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How to tell if a dealer is legit?
So, I've seen a car advertised on autotrader that I really like the look of, and it's been advertised by an independent dealer. I've had a look at the dealers website, and the address is a farm which set off the first little niggle, there's also no mention of any membership of the RMI etc. Now it's possible that this guy…
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Our first brand new car. Anything I should know?
We're picking up our new car tomorrow, it's a Motability vehicle but we've paid extra (well we will when we hand the money over tomorrow) to get a nicer than average car. But we've never had a new car before so I was wondering if there's anything we should know or lookout for in making sure the car is as it should be? It's…
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Long Journey
I'm driving from Scotland (Dundee) to Kent in the early hours of this coming Monday. I've never driven this far before and wondered if anyone has any tips to make it successful. I plan on leaving at 2am which means I'll probably hit the Birmingham area around 8/9am. Not really looking forward to Monday morning rush hour.…
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2003 Rover 75 Club SE Turbo auto
What are the pros and cons of this as a family car? I have owned one Rover, a 1996 Rover 600, had it for 5 years and it was without a doubt the most reliable car I have ever had. Bit of a petrol guzzler though, which is mainly why I got rid of it. I love the look of the Rover 75, but don't know what difference the turbo or…
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Suggest a 'new' car for me please
I don't particularly have a passion for cars (like some of my mates), I am not very well clued up on which would be a good one for me. I currently drive a Saab 93 (1998 2.0l SE) which was the first ever car I have bought myself (every other car I've owned was a hand me down from various family members). I really love my…
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Paid for a car deposit, can I get it back?
Yesterday, I paid a deposit of £90 cash for a £600 used car from a local dealer. No forms were signed, it was a verbal agreement and the dealer just gave a business card and wrote on the back, the amount to still pay and he signed that. Unfortunately, I won't be able to go ahead with the purchase. Can I get the deposit…
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MPH and Gear Ratios - Audi
Bit nerdy this- but I have what is probably the best car I have ever had- An Audi 1.9 Diesel. However what absolutely ruins it is the gear ratio in top. I spend allot of time on the motorway doing Ahhh 70MPH and I keep wanting to change up- It would be loads quieter, more relaxed and get me lots more MPG. The engine is…
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Sold a faulty car from dealership
Thank you for reading this post. Today I bought a vauxhall corsa 1.2 (54 Plate) from a dealership and its developed a really loud rattling noise. I test drove it on friday and it sounded perfect. It went for its MOT on sat and I was to collect it today. I signed all the paperwork and drove it home, as I drove for about 3…
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named driver on my policy
im asking my brother in law to go on my policy to bring costs down a bit... i told him he doesnt need to drive it etc. he said he can't because all of his no claims are going on another car.... that doesnt make sense right? what's that got to do with my car? thanks
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Cam belt gone on Clio!!
Hi Motoring Experts, Firstly let me say I have no idea about cars so wondering if someone in the know could help. I have a Renault Clio, 2000 reg. Was doing about 60-70mph when the engine cut out. Recovery man said the cambelt had gone and it would also need a new water pump. Said it was a big job :( Phoned a garage and…
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Problems with insurance after motorcycle stolen
I'm 3 months into paying monthly insurance for my motorbike, but ive had it stolen. The insurance company have told me that I need to pay off the remaining monthly payments which I think is unfair, seeing as I have no bike. I got my insurance policy online and the documents were sent to me in the post, including the credit…
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Ending a car lease early
Hi All, So I got a great deal on a lease for my car... paying £250 a month for 3 years and then giving it back (no option to buy) but its an awesome car, was very happy. Since then, I've been offered a chance to move to America for work. Looks like I'll be going in as soon as a month or 2 woop! Don't think the leasing…
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Nudged someones car in car park - now they're claiming they were injured !
OMG. I've heard it all now. Reversed out of space in Tescos the other day and nudged the car next to me. No damage to mine but small dent in her door. She was sitting in the car at the time. Gave her my insurance details. Didnt hear anything then my insurance phoned me to tell me she was claiming she was injured in the…
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Do I have any comeback?
Hi Just over a week ago I bought a car from a well known national chain of dealerships. Its a 59 plate renault megane. When I went to look at the car it was raining ( bad idea i know) and also when I went to pick it up it was raining... Anyway everything looked ok with it - but I've just noticed that there are two sections…
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CCTV Smart Cars
Noticed quite a few of these running around the area recently. They are white Smart cars, with CCTV on the bonnet and sides - with a great big pole with a camera at the top. Intrigued but anyone know what these are for - parking enforcements, speeding?
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Old Car stereo?
I have an old car stereo (without the important faschia bit that makes it work cos I lost that!). It's a Blaupunt (sp?) CD one from a Fiat Punto and is 7 years old. It's been sitting in my flat for months since I replaced the stereo. Just wondered if it was worth selling on Ebay or putting on Freecycle - can people re-use…
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Cheapest/Best way London to East Anglia (Saxmundham)
Hi, just wondered if anyone knows of a good travel connection for the above? I live in North London and so was thinking there might be some service linking Herts to East Anglia - inter-county bus service or something? I know there are trains from Liverpool Street. Thx.
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Going rate for scrapping a car?
My Nissan Primera sadly died a week ago with a melted ECU. It's been at a garage in Greenwich since then, but they don't seem to be having much luck finding a 2nd hand ECU and anyway they estimated about £300 for a repair, which is more than I want to spend on it (it's 10 years old with 135k miles, and they aren't really…
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What counts as commuting for insurance?
Need to insure other half's car. Under 'Usage' question I was going to put Social, as she uses it only for shopping, kids to school, trips etc. But, when my motorbike is in for servicing or similar, I might use the car to go to work (I'm named driver on the policy). Would this count as commuting under the insurance terms?…
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car has been cloned!
Phone call today from a friend asking what hubbie is doing in town XX. I say he is at home and they say they've been following his car for the last 10 minutes - except the car is on our drive. Same car (make & model), same colour, same number plate. different edition lettering on the back! Phone police who have noted the…
