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Car Deposit - I want a refund
2 weeks ago i went to view a car, it had a few faults but as it was under warranty the independant dealer sent it to the manufacturers dealer to be repaired. i called the indepent dealer that afternoon, and left a deposit over the phone by debit card, 10%, so £3000. i have not signed anything, everything was done verbally.…
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Car Deposit Demand - Advice Please
Hello In September last year we ordered a Fiat 500, initially we were going for the scrapage scheme with our old car but then apparently it didn't qualify as it was manufactured in Ireland. Anyhow we then agreed with the garage to give them our old car and £1000 as the deposit and finance the remainder. We finally we took…
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10 year limit to UK driving license fiasco - anyone have feedback
Ok so my wife was speeding, now has to send in license, upon checking it it ran out several months ago. Apparently the photo cards are only valid for 10 years (not the lifetime of old ones). we had no idea of this and have moved address twice since then so no reminders. Is she likely to face probs from police as license…
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Directline offering peanuts for my car!
Managed to write off my Audi A3 the other day. (man was indicating so I pulled out and he went into the side of me, he had left it on by accident) But my fault as it was an "indication":mad: Anyhow they have offered £8325 when I paid £10,500 3 months ago! What can I do..???? Help!!
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Hire van and damage when returned
Hi! I hired a van from a Scottish based company, Euro Hire Drive on Friday and returned it on Saturday. When they inspected it they found a horseshoe shaped mark where some of the paint work had been removed. As I had paid a £100 deposit they said they would have to get an estimate of how much it would cost to repair and…
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Putting plate on retention
I am trying to sell my car privately. It also has a personal plate on it (was on when I bought it but have become attached) that I want to keep. Also, the road tax is due at the end of the month. If I appear in person at my local dvla, can they give me the paper work for the cars new "appropriate year plate" right away to…
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Temporary car insurance, sister visiting from Holland. Car currently uninsured.
My sister, who now lives in The Netherlands, will be visiting shortly and as I have a car which is not being used thought she could use it if I can find some insurance. The car is currently not insured as I changed it recently but still has tax. All the sites I have tried will not give insurance: a) because she is not a UK…
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London to Leeds, and back again, without backruptcy?
I'm very new to this and splitting just seems so complicated - am I just being dumb? I've used national express before and reckon it's fantastic. What would be the cheapest way to make this return journey? Does anyone do it regularly?
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M6 Toll
About a month ago I was heading North on the A5 just past Muckley Corner (when did the pub shut?) coming into Brownhills when I noticed a road sign directing me right (The N. West// M6 North) at the junction of the A5/B5011. I know this road reasonably well but have not been down that way for a while and as there were lots…
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points on the licence.
can someone tell me how long points stay on the licence before you can ask to have them taken off?? my son has 6 points due to come off this november , he says, but i'm not so sure. dont know off the top of my head when they went on but i believe that he is thinking its three years??? but i think it may be four. any help…
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Car credit
Hiya guys I have had a car which I have been paying finance on over the last 5yrs. It was originally with capital finance and has just recently been taken over by black horse...... I only have about 5 payments left on the agreement and I have never missed one payment. I was just wondering would this stand in good stead…
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Help Problem With new car on Finance
Hi, I'm new here so please forgive me if this is the wrong board to post in. I bought a 08 Fiat Panda (nearly new) from a garage a few months ago. The car is not yet 2 years old until the 31/07/2010. The car comes with a three year warranty if you can call it that. I noticed a problem over past few days since we have had…
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Getting off a train before the 'real' destination.
I've already booked my tickets and I'm not going to do this, but its a hypothetical question thats piqued my interest. In Autumn, I'm travelling from the Lake District to Cardiff and the train fare is a very reasonable £42.00. However, if I book the ticket from The Lake District to Carmarthen (the same train, just several…
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Need help with booking a Train to Macclesfield
Hi everyone My 17 year old son has to travel alone to Macclesfield this coming Saturday, and im fretting over the train booking, because I want to make sure I get it right for him ... Im looking for a train that is direct, as he is a little worried he might not find the second train if there is a change is involved. We…
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Top Gear, mobile phones and the law
Having just watched the last Top Gear programme, where they were driving around Cornwall in homemade camper vans , the presenters were talking to each other on walkie talkies. I know using a mobile phone is illegal while driving so how come walkie talkies are ok.
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Southern rail penalty fare - advice please
On 20th June this year I travelled from Brighton to Victoria on a single fare ticket which I'd purchased in advance online. On arrival at the ticket gate I couldn't find my ticket and the inspector said I'd have to pay a penalty fare of £41.40 to pass through the barrier. I told him I had proof of purchase of the ticket,…
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First service of car
My first service of a Ford vehicle is due. I have asked two places. One quoted around £102 and the other where the new vehicle was purchased quoted £175. How could so much differ? Option one replied: The fully inclusive cost is £101.18 Option two replied: £175 inclusive of Parts, Labour and VAT Warranty Checks Paint and…
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renault scenic windows a fault!!!!!!
hi i dont know if any1 else has had any probs with thier electric windows??? a few months back my rear window wouldnt stay up i took it to renault who gave me a huge quote i then took it to a local garage... last week both back windows went again they go down then back to top and then drop about an inch i rang customer…
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Renault Megane Keycard
Neighbour has lost both keycards for his 2003 Megane DCi. Any advice? Newark On Trent area... TIA Alex
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Third car insurance?
OK, got made redundant from the College where I worked. Me and SWMBO used to car share in my 2004 Focus TDCi. Now I have landed myself another job in the opposite direction!! We have 2 cars, my Focus and SWMBO's 2009/59 Mini Clubman. SWMBO does not want to put mileage on the Mini. I cant get a train to my new job. SO!! I…
