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Car Leasing Cancellation Help
I have been trying to get a new car for a while looking into all the finance alternatives, finally settling on a personal lease. I found a good price on a C-Class with a lease broker that detailed it was a cancelled order and 'In Stock', inferring it would have a quick turn around. As I had sold my car already I went with…
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Looking for a reasonably priced Garmin sat nav
Need a sat nav & have by using a friends' Garmin. It is so easy to use that I have decided to buy my own. Looking for recommendations of where to buy one for a reasonable price. I would be looking for a Garmin which supports speed camera facility.
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Fined by DVLA
Not sure if there is anything I can do or whether I just have to pay up, but any advice would be appreciated. I bought a car in October last year from a large dealership, they told me I could drive the car away that day and booked in an appt a week later to valet it and for me to bring all the documentation in. So I handed…
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What are my rights with faulty car and dealership?
Hoping someone can help me as I'm at my wits end. I purchased a 2 and a half yr old nissan qashqui from a large dealership in October last year. After taking the car away that day I had it booked back in to get it valeted the following week. When I took it back I advised them that there was a knocking noise coming from the…
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Vehicle inspections
Does any other road side recovery companies do vehicle inspections apart from the AA and RAC. Or anyone else for that matter. Thanks ubdai
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oil in exhaust?
Hi just obtained a petrol lawn mower and it has oil in the plug hole and oil came out of the exhaust when i got it running, does this means the rings are goosed? Not to sure how long it has been standing the last owner said it cut out every now and again, but the plug was oiled up and a very smal gap when i took it out and…
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Personal car lease recommendation
Can anyone recommend a lease company for personal leasing. I am looking for a BMW 520d touring over 4 years. Thanks in advance.
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silicone spray or WD40
Had my drivers side electric window "pop out" of it's runners today, which was great in the rain. Got home and got the Haynes manual out and managed to get the door trim off to have a look. I now have the window closed and have thought that I had better get some silicone spray for the runners. Before I go and buy some is…
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Advice please re keeping or changing old car
I can't decide what to do so thought I'd ask opinions from folk on here who know about cars. I have a 1999 bmw 323, completely reliable, great drive, good looking. it's not cheap to run- about 30 mpg? I do 4000ish mainly local miles a year. I 'need' a car for various reasons, so am not considering not having one. My…
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Driving without due care and attention
Hi, My wife has been summons for an accident last year. She intends to plead guilty although she will complete the mitigating circumstances section of the form. She only works 5 hours per week and therefore her salary is low. She has to complete a statement of financial circumstances. As all the household bills and…
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Advice on selling a car
Just looking for some advice on selling my car. I'm in the process of looking for another car therefore need to sell my current car. Ideally I want to sell my current car as soon as I have the new, basically I don't want two cars at once. The trade-in value of my car is too low so I'm looking for a private sale. What would…
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ford radio code
Hi, I have a ford focus and just bought a ford radio, c/d player, can you please give me the radio code. serial number: m040647. thanks u :)
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Which size tyre
My wifes car needs a new tyre,when i put the reg into size finders it comes up with,165 70 r14 82h. The tyre which needs replacing is 185 60 r14 82h. Can this be right,can both be used safely,it is a vw fox
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VW polo aerial
hi, I have a 51 plate vw polo with an aftermarket sony head unit. it has very poor radio reception, I have checked the connections to head ubit and they are fine so i assume issue is with aerial (bad earth maybe) Any thoughts on how i can solve this issue thanks james
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Best way to wash car?
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Tips for haggling
Seen a very nice, low mileage car so going to dealer tomorrow to have a closer look and might consider purchasing it. Any tips on getting a good deal? We've already set a minimum discount and min we want on part ex. We also have reason to believe it has been used as demo/courtsery so going to try get some money off for…
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DVLA - didn't declare motorbike as SORNED
The OH was knocked off his motorbike in 2009. The motorbike was written off straight after the accident. He got to keep the salvage, which he eventually sold last year (I think the guy bought it for parts). We have now had 2 threatening letters through the door for what seems to be 2 separate issues: 1. He didn't inform…
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2 free commutes by coach from Kent into London
Taken from 'money.co.uk' mail Get 2 free commutes by coach from Kent into London with Centaur Commute. What's the deal? You can get 2 free commutes to Canary Wharf or central London from Kent towns with coach company Centaur Commute. Use their coach service for free with a 2 day trial, valid from Monday to Friday. Centaur…
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bought personalised number plate...what now?
i have bought a personalised number plate off dvl a website for my o/h. do i now simply go and get the plate made and then let them know when i want to actually change it over? thank you
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Please advise-think we've lost all our money! UPDATED!
Please don't be too cruel as Im sat here crying and feel crap already. We bought a second hand car on the 17th April and used all our savings £4500. Looked at the car, OH drove it, asked all the relevant questions blah blah. Paid a deposit and OH had to get the rain next day as it was 30 minutes away. Anyway, got the the…
