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Swift cover - do they need copy of paper licence when signing up?
I have today sent off my paper licence to DVLA to be updated due to some old points which can be removed. So I am waiting for them to process that and return it. This prompted me into think about getting some quotes for my insurance which is due for renewal next week. I noticed Swift cover and they are offering me a…
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Advice Required RAC & local Garage Nightmare!
Hello! Have a BMW 1 Series. Its never broken down in four years since i've owned it. Anyway, got it serviced at a local garage where i've never had any previous problems. Two weeks after paying 644 pounds for said service, car breaks down. Joined RAC,then waited obligatory 24 Hrs. Called them out. RAC said Cam Shaft Sensor…
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Help! Car bought from dealer, via Ebay. Has fault!
Hi, About 3 weeks ago, we bought a car advertised by a dealer, in an ebay auction. We won the auction, and went over to collect the car the same day. We checked it over, and took it for a test drive. During the test drive, I noticed the brake light intermittently light up on the dash. I asked the dealer about it, and he…
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Best way to save money: The Car
Ok the best way to save money is not to use vouchers, freebies etc.. but to look at what youre already spending and cutting that down, that way you maximise whats coming in. So I have a car, so do you. Do you really need it. Say you work in the same town, you occasionally go out of town or visit friends. You can make do…
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Employer car parking charges for essential users - HELP
Hi there, Would appreciate some help. My employer is introducing car parking charges from 1st November for all staff. However, our department are 'essential users' meaning that in our Job Descriptions it states we must have a car to do the job becuase we visit customers and can get called out at any time. The car park is…
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HELP Sold car on eBay - Buyer unhappy!
Hello MSE's! Please could anybody offer some advice... I recently sold my car on eBay in an auction listing. I listed the faults with the car that included cosmetic damage only from parking incidents, and included pictures of each dent/scratch. The car also had a few rust spots (minor) that I felt would be expected due to…
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Car Bargains? Too good to be true?...
Hi I clicked Google Ad link which took me to... usedcars-warehouse dot com (cant use a proper url in a forum message) There are some pretty attractive bargains there but didnt feel comfortable pursuing anything until I'd checked it out further. Does anyone have experience of this company or know of any horror stories? I…
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van insurance quotes
been on go compare.com insurance, do you have any other links for van insurance. cant find any. thanks bob
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Can you drive off if a parking ticket is not placed on your car
I heard last night that the police are around my area booking people that are parking on yellow lines (guess they need money for their christmas party) so today i was in my garden and a police car pulled up by this car that was parked on yellow lines and the copper wrote something down and then drove off, then about 2…
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non-insured driving in an emergency
Theoretical question: If a driver (fully insured) became incapacitated for any reason whilst driving, could an accompanying full licence holder (not insured on any vehicle) take over driving to complete the journey without fear of falling foul of the law?
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Convertible options on a £5-10k budget ?
Convertible wanted. £5-10k budget. Must be auto, have rear seats and a metal top. Doesn't need to be performance but no 15 sec 0-60 slouch either. MPG immaterial as will be doing low miles. If I liked French cars I think it would be easy but I don't know if I could bring myself to buy one. What is the best bang for buck in…
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Best replasement wiper blades - front and back
I want some new wiper blades before winter. Astra 2007 hatchback. Not interested in budget range, just the best / best for the money.
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12 Points....
My brother rang me this evening - he has just been stopped by a roadside speed camera cop, doing 43 in a 30. Trouble is, he already has 9 points on his licence, most recent ones last June. The officer said he can't give a ticket, and it has to go to magistrates. Will he automatically get disqualified with 12 points, or…
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Newark Car Auctions Nottingham any Good?
Hi All Does anyone go to Newark car auctions and had any goods buys from there. Many Thanks
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Off Road Insurance - Can I?
Hi All! I Have a motorbike, Locked in garage and uninsured/SORN'ed over winter as I won't be using it. However the people who manage the garages have now added a note to all the garage users advising that 'any vehicle stored on or in the designated parking areas and garages must, As a minimum be insured for third party…
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Classic Cars
I wonder if it would be worth buying a small classic car built before 1973. You would save on road tax i.e they are tax free. They are reasonably easy to fix and can sometimes be fixed at home. You are saving the environment because you are not buying a new car which has a significant impact on the environment through its…
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Citroen Berlingo 1.9 M Space 2004 Diesel
How much is the road tax on the Vehicle? And also how much on a 1998 Seat Alhambra 1.9 Tdi? Thanks for advice!
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Direct line not insuring those in fashion?
After days of searching for car insurance at the best price, I decided on direct line. To My astonishment when agreeing to terms of policy Direct line will not insure you if you work in fashion! I have had my license for 23 years have no points claims etc, yet I cannot get insured by them. If anybody knows the reason for…
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Are broken fuel tank baffles dangerous?
Hiya, I'm afraid I don't know much about cars, but I'm fairly sure the baffle in my fuel tank has broken or corroded! I couldn't hear anything from my fuel tank before, but now when I accelerate/brake or go round corners I can hear fuel sloshing around. As I understand it (and please do correct me if I'm wrong, I'm a…
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Fiat - exhaust welding costs?
Yesterday my exhaust split where it had been welded together. Had breakdown man out who confirmed it looks just like a basic weld job to stick it all back together. Any ideas on how much this should cost at a garage? As a 21 yr old girl, they tend to take advantage of me!
