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Kia Ceed or Citroen C4
Thinking for a while to change car. Thinking of either Citroen C4 Diesel 1.6 (90bhp) VTR+ or possible Kia Ceed 1.6 Diesel 2 Ecodynamics. I am attracted to Kia by the 20,000 mileage interval and 7 year warranty. But heard from a car broker that Kia stipulate that Kia cars must be serviced by Kia dealers and they are not…
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train fares to scotland
we are going from Scarborough to Pitlochry on 12 Dec Returning on 15th Dec. Have tried Red Spotted Hankie. My train ticket. Megatrain. The train line ticket alerts. Split ticketing. Spoken to the trainline operator, 3 times!!!!!All to no avail. I'm getting soooo fed up and not much further on. Can't get the price down any…
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London congestion charge - sign up if don't know if entered ?
Hi My wife isn't sure if she entered the zone today. Was just on a day trip. Can we sign up for the automatic charge now just in case ? Thanks
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Voluntary Termination of financed car
Hi all just a question, my partner cannot afford her finance any more, being left in the lurch by ex husband. Rather than just return the car to the finance company who would sell it and then chase her for the outstanding amount( their words). Could she VT the car as she has paid over 50% and just walk away? I did look at…
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Audi GEARBOX fault within 3 months of purchase
Hello everyone, I'm new here and just wanted to ask some advice from people who may have been through similar or know the area. I purchased a 2002 Audi TT MK1 for £6,499 from a used car dealer on the 18th of June 2011. Within 3 months, 10/8/2011, the gearbox developed a fault, and the car is no longer drivable. I still…
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Valuating cars - Help?
Is there a formula for actually valuating cars or do dealers just go by memory? For example how much would you say a: 2003 Peugeot 206 1.4 Diesel with 46,000 is roughly worth? Please explain how you work out your answers also. Thanks.
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can anyone help? zafira dti wont start!
Can anyone help. I went to the car this morning, started fine and drove 3 miles to the shop. After coming out a few mins later i went to the car and it wouldn't start. Towed it home and waited for the rac... He tried everything from immobiliser/key, easy start, bump start, fuse and relay check. loads more the fault code…
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train tixkets
Hi, It's not often I travel by train, and my how it has changed over the years. I only want a day return from cheltenham to bath, and train line, red spotted hankey want nearly £30. It really doesn't entice us to use public transport more, any one have any clues about getting cheap tickets, I managed to get them for £13…
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Sticking oil ring
Hello again Maybe I should of asked this before I posted my thread about car leasing but anywhoo: My 10yr old Megane has been diagnosed as having a sticking oil ring. It chuggs like hell and has been drinking oil. Mechanic simply said it's an engine job and 'not worth it' Is it worth getting a 2nd opinion from another…
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Ripped off by Ticket Inspector
I have just received a very angry phone call from my girlfriend about the ticket inspector on her train journey. Naturally the first place I thought to look for help was here... so don't let me down guys! We are both students, and she gets one of those 5 year student rail card from Natwest that entitles you to 33% off your…
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Leasing a car - help!
Hello I'm in a situation where I need a car asap (as part of my job) and I don't have much £££ saved, nor do I want to commit myself to a long term finance agreement (I'm getting married in May and we are unsure if there will be any debt at the end of it). I was thinking about leasing a small car for 12 months until I know…
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Road tax with no V5
Hi, I bought a second hand car from a dealer and have not received V5. Dealer says they have contacted DVLA and I "should" get it within 10 days. Tax expires end of next month. Is there any way I can tax car without V5. Do we still have 14 days grace to renew tax?
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Bought a new Car, have the V5, but no signature from previous owner
Hi, Hopefully someone can help. I have just bought a car from a dealership (100% legit, they have been in the trade for 35 years). They had it in as a part exchange and I purchased it. They taxed it for me and gave me the V5 when I picked it up. He said I should fill it in and send it to DVLA. This is the first car I have…
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Hit and run.... What the **** happened here?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-15025176
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Car Radio Encoding Service at Dealer - how much should it cost?
Hi all, My friend has a Peugeot 306 with a Clarion PU-2471 stereo. It is a VIN encoded stereo and can only be sorted out at a dealer or radio decoding service place. Does anyone know the best place to go around the Birmingham area and also how much my friend should expect to pay. Her local garage is quoting £170 and I want…
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M1 variable speed limits
When the Mi was widened to 4 lanes up in Derbys/Notts an overhead gantry system was installed, just like the ones near Heathrow etc. Variable speed limits for traffic congestion control, erm :cool: Does anyone know if the odd one that is actually fitted with a camera, (I understand most aren't), works at the NSL of 70 when…
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Toyota Auris brakes?
A common fault with the Auris is rear brakes rubbing and squealing. Simple cure seems to be dismantle, clean and grease rear of brake pads. So I thought I would have a go and looked for simple instructions on t'web. Looked and looked, found sites like just answer which give instructions for Auris drum brakes but my Auris…
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Painting plastic wheel trims
What is the best way to smarten up plastic wheel trims ? I don't really have the money to have the existing trims professionally resprayed, so I thought I would try it with aerosol cans. What is the best type of paint to use .. I want silver I have a campervan and the trims are actually off this. They are original, with…
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When to switch car/home insurance provider
When would you consider switching your car/home insurance provider? When you get a cheaper deal, regardless of how cheaper? When its at least X amount cheaper? Claimed (or known via friends) better customer service? others?
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Comparison sites: Worthwhile or do they exist just for the kickbacks?
There seems to be a number of comparison sites for getting quotes of various types of insurance. Its clear that these sites only exist to try and make as much money as possible via kickbacks. I've noticed recently that the quotes on the comparison websites can be nothing like the quote you get if you go direct, sometimes…
