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Used cars cheaper than a budget Kia
I need to settle an argument with my brother. I'm convinced that a £300 car that works is cheaper than a new £6000 Kia, especially on Finance. I am convinced that the only way a used car can be more expensive is if you buy a lemon that is actually worthless, and even if that happens then you get it crushed and try again…
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Malfunctioning Volvo heating/cooling system
Our 10 year old Volvo V70 had its MOT and full service on Friday. We asked the garage to check the heating/cooling system which was intermittently playing up. They forgot this until we arrived to collect it, plugged it into the computer, diagnosed a fault and apparently sorted it. Or not. It's now permanently trying to…
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value of a Corsa Design
Where do I look for a free valuation please. webuyanycar.com excluded. They have said £5300. Not sure if thats a reasobable price or not tbh I have a red corsa design, 09, excellent cond. alloy wheels, supaguard, 7.5k miles.
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where is the power steering reservoir in a 53 corsa?
my steering is making a strange groaning noise and i want to check the power steering level but can't find a reservoir for it. the car is a 53 corsa cdti 1300. thanks
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First Car
Just wanted to get as much input as possible. Making my first foray into driving and wondering if y'all agree. I'm 24, will be using my car for commuting to work, not that far just the other side of the city for shift work, a mixture of town driving and dual carriage way. I was considering a VW Bora 1.6 Petrol - a lot…
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My Window fell into my Door! Help!
Had a problem with my car today. Was just putting the (electric) window up and it fell down into the door for some reason. It didn't (and doesn't whilst driving) sound like it smashed so hopefully it's fully intact. I'm driving a VW Golf, I think it's an 04 model. Does anyone know how much this is likely to cost? I went to…
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Late paying car tax
I've messed up. The other day I noticed that my tax is just over 2 months out of date. :( I was thinking it was November that I had to pay but must have got out of sync by paying 6 months. Anyway, I am now worried about the consequences of this oversight. What sort of fine am I going to get when I tell them? Steve
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Advice please on car service history
Hi Im new to the boards, so please be kind ;) . Ive currently got a 06 reg Toyota Yaris and only done 16000 in the five years Ive had it as I rarely travel long distance, I only use it locally and to get to work which is a 10 min drive. I've only had it service once at the end of March by a garage as in previous years my…
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London to Basingstoke - Cheapest Option
Anybody knows of the cheapest option to get Basingstoke - not really bothered about how long it takes - ( Please dont recommend walking or cycling) Cheers
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Company Car versus Car Allowance
Bought a small car in February of this year for around £8k, I've now been offered a permanent contract which comes with a Company Car or Car Allowance and I can opt into to cover all Private Mileage. If I take the Company Car I would obviously have to get rid of my current car and the vaules I'm getting are around £5.5k to…
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Southampton to Lincoln train
Hi guys, Seeking a little help from all you experts out there, my daughter and boyfriend are going to Lincoln from Southampton for a few days starting 8th September, ex students, little money, usual thing. Has anyone had any luck getting split tickets etc. for the Southampton to Lincoln trains? I have tried, but can't seem…
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Oyster Advice
Hi all I'm visiting London later on this week. I shall be spending 2 days in London and on the 3rd will be taking the tube from Hammersmith to Heathrow, on return from Heathrow will be tubing it back to Kings Cross. Am I correct in thinking that the cheapest way for this would be to get an Oyster card? Normally when…
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Tyre regulations 2012 - a good thing?
Hi all, I just caught up with the news that is 2012 (November I think) tyres will need to be sold with an A-G efficienty rating (like on fridges and washing machines.) At the moment, I think it's a fab idea! I often hear of people saying that cheap tyres = "ditch finders" (I think driving at a suitable speed for conditions…
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Car insurance
is it important that we have no claim discount protection and motor legal protection???? Please can someone help me??
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SORN, asking for v5
I got a SORN notice through, on the form it says I must include my V5 form. Does this mean they'll take it from me and Ill have to pay another fee to get it back when I want to put the van on the road?
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What MPV?
Hi all, Ok, a little bit off topic here but anyway. Due to our family expanding, we are going to need a 7 seater later this year or early next year. With a budget of 3-4 thousand, depending on what my car sells for. Preferably a diesel or LPG converted. Problem is Ive never had one before so don't really know an awful lot…
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Top Gear - loaded with irony
Loved the piece on Top Gear supporting the troops back from 'Stan who are injured and trying to rebuild lives and careers. ( good luck boys). And then really loved the irony of Jezza and May parking in disabled bays during the piece on electric cars. Perhaps they could explain that to some of our injured boys... Bob
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car using water
My car is using about 1 and a half of water a week anybody got any idea what it could be.
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can you help me find out whats wrong?
hi all. I have a fiat punto 1.2 and am having a few probs with it: 1. Its very jumpy, as in it seems to shake a bit. Any idea what could be causing this? 2. Yesterday it decided not to squirt any water out of the back windcreeen squirty thing (?? sorry, not idea what its called!!) when i tried to clean the back windscreen?…
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Some advice before going to the garage please.
My friend drives a Ford KA. Over the weekend she has had a problem and is making an appointment to take it into a local garage. She has this belief that when a woman goes alone to a garage they can be seen to have a bit less idea about cars than men and may be ripped off. She is the stereotype 'dumb blonde' anyway so I…
