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Cat C Write Off - Keep car???
Hi all Our 54 plate Ford Ka had a car port fall on top of it under the weight of snow! The car amazingly came off ok, broken wing mirror, snapped ariel and lots of surface stratches and one dent in the roof but because of the value of the car -v- repairs they have offered to write it off with a buy back price if we want.…
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Insurance payout too low for friend
Heres the story, My friends car was hit from behind, 3rd party admitted fault and claim going through nicely. Problem is the valuation of the car She bought the car as a cat d for 4500 pounds, cheapest hpi clear one was over 5000 but she liked it and bought it because the previous damage was minor as seen in the pictures.…
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Tightening up insurance rules.
Just read this http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/news/8248896/Innocent-motorists-at-risk-from-insurance-curb-AA-warns.html I'm sure more will be printed about this change soon. From what I can see it just means people will have to be more careful , but it could catch out someone who falls ill and can't check their mail.
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Club 55 back again Arriva Trains Wales
The £15 return fare starts again today with the Arriva Trains Wales Club55 offer. You can travel between 9th January and 9th April inclusive. Travel anywhere on the Arriva Trains Wales network for just £15. The offer is now open for online bookings or you can turn up at the station. You qualify as long as you are aged 55…
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VIN number on ford focus 2000?
Does anywhere know where it is on the car? Im going to need it tomorrow when I go to DVLA.................. Thanks:o
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looking for a brand new car!
i want lpg, automatic, 4 wheel drive - is there such a car/model out there - don't know where to start! Manythanks top gear fans ;0
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Car not working correctly after worked on in local garage - please help
I am a complete novice so need some help please! We took our 2.0 diesel Avensis into a local garage as it had a broken glow plug (actually turned out to be two). We were given a timescale of about 3 days to sort out which actually turned into 2 weeks and 6 weeks on we still do not have a working car. The local garage…
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BMW 116 MOT question
My mum put her car into a local BMW dealership for it's MOT, we believe that the MOT has not been carried out properly as the bonnet could not be opened as it had a faulty catch. When she phoned up originally she had booked it in for a service which they said would be around £100 as it wasnt a big one, so she told them to…
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Honda accord 2006 automatic rain/wiper sensor problem help!!!
I have a Honda accord 2006 model with automatic rain sensor option..And because my rain wiper sensor wasnt reacting very well with the rain, I stupidly to decide to take off the rain/wiper sensor to blow some dust or something away (the black box behind the rear view mirror) and now when i try to put it on it doesent react…
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Used Car Search - Green if poss
im looking for a hatchback/mini mpv or similar, i do mostly urban driving rarely motorway, need to have an automatic due to knee probs and am only 5' 2" -been used to a vaux meriva which gives me a great view and feeling of superiority so would love this as an extra benefit! Im buying this new car in part ex for the meriva…
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Driving Test: Hazard Perception DVD
Just wondering, can any of you recommend me a decent Hazard Perception DVD? Pricewise (is that one word or two?) .. well if it is decent I would expect to pay a bit more Thanks
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help needed
hi just looking for some advice for a friend of mine they bought a new car on finance in sept 2010 and some scumbag stole it just before xmas to date the car hasnt been found, the cars value was 8k but finance company want whole amount incl charges totalling 11k, my friend didnt have any gap insurance, and finance company…
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Southern Railway's New Year Sale
50% off Southern Advance tickets booked online Book from 10th -16th January 2011 Southern are helping to get 2011 off to a great start with their big 7-day sale giving you 50% off Southern Advance tickets booked online. The sale starts on Monday 10th January and ends midnight Sunday 16th January. There are a limited number…
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MOT brake light question
My Rover 25 it's due it's MOT. I've done a check of all lights and noticed the brake light that appears above the rear screen only partly lights up ie. it consists of a row 6 small lights, and two of them are not working. The main brake lights work fine. Will it fail the MOT if these extra lights are not working fully?…
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Replacing a provisional licence?
Please feel free to move this if necessary. I have had a provisional licence for quite a few years now and also don't have any form of picture ID. I was thinking of replacing it with a new one. MY question is will it still have an indefinite date on it like my paper one does and how much does it cost? I am thinking that…
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Road Tax still not arrived
I'm in a panic at the moment as I renewed by road tax online on 12th Dec but it still hasnt arrived by post. Its expired on 31st Dec. When I call the DVLA just after xmas, they said wait till around Jan 4th as there may be delays in the post. It still didnt arrive at that date so I called again on the 4th Jan and they…
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Best place to advertise a car?
Hello, I'm looking to sell my car and wanted to know if anyone has any advice on the best places to advertise ebay/autotrader/local paper etc? Many Thanks.
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Buying Train Tickets Online
Hi, I've been looking online and I can buy advance tickets for about £16 less than the normal return fare if I purchase in advance. I just have some questions about doing this. The tickets are for a return between Durham and Leeds. How does it work? I was looking on thetrainline at the tickets. Do I just go up to the booth…
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Diesel automatic with good fuel economy?
We are looking for a small family car that is- - Automatic - Has good fuel economy, such as 60mpg combined (probably looking at a diesel) - Has five doors - Is a reasonable size, but not a big saloon. - Isn't going to hammer me for company car tax, so low emissions. It is going to be through work, and we want to try and…
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Someone hit me parked car
This morning I parked my car legally in the street alongside my house behind a neighbour's car. I left ample room for them to get out, so I believed, as there was a car parked in front of them). When I went to use my car this afternoon I found that there was substantial damage to the front of the car. A large portion of…
