part exchanging my current car to go towards a brand new one. I will also be getting a discount on the price of the new car. My question is after the part ex valuation, can the dealer reduce it when I go to collect the new car (as it may be a three month wait for it) and hand over my current one? I just…
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Is it better to buy or rent?
I'm debating selling my current car, banking and saving the money and then entering a 3 year deal to hire a smaller very economical car for less than £200 per month where I will only pay for my own insurance and only 2 services during the contract period, my annual milage and then some more is already taken into…
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TFL = unfair
Hi all, my first post on here :j As the title of the thread suggests, I feel a bit cheated by TFL. Why? 3 times a week I commute to work using my prepay oyster card. I take a train from Harrow & Wealdstone to Clapham Junction and then I take a train from Clapham Junction to Wimbledon. Throughout this journey I do not enter…
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car rental charged for extra day!
Hi Hoping for help and suggestions. On April 30th we took the train from Glasgow to Fort William and collected a hire car at the station at 12.30pm. We hired it for 3 days until Monday May 3rd. We were told to park the car at the station and leave the keys at the station ticket office. Monday morning i asked if we could be…
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Yearly Cost
How much does your car cost you every year? Fuel - £800 Tax - £215 Insurance - £325 MOT/Service - £125 Depreciation - £200 I reckon mine is about £1600 and thats on a good year!!! It is my ambition to go without a car for a year as a challenge! I just dont have the guts to do it!!!
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Please help me choose a company car
It has to meet the following: Price range: £20k-£25k Manufacturer (EDIT as determined by employer): BMW, Honda, Audi, Mercedes, Renault, Toyota, Vauxhall, Volkswagen CO2 emissions < 160 (would prefer diesel, but not vital). A mix of practical (family of 4 to cater for, so rear comfort and decent boot space) and, if…
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personalised reg plate
Hi can anyone advise if DVLA drop their prices on Registration plates,i have enquired about a new 10 plate and the price they want is excessive,what happens if no one takes the plate?
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Company car - opt in our out?
Hello, Apologies of this is in the wrong thread... I'm after a bit of advice really on what you'd do in my situation. I'm 25 and have just been promoted to a new position. Firstly: Situation is, I earn circa £35k basic. I can either choose to opt in to a company car scheme, which will cost me around £100 of my own money to…
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Company car - opt in our out?
Hello, Apologies of this is in the wrong thread... I'm after a bit of advice really on what you'd do in my situation. I'm 25 and have just been promoted to a new position. Firstly: Situation is, I earn circa £35k basic. I can either choose to opt in to a company car scheme, which will cost me around £100 of my own money to…
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Help!! Where to park in London
My sons are off again, this time to Finsbury Park for the free RATM concert. Problem is, where can they get parket. They don't mind parking and getting the tube or walking, but help would be gratefuly received.
