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Renault Scenic
Am looking to buy a Renault Scenic, about 04/05 year. Have heard a lot of terrible things about them, although I really can't help liking them! Has anyone had any good experiences with them?
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two policys
I own and insure two cars. My full no claims discount and protection was retained on one car, the other car I had to start from scratch and build up the no claims if i have a bump in the one without any no claims would this affect my other insurance policy
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Renault modus radiator rip off
I have had the misfortune of having to replace my 2005 Renault Expression 1.5 Dci 80 radiator this week after breaking down on the motorway. I was initially quoted £300 for the new radiator, but it became apparent that my model (with air con) had a radiator that was a single unit with the aircon - renault part only that…
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Bank Charge refund
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Car insurance
Hi, I received a phone call tonight from Kwik Fit car insurance saying they had just been audited by the underwriters and realised that since I started my policy in April this year, they had not successfully set up my Direct Debit. Until this phone call tonight, I had no idea, all of my direct debits go out on the 1st of…
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Ultra cheap car insurance for young people!
Main Stream insurers as we know charge loads eg 18 year old corsa 1.0 £2400 etc etc But if you get a car over 20 years old and buy a special 'classic policy' you can insure it with a specialist for a fraction of the cost. For example my 18 year old fried. Skoda Felicia 1.3 petrol 1999 t plate £2300!!!!!!! (main stream…
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Smart Car Integrated Sat Nav - how do I use the data card
I'm trying to use SD card and export journeys for business and pleasure. However I can't find anything about how to use it. I did export something but the file extension was a pointreg.L001 and won't open. Does anyone else know how to use this?? Cheers
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Best place to sell unusual number plate help please.
Hi all My Mum's partner has replaced his very old Volvo and rather than scrap the car he asked if I could find out if he can get some money for the number plate. Its not that unusual but it may appeal to someone. Its M20 RFC. Does anyone know where I should start looking for somewhere that is legit? (He is 75 and I don't…
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DVLA Medical Form fear of what next
Hi all, I have been driving 4 years and stupidly never knew that there were other conditions than eyesight that could affect your licence !!! Anyway a recent chat with a locum GP and she stated I have to inform DVLA of my mental health diagnosis of 8 years ago, I have recently filled out the med form and sent back but I am…
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Work Needed To Car - URGENT
Hello all this is a plea ! I have a Fiat Bravo and it failed the MOT I need to get it back on the road but of course its going to cost loads here are the jobs 1. Front Sub-Frame need replacing - I have bought one - garage going to charge £120 to fit 2. Passenger Side Rear Radius Arm - I have one - garage going to charge…
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Beware renewing with RAC
I've had huge problems renewing my membership with the RAC, who seem to be hugely inefficient, so thought I'd warn others. For the last few years I've organised membership with Tesco clubcard vouchers and did the same again toward the end of August. On 22nd Sept my car had a flat tyre and the RAC refused to come out…
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Practical driving test didn't happen - now what?
A few weeks back my driving test was unable to proceed when the examiner discovered a dirty great nail in the tyre at the test centre. My instructor was distraught and said that she would pay for another test. It's now getting close to the retest date (I've paid for it - instructor has said she'll pay me back) and I've had…
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vauxhall zaifra servicing
hi, my car is due for its 4th year (06 Plate) service and MOT. The vauxhall dealers say its a "major service" and will cost around £320 I was trying to look around for cheaper and I came accross this http://www.service-vauxhall.co.uk/ and the whole thing was quoted £252.65 Is this a normal price? (vauxhall zaifra, 2.2l…
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Mini pcp vt
I am considering a voluntary termination on my mini, bought on a pcp and now half paid, so according to the Halves rule I can now hand the car back. On speaking to BMW finance (mini) they have told me that I can indeed hand the car back but they will levy a pro rata charge for excess mileage. In my view they are not…
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Zafira keys not working
Hello My husband and I have both had problems with our keys working intermittently. I went to the dealer and he had a feel of the key and said the contacts were broken. But then it started working again. Now it seems to have stopped completely so have to keep manually locking the door. When my husband's key was working ok,…
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Heathrow Express Promo Codes
Does anyone know of any promo codes for the Heathrow Express trains? Thanks:rotfl:
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NGP Parking Charge Notice
Hi, I parked in a retail park in cardiff for 30 mins on the 24/10/10. Today I received a penalty notice through my door for £75. Reason Parking on private property while not using the facilities at time of parking! The fine will increase to £150 if not paid, they are also regulated by the BPA. I did not see any signs…
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VW Dealership !!!!-up
In late August this year my wife took delivery of her brand new VW Fox car. Approx 2 weeks later she received the V5 (registration document) from DVLA at Swansea. Although the V5 was in my wifes name it was for a completely different car, different age, make and model. She immediately contacted the VW dealership she bought…
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Reported Insurance Incident being recorded on my claims history
A few months ago my car was damaged by a football from a nearby football match. I contacted my insurance company 'Saga' just to report the incident in case there was a problem with making a claim against the club. I asked Saga if this reported incident would affect future policies and I was assured that if I wished the…
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Had 2nd hand car for 16 days and its broken down, what are my rights?
Bought a 2nd hand car from a reputable garage 16 days ago. On Sunday the engine warning light came on and the car lost power and is running on 3 cylinders. Been recovered to garage but as of yet they havent found the fault, They have tried coil/ht leads/spark plugs but this hasnt fixed the problem yet. Im hoping all this…
