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Buying a Used Car From Private Seller - Advice Guide
So, I have had a search of the Forums and have found a few of the 'Golden Rules' of buying a used car privately, however not all i one place. After reading some of the horrendous horror stories from a number of forumites being sold lemons and stolen cars, I am keen to try to avoid the same scenario and hopefully benefit…
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VW Passat sport tdi 130bhp -how much?
I have seen a 2001 Y reg VW Passat sport tdi 130bhp it has very rare extras of tiptronic gearbox, solar sunroof and fog lights, plus 6 CD autochanger. It has MOT till end of year and has 130k mileage -the engine is spot on and car drives well.Interior is solid and there are no rips , tears or saggyness However it needs 1…
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Renewing photo driving licence query.
Evening all, I have just renewed my driving licence online. So I should get my new licence within 2 weeks however there is a line online and in the email that says "If you are still in possession of your old driving licence, cut into two (both parts if it is a photocard) and return it to: DVLA, Swansea SA99 1ZW" Now will…
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sold car buyer wants money for repairs
Hi Sold a 1989 mini with full 12 month MOT via Ebay. Buyer looked all around and under the car and took it for a test drive and was happy with the condition of the car and that it was in full working order. They happily paid for the vehicle and drove off. An hour and half later we got a call from them saying they had got…
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Heads up - 2p off fuel from ASDA from 10th May
you’ll pay no more than 134.7p for a litre of unleaded and 139.7p per litre of diesel at any of the 196 Asda filling stations. Credit to KingBenneth HUKD
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advice needed ref car accident
Hi, can anyone give me a bit of advice please?, today i was driving down a narrow road when a car came the other way, i pulled over to let them past,next thing an elderly gentleman got out of the parked car behind and started screaming abuse at me ,saying i hit his car etc. I was going at no more than 15 miles an hour and…
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Travelcard question (London)
Hello, I am moving to Potters Bar, which unhelpfully is just outside of the London fare zones. I have to travel through all zones to get to work, so I'm looking at £67pw which I have to say is ridiculous seeing as I can travel by bus to Cockfosters (zone 5) in 15 mins. What I'm asking really is whether I can purchase a…
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Car Repair Costs
Sorry if this has been covered elsewhere, but is anyone concerned about the ever increasing tendency by car manufacturers to incorporate components into cars which can only be diagnosed and repaired by their own dealers? My neighbour's Fiat Punto had a power steering warning light start to come on intermittantly. Our local…
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Aa
I have been a member of the AA for 27 years and in that time had to call on them at a maximum half a dozen times none of them for anything major,I have recieved my renewal notice for this year and been quoted £64.25 just for roadside assistance, I get homestart complimentary for being a good member,I can't help but feel…
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Selling my car, best way to sell?
I no longer need my car, I'd like to get the best price, but selling it privately just isn't working and is getting expensive, any tips? I've priced it competitively, used CAP pricing and looked on Autotrader for similar models, it's up on Exchange & Mart, Autotrader and eBay, but I've had no interest in a week so far.…
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Car Insurance making their minds up!
ARUGH..... I'm fuming with my Car Insurance company! Long story very cut short... Had a crash other partys fault. Car got repairad with a few hiccups along the way... 3 weeks car was in body shop:eek: got him back to find a funny noise going on, me being femlae I turned streo up and booked in my mechanic to look at it…
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Insurance question
Hi, I recently moved house to a higher risk area. (from a 39 to a 43). So my premium has gone up from £900 to £1200. I have 6 months left (4 payable) before the end of my policy yet because i have moved they are charging me an extra £80 a month (or £295 now) on top of what i currently pay to cover the difference. What i…
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What is a revoked driving licence?
I have a friend (40) who apparently had her licence revoked over 10 years ago. She was caught badly parked and has also been charged with no insurance (I assume because she doesn't have a licence) she has insurance. I would assume she passed her test before 1 June 1997 when The Road Traffic (New Drivers) Act 1995 came into…
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Roadside Assistance question
When you take out a breakdown cover does basic roadside assistance cover you for the motorway?
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2p off Fuel - 134.7p for Petrol 139.7p for Diesel @ Asda from 10th May
HUKD find - http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/2p-off-fuel-134-7p-for-petrol-139-7p-for-diesel-asda-from-10th-1213864 Credit to KingBenneth, from post - We’re cutting another 2p off the price of petrol and diesel – leading the way in reducing the cost of fuel for the third time in three weeks. From TOMORROW you’ll pay no more…
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another which car thread - sorry!!
Hi all, budget 5 - 7K commute 40miles per day (20 eachway), plus driving associated for work - poss another 80-100 per week. looking at yaris 1.4TDT or mazda 2 1.3 petrol. I like the reliability of jap cars and used to own a yaris years ago - thought the needle had broke on the petrol gauge as it took so long to move!…
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Check if your vehicle is on the Motor Insurance Database today...
You should already know if it is, but here's the link for anyone who may ever need it: askMID http://ownvehicle.askmid.com/
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I want to use public transport, but it's so expensive!
I just started a new job in Bristol, right near to the bus station. I live about 9 miles away from town and figured that getting the bus could make sense! However, a monthly pass is a staggering £84 a month! Driving in for 4.33 weeks, is 389.7 miles. At 139.9 a litre and 40 mpg that's only £61.43. We are told how we are…
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Auto license holder wants to drive manual vehicle
If an auto license holder wants to drive a manual car, can they only do so in the company of someone who has a full manual license and do they have to stick "L" plates on the car ? I know they eventually have to take a test in a manual vehicle but what is the process in the meanwhile ?
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New vehicle delivery charges
On a small combi van I am looking at £580 plus VAT for delivery to the dealer and number plates. Given I suspect number plates cost £20 or so, around £560 plus VAT or a total of £672 or thereabouts seems way OTT for sticking it on a transporter and sending it to the dealer. Anyone got experience of swerving this rip off or…
