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What is classed as a modification insurance wise?
I want to upgrade the information screen on my car to the one that gives fuel comsumption etc, I know it is a fairly simple job on my car, just a different screen, a few bits and a hook up to Vauxcom to program it, the job can be done for about £100, however, I'm a little worried how the insurance company will re-act to me…
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To buy a City Rover, or not???
We have saved up £1200 and are looking for a second hand car. Mrs B has been shopping today and has found a City Rover, 51,000 miles, 04 plate, 12 months MOT, 5 doors. The man'll give 3 months warranty too, and wants 1100 quid for it. However, we've heard that they have problems with getting parts, and also with the master…
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Car Leasing Options
Hi There.. Just putting in a bit of research here, and could do with some help please. We have over the years brought cars through having bank loans, paying them off and buying a new car, repeating the process... Always 2nd hand cars 8-10 years old and always fell lucky really with low mileage and good condition. My wife…
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Breakdown cover question
Hi, I have vehicle based breakdown cover rather than driver cover paid in full when policy taken out. Our car was hit yesterday when parked. Insurance companies are dealing with this, other parties insurance already called to say they accept liability and will be covering full costs. Our car is not drivable. Contacted…
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Used car cover - Peugeot
Hi, I purchased a 2009 Peugeot from Peugeot less than six months ago and it suddenly started to have some issues with the warning lights coming on. It came with a years warrently but apparently I have to pay the £130 diagnostic fee as it's not covered. Is that normal? My sister says I should expect to pay something on a…
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Car security / insurance
My wifes car has been broken into overnight - drivers door lock barrel been forced and is now loose and insecure, and bodywork damage around it. Annoying thing is, nothing taken, just ransacked.... She has rung insurance company (Kwikfit) and reported it. They insured the car through Provident who are not open until…
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Help with a motoring related competition to win £5000(London residents/visitors)
Hi, Hope its ok to ask in this way but I would appreciate a bit of help on a MSE posted competition(here) We need London residents/visitors to keep an eye out for Zoopla decalled Taxi cabs & note a few details form the decal & post it here to help us all increase our entries & hopefully one of us will win £5000.…
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7 Seater MPV with limited budget
Hi, We are looking to buy a MPV for for family of 5 kids. All under 8 years old so need to get baby seats in. Unfortunately we have limited cash the best we could stretch to would be 5k the lesser the better. I have looked at Toyota verso but I am not sure if the rear two seat are suitable to have child seat on them. Many…
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Car Number Plates - Would you Avoid the Number 13?
Sectors of the Irish motor industry are asking the government to not issue number 13 car registrations. They fear superstitious car buyers will delay buying a car to avoid the ‘unlucky’ number 13 on their number plates. We are set to have ‘13’ registrations in Great Britain from March next year. If you were due to change…
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Anything to help with internal plastic scratches?
Hi Again Another question for help please:D You're all so knowledgable, so thought it would be the best place to start. Basically, we have bought an older car which has extremely low mileage but given the age there are quite a few scratches and fades on the internal grey plastics, the rack in the side of the door, the…
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Bus lane driving fines - Edinburgh Council?
Are the fines being dished out by Edinburgh Council for driving in bus lanes legal and enforceable? If my memory serves me correctly, some years ago the fines dished out by the same council for parking was deemed to be illegal for some reason or another. Perhaps this falls in to same boat?
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Car Windscreen Crack - MOT Pass / Fail ?
Hi guys, I wonder if you might be able to help... Was gifted my first car a year ago, with a brand new MOT on it. The windscreen has a chip and horizontal crack on the passenger side - see picture. I was told that the car had passed its MOT with this chip and crack as AutoGlass had filled it. A year on, its time for the…
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Honest Trustworthy Dealer?
Hello I'm thinking of changing my 54 plate Mondeo tdci 130 Ghia with 89k. Wouldn't mind another newer model I do about 20,000 mile per year so need something comfortable, economic, and reliable. I want to keep my monthly payments at no more than £200. Is there a directory of dealers who will be fair and honest and offer…
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The best time of the month to buy from a dealer?
Hi I have heard (and read in the past but can't remember where) that certain times of the month are better to buy a car from a used car dealer. I think that this must have something to do with sales targets and figures etc so if a sales person is needing a sale, I may be able to negotiate a better deal. The thing is when…
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just had a call about money i haven't claimed from my accident?
hi everyone, ill try to keep this brief as i do have a habit of blabbing on. i had an accident last year, which was the other drivers fault and he admitted to it being his fault. my car got repaired via his insurance company and that was that. i made no claims for injury etc as it was a very hard impact. however, i have…
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Car Insurance Tip for Youngsters
Read this with interest: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/classiccars/9223942/Austin-Metro-a-love-story.html My first car was an Austin Metro in 1998. :D I guess finding a 1980s Metro in decent condition would be the hardest part for other people!
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Car buying options - can't decide
My partner’s boss has decided to give her a monthly car allowance of around £300 after tax (but this would also have to cover running costs, except fuel) instead of paying an extortionate amount on hire vehicles. We are really struggling to decide what is the best option to take. My partner would prefer a new or nearly new…
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The MOT failure information is public now
Available at honestjohn.co.uk site. As usual, French and Italian cars have highest MOT failure rate! Japanese cars are again flying with great colors.
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train ticket help
hi, just wanting a bit of advice/confirmation regarding this train fare. we are off on a little family jolly on august 6th 2012, returning on august 10th 2012, we are travelling from carlisle to blackpool south. when booking our adult tickets the 1207 train offers a price of £42.10, it says this can only be purchase as…
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Toyota Aygo and variants..a real option?
I am looking for a replacement car. I do very little mileage since i spend most of my time in a company fleet vehicle which cannot really be used for private mileages of any great length. My maximum round trip in a motor might only be 3 to 400 miles with an over night stop most of the time so typically max continuous…
