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Garage charges
Hi, Just wanted to pick the brains regarding a charge for some work being done on my car. I have a polo which i tool for a service and a few things came up which i need to look into I am having wishbone bushes replaced/abs sesnsor replaced/front brakes replaced and in total it is costing £340 for parts labour and VAT. Any…
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1st Car
Evening All, At the grand old age of 29, I have past my driving test :j:j, something which I always said I would never do but there you go!! So I'm now looking for a first car, if it was only me to worry about I would have an old mini, always for some weird uncomfortable reason they have been my dream car!! However I have…
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Non-transferable registration mark?
I've just received the V5c form fo rmy newly purchased car. Under the notes section is states Non-transferable registration mark. What does this mean? Would I not be able to put a private number plate on it? Any help is appreciated! x
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Advice please! Car not used very often, bad for it?
I have a 5 y/o car that I've owned from new. I rarely drive it, maybe once every two or three weeks maximum. At times it can be unused for a couple of months at a time. Is it bad for a car to be not used regularly? It failed its MOT - suspension bushes had gone and there's an advisory been issued saying 'front brakes only…
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Car + caravan tests
I'm planning on buying a caravan later in the year but have found out I will need to do a car + trailer test to tow it. I want to get the test done before I buy the caravan as I will obviously need to tow it home. If I borrow a friend's trailer (able to carry 1000kg) will I be able to do the test with a trailer as it will…
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Are white van more expensive than small family cars
Are the small white vans (like say the small transit with side door) more expensive than small or medium family cars (maybe 1.5-1.7 cc enginges ,to insure ?? I want one to use, to bring occasional things like chairs, tv maybe some boards/boxs occasionally ,l would'nt be using it commerically; do insurance companies charge…
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Daytime Running Lights = stupidity?
How did it ever become a law?? To me it is complete stupidity to use lights during daytime! They are ok in Scandinavian countries as they have short days during winter but why in whole of Europe?? :mad:
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Is this amount fair?
Sorry a brief history. In Jan 2010 whilst we had the horrendous snow I had a car accident. I was driving on my side of the road and was met head on in a collision and then her car slid into the drivers side trapping me in the car. I panicked cause the airbag had gone off and I thought the car was on fire (totally stupid…
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Just curious - how do trains work ?
Perhaps not as daft a question as the title suggests - at least, I hope not ! I commute every day on the train, and this has been bugging me for a while. Each carriage on the train has its own diesel engine, so basically you've got, say, six engines working together. How do they synchronise them ? With the best will in the…
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My Tescocars buying experience
There’s been a lot of talk in the car sales industry about Tesco launching their online used car sales business known as Tescocars. I was interested in the concept, especially as I was looking for a car and didn’t have an existing car to get to dealerships for viewings and test drives. I couldn’t find any reviews or…
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Some Police Officers Do Not Know Road Traffic Law??
I was riding my Scooter with a 49cc engine. I had my wife as a pax on the back. Displaying L plates. I have a FULL car licence with a 'P' intitlement which denotes a FULL moped licence, Passed test well befor 2001/2. As far as I am aware and my local CBT/Motorcycle training centre is aware - I am legal to carry a pax ?? We…
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Car selling experiances on ebay
As per the title, have you sold a car via ebay and what was your experiance like? And what was the value of the car you sold? tia.
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Garage damaged my car but can I ask them to pay?
Hi! I took my car to a local garage (one that I have used and recommended before) and told them my clutch was slipping they said I needed a new clutch, they couldn't source one (I have a smart roadster hard to find parts for apparently) so I managed to get hold of one for them. They fitted the clutch after saying I needed…
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Tracking device to reduce insurance
Hi all, hope someone can help! I have just been quoted around £1300 for my car insurance (a group 1 car, 1 years no claims, 23 years old) which seems ridiculous. I have just found that by having a tracker fitted, it will reduce to £683!!!! I know there's 2 types of tracker (GPS and GSM), does anyone know if insurance…
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Mercedes Anti-Perforation 30 Year Warranty
Has anyone successfully claimed under this warranty? My car is a 52 plate, owned from new with a full MB service history. The paint is bubbling up around both rear wheel arches even though the paint surface is intact, in good condition and has never been damaged. MB say the corrosion is not covered by the above warranty…
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Business Mileage Reclaim
Hi. Any advice on this would be great. I have a company car where I reclaim my business mileage. Being a company vehicle the current reclaim is 16.3ppm. Due to problems surrounding my arguement that I was out of pocket I have chosen to use my own car for certain busy trips (mainly the longer mileage ones). Therefore, my…
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Why is my car so popular?
Sounds a daft question but I have a Land Rover Discovery TD5 (1999) and in the last week I have had 3 people knock on my door and ask if I will sell them my car! Its not for sale, but why might there be interest all of a sudden - are they in short supply? I find it all a bit strange - its not in great condition and is…
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IRCAS Penalty Fare
I boarded the wrong train from Leicester going to London. There was a minutes difference between each train. I realised my mistake once I boarded the train and the conductor asked for a valid ticket. I produced a Megatrain ticket and he informed me I was on East Midlands trains. I was asked to pay the fare price of £70…
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Allbrandcars
Has anyone had experience of buying a car through this website: allbrandcars . co .uk ? Prices seem very good and they deliver free to anywhere in the country. 7 day money back guarantee.
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Minor damage cover
Hello I have been offered 'minor damage cover' for my car at £199 that covers minor bumps, scratches, dents and stonechips to the bodywork for one year. Is it worth it? I think the price limit is £1500.
