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Who to claim whiplash from?
Friend had a car accident. She was rear ended and has suffered whiplash. The car is a write off. She plans to ring the insurance company tomorrow. Her friend told her to approach one of those claims direct type of company instead because they will help claim for whiplash. I have told her that she needs to contact her…
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Hot water on the go, 12v kettle or camping stove
Hi, because I spend all day in my van and would like a cuppa now and then, I don't know which to buy, a 12v kettle or a stove that uses small butane gas cans, I think the cheapest option is a 12v kettle, I am prepared to wait 15 minutes for it to boil as I am often in the same place for hours, also I have a spare battery…
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Head gasket gone, how much would I expect to get if selling for spares or repairs?
I bought my Peugeot 206 1.1 LX 2000 5 weeks ago from a private seller with 112K miles on the clock. A week after I bought it the clutch went, paid £200 to get the car back on the road, 2 weeks ago the starter motor went and I paid a further £115 to repair that. And now, the head gasket has gone and have been quoted £400 to…
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The Car People
http://www.thecarpeople.co.uk/ Has anyone bought a car from this firm, particularly the Manchester (Ashton) branch? If so, was your experience generally positive or negative? How was the aftersales experience? Were you sold a lemon? All info appreciated :)
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New Citroen C1 for £6995 - Should I take the plunge
Looking for a long term citycar . Was tempted by the new VW UP , but now drawn to the new promotion for the C1 @ £6995. Will have to borrow the full amount, so the £1k saved will have a big impact on repayments. Can anyone see a downside to this deal ?
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Curious as to chances for DVLA refund...
I bought a second-hand car in September last year and noticed when I was looking at it that the disc that was in it was £210 (or £215, can't remember offhand). On parkers and DVLA it should be £105. Didn't really think much of it tbh, thought maybe they'd made an error or something. I had a look at all the MOT history and…
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Autoglass chasing me for their mistake
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Clarkson praises cyclists
well sort of ;) http://www.bikebiz.com/news/read/world-to-end-clarkson-joins-twitter-praises-cycling/012865
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1.6 petrol motorway mpg
Last year I changed my beloved 1.8 Mondeo for a 1.6 Mazda 3, and I'm feeling a little short-changed by the mpg. I do mostly A-roads and motorway driving, and I'm VERY light footed, becuase I'm very tight and rarely in a rush. So sorry if you've been stuck behind me doing 70 in the middle lane! The Mazda 3 will do 350ish…
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New circuit on ignition switch???
Happy Easter! Wandering if anyone can help me please? I have 1 power socket in my car which I put in with a mate about 4 years ago, crimped into the radio circuit. As I use phone charger / satnav / other things at once, I'm planning to put in more sockets, but would prefer to do this on a new circuit so as to not overload…
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really need help - accident and no MOT
Hi I really need some help please: I went into the back of a car yesterday, completely my fault, was going to change lanes but the car in the left lane saw this and sped up so I looked forward to see the car in front had now stopped - literally glanced to do my mirror signal manouevre then looked back ahead - so stopped as…
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Parking Issue's
Hello, first post and needing advice. I have had a search of previous posts but haven't come accross anyone with this problem. I live in a flat in Scotland. The flat comes with a car parking space in a small residential car park. Each of the other 10 flats also have a parking space. We have for over 2 years now had…
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Renault Megane Dynamique - Good price?
Hi there just looking on some opinions on whether people think this car is a good buy. I am looking for 5 door, not too high insurance or tax which it seems to offer and a low mileage. http://www.parks.uk.com/used-cars/search/14644/Renault-Megane I know some people complain about electrical faults on Renaults but I have…
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whats cheaper to insure
I have a kia seddona 2.9cdri and im thinking of buying either a Renault traffic or transit minibus . the insurance will be for normal driving nothing comercial and fully comp . would the mini bus be a higher group to insure
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Ford KA. Indicator problem, help needed please.
Hi Thanks for reading. I have a problem with the right hand indicator on my car. It works sometimes and dosnt sometimes! When I put the indicator on and it is working, it makes the usual sound, when its not working it clicks at double speed. Sometimes when I put it on the indicator light flashes very fast and when it does…
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New Ignition
I had to have my ignition drilled out Friday after the key wouldn't turn it. Fiat Scudo. Basically what is the cheapest way to keep everything all off the same key? I have seen somewhere someone suggest a locksmith build a new barrel around the existing key. Otherwise i'm guessing it's get a quote off the main dealer? I…
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National Express Coaches 250,000 fares for £7 or less
Book here Terms and conditions Subject to availability. Price includes booking fee and is only available to book online. Offer not valid in conjunction with any other discount including Coachcards, or any other promotion. Offer not valid on selected National Express airport journeys. Offer not valid on event or third party…
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Has anyone used Tyreshopper?
Just been looking up the prices for tyres, and found that Blackcircles was coming out more expensive than my local fitter. I then found Tyreshopper - has anyone used these, because their prices are very good, but I don't want to be messed around if I buy from them.
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Tesco Petrol Prices
At the Tescos where I work they are ( up to 10pm tonight) selling Momentum Supler Unleadded for 1p cheaper than Normal Unleadded Momentum 1.37ppl Standard Unleadded 1.38ppl has anyone else noticed this I know they price check within a 3 mile radious so prices vary from one Tescos garage to the next but everyone seemed to…
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Things I should watch out for when buying second hand car.
Hi Guys, Just after tips on buying a used car. I have no clue! I don't intend to buy private as it's too risky. I have seen a car in JCT 600 but do I still need to pay for a HPI check. Thanks
