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55reg car low milage no service history buy or avoid
Hi, I saw a peugoet 307 55reg for £3900 that has about 28000 miles on it with no service history. I have test driven it the car looks and drives good both exterior and interior look good. Now within first three years it did about 20k but last 2years only 5000miles according to dvla. However its not clear whether those…
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Cost of repairs - VW Polo
Just had an accident. Third fault fault. Car going into a body repair specialist. Damage very minor but as the value of the car is not that much not sure if it will get written off or not. Damage Rear drivers door scratched and dented. Paint has come off Panel in between door and rear bumper scratched, dented and paint has…
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Un-Sorn a vehicle.
Hi, Apologies for knowing nothing about this at all. I passed my test on the 11th January. I'm buying my brothers car off him. Thing is it has a SORN on it, the breaks are being changed next week and then it will be back on the road. How do I go about un SORNing the car? Do I just present the MOT certificate to put some…
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Can any one tell me please.....
if you are able to have your car MOTed if you have lost last years Mot? can they( garage) check them on the computer if i still use the same garage. many thanks for reading.
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Cheap Battery for Suzuki Alto 02 Please?
After a battery for the above, only needs to last about 3/4 months, have been told that the car is safe to drive but will cost a fortune (more than car value) to get it through the next MOT! Daughter is saving up for a new (to her) car but needs a bit of time! Anyone know best place to get a new battery please!
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Going to change my MPV
I have a 2006 Mitsubishi Grandis 7 seater mpv and I think it's time for a change. My requirements are large enough to carry 4 large people (over 6ft) and the capacity to carry 3 very expensive road bicycles and associated racing kit nationally and into northern Europe. The bikes need to go inside the car rather than on it.…
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Rear fog lights...
Why do people insist on driving with their rear fogs on even when the fog has shifted? Cars hould be fitted with a REALLY big warning light on the dash board! Or the drivers seat should vibrate!
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DVLA / Intercredit woes! They've replied to my first letter
Hi all Ive done a search on here, via google etc but cannot find the answers I'm looking for! Basically I received some lovely letters from "Inter-Credit International" stating that I did not declare a car as SORN and they are demanding an £80 fine. You know the ones. I followed the marvellous advice on here, mainly in…
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Nissan Micras!
1 week ago I joked to my colleagues Id sell my BMW and buy a nissan micra. Having actually pondered the cost of road tax, insurance and fuel Im going ahead with it! I just wondered if anyone could recomend a particular model over another? ie. the 1.0L v. 1.2L v. 1.6L. Ive tried a few insurance quotes and the model doesnt…
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Cancelling my car insurance - advise needed please
Hi, I took out a new car insurance policy in September - the premium was aprox £900 per annum including interest on direct debit payments. The payment schedule was worked out at £136 deposit followed by 11 payments of £62 month. I paid oct, Nov and Dec...then gave 4 weeks notice to end the policy on 4th Jan as I was…
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network railcard
Hello! Just a quick note to remind people that if you've got a network railcard and are traveling with others, up to three of them can get a discount as well. Just made a trip with friends and could have saved them some money...if I'd remembered before they bought the tickets instead of after! Cheersxx M
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Accident advice please
I have recently been involved in a damage only accident in local shop car park. A car reversed out of a parking space into the side of me causing a rear door to have large dent. No damage to other vehicle. My query is this: My vehicle is an old car... I have exchanged full details with other driver. Should i report to…
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any feedback about RescueMyCar.com breakdown cover?
Hi, I just bought a platinum breakdown cover for £38.99 from "RescueMycar.com" using MoneySuperMarket.com website. I called up and got a confirmation from them over the phone that no £40 excess is charged on this cover (except for first three days). there were mixed reviews, I am getting comprehensive cover for the same…
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Rubbish MPG On Motorbikes
I've been interested in learning to ride motorbikes as it seems like a cheaper way to travel, but when looking at the sort of fuel economy you get a lot of the figures I'm finding are in the 40MPG range? Is this correct? Considering a motorbike is just an engine with two wheels and a man (or woman) sat on it I don't…
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Think I posted in wrong forum, any advice please?
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/2999096= Can someone have a look and offer anything please? Please don't shout cos I know I bought a lemon :(
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Any good tips on 2nd hand car buying
Wish I could be on that programme with dom on bbc where he talks them through buying a car with headpeice. Went to 2garages other day 1st one no one approached us. 2nd sales person did. seen car we liked same model in both garages prices up same 5999 wondering how much ours would part exchange and more importantly how much…
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Car question
When I have the heating on in the car why do I get a short blast of cold air when I turn round a sharp bend?
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Best breakdown cover
Roadside Assist Home Start Vehicle recovery Person recovery Only thing not needed is European For 1 car under 10 years old Thanks Mike
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john lewis classic car insurance
Has anyone used these for insurance?Im looking for a quote for my 1972 mg midget and these have come up the cheapest.I have tried the usual comparison sites but they dont cater for classic cars.Or does anyone know of any other insurers.
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DVLA personal email contact required
has anyone got any idea of the standard email for someone at the DVLA I have written to someone, but would like to follow it up by sending an email as well have done a google search, all I get is the general email contact page thanks
