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cheap car recommendations?
Hello all I need to replace my 11 year old Ford Ka which has just failed its MOT because of rust rust and more rust. In the words of the garage it has more holes than a teabag. I love these Ka's they are easy to drive and pretty. But prone to rust. I am thinking of getting another one because I like them but am worried…
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Buying private car with finance advice please
The finance is with Lombard as the seller told me and my hpi check came up with it. I've agreed to pay directly to the finance company, is that the right thing to do and over the phone in the presence of the seller? I'm with barclays bank, can I pay more than £10k to finance company as I know if it was bank transfer bacs…
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tyre weld for punctures - any good?
Asda have the Tyre weld cans on offer for £3. Are these any good for punctures? I know some new cars come with a glue inflation system to deal with punctures to save carrying a spare wheel, but is it worth it? i heard that if one sprays the stuff into a wheel then the wheel cannot be repaired and used again. welcome any…
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Car problem: Part ex return
I part exchanged a car a few weeks ago to a car finance company for a new car. It passed its MOT a few days before hand and was fully road worthy. I disclosed all the information although in the past I had a few problems with the gearbox (it's automatic) a while ago and I thought this was resolved at time of sale. The car…
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ASDA Watford - Contaminated Diesel?
Hi all, Around the 23/24th May I filled up my car (Audi A3 diesel) with fuel from ASDA in Watford. There was enough fuel to last around 50/60 miles and the reserve light had not come on at the time. I drove home from Watford which was a 30 mile trip and the next day I noticed that the engine was sounding really rough when…
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is helphire and albany assistance the same company?
I was meant to be having my car collected today and taken to be repaired, however was cancelled due to helphire calling the bodyshop to say that they had a query on the account and to hold off for a min. The bodyshop rings me about an hour later to day its all been sorted now and that they had received confirmation to go…
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cambelt
can anyone tell when l should change cambelt on a peugeot 2.0L hdi?. it is nearly 8 years old but only done 18000 miles. cheers, samany:)
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Which car insurance companies offer NCB build up for named drivers?
Question as subject really :) Basically need a second car, and want the wife to build up a NCB and wondered what the cheapest way to do this was - have her as the main driver on the second car, or myself as main driver on second car and her as named driver, but go with an insurance company which lets you build NCB for…
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Horn Speaker on the Roof??
Hi all, A European Charity Rally next month has bought a group of us together to decorate a car and drive across the continent over 5 days. The creative juices have been flowing and we have a theme, however it requires a speaker to be mounted on the roof. This is a temporary thing, doesnt need to be super high powered and…
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stereo problems please help
Hi, Hope someone can help me out there? I've just fitted my OH stereo in her car and everytime we lock the car the stereo turns it's self on! any ideas? Cheers in advance
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For Second Hand Car Warranty
Help - 18 month old Ford Mondeo Titanium (09) developed noise in the engine - car now in Ford dealership garage who are disputing the warranty as they require a VAT invoice (not stipulated in warranty policy)for the 25k mile service being carried out at non ford garage - service was carried out by family member who work…
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For Second Hand Car Warranty
Help - 18 month old Ford Mondeo Titanium (09) developed noise in the engine - car now in Ford dealership garage who are disputing the warranty as they require a VAT invoice (not stipulated in warranty policy)for the 25k mile service being carried out at non ford garage - service was carried out by family member who work…
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For Second Hand Car Warranty
Help - 18 month old Ford Mondeo Titanium (09) developed noise in the engine - car now in Ford dealership garage who are disputing the warranty as they require a VAT invoice (not stipulated in warranty policy)for the 25k mile service being carried out at non ford garage - service was carried out by family member who works…
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another EH problem? 2 year service package
OK, so firstly, don't poke fun of me (or my wife) for using EH - when we bought the car she was 8 months pregnant and we needed something quick for her! Quick as in timely, not a RS180 cos I was paranoid about getting to a hospital ;) Anyway, we had thrust upon us their 2 year service plan - 2 inspections, 2 services, and…
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Help me choose new car
I need a small used, economical 4 door car, with a large boot and smallish engine.At the mo I have a ford Ka , which is fine, but the boots too small for prams etc:D:D Any ideas?:D
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Sourcing a new company car for a colleague
Hi, I am helping out the plant manager by sourcing a company car for a new employee and was looking for some advice to make sure that I am going about it in the most cost effective way. I have the spec of the car that I am interested in and am looking for ideally an ex-demonstrator or very low mileage model. If I can't…
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Pergoet mis-diagnosis
Hi Guys, Need some advise please. After a 2 week holiday last week I came back and found my car to be making funny noises, and totally guttless (its a diesel car)- I took it to a local garage, who couldn't figure out the problem and said it would HAVE to be a pergoet garage who would be able to diagnose their funny fault…
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Humber Bridge price rises
So it was decided yesterday that prices for motorcars will increase from £2-70 to £3. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-humber-13763317 Whilst the date hasnt been released I emailed the Humber Bridge some two months ago and asked if pre payed coupons would still be valid post price rise. They confirmed that they will.…
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Does anybody watch what they pay for petrol?
I feel a bit silly now, but just filled up my Nissan this morning at the local Shell for 134.9p/litre at the pump. Put in exactly 35.00 litres and it was full. Only just realised I paid £48.26 at the till but 134.9*35 should be £47.21? Stupid me paid in cash this time so didn't get a reciept, but the till matched up to the…
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car fishing emails
I advertised my car on autotrader and in the last four days I have received several fishing emails for the car. Initially was very niave and accepted and offer, but deal would only be complete if I transferred money to an agent!!!! Didn't do it as the email looked fake, looked back and all the date stamps on the email are…
