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Balloon payment. Lost job. Refused finance. What can I do?
Been with this particular car brand for 3 cars over 8 years - have not missed a payment ever, we've handed our last two cars in a year early and upgraded. Our last car has a balloon payment coming up. Can't pay it as I lost my job but the car is in my partner's name. She works full time. They won't give us finance to…
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New RED log book??
Ok, may have missed something here, but, is/are the government replacing the old log book with a new red item. All seems totally legit but in the case of shmbo's car there is an error in the detail. Not asked for the old 1 to be sent to Nigeria or anything but !!!!!!???
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Car tax refund.
Hi guys, I'm applying for a car tax refund after my jalopy failed its mot. Do you know if this is paid by cheque and if this is the only way it can be repaid, thx.
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Car premiums artificially high, admits insurer
Greed mostly init. What we all knew all the time, probably the tip of the iceberg. I think there should be a wave of consumer action against the car insurance industry to refund the scammed funds.:mad::mad:
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50cc moped learner information please.
ok, i have a friend who only has a provisional licence. Just bought a 50cc moped. What is the law regarding driving this, what courses are legal requirements from day 1? How long can he drive with L plates?? Im typing this on my mobile phone and at work, so please just general answers as cannot click on links. Cheers
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Faulty Motorcycle battery
Hi All, after some advise here. just over a year ago I purchased a new battery via a trader on... ebay. Unfortunately after 1 year of use on a motorcycle that is used daily and has no other electrical faults the battery is now kaput. For those who want to know more here it's a Numax YT12-A sealed gel battery. I've charged…
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Hit by Bus - Leave Claim to Insurers or DIY?
I was driven into by a bus the other day - there hopefully shouldn't be a problem about the bus driver's liability, but I'm not sure how to proceed with the claim. I spoke to the bus company and they said how they deal with the claim depends on whether or not I'm handling the claim myself or via my insurers - this is what…
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Halfords & my MOT
Hi everyone, I am aware, that I should of not taken my car to Halfords for an MOT even though they were offering 1/2 price tests, but my stupidity aside can anyone help? My V plate fiesta failed on 6 different issues and I kind of feel that they've taken the MOT to the extreme. (see point 3) 1. Nearside headlamp aim to…
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Can I get a rebate on a car being impounded?
Hi, I was spot checked for drink driving by police the other day. I told them I had had a pint with dinner. I failed the test in the car and was taken to the police station. As this was on the motorway the car was impounded. At the police station it was proven that I was under the limit and dropped off at my mates house.…
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Car Kaputt
Hi there, Bought a 2nd hand car approx 1 month ago. Well tonight something pretty dreadful happened. Not sure what yet but there was a loud matalic bang and hte car then behaved like it was on kangaroo petrol + wouldn't rev much above idling, got a feeling its going to be an expensive repair! Managed to limp home (it was…
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'94 Corolla - replace with what?
I know that the old Toyota Corolla has been replaced with the Auris, but I'm thinking of buying a second hand Corolla seeing as I've been driving the model for many years and have always liked them. Trouble is, which Corolla is the 'best' one? My main bugbear with the models since about 2000 is that they mainly look pretty…
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Scrap or sell car ??
i have a 2000 fiesta 1.3 5 door finesse, 71k miles, mot till Feb 2012 I think it needs a new exhaust incl the cat, the clutch judders at times when pulling away, and sometimes the starter motor jams and makes an aweful noise, the engine itself run fine. Bodywork is fine and rust free with one small dent on roof. I really…
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What are our rights?
Hi there, my husband and I bought a 2005 Fiat Stilo 1.4 petrol car from a local garage about 6/8 weeks ago for our son. When we went to see it, it was idling in the garage, the garage owner explained that it had been sitting on the forecourt for a while and wasn't running right but if we bought the vehicle, he would ensure…
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Old timing belt risky - do they deteriorate?
Hi all, Would a timing belt start to go 'bad' after being in a box on a shelf for a period of time? I wondered about buying a belt for my car but it's old stock as such so although it's not used it's been sat around in a box for maybe quite a few years... Is it risky? It's the actual manufacturer's part, not a cheap one or…
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wich H7 headlamp bulbs recomendations?
what im looking for. a different style brilliant white, with maybe some purple,blue green tint, thats road legal. upgraded, from the standard to provide better vision with a bit uniqueness. what i wont FIT, Hella,ring, bosch, halfords and chinese makes. why do i want to upgrade, well a bulb has gone already, i bought a set…
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Profit on car tyres?
This is not a moan, just after some general information. I need two new tyres for my car, the cheapest I could find the ones I wanted was from an online supplier (£87 each) by the time you factor in delivery it came to a total of £180. Contacted a local independent garage that I have used before for a comparitive price and…
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Annual Railcard or Travelcard?
Hi, I normally buy an annual Rail ticket from Forest Hill (Zone 3) to London Terminals, but next year in April I will move to Brixton, which is in Zone 2. I've asked what the cheapest option is at the train station, but they didn't know... I'm thinking to buy an annual Travelcard for Zones 1-2 and then, from January to…
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need advice re finance on 2 cars
Edit - Finance have decided they dont want to go into agreement anymore so now car salesman is looking for other finance :( Im guessing that my credit rating will now be screwed :( :(
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Thank You!!
Having finally rumbled what an absolutely lousy service I was getting from the RAC for my UK Breakdown cover :mad:, I would just like to say a HUGE thank you to Martin and MoneySavingExpert.com for recommending AutoAid. Their all-inclusive cover is excellent and only £38....Cheers! :j
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Advice please
Can you please offer some advice? Just been to the supermarket and reversed out of a space but bumped a car that was parked behind me blocking my path out of the space( they werent parked in a space). I waited for them to come back but couldn't wait any longer do I've just come home and called the police as I didn't have…
