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Car Write off value
Just got the repair quote for my car that was reversed into in accident that was zero fault to me its £2.7K the car on glasses is worth £2500 to 2900 trade in price A write off looks assured :( However the cheapest same aged, similar mileage Pug 107 is 30 mile search on AutoTrader is £3750, at 60 miles its £3500 How do I…
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AA breakdown and topcashback trap!
Hi, I purchased AA breakdown cover through topcashback for £30 expecting a £19 cash back. The cash back didn't track and finally topcashback said they have submitted a missing cashback claim to AA. When I called AA, they said they have nothing to do with the topcashback so they can't do anything about it. So I said it's…
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Issue with Motor-Mate
Hi, I recently used the service of MotorMate (motor-mate.co.uk) to get my MOT done. They called me to let me know that the MOT failed and that there were a number of issues, like issues with the light clusters, the beams etc. I was surprised because my car had undergone a full service a few months ago and is not so old…
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Which new car and where?
Hi After a new car for my 62 year old dad, before I get slated for buying a car that will depreciate massively quickly - please note my dad had never in his life had a new car and we all deserve a treat! Anyway my dad has had a Corsa since it was year old and is now 12 years old. My dad is fairly old fashioned and does not…
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no claims complications
Is there any standard guidelines for no claims? I have been with my employers car insurance policy for 4 years with their lease vehicle. I was paying everything to them. I am now buying said lease car as the scheme has been rescinded and I need a vehicle for my job. I am shopping around for quotes with the information they…
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Leg to stand on? Bought a car. Now all's gone wonky...
Hi all, my head's somewhat battered from this, so I'm after some clear thinking if possible. 31/03/12 - I bought a 2009 Mazda6 2.2d SL from Black Horse Car Sales (Birmingham), on the basis it had full *manufacturers* service history (although can't find the ad on the Black Horse site, or carpages.co.uk site any more). The…
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How much!!!!!
Just spotted this in the local rag, I think the price is a bit optimistic!
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Parking Permits
Hi all I was hoping for some advice (good or bad) on a dispute with the local authority. We live in a residential permit area so have to pay for a parking permit at £25 per year. In our street there is a business van which is huge. It has a big metal cage on the back and is very unsightly. He often parks in front of our…
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1960 mot
Most will now know that as from November, pre 1960 cars etc will no longer need one. What i would like to know is i have 2 such cars with nice numbers plates. In the past i could not transfer these plates because the cars would never pass a MOT in as million years. Can i as from November?
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Advice/help buying a car !
Just wanted a 2nd opinion/advice really,im Going to check out a Nissan micra initia 1.2 tomorrow it's 2007 registered 29000 miles. 2 previous owners, agreed over the phone a price of 3.1k, i think it's a decent price wanted some other view. Also the car has Irish plates, will this increase insurance. Have any other impact…
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Half price MOT - Halfords Autocentres
Just booked mine in online for next month - total price £27.42 :) I just noticed a new one close by so thought that i would take advantage of the offer. Hope that this helps some peeps SD
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Concept Car Credit
Hi all, just after any reviews on Concept Car Credit... Got a Volvo T4 but with petrol prices it's a little expensive too run,so looking at getting a car cheaper to run!! Now otherhalfs credit files are pretty good, he has just got a mortgage, but he is unable to get a loan,(I think it's because we have literally just…
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Legal Assistance Insurance
As usual I've bought legal assistance insurance with my car policy. Do I need to buy another legal insurance policy with my motorcycle insurance or am I already covered? Thanks, Jim
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Trainline refund, not hopeful
Hello, I just joined this forum to get some advice. On monday I booked two train tickets online with the trainline so I could go and see my new born nephew, I paid the extra £7.50 for next day delivery. I was hoping to save money by doing this! The ticket was an advance return for specific trains - the whole transaction…
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Damage to car where do I stand
OK I work from a little farm that has units on it where several others all work from also. I parked my car in the yard sunday night and it has been left there till today (because it was waiting for a starter motor to be fitted). Anyway yesterday afternoon I had a mechanic come to look at the car was also talking to him…
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i got a police caution what to do ?
i got a police caution - after an accident -- and i got my crb - criminal background check done a week or so before -- should I redo it ( £55 ) or when i do my full pco / chauffeurs licence application when they do a fuller check would that be ok ? Im not sure if I can actually just redo my crb / criminal background check…
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Service or not service?
Hi I've had a 2002 Focus Ghia 2.0l since last year and it is the newest car I've owned. The service history was full from 2002-2007 and it had one service in 2009. It is hasn't been serviced since. I've never taken a car to a garage to be serviced.. only for repairs after MOTs etc. I regularly change the oil, have changed…
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Sold a car by RIGHT CAR with no MOT - where do I stand?
Hi everyone, Bought a car from Right Car last year and picked it up on 13th December 2011. It is now due to be taxed at the end of this month so I dug out my Insurance details and MOT. When I looked at the MOT I realised it expired December 20th 2011 - so it had been sold to me with NO MOT and hasn't had one since December…
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Selling a car - any tips?
Hi guys, I have two (maybe three!) people coming to look at my car later, but I'm a bit clueless as to what exactly is involved! Am I right in thinking... 1) I shouldn't accept cash unless they're willing to actually take it into the bank for it to be approved/cashed in there and then? 2) The best payment method is a bank…
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DLR fine - can't pay
Hi, I've been fined by a DLR tickets inspector about 19 days ago. The fare notice says that I have 21 days to pay a lowest fine (£40) and after that it will be £80. I've sent an appeal out to have my fine waved about two weeks ago but haven't heard back yet. I wanted to pay my fine today but when I try to do it, a message…
