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Urgent! TRADE prices for VAUXHALL CORSA 1.3 CDTI ENERGY 3DR -2004 (04) PLATE
Hi! Used all the ones i can find online-buying this v.soon. Drives lovely-immaculate bodywork-91000 miles-12 months MOT-service history from 0 miles to 63000 (apparently last owner self-serviced it). Buying from a non-franchised dealer. Anyone in the Trade care to share the TRUE glasses/etc..guide price to it?
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Garage Have Damaged Our Car
Morning All, Ok I may go on a bit but I could really do with some advice please, Here goes: 2 weeks ago our car (Vauxhall Frontera 2000 Plate) went into the garage for a '2/3 day job' to have the oil pump and clutch replaced. The mechanic phoned us and said that he could now see that the timing belt and water pump needed…
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Which new car for around £12k?
I have had my current motor for approx 10 years and It really is on it's last legs. The previous car was 6 months old when I got it (It was a Fiat Punto) Overall it has been ok, but I would estimate that it has cost me around £500 a year to maintain the past few years I am looking get something new and I wondered if anyone…
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2 wheels or 4?
I am currently travelling in South East Asia and for anyone who has been here will have noticed the huge amount of scooters/mopeds that grace the streets here. In Vietnam alone, there are currently around 29 million of them. There is only one reason for this and its the cost. Having never ridden a motorbike until i was in…
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cover tech midlands...has any one used them?
...I am using this firm next week to apply paint protection film (venture shield) to my car and i wonder if any one here has an experience with them...all advice is appreciated
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Car for towing a caravan
We have a motorhome at present and we are debating wether to change to a car and caravan But we have lost track of tow cars and don't know where to start looking or if you can trade in a motorhome for a tow car We would probably need a 2.0-2.5 litre as we have not chosen a caravan yet Could any body give us advise on the…
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Car Leasing or Used Car
Hi I am planning on getting a car. I am limited to Automatic and as I am not going to have hardly any passengers I want a small car. Ideally a Smart Car. I have been given some good quotes for a smart car that work out to be about £5000 in 2 year (tax paid) OR I could wait for a suitable 2nd hand car, with all the extras.…
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May buy 2nd hand a Honda Accord
After my Astra failed it's MOT yesterday I have decided that it is not economical to fix it so I have £500 to spend on a car and I am going to go and have a look at this- HONDA ACCORD 2.0LS,1999,MOT AUG.2012,FSH+BILLS+CAMBELT DONE,DRIVES FAULTLESS,PART X TO CLEAR,BARGAIN * MOT 21ST AUG.2012 * 127,000 GENUINE MILES * FULL…
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Ford Mondeo MK11 2001 Query...
Good evening, I have read several threads on this doom and gloom "manifold" issue with the Mondeo and have a couple of questions; I have carried out the screwdriver test by putting my lug on each manifold pipe without success, I shall try my best to describe what I hear. Without the need for a screwdriver I can hear a…
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Tesco Cars - has anyone bought a car/looked at site?
I'm looking for a car to replace an ageing Mondeo and came across "Tesco Cars". Prices and choice seem good, and you get an RAC inspection (as you can't view beforehand) - just wondered if anyone has purchased from them, or has any point of view on this? I do know that you can get £50 or so through Quidco for a Tesco car…
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Rail Journey - Boston - Cardiff Return?
Hi i was wondering if anyone could help me out by maybe splitting this journey up for me as i have no idea how to do it ? Travelling Monday 20th Feb - Morning Return Thursday 23rd -Afternoon Thanks
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HELP PLease
hi there can someone please advise me where i stand. I have a car which is in my name but the hp is in my ex partners name and up till now he has had no problem in paying it but out of spite he is now threatening to stop payments will i loose the car? it was a gift from him to me. please help as its my only form of contact…
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Right then moneysavers - how many of you moneysave with your car & how many don't?
To explain... As this is a money saving message board, how many of you run something economical, and how many of you allow a bit of slack on this part of your life? I'm quite a tight wad, i'll admit, though i like cars. I'll grumble at spending a bit here & there in other areas of life, but i'm itching to have something…
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Uninsured driver
My son whilst stationery was hit by an insured driver. She was honest and said straight away that she wasn't insured and begged us not to get the police involved. she promised to pay for damage. Details were exhanged and my son informed his insurance company but said he didn't want to claim ' yet. he got 3 quotes and got…
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Mixing winter/normal tyres
I've just found a nail in one of my rear tyres :mad:. There's no loss of pressure but i don't know if it'll be fixable as it's pretty close to the sidewall. I have winter tyres fitted at the moment, if it can't be repaired and needs to be replaced I don't know if my local (not very, 17 miles away) tyre fitter will have one…
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Private car seller - proof of ownership?
Hi, I've never bought a car from a private seller before so the answer may be obvious, but I'll ask anyway. When buying a car from a private seller, how do you satisfactorily get them to prove that they're entitled to sell the car? I know the V5 matching their name and address is a good start, but it's not proof. I'm…
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Is there a DPF filter in a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa Energy 3dti?
I've found one entry in a forum saying 'no'. Can anyone 100% confirm this? Thanks!
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Ebay Car-Cat C not listed-What would you do?
Hi I have been looked for a cheap and cheerful minibus off ebay for several weeks. We have a large family, and wanted something we could all fit in, but money is tight. I have been watching loads of buses and this evening as 1 was ending I bid and won. The vehicle had a very limited description and 4 pictures, and a phone…
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Hazard lights randomly coming on
Neighbour has just knocked on the door. The hazard lights on my car are randomly coming on. They came on once whilst I was out there, about 30 seconds or so after I'd locked it (double locked with the imobiliser). I've been out and it was all locked up, couldn't see any sign of somebody tampering with it, but the remote…
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Car renewal/ncb
OH had a renewal for a sorned car (now scrapped). She then insured a family car and advised that she had 7yrs NCB (correct). They never asked for or saw the renewal form. She then bought a Pug206cc and sent the renewal form. Has she comitted a grave sin? She has spoken to second ins company who are looking into it.
