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50cc moped
I live in an area where public transport is obscenely expensive, but I don't do enough travelling to justify buying a car, so I am looking at getting a little moped. I was wondering if anyone could advise me of what I need in terms of training etc - I have a full, clean driving license. Many thanks.
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Carcraft (Wednesbury) Question about Finance/Deposit/Rights
I was in Carcraft on Sunday having had enough of repairing my Peugeot 106 and wanting to leave with an 09 plate Peugeot 107. I went for the finance option with a minimum £100 deposit which was processed on my credit card right there and then. However the finance didn't go through and they called late on Sunday to say that…
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Hit a car..
Hi, this evening whilst driving to work I hit a drivers wing mirror. I didn't notice at the time (turning was very tight, and has music on :o ), they then followed me and when i parked I had the most abusive women shout at me for not stopping after hitting their car. I apologised and told the couple that I honestly didn't…
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Honda dealer charge for new timing chain
The timing chain on my honda accord 56 plate has gone noisy which it has now done 90,000 miles. I just got the car last year. So i brang the car into the Honda dealer and they investigated and stripped the engine to check what the noise was. They came back to me and told me it was the timing chain and it would need…
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Car Needed - Do I buy, hire or lease? HELP!!
Mmmmm. Due to financial restraints I have had to buy "runarounds" for the past year or so. After the THIRD, yes THIRD car due to be scrapped in 9 months due to repair costs, something has to give. But what are my options or nearer to the truth what are my BEST options? I have no savings at the moment and the amount I owe…
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Policy holder/main driver confusion
I've been looking for renewal quotes on the price comparison websites and it's proving a bit of hassle. I am the policy holder for a Direct Line Fully Comp policy. My husband is the main driver, and I am a named driver. He is the registered owner and keeper of the vehicle. This seems a bit of a muddle and I'm wondering if…
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travel expences form / help needed
I am filling in the travel expenses form and not sure what is "Cumulative business mileage tax year do date, including mileage claimed on this form?" Do you count the journey "home-work-home" as one journey? or "home - work" - one journey? "work - home" - another? Do you usually put your full address or just write "Home,…
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Which of these factors is making my car insurance quotes so astronomical???
I'm looking to buy a used car in the region of £700. I am female, 35, have only ever been a named driver on my husband's insurance so have 0 years NCD. I have been driving for 3.5 years and have no convictions etc. I am a mature student, taking a professional postgrad qualification. The cheapest quote I can find is £900,…
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Astra 1.3cdti problems, noises smoke etc
Hi. Can anyone help please. I have got a 2006 astra 1.3cdti estate. When in first gear and puling off the car makes a funny noise, hard to describe really but sort of a whining noise. Only ever when in gear and never in neutral revving, idling etc. Also makes the same noise gearing down from 3rd to second. I'm guessing…
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Dog ate paper part of licence!
Hi Son's new licence came in the post today and the dog chewed the envelope :o The plastic card bit is ok but the paper part of it is completely chewed across the bottom half :mad: Does anyone know what I need to do to get a replalcement?
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I want to drive another vehicle
Hi, car insurance due- discovered I am not covered to drive another vehicle not owned or leased etc by me- unless I pay virtually double the quote. It seems all companies do this now. Has anyone else found this? Is there a company that includes it like they used to? Many thanks
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Oyster 'penalties' = theft, help us Martin!
Martin, please, please, please could you help us with the Oyster card penalties? :mad: If you do not swipe in and out properly, you are penalised £6. However, I and other people I know have also been charge this £6 DESPITE swiping in and out correctly. The machines must go wrong a lot and charge innocent people. And that's…
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Named driver on a disability car question
Hey there, im currently a named driver on my grandfathers disability car, does anyone know if i can insure my own car with the same insurer getting a discount becuase of this, or if it will affect my premium for other insurers, looking for ways to save money as my car insurence went from £260 to £640 this year for no…
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RAC Breakdown Cover! Price drop after one call!
My RAC Breakdown Cover renewal was £145 I have the solutions 3 service which is a personal cover inc Roadside, Recovery and at home! After thinking £145 was too much money I decided to cancel. But having phoned them, they said we can get the price down, would you be interested so I thought I might as well see by how much!…
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Business Contract Hire VAT query
Hi I'm clocking up alot of business miles and was looking at taking out a PCH. I'm the director of VAT registered limited company, so I believe I can reclaim 50% of the VAT on a lease of this nature. My query is, to go down this route, do I need to be registered with HMRC as a company car driver? At present I own my car…
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Is It True That Theres A Certian Time In The Year Where Insurance Is Cheaper?
A friend said to me that insurance gets cheap around a certian time of the year... Is this true? I mean, I must admit, in March of this year the insurance was £100 less then when quoted now... Is it around the start of every year?
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New tyres for a Rover 25
Hi All, Can't seem to find anything on here. I have just started driving and need to buy new tyres for my Rover 25 in time for MOT on Saturday. I believe the spec I need is (185/55R 15) I was thinking of going to kwik-fit, but there seem to be loads of bad experiences from people. can anyone recommend where to go for cheap…
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car insurance gone up
Has the price of car insurance gone up? I'm trying to get 3rd party f&t for my little hatchback - cost me £180 last year. Best i can get on Confused.com is £330 and best on Gocompare is £230!!!
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Money offered by garage to swap problem car!
I bought a Citroen C4 Grand Picasso from a main dealer beginning February for £9495, was on for £10495. In March we reported problems so it went in April and the replaced the Cam belt housing due to a leak. Then in May we reported leak still happening and it went back in in June, this time it was the Head Gasket. 2 weeks…
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MOT advisory, can someone explain for me please?
Car has just passed it's MOT but it has an advisory notice which says.. Inner drive shaft leaking slightly. Could someone help me understand what this is please? TIA
