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Quick commuter car
Looking into buying a car for work now as my business is expanding and looking into starting doing deliveries within London and surrounding areas. I need something that is quite quick, ideally exempt from the congestion charge and a generous boot space. Also needs to be able to pull a trailer. Not bother about…
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Sainsburys fuel gaff
http://menmedia.co.uk/manchestereveningnews/news/s/1534622_what-a-fuel-motorists-stranded-as-blundering-tanker-driver-puts-diesel-into-the-petrol-pumps-at-sainsburys-in-salford There's been a few threads about this kind of thing recently - it seems it can happen. I'm also pretty relieved as I almost put some in at this…
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Car Leasing - Thoughts?
I've posted another thread on issues I am having with my Passat. I've pretty much got to my final payment for my last 3 cars and I've had to trade them in due to varying issues. I've not been lucky enough to have a year or 2 without paying up a car. With that in mind - I am seriously considering reducing the lottery (for…
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3.5 Year Old VW Passat - £1,500 of repairs
Hi all - just looking for your thoughts / advice on this scenario: I bought a VW Passat from Arnold Clark in 2009. The car was a 08 plate with <10,000 miles on the clock. Cost was around 12k. Whilst buying it I was asked if I wanted to take out the Arnold Clark 'Autocare' extended warranty. The salesman told me that it was…
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Quote Question regarding accidents in last 3 years?
The first one, an easy one: 1. I was the named driver on my wifes policy between 2009-2010 and had an accident in 2010. I am now the main driver of a new vehicle and my wife is the named driver. When retrieving a quote for the new vehicle, under whose section should I register the accident? Mine, Hers or Both? 2. The…
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Pug 206 injector replacement
I had my 206 at the garage today due to the random misfiring problem I've been having. They stuck it on the machine and it came up with injector 4 at fault. Cost me £105 all in for new injector, diagnostics and labour. Was this a far price? Just checking as this was a new garage that has just opened in my town and had…
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Car garage increase prices
Hi All, My Car is currently in the garage being repaired for a head gasket failure. When calling the garage he said the price would be between 300 and 500 depending on the work to be done. Over the space of the three days the car has been there i have been pushing for an idea of at which end the price will be...(presuming…
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Re-post...car repair issues
Hi there, Sorry, posted before but was off on tangents trying to sue this person or that person, so apologies if you've responded before, though I am hoping this time I am taking a more balanced view of things so wonder if anyone out there can help me. 9 months ago, my Nissan X-Trail '55 Plate Sport DCi blew its gasket.…
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Ford Focus CD Code Required
I was wondering if you could help?. I need a Ford Focus 2002 car cd/radio code. The unit serial number is: M446504 Thank You
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Learner Driver Insurance (you may find useful)
Hi folks thought I would post as I've just got a reasonable deal. Mrs Clarkovich is just about to learn to drive so I have been trawling the usual comparison sites to get the best deal with me as main driver and her as a named driver. She currently holds a UK Provisional Licence. Rather than her just getting lessons I…
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0% car finance deals for unemployed - is it possible?
Hi all, I'm looking to buy a second hand car and my situation is that I'm currently unemployed - and not expecting to be for the foreseeable future. I'm looking to buy a second hand car in the region of £10-15k, I have the savings to pay in cash but I'd rather not pay a lump sum. I'm wondering if its possible to get a car…
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cheapest train fare to bristol tomorrow 26thmay
anyone got any idea how i can get a cheap fare from london to bristol on sat 26 may in the morning and returning monday 28 may in the afternoon
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Speeding fine advice
First of all, I am not going to deny that I did it, but just want some advice regarding my options. I was nabbed by a mobile camera (on top of a series of bridges) on a two lane dual carriageway, where the 50 limit has been extended in the last couple of months, and the national speed liimit signs are now a couple of…
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Any budget car showrooms around Bristol with website?
Hi all, bit of a newbie to all this but on the lookout for a second hand car. I'm thinking of a Vauxhall Vectra LPG under 2003 so that it fits in to my AA parts and labour policy. Does anyone have any tips for web sites around of showrooms within 100 miles of Bristol? I have exhasted ebay and autotrader and got a couple of…
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What car?
Hi All, It's not going to be economical to get my current 11yr old fiesta through its MOT so I'm looking for a new car and I was looking for some advice on what make/model I should be looking for. I was looking at another fiesta but other people have said the "newer" fiestas aren't as reliable as the older ones. So any…
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RAC Renewal is almost twice that of new membership prices !
My RAC renewal came through today at a cost of £ 111.80. This includes 1 Vehicle cover; Roadside & at Home and Vehicle Based. I went to their website and typed in the same details and they're bringing up a price of £ 68 (assuming I was a new member). They did the same thing last year but I left it too late to cancel.…
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fixing the air conditioning
Bought a new car in November, now out of warranty and in today's heatwave discovered that air con not working. Never had to have this fixed on a car before. Does anyone have any recommendations or should I just toddle along to my usual garage? Thanks
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Selling my car -first time for me..help
I have no idea how to sell my car. Where do I start...where do I advertise ? It is currently sworn because I can't afford the costs. Should I wait for a buyer before I get the service, mot, tax and insurance sorted?
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Bought a car with a fault - need advice please
My husband bought a 2nd hand 2007 Renault Laguna from a dealership a few weeks ago. During the test drive he noticed the ABS light was on, but they agreed the garage would fix it before he collected the car. He collected it a week later, and about 3 days after that the light came on again. He's taken it back to the garage…
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Windscreen chip
Just noticed a chip on passenger side of windscreen of my car. Only bought the car 5 days ago in a private sale. I transferred my insurance from old to new vehicle. Can I get it repaired on my insurance or will they say it was there when I bought it? I did inspect the car before buying and since getting it home but didn't…
