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DVLA Vehicle Check - vehicle not showing?
My parents have just bought a used car from a private seller and I know they should've HPI'd, but they didn't! Schoolboy/girl error! I've entered the reg and make onto DVLA's Vehicle Enquiry online Service only to be told; Vehicle details could not be found ! They've got lots of paperwork, new keepers supplement, service…
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Which Car to buy...
I have been given a choice of 2 cars to pick from, both practically the same... Honda Civic 2.2 Diesel (56 plate - 46000 miles) Honda Civic 1.8 Petrol (06 plate - 25000 miles) Going to test drive them both tomorrow, which do people think would be best (my work journey is 10 miles - 90% is motorway) I am heading towards the…
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Innocent purchase of a stolen vehicle
7 months ago I bought a vehicle(car for personal use) from a reputable garage for which I paid cash using my debit card. Due to the size and nature of the payment the payment was authorised by a phone call from my local banks branch. Before purchase I carried out a vehicle registration check and it showed a clean bill of…
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Part Payment for Car on Credit Car?
Will i get protection under s75 if i part pay for a car using a credit and later clear the credit card.
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Wheel locking nuts-Anti theft help needed
I urgently need to buy some wheel locking nuts for my Almera but there is a massive price difference on them.(From ebay to Halfords)Can anyone answer a question about the individuality of the nuts.Are they all the same or is each set different?I have read that McGard is the only make worth using ,is this true? I want to…
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Buying first second-hand car!
Dear all, I'm a postgraduate student (ie. on low income) and finally decided to buy my first second-hand car. I've checked autotrader.co.uk and s1cars.com (I'm currently living in Scotland), also Which? on reliable makes and Parkers for used prices. I have found 2 Ford Fiestas I like, with low mileage (circa 50K) and…
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Removing/selling an abandoned vehicle from private property
My father had a customer bring in an accident damaged vehicle for a quote on repairs in December 2010. He called the guy and give him the price – and never saw him again. He has since sent 3 letters including the last from Solicitors advising him that storage charges are now being applied. Still no response. The vehicle…
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barter/part ex for car - queries?
Hi, We are looking to buy car. We have seen one at a large garage chain which is for sale for £11950. We have a 20 year old car to part ex. It is taxed and tested. At other garages we have been offered £500 for this part ex. When we fill in online valuation form on this dealer's website, it says it is worth £150. We have…
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Insurance History record
Hi there, I recently moved house, and in doing so mislaid the folder in which i keep all my car insurance documents. I am looking tio switch my car insurance, but to do so, the new insurer will need a record of my NCB history. However, without the folder, i really cant remember who i have been insured with in the past 4-5…
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£4k Hire Purchase Fee!
Good morning all, In an attempt to get my finances in order I had a look at the Hire Purchase agreement on my car. I was frankly outraged to discover that I've been charged a £4k fee on top of a £9k cash price - this was conveniently not highlighted by the dealer - and that he also told me that I'd pay an 8% APR where I'm…
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Crashed my car - now what?
Hi all, Just wondered if anyone could tell me what ids likely to happen now, having never been in this situation before (and never want to again!) This afternoon, while I was out in my car, I hit something slippery on the road (the police reckon it was probably a patch of rubber or something), slid out of control onto the…
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New Car
We ordered our first ever new car in May, and are now having problems with delivery. We have always got 2nd hand cars in the past and are not sure how it works. We ordered in May, being told that we should have the car by 18th August. We have now found out that the new car will not be here until October. They will start…
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Electric window drivers side keeps going
Over a year ago we paid out £60 to have the electric window the drivers side fixed as it got jammed. Problem is, it keeps going. Cant open it at all now cause even if attempted the window gets stuck and then cant close it. The back windows are manual, just the front ones electric. Passenger side window is fine. Question,…
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Car Bought March '11 Faulty Advice Needed?
Hello I am hoping you can help me. I have posted about a problem with our faulty car and the fact the insurance will not pay out for it. The basics are the car set on fire as a result of a faulty cigarette lighter which caused the Fuse Box to set on fire fusing the Loom to the Fuse Box and the car was then not driveable.…
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Fine from DVLA = Criminal record?
Hi, As the title of the thread says, if you are fined by the DVLA would you get a criminal record?
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Cheapest tyres in Bolton/Leigh area
Hi, Can anyone recommend somewhere to get the best price for tyres for a Ford Ka in the Bolton/Leigh/Wigan area. Thank you
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Cheapest travelcard for london trip
Hello, I'm taking myself and 4 children to London shortly, mainly sightseeing and want to purchase 3 days worth of travelcards (would like unlimited travel). What would be the most economical way of doing this ? Ages are 11,15,16 and 17 and me as an adult. We are staying just outside zone 4. Thanks for any replies
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Allerton Motors Liverpool
Hi, Wonder if anyone has any feedback on the above dealer? My daughter is considering buying a car from them (going to see it tomorrow) The car is advertised on Autotrader as being sold by Allerton Motors. When I googled Allerton motors it came up with a location and phone number, but the phone number was different to the…
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Holt Road Dodgy Car Sales
DANGER * DANGER * DANGER Jaguar X-Type AU06 NCV This company is selling an X-Type Jaguar listed at ?7995 on their website and eBay as an immaculate car. When you call you will be told that it is the owner's wife's car and you will probably talk to them directly. They will repeat that it is immaculate has never been damaged…
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Astra Mk3 1.4 Starter motor relay location?
Our old Astra is not starting. There is no click from the relay when the key is turned and the starter doesn't move (have checked voltage and none is present when key is turned). So, it's narrowed down to a fuse/relay but I can't find them for the life of me. The manual says that the relay is behing the fuse box under the…
