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Opinions on this Kia Sedona please!
Hi, we're thinking of buying this car with the following indications from the seller: Black Kia sedona 7 seater, 54 plate CRDi, 74,000 miles (mostly motorway) . Automatic Drives perfect Chrome Side steps Full leather interior Electric windows, mirrors, seats, sunroof In built Dvd player with drop down screen & wireless…
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Motability Wheelchair Van - or buy outright?
I could really use some good advice or pointers. We need to get a medium sized van/minibus with a tail lift for my dad following a stroke. It's only likely to get used a couple of times a week as he can't stay out very long. I'm not sure what the best way to approach this would be. Do we pay out around £5000 for a…
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Alloy wheels _ Vauxhall Astra
Does anyone know if ford focus 5 stud alloys will fit an astra 5 stud?? I know nothing about alloys but I have a 2000 astra G which has 5 stud alloys and I have found some alloys that were fitted to a focus on 99 V reg which are also 5 stud but I don't know if they will fit as there is obviously more to it than just the…
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Direct Line Car Insurance - 90 days
HI all, Big thank you to Martin for setting up such a great web site. It's second time I am here seeking advised (I had last month finally sorted my ISA transfers thanx to this website). Now reading through the ISA and motoring threads there are really help-full people over here, so I wonder if anyone has got any…
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Could really use some advice, "Without Prejudice basis"
Hi My younger brother (19 years old) was in a car accident last November. He was doing a U turn in the road when a car tried to overtake him on the right and they collided. To keep it short, I phoned up the other party and asked them that if they didn't make a claim we wouldn't either. He refused this offer so I proceeded…
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16-25 Railcard
I've always had a 16-25 railcard since I left home but I turn 25 next month so won't be eligible :( and just wondering if I buy one this month if it will last for the next 12 months? I hate the thought of paying for full price tickets! I know you can buy a 3 year one up until the day before your 24th birthday but obviously…
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Sourcing a van
Does anyone know where to source a Toyota Hiace with twin rear doors from at a reasonable price? I've looked in Autotrader, auctions & Ebay etc to no avail. The Toyota main dealer has them but are overpriced. Thanks in advance
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Towbar angle
I had a towbar fitted recently - a flange ball type for dog box and cycle carrier fittings. When ordering, it was specifically requested for it to be perpendicular to the ground in order not to create leverage when using the dog box or cycle carrier. Not only is it not perpendicular but not horizontal either which means to…
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Door jammed on 3 door fiesta
The drivers door on my w reg 3 door fiesta is jammed and hte lock is inside the anti crash/ anti theft armour inside the door -anyone have any ideas to get the armour of?
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CDW damage waiver. Is it worth taking out?
I rent a car often and have always been coaxed to take out CDW as an additional safeguard to reduce the excess deductible by hundreds of pounds. I was told that even a small scrape could lead to a paint job that comes to hundreds so it is worth taking out. What do you think of it, is it good value or is it just an…
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FIAT Accident Aftercare
:jI didn't know until I took my FIAT in for a routine check about this new service. They say to call this number, 0844 209 2583, even before you call your insurer. This way you are guaranteed you get FIAT parts, if necessary, for one aspect. They arrange a free courtesy car, and other perks. Worth knowing! I wonderd why…
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First Time Car Buyer from what to check to paper work
Hi all, Basically, I'm male and 30 year-old who just got a drive license. I am looking forward to buy a car, but I have no knowledge where to start. I never had any interest in cars. Now it's time to get an used one and I don't know what to do or where to go. I've got around £2,000 I don't know anything about cars. I MEAN,…
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Did London Underground Fleeced/Conned Me?
Basically, I have been topping up my oyster for the past three months (see statement) and it looks as if what comes out do not tally with what goes in. So since the 18th of May, £50 top up done and £10.95 used and £2.50 left. Can anyone help me with this one since it looks as if I have been fleeced and the person at the…
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Philips radio code locked out?
Hi, can any one help! ive just bought a citroen dispatch 2000, i disconected the battery to work on it now the radio is asking for a code, i have the owners man with a code in it, but cant get it to accept the code i have, think im running out of chances...... anyway its a... Philips 22rc200/65 prod no;fd0700269198802…
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Does anyone understand SORN
My car insurance for the year and road tax was both due at the end of last month and I declared SORN as I didn't have enough money to pay for both. (Insurance £729 and car tax £140 or whatever it is for the year) OK I get paid next Friday so can I buy the insurance then get my road tax or do I have to wait 7 days after…
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Regular Train Travel to New Job
Hi, Does anyone have any tips or tricks to help drive down the cost of my train fares to work? I have just started a new job in Leeds and I live in St Helens, I need to travel every weekday arriving in Leeds before 9am and leaving Leeds after 17:30 (times can be flexed by 1hr). I have tried the season ticket calculator and…
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Oyster help!
Hi guys, basically i am a student (20 years old) and have got an internship in London. I basically have to travel from zone 4 to zone 1, monday to friday and my work timings are 9-5 so will be leaving at around 8 in the morning. I have a 16-25 railcard. What would be the cheapest way to travel there and back? I've also…
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Please help ----car damage question
Firstly I expect this is in the wrong place but cant find where best to post so I hope a Mod will step in and move it for me. recently I sold some hay to a person. The person didnt know whether they wanted it or not and their horse will only eat the best. So I offered to give a free sample. the hay buyer said not to bother…
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car breakdown cover startrescue.co.uk
does anyone have any experience of this breakdwon company start rescue? its very cheap cant see anything i am missing but are like 25% price of bigger ones like aa or rac. looking for opinions or experiences
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Online motor trader ltd
Has anyone used this company to sell their car and had any success, they want to charge £100 and say they have buyers lined up
