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MOT renewal after it's expired
Hi All, I've read a lot of posts on here and other sites about people forgetting to renew their MOT but I've got an extra question no-one seems to have answered! We've just come to trade our car in for a new car at a garage and last night getting the paperwork together we found we'd forgotten to renew the MOT last year. I…
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Insuring two cars
Hello, I'm buying a new car and keeping the old one for a while. So, I need to have both of them insured. I just phoned my current insurer to get a quote for the new car and nearly fell off the chair in shock when he told me how much it would cost. He said the reason it's so much is because I can't use my no claims…
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piston gone on just bought car
friends son bought a car from a private seller (£4000 cash) a week ago and today the piston head has gone on it, friend rang the seller but he basically said 'tough' bought as seen and he had no problem with it as far as he was concerned its now her sons problem. is there anything my friends son can do?
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Car pulls way left all the time?
Hi, My car always pulls to the left hand side of the road. For instance if i took my hand off the wheel it would hit a wall on the left in less than 3 seconds. I have had the car tracked and aligned, new bushes and all round new tyres. Any other ideas? Alloy wheel also in very good nik. Thanks.
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Cash or Finance??? take out all the extras yay or nay???
Hi First post!!! I am buying a used car.... i have seen 2 one at evans halshaw one at bristol street motors, first question?? do i buy with cash or the finance they are offering me Second question?? I am unsure of what to do when it comes down to all the jargon they reel off and i am a person to be easily persuaded…
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To those of you with GPS speedos
Not Iphones with Apps ;) On a clear day when your nav can see the sky clearly and you are doing a steady constant 70mph indicated on the car's speedometer * What does your nav say the speed is? * If there is a difference what car is it?
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Car dealer gazumped me or... ?
Hi, I would really appreciate help from you guys... Last week on Wednesday I've agreed to buy a car from a dealer, paid deposit, signed the agreement and agreed to collect the car in a week time as the car needed some work done before the collection. Yesterday I've called the dealer as I've not heard from them since paying…
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Engine shalled at high speed [Ford Mondeo]
When I say the engine stalled, that's the best way to describe it, i'm not actually sure what happened. I was travelling about 90mph when the battery light come on for a couple of seconds, followd by the oil light and every other light on the dashboard. Steering tough. So I slowed the vehicle down, whacked hazards on,…
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Why do so many people speed on motorways when there are camera alerts everywhere?
I was driving halfway round the M25 yesterday and I noticed that almost all the gantrys have the speed camera signage and the lanes have the white markings after each one. I was trying to keep my speed around 70mph but even in the left hand/middle lanes I had people tailgating and in the overtaking lane the cars were going…
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First MOT
My tax disc is up for renewal in February. The purchase of the vehicle was made in Sept 2009 and it only had 6 months. Since then it's been 12 month tax discs as it's cheaper than 6 each time. THe renewal reminder states my vehicle will need an MOT from Sept 2012. But my tax disc runs from Feb 2012 - Feb 13. Do I need an…
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Norwich to Heathrow coach discount code?
National Express coach is real mean to airport coaches users! Until last October, customers over 60 yrs old used to receive 50% fare discount even without senior card! Now seniors have to pay full fare, no discount given even to people holding senior card! Return fare now costs over £50 return! Appreciate any known…
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CD Stuck !!
CD stuck in my Corsa CD player. got a feeling it might have 2 in,and thats caused it? Any ideas how to get it (them) out, please:(
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Car with over 100k miles
Is it inherently a bad idea to buy a car (specifically VW Bora) with over 100k on the clock? £750 if it makes a different. I'm a non believer of cars on finance?
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Alternator testing
Lidl are doing an LED tester, £2.99 from tomorrow. Ideal after all the flat battery and cold starting threads recently, for anyone that wants to check their car's charging ok. http://www.lidl.co.uk/cps/rde/xchg/lidl_uk/hs.xsl/index_28555.htm It's hiddden away in the plug spanner flyer.
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I only got my car in November, so 3mths insurance. >>
I turn 25 in April (so that would be 5mths) will my insurance go down? Should I cancel my current policy when I'm 25 and then see if I get a lower premium? Or is the 1 years no claim more important? I'm with Admiral just now doing the 10mth no years claim thing
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Long-term car leasing
Hi - I am looking to lease a car long term (12 mths plus). Has anybody else done this and are there any reccommendations on which companies to use in the UK? Any help appreciated! Thanks :)
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Extortionate car service/repair bill
My 9 year old car broke down last week in the supermarket (central locking wouldn't work), and I had to call the RAC to get me going. I was due to take it in for service and MOT to a small garage locally the next day, as I didn't want to return to the main dealer. Come the next day and I had to call RAC yet again,…
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Trolley Jack
I've been after a cheap trolley jack for a little while but never got round to getting one. Just noticed that Lidl have one on offer from tomorrow for £19.99. Anyone ever had one from Lidl in the past, likely to be any good?
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my new car broke, dealer wont help, advice please
hi all hubby bought a second hand car just under 3 months ago,head gaskit has broke. now on the invoice the invoice dealer has wrote 3 month engine warrantey but excludes head gaskit and some other bits. cut a long story short he has said there is nothing he can do as his insurance wont fix it. so i have wrote him a letter…
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Buying a car at auction
1) What are the pitfalls/war stories associated with buying at auction? 2) Are the cars at auction what dealers buy and hike prices? Looking to buy one (maximum of £1000) for the brother - should I expect it to pack up in a year? Cheers B
