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Warranty & repair question
DH collected his brand new Alfa Mito 3 weeks ago. It was raining, so he didn't get the chance to try out the sunroof other than on the tilt setting at the garage. After a couple of days, he couldn't get the sunroof to open properly so we went back to the garage. The salesman fiddled with it then got one of the mechanics…
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Considering a scooter
hopefully I got the right place. Right, I am considering a 125cc Scooter next year when the debts are paid off. Reason I am doing this is the fact driving 40miles to work and home 4 times a week is considered for me to be very un-green (now you can tell I am a eco greenie hippy lol) So I am looking for another way to lower…
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Good VW garage (Portsmouth area)
Anyone had any experience with a good, honest and reliable Volkswagen garage in the Petersfield/Portsmouth area. Need to get my VW Gold serviced and MOT'd. thanks
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Reliable Used Car for around £2000
Howdy, looking to change car and was looking for some recommendations for the most reliable car I can get. Looking to spend about £2000 put could go more for the right car. Wouldn't really be able to afford a car with insurance group higher than 12 (on the old scale from 1 to 20) Pretty much open to anything, but dont…
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Driving Tests - are they harder now?
My 24 year old son has just informed me he has failed his practical test for the FOURTH time. I cant understand it. The instructor says every time that he is a very good driver and just fails on "something silly" every time. is it something silly? Son is dyslexic but he says that isnt a problem. Is it worth continuing to…
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In negative equity with our car
We took a HP agreement out with BMW end of Jan 2008. We have it over 4 years which takes us to Jan 2012. We have been looking at changing the car as we have another baby on the way & the boot is quite small & a funny shape. We owe more on the car than what it is worth & we are in negative equity by about £1,800 :-( I feel…
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Laguna II cambelt interval
Anyone know the cambelt interval on a 2.0 16V Laguna II ? (2007). Thanks :D
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how to hurry up a claim
My boyfriend was knocked off his motorbike last july by a car driver who didn't see him. he is making a personal injury claim but everything is moving very slowly. Apparently the other insurers are dragging their feet and saying they've not received anything (which might be believable once but they've been saying this on a…
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Labour costs for replacing the engine - is it right?
Hia, I certainly don't want to sound complaining - the garage have been friendly and helpful and have certainly worked quickly - the final bill just came as a bit of a shock is all! I only bought my Daihatsu Hijet campervan 6 weeks ago, private sale, for what seemed like a very good price for an 11-yr-old vehicle with 45k…
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Who's used Megabus?
I'm seriously considering using megabus to get to Bolton and back in October (£6.50 return rather than £35 on the train with my 16-25 railcard!) Just wanted to know who's used them and how reliable they are?
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20% off Southern Rail Tickets
Hi I work for a company which has joined the Easit Network for Crawley. I now get 20% off my weekly season ticket but i think monthly tickets and anytime tickets are included as well. Have a look here. Google Easit and you should find them the top result. Dan
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tax on a traded in car
we have just traded our old focus in for a newer better one.garage is taxing it for 6 months for us and full tank of fuel etc.our old car had 12 months tax put on 1st july.are we within our rights to take it and cash it in,or is it classed as part of the trade in? they never mentioned it and just said our car would be…
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Using bike no claims on car policy
My son has recently had several car insurance quotes which come in at around £5k at age 17. There's no way he can afford this so had decided to buy a scooter instead. I've read online that some insurers (directline, churchill, e-car and some others) with allow you to use your bike no claims on a car policy so he's planning…
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Best (reliable and economical) hardtop convertibles?
Hi I currently own a Toyota Aygo diesel 2007, and for summer a MG TF 160 sprint 2003. I'm definately selling the MG now as can't afford to run, tax and insure two cars. However, I've been thinking recently about selling both cars and buying a hardtop convertible thinking it would be the best of both worlds. Ideally I'd…
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Repairing/replacing a front wing on a Megane
Hi At the weekend my beloved wife had a bit of an accident with our 02 Megane. This resulted in some nice scratches down the driver's side, a broken wing mirror and a couple of delightful dents on the front wing. The wing mirror is being taken care of, and the scratches look simple enough to touch up/t-cut. The problem is…
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Prohibition Of Roadworthiness
At work our normal van broke down and while away to be repaired one of my bosses brought in an old van to us for deliveries. I checked i was insured, the van was taxed and mot'd. I also done a walk round (checking lights, tyres, washers and wipers) However i was stopped at the roadside by a Vosa inspector, and they found a…
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Who does my numberplate belong to??
About two years ago I sold my personal numberplate on ebay to a private individual who bought it for his 12 year old daughter (for when she was 17). I filled in all the correct forms, he signed his bit, and everything got sent to DVLA. However because he did not assign it to a new vehicle I got a letter asking me to pay…
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What do you think of this car?
What do you think?
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www.car-finance.net - anyone used them?
As above, has anyone used www.car-finance.net? Any reviews? Good, bad or ugly? Would like to hear your views. Mods: if this is in the wrong forum please feel free to move it. I put this here cos folks here are generally better informed about motoring costs etc :D EDIT: Corrected name of company and link.
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denny
hi out there can any one help with this one i know the code for the ford 6000cd sterio but kids got there first and it now shows the error10 code and wont let me enter my code how do i reset this error 10 or am i stuffed
