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Done it, ordered new car.
Well finally I have ordered my new car......Skoda Fabia Estate Greenline 2. Skodas version of the eco car, same engine as the VW Polo Bluemotion. Went for the Skoda as its a bit cheaper and a bit bigger I reckon, being a small estate. Will be quite a difference for me though, trading in my trusty Citroen Berlingo. Looked…
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Should I ask for a company car
I am interested to know what peoples views are on this... My role at work has changed slightly since I started with the company and for the last 4 years my mileage for the business has been around 13,000-15,000 per year. I have always used my own car and claimed mileage cost back at the HMCR rate of 40p for the first 10k…
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Haggling for a Used Car - Dealership
Hi All, I've only ever purchased old bangers, but now I have a job where my company is giving me a car allowance. I've decided that in the spirit of economic driving, the Prius wins hands-down for a new family. I found a pretty good value used one at my dealer, where it's only the likes of Car Giant that can marginally…
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finding how much a car was worth in 2002
Hi there, We are trying to find the rough price of a Ford Fiesta 1.11 LX 5DR (manual), 50,000 miles, bought in 2002. The condition wasn't great. Could anyone tell me how I might go about finding the historical price for a car like this?
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Breakdown Recover - fine detail ?
Both my husband and I are with first call, I used them for the first time last year and they were great and recovered my car back home where it was later fixed by the mobile mechanic.. Hubby on the other hand works further afield, he was working 50 miles away from home, parked in a pay and display car park when his clutch…
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Where do I stand with faulty used car purchase?
I bought a Renault Scenic (54 plate, 30000 miles) from a dealer 6 weeks ago. The day after I bought it it had an oil leak where gearbox oil was dripping from the side of the reverse switch. This was fixed the day after without issue. 4 weeks later, and about 170 miles, my partner was driving the car with the kids in when…
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nissan navara
any one own of this i have been offered a 07 57 plate navara the adventura it has a full service history however it has 75000 miles on the clock all looks in perfect condition clearly well looked after however they want £11,000 for it. jsut after some input if u would or not buy cheers maka
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Parking for University of Sussex
Hi, can anyone give me any help re parking for the University of Sussex, Falmer near Brighton. We're going to their Open Day in October but they have informed us that there is no parking available on campus and that we should park in Brighton or Lewes and take a bus. I've checked the NCP parking charges and they are…
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Club55
The First Group train companies (and Arriva Trains Wales) are having an offer for over-55s travelling off-peak. This allows some fairly long journeys starting at £15 return. See the Club55 site for details. (Someone put the link in please.) It's probably easy to book straighforward journeys, but I just spent more than two…
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MOT - What to expect
Hello all, My car's due its MOT and I was hoping you lovely lovely people could help me predict the possible problems. Now I realise this is an impossible task so let me be a bit more specific - I've followed the MSE guide, checked the tyre tread, lights, windscreen wipers, suspention et. al., but what's concerning me now…
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Can I get my deposit on a new car back?
hope someone out there can help? put a deposit down on a new car a couple of days ago_500 pounds. The car will not be delivered until december -february. What is my legal position, if I change my mind?The balance is to be paid in cash.
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Train to earls court
Im considering going to earls court on 1st of october but it depends how much it would cost, ive had a look on trainline and was shocked at the price(might be due to leaving it late), is it possible to get it cheaper than £140 as an open return, id be travelling form gloucester to west brompton which i believe is the…
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New Security device for cars
sorry cant get link to work search you tube for 'trunk monkey' and play the 'compilation'
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Is my heated windscreen broken?
I know it sounds stupid, but i'm just not sure. Should it operate in a similar way to a heated rear window? Or is it only for melting ice? I tried steaming up the inside with a kettle, but the heated windscreen hadn't cleared after several minutes (the rear starts clearing within seconds) I was going to check the fuse,…
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ipod in car
Hello!:) I have an ipod and am wanting to use it in my car instead of having lots of CD's. I am wondering what the best thing to do is as my stereo doesn't have a point to plug the ipod in. My bf has had a couple of the belkin things which i'm sure one didn't work properly. What do people on here use please?? Thankyou!
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Rover 200 front wipers dont work and its raining!
Hello, I am a complete car novice regarding self repair, but I dont have the money to send ours to the garage at the moment. The problem: Rover 200 T reg (1999) Front windscreen wipers dont work. I have replaced the original blown fuse, I have tried 15amp, 20 amp, 25 amp and 30 amp all have blown as soon as I turn the key…
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can you recommend me a car for under 4500 pounds?
Ive got 4500 to spend on a 2nd hand car but im really confused as to what to buy, so far every car ive seen/liked has had a rubbish review on whatcar. I will do approx 10 thousand miles a year and need to have room for 5 people. The car will do mostly country roads with occasional motorway journeys and will need to be…
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Thinking about buying a vectra
Hi folks. I have a budget of around £3000 and I am considering a Vectra C,around a 53 plate or there abouts Can anyone help re things to check/avoid. Vague sort of question,but any advice would be greatly received. Thanks Davie
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vauxhall ? MOT ?
does anyone know if vauxhall garages are doing cheaper mot tests?our is due soon.
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Long Wait for Driving Test
My DD had to wait 2 months for her driving test in August in Skegness. She failed although the Tester said she was an excellent driver and he had passed drivers of lesser skills but anyway she made a mistake and failed. We got another test date for 13th October that was the soonest we could get. I have been going onto the…
