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Advice re selling car with Road Tax
Hi all. I just sold my car (hooray!). My ad mentioned it had just had MOT and full service last week. However I made no mention of the Road Tax or how much was left. This is because I bought it 3 months ago and fully intended to cancel it on purchase (or let purchaser keep it and reimburse me the £180 or so). Now that I've…
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RAC Warranty.. cooling off period?
We bought a car today, and for £250, the dealer sold us an RAC Gold Warranty for two years. However, after getting home this afternoon, I have read nothing but bad thing about this warranty and how they'll avoid at all costs paying out. I'd rather put that money to one side in case the car does need repairs. Can I ring the…
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ford transit fuel pump
hi we have a ford transit van, the fuel pump went on it last 22nd september 2011, it broke down yesterday and was looked at this morning and its the fuel pump, is there any comeback for the garage to fix it as it is under a year, the fuel pump was a new one bocsh thanks
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Damage caused when parking sensors were fitted
Hi everyone I had to have my car recovered today as it cut out whilst I was driving. It was recovered to an audi dealership who have found that it was caused by the wiring for the parking sensors that I had fitted back In February (not fitted by Audi). When the fitter installed the wiring he has dislodged the pipes that…
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Puncture repair - can a tyre be too worn?
Hi, Got a puncture, tyre is legal, worn but legal. Took the tyre to kwik fit for repair as it is an alloy without a centre so few places locally can balance it. Guy takes it in at 10am pick it up at 4. 4 o'clock comes with turns up, tyre isn't fixed as it is too worn. No attempt to sell a tyre. Just the punctured one back…
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DVLA Licence Renewal
I sent my license off to dvla to change my address they sent back a form to my new address and no licence I asked where my license was they say they have no trace of receiving it I emailed them asking they how they knew my new address there excuse was this:-It is likely that this form would have been received at your new…
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£482 a fair quote for front and rear brake pads plus one calliper?
:eek: Really worried - sounds high to me. If it is - what is a fairer amount? Sorry - Fiat Stilo.
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Alternator stopped working 2 months after buying car
I bought a 53 reg Seat Ibiza from a small trade seller about 2 months ago. No problems with it until this week when the alternator stopped working. The AA recovered my car to the nearest garage, where the alternator was replaced. My question is, does the person I bought the car from have any responsibility to reimburse me…
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V5C Logbook.
I want to put my car into daughter's name who lives at a different address. Unfortunately I can't find my V5C form to transfer it. Can she then fill in the form for a replacement as she is the new owner? She has no license by the way as she doesn't drive. The car will be staying here and I am the sole driver. Is there…
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HMCTS bailiffs and SORN
Hope this is the correct forum, if not pls feel free to move. I am posting yet again on behalf of my daughter!! In Jan 2012, my daughter declared her car SORN. Moved house around the same time. Address changes etc followed soon after. In the meantime car was parked on public road for two days while waiting for buyer to…
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Selling car privately - test drives?
Have never sold a car before and have never bought privately.... What happens with regard to test drives? Do you let people drive the car if they show you proof of insurance (either that they have fully comp cover that allows them to drive other cars or that they've taken out day insurance for it)? I would want to go with…
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What speed am I doing
The other thread on here re Speed Reminder Displays made me wonder about the wider picture. My speedo says (say) 30 dead. The roadside reminder 29. My car sat nav 28 My iphone sat nav 27 (Made up example but typical - and differences widen as speed increases) - Which to believe?
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A day from the diary of a BMW driver...
A day from the diary of a BMW driver... "The other day I was cruising along as usual coming onto one of my motorways, which was very busy with inferior cars. First off, I couldn't believe that the volume of traffic DIDN'T slow down for me AT ALL as I came off the slip road! I had to squeeze into a barely big enough gap…
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MSE News: Petrol prices on the rise again
"The price of petrol at the pumps is rising again after weeks of falls..."Read the full story: Petrol prices on the rise again
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Olympic Tube Tickets
I've got tickets for the cycling next week at Boxhill and have been sent zone 1-9 travelcard - am I right in thinking this doesn't cover a train ride to Dorking? I've never heard of zones 1-9 before, only 1-6!
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Can garage charge me for ordering part? ***UPDATED***
Hello everyone, thanks for your advice below. I got the repair done and they replaced the front but the part is badgeless! And they tried to charge me £93.00 when the quote was £87.90! http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/561149_351049928308665_1670284365_n.jpg This is on top of quoting me for a repair that…
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Selling my cars grrr
I really need to sell my 2 cars quick. I have an Astra 05 plate design spec and 307 sw 52 plate with 7 seats. I have advertised on gumtree, vehicle trader and preloved with no such luck, even reduced prices and low milage no takers. Has anyone used these 'buy any car sites' and if so which one is best
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Praise - Boro Tyres Driffield
I went to Boro tyres today as I had noticed that two tyres had metal objects in them. Not wanting to pull them out at home just in case they had punctured the tyres I went to the tyre fitters. They inspected both tyres that were affected, and was told after about 10 mins that both tyres were ok - no damage - no punctures…
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Recommended Motorbike training schools in East London
Looking for personal recommendations on where to do my CBT and Direct Access motorbike test. Anywhere good in East London; Barking, Ilford, Dagenham, Romford, Upminster area?
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7 Seater Suggestions?
Hi there, We need a 7 (or 6!) seater as we've got 4 young kids (aged 1-8). Our budget's under £4000 unfortunately - any suggestions? I know the Zafira seems reliable enough but the Grand Scenic looks like a nice car too. If anyone has any experience / suggestions I'd be hugely grateful! Thank you!! Dolly
