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Renting a car instead of buying
Hello all. I have found myself in a position of not needing to keep a car. I don't need it to drive to work, I get groceries delivered and I live in a place with good public tranport links, and finally I have 2 bicycles. My car is almost 9 years old and is starting to go wrong, so the garage bills are adding up, put on top…
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Is Halfords liable?
Some months ago, I got both of my headlight bulbs replaced and fitted by Halfords. I don't have any receipts now but I paid by card and I may be able to source the statement though I'm not holding my breath. Just recently, my headlights have started buzzing, quite loudly and on further inspection, it appears that the…
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shoddy chevvy garage. help!
We have a 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma that we bought from the Chev dealer in norwich in 2008. Not had a problem until now. last september (end of) they did the 40k service, including the cambelt. I was told I MUST have this done to ensure the engine doesnt break. fairy snuff. £275 with a free MOT included I thought our car was…
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car starting problem
i have a ford focus diesel 2002 plate zetec 2.0l i stay in aviemore in the highlands of scotland and most of dec it was -20 at night and as warm as -10 thru the day lol.3-4 mornings my car struggled to start and 1 weekend when it was sitting a few days without use it needed jump started.i drive 15 miles to work and at…
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Am I being Fobbed off by Asda
I needed diesel for my car (obviously) and I went to put some in on Monday evening. Got the the Asda 24 Hour at the end of my street around 10pm. Earlier in the day the price was 124.9p but when I went to put diesel in the price was 127.9p - it appears that they put the VAT increase onto the fuel BEFORE midnight. Emailed…
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Bought a turkey of a car PLEASE help :o(
Hi All I bought a peugeot 207 at the beginning of December and it was 10 months old I have now had it 6 weeks and it has spent one week of that in the garage and had another trip to the garage today. I hate this car with a passion it is unreliable and I don't trust it as far as I could through it. I bought the car for…
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Help and Advice on getting a used car plz
Hi All Need advice desperately please!!! I had an accident last month and car was a total loss and got a £2000 cheque. Now I want to get a new car which is £8000, and I’m looking to finance or borrow. Now the car dealer won’t accept full payment on to my credit card, they’re only allowing 50% on to a CC and the rest on…
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Petrol/Diesel spills
There were puddles of fuel on the road surface along almost my entire commute today, which made cycling a rather nervy experience :eek: I tried a different route for the journey back home but that wasn't much better. So I was wondering if the experts on here can think of any particular reason why it should have been so…
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Help car was impounded now finance company have it
Finance company have taken my car from pound and I need to know where I legally stand. Hi guys I need some help with my car being taken by welcome finance even though i have not defaulted on any payments with them. On the 24th December 2010, my car was seized, by the police on a random check, they asked me if i had a…
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Best value MoT?
Hi all, just wanting some opinions if you wouldn't mind! The car is due for MoT by 31 Jan and as such I want to have it booked in ASAP. Now up until now I've had it done by a friend who is still in the trade, unfortunately, that's one bridge that's now well and truely burned...;) I was (for my sins) considering Kwik Fit,…
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Lane naming for Motorways
Ok we all know that the correct names for Motorway lanes are 1, 2, 3 etc. (from left to right). Why do some people refer to lane 3 (of a 3 lane motorway) as the outside lane? It doesn't make sense, as it has other lanes to the left of it and other opposing lanes and a central barrier to the other side of it. :o
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Where do i stand? Second hand car tyre
Hi, I bought a 59 reg vauxhall astra 2 months ago from a vauxhall garage. On inspecting the vehicle before collection the tyres were fine. However, a week ago, looking at the tyres I noticed now i have a very worn tyre on the front left side. It means i have to get a new tyre, the right front still has alot of tread and so…
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Can you claim if you damage your car hitting a pot hole?
I'm sure we all are having problems with pot holes in the road no matter where you live. what is the law regarding damage if you hit a pot hole in the road and it damages your car, whther that is only a suspension spring or part of the wheel or the mechanics that steer the car. In my area there are holes all over the place…
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Time for company car?
Hi! Got a new job with option of taxable company car or 40/25ppm to run my own car. Presently got a slighty rattly 110k miles mini cooper s (no finance outstanding) and expect to do c.25k miles a year. Would like a new freelander diesel or equivalent but the cash could be used on further upgrading the house. Anyone got…
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interestfree4cars.com
Thinking of buying a car from these people. Anyone else used them? are they any good?
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Chipped windscreen
Got a big bang from a stone on my windscreen this morning, looks like it's chipped it, fortunately away on the passenger side. Called autoglass and booked an appointment but they can't come out until a week on Saturday! At least not at a time that's convenient to me. Although they say I have a laminted windscreen so should…
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Xsara Picasso starting issue
Got home from first day back at work to discover missus went to work on the bus as her car would not start. It was turning over but not catching I get home in the dark and my dad comes round sprays random engine parts with WD40 but still no luck. It was turning over but jsut not there Left it ten minutes then came out and…
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How do I report a black cab, (London)
Morning. On the way to work today I witnessed a very nast incident involving a woman driver and a London black cab. The black cab driver was out of his taxi and screaming at the terrified woman, (who had locked her doors and shut her windows), I don't think I've seen such aggressive behaviour on the roads before. I really…
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Fuel consumption - tyre choice
Just seems a timely subject to discuss....... I have just done a comparison using some real figures obtained from 2 motorists who have changed their tyres. They have both opted for heavy duty winter type tyres and have noticed an increase in their fuel consumption in the region of 4 MPG. This equates to increased fuel…
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Annual season ticket
Bought my annual season ticket for 2011 in Dec 2010 but I was still charged the 2011 prices. Is there anyway I can reclaim the difference. It had gone up by apparently £80.:mad:
