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HPI Check shows Inconsistant Mileage
Had someone interested in my car but then phoned to say they had done a HPI check on it and the mileage was inconstant. So I spent £20 and she is right: - 13-Apr-2005 - Trade Association - 16,138 15-Feb-2007 - Trade Association - 13,428 20-Jun-2009 - Trade Association - 40,000 I bought it in April 2009 and it had 69,000 on…
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Second hand convertible-any information?
In my mid 40's I am having a midlife "let's buy a convertible and feel the wind whistle through my hair" thought but my boring sensible brain is saying I am not being practical as we don't have a garage to house it in. Does anybody have a soft top and if so what make and are they reliable or does the roof leak, which would…
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Oil prices dropping, why not fuel?
Oil has hit it's lowest wholesale price in years. So why are fuel companies holding back the reductions? Or do we need to wait until they buy up new stock?
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What car...
I stupidly decided it would be a good idea to get a BMW 528i. After getting <20mpg, its turned out to be a bad idea, so currently trying to sell it. In the mean time, I'm looking for a new car. I'm hoping to get around £1,000 for my BMW, which will be my budget. Needs to be cheap to run, not too fussed what it looks like,…
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PCP For car
Went to look at a Kia Picanto today new one etc etc so took my details said he will let me know tomorrow if it has been approved. Naturally I worry will it get approved etc etc. My rating is 887 never missed any payments do have a outstanding CC and Loan but manageable on my 24k salary. No dependents on the electrol roll…
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Parking in London on a Sunday
Hi all. I am driving to London on Sunday. Am I right in thinking that it is free parking in certain places on Sunday. If so can anyone recommend somewhere to park that I can easily find by SatNav. I would like to be close to the Embankment /Charing Cross area if possible. Thanks All
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TFL Customer Charter Refund, can I use it to top up my Oyster
Prolly a simple 'no'. I have a £2 refund voucher for a delayed journey, but I use Oyster PAYG as does my wife whenever she rarely gets into London. Given that a paper ticket costs £4.60, what can I use this voucher for? I could end up paying an extra 60p to use this voucher on a journey.
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Credit card refund for used car
Hi all, I bought a second hand car from a dealer last friday, £300 paid in cash and £1150+£35 charge paid by credit card. The car had a major fault and resulted in me getting a refund for the vehicle but the dealer would not refund me for the £50 petrol that I had put in it or for the £35 credit card charge so due to no…
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Vehicle Control Services
Hello, a bit of background - I rent a property from a landlord which comes with a parking space as stated in the original contract which I signed with them. Recently the letting agent which manages the property decided to use VCS to control their land. I despise the company and know of the underhand tactics they use to…
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Car towed for no tax just after I bought it
Hi All I desperately need someones help. I recently bought a car and as soon as I bought it I got fully comprehensive insurance on it. It has a current MOT but doesn't have tax. It was today towed away and impounded for the no tax. However, the DVLA still don't have it in my name as they say it can take 4-6 weeks to…
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Selling some 2nd hand Lorries & Trucks
Don't know if this is the right category to put this in, but I have a relative who wants to sell all his trucks and lorries which he has kept from an old business. He has about 8 all in working order. Does anyone have any suggestions on best how to sell them. Someone has said put them in Truck & Plant trader magazine but…
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National Windscreens chip repair?
i have a chip on my windscreen with 2 small fine cracks coming out of it, my insurance is fully comp so repairs are free with national windscreens. they came to repair it this morning, i wasnt sure if it would be repairable because of the location (drivers view) but he said he would look and see. off he went then came back…
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available car how to contact via email please help!
ok so im new at this so im hoping im posting this in the right place and that i will be able to find my way back here again to read replies! so part exchanged my old car this week and i took the tax disc out and pocketed it for a refund. we signed all the necessary paper work and the bloke went out to double check the car…
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Storage at airport
Do they still have luggage lockers at airports? I'm flying to Germany in October, and will be using my motorbike to get to the airport. I need somewhere to store my helmet and bike gear for 5 days until I fly back. I've looked at BAA website, but can't find any information.
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Company cars - the pros and cons
Can anyone recommend a good website that goes into the detail about the advantages and disadvantages of taking up the offer of a company vehicle? I've had a quick search of the forum before posting, and also looked at the HMRC's tax advice, but cannot help but think there is a lot I am missing that could have financial…
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Getting fines for a car I no longer own
Studpidly when I sold my van in 2009 I gave the person my signed piece of the log book to send off. No cash was exchanged for my veichle as the man wanted it for scrap. I know I should have sent it off myself but as it was going for scrap trusted the person that took the van off of me. I have recently recieved fines for…
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Handprints on car bodywork
Hope someone can offer some advice. Our car has developed some hand-prints (child sized) around one of the rear doors. I suspect they are from suncream and have so far tried car wash solution and washing up liquid to try and remove the marks without success. Is there anything else I could try. There were some marks on the…
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Trackers and 360 degree video recording wanted for multiple cars
Trackers wanted for up to 6 cars initially and probably more later on. I also want video recording for all cars, preferably with 4 or 6 small cameras covering 360 degrees. Storage to card / disk somehow but for truly long period recording. Ideas, prices, systems data needed and appreciated.
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Underfloor storage in citroen c4 grand picasso and baby car seat bases
Hello! looking to buy a 2009 version of the citroen c4 grand picasso but wanted some advice about the underfloor storage. we want to put a baby seat in one of the middle 3 seats but the baby seat is one with a base with a "leg" that rests on the floor. Basically you cannot use this type of base on a floor that has…
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People Carrier Rental
Hi - I am after a 7 seater people carrier for a weeks rental in Aug. Does anyone know of any sites with a good deal? The cheapest I can find is around £400 for a Galaxy. I am in essex. Thanks Sue
