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Just goes to show!
Went on comparison websites last week- the quote to insure me and my mum on a 1.4 Mini one auto was £294 a month. Ring a car insurers direct?? £189 a month. What a con they are!
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Bought a car without warranty where do we stand?
We bought a car on our credit card 7 months ago without a warranty for £2,800. Within 7 months weve had to be towed twice , both engine related problems the second time the engine seized and we had to buy a new engine do we have any rights to claim some money back either for car or for the work having to be done on the…
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My New Car is not arriving as it was sold - advice please?
Evening all, I have bought a brand new Vauxhall Antara Deisel Exclusiv Front Wheel Drive model which I have signed a credit agreeement for and is due to arrive 8th June. Before placing the order I asked if my order would have front/rear parking sensors and cruise control (the biggest selling points for me) and was told via…
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Car engine gone- advice required
I'm just looking for some advice as I've no idea what to do with my car. It's a Nissan Micra 54 Auto, and last week the engine blew. Green flag picked me up and brought the car home, and the mechanic said it will need a new engine. A new engine will likely cost up to £1500, and the cars only worth probably £2500 max. We…
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Car Insurance Dispute Help PLease
Hello, During a shopping trip I returned to my car. The bay in front was empty and so pulled forward into that space in order to make a right turn onto the one way system of the car park, HOWEVER once I had emerged from the bay I had to stop as I could see clearly another driver reversing up the wrong way towards me. I…
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new car price comparison website
Hi, as the title suggests, I'm looking for a new car price comparison website, I wondered if there is one out there that deal with all the reputable garages in the country. As I want to use this information and see if I can get a better deal with the local garage! Thanks very much.
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mot wheel rim dent
fairly big dent on the steel wheel rim I guess it is pushed inwards about an inch at its deepest part, spread out over a 4 - 6 inch area. pass or fail? or discretionary thanks
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Going to give cycling a go!
Can anyone recommend a fold away bike that is not as expensive as the Brompton? :)
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Best 5dr hot hatch - 5k?
As the title says, I would like at some point this year to sell my 55 reg Focus MK2 (1.6 115BHP) and buy to something a bit more powerful. I need it to have 5 doors and to be practical as well. My mileage is only about 6k a year so fuel consumption is not that important. Can I get something reasonable for about 5k or…
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Product Recall on Second Hand Car Question
GF is about to buy a second hand Corsa (08). I see they were subject to a recall back in November 2011. Been in contact with Vauxhall and they say the car is still outstanding to be done. Question is, should the second hand dealer get it sorted before it's sold or is it down to the owner to get it fixed once the car is…
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Bought car but key does not work - who should pay?
I bought a Smart car about 2 months ago, with 2 electronic keys, but one doesn't work, I've put 3 new batteries in it and still nothing. The garage I bought the car from say it's nothing to do with them, because one key works, it isn't up to them to replace it. I took the key to be tested (as the garage requested) and it's…
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Car Insurance
Hi All, I recently started back at work after maternity leave and had come back with a different car (a picasso 1.8, Y reg). I get travel expenses with work, but I have to have business travel on my insurance. As I've been off since I got the new car, I didn't have business insurance. I rang my insurance company (Swinton)…
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Free driving theory test software for library users
Hi, I was in the library at the weekend looking for something to help with my upcoming theory test and discovered a service that gives you online help if you're a registered user of certain libraries. It's called Theory Test Pro and seems to be the full package that usually costs £12.99. It includes the theory test…
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Mechanics and Sale Of Goods Act
Hi all, I had the rear wheel bearings changed on my car back in Sept 2010, after 152k miles. Now, 20 months and only 28k miles later, they're going again and need replacing. Can anyone advise on where I stand legally re something like this? I'm not sure whether the Sale Of Goods Act covers things like this, or whether…
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Leak when using air conditioning
I recently bought a Citroen Xsara Exclusive which came with a 12 month warranty. Last week I got stopped by someone and informed my car is leaking. I have noticed when I turn the air conditioning on I sometimes get a gush of clear liquid followed by fast drips. I took it back to the garage today who said it is normal its…
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Ford Radio Codes For Free
If you need your keycode and don't want to pay stupid prices for a silly 4 digit code then leave a comment here with your serial number of your radio and i will get back to you as soon as possible, (normally within the hour) As we all know ford charge £5-£10 for this and some website out there are charging alot more, with…
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Hit by uninsured driver - need help
So that I don't go on an on I will just give the facts if anyone can give me any help please do :) *My car was hit whist parked outside my house *The girl driving had a learner license and was not insured to drive. The car is her mums who does have insurance and her step dad was in the car with her *I called the police as…
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Railway parking Dorking/Leatherhead
Does anyone know if it's likely that I'd get a parking space in a station car park in the Dorking/Leatherhead area if I arrive after about 10 a.m. on a weekday? Or will they be full of commuter cars by that time?
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Used car broken down after 1 month
I bought a used peugeot 206 for £2900 from the trade using my visa card. I got the receipt plus 3 months mechanical warranty with the car. What are my rights as a buyer? Is the seller obliged to give me a refund if i refuse repair under warranty? thanks,
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MK4 Astra 1.6 -vs- the Focus 1.6
On a £2k budget, i'm sure the Focus would be a MK1. Anyway, my mum is on the hunt for another car & for her criteria she's looking at these two. Having a 1.8 MK4 Astra myself, i know a bit about them. Quite reliable mine has been & she's driven it & likes it. Rather than being close minded, the Focus has been thrown into…
