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Depreciation of new cars over 1-2 years
Hi all, first time poster here, hope you can give some help.. I am looking to buy a new car but don't see myself being in the country for much more than a couple of years. Does anyone know where I can find some useful data on how different cars depreciate in the market over this time period? Obviously I don't want to buy…
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Selling a car - can they take car away same day?
Hi, I hope someone can help. We are trying to sell our car at the moment and we have a guy coming to view it tonight. My question is, can they, if they pay in full cash, take the car away there and then? The car is taxed, MOT just not sure on insurance and if taking a car home same day as seeing it happens? Its only £850…
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Guy hit the back of me..
Hey guys, About 2 weeks ago, I was trying to park up and there was a car behind me trying to squeeze past while I was clearly parking.. The back of my clipped the front of his. There was superficial, very minor 1 scratch to his car and NOTHING on mine. Most people would've walked away, but this guy was adamant that he…
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Private roads and parking fine threats
Hi there, Can someone who is in a car with the engine running be issued with a parking ticket on private land? I get picked up from work occasionally and the road behind where I work (outside one of the entrances) is private. It leads to a large car park which is controlled by a private firm and vigorously enforced.…
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Best value used car warranty
Just bought a used 2004 citroen c8 auto diesel with lots of electrical gizmos so I'm thinking I should get a used car warranty. I've a quote from Warranty Direct for £298 for their top cover. Does that seem reasonable and are they a good company? Can you recommend alternatives? I'll be doing around 12000 miles a year. Oh…
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2 year Ford Options v cash
I want to buy a car @ £18,195 and could pay it as a lump sum. I could also use the Options and Ford will give me £1,000 24 monthly payments of £238.28 Cash price £18,195.00 Deposit allowance £1,000.00 Customer deposit £5,125.00 Total deposit £6,125.00 Amount of credit £12,070.00 Charge for credit £950.72 Purchase fee *…
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Disabled Car Tax - Insurance ?
If you have a car with the Disabled Tax disc will this be an issue for a insurance quote ? Should the insurance company be informed when this happens ? Regards.......
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Car Insurance Scam
How do I find out if someone is using my address and details in order to get cheap insurance by having me as a named driver? Also could I find which insurance company they have used?
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Kwik Fit
I haven't knocked Kwik Fit in the past and I have had reasonable service from them for tyres, MoT etc. However, I am astounded that they fitted the wrong tyre size to daughter's car, replacing one that was punctured. Instead of 165/60 they have fitted 165/65. Visually, it looks bigger. It's not exactly brain surgery…
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Best way to carry a Downhill Bike on a car.
My son has bought a downhill bike with a similar frame to this one. None of the roof mounted carriers I've looked at will carry this because the frame is too chunky to fit in the clamp. Does anyone have any experience of carrying this kind of bike, or could give me some ideas please? I don't have a tow bar on my car, so…
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How much to replace a timing belt on a Clio
Hi, Looking for a ball park figure so know if garages are on the same wave length. It's due one now so want to get it done before it goes. It's a 1.2 16V 2003 Clio Few people have said i would need to have water pump and pullys etc changed too, is this correct. Having a look around looks like 2-3 hours labour. Any help…
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fast launch
With clutch control there is a sweet spot that causes the car to fire forward at very fast speed. It's inbetween stalling and setting off normally. Can anyone tell me what it's called and also is it safe for the car to do this or will I destroy the clutch?
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Do insurance companies factor in driving history?
held license for 5 years, but only started driving 3-4 months ago. I wonder if my ionsurance checked to see how much actual experience I have on the road, or whether they just gave me a quote based on the fact that I hel;d license for 5 years and I'm aged 27+. I feel I'm paying a little bit more than I should, but given…
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1.9dci random stalling starting issue
so i have a scenic 1.9dci 2002. when it runs it runs fine high mpg smooth. how ever in this recent warm weather it has randomly stalled about 5 times in last month and also after stalling failed to start twice resulting in breakdown call out and and a spray of easy start to get her going agian were she runs fine. never…
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Train ticket query
I've heard that there is a ticket called the Wayfarer that a friend of a friend uses regularly to travel from Warrington to London for the day. I've googled it and it does exist but I cant really fathom out the terms and conditions. It costs £10 for the day but does this mean £10 each way or return? It says it can be…
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Urgent help required - car won't start!
Can anyone help me please? Car won't start. I need to go to work It's full of petrol. Engine turns over, but car just won't start. ... and no, my breakdown cover doesn't include breakdowns within a mile of home :( Any advice gratefully received. I'm such a blonde when it comes to mechanical things.
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How hard can this be?
Hi, I am in the middle of trying to buy a 2 year old Vauxhall car from a Ford main dealer. Lots of contact trying to thrash out a p/x price, eventually got there, and made a call earlier to start to finalise it all. I was advised I had 1 hour before the car goes to auction, as they had had it for 90 days! I was also…
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Speeding Notice - Limehouse Link
Hi all, I received this notice today for allegedly doing 36 mph in a 30 mph zone. The reason for going 36 mph was because my mother, who I care for, is disabled and was having a panic attack, thus I was rushing to get home. I know it's not an excuse for speeding but I was wondering if anyone could give me some advice on…
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Ford Dealership Problem :(
hi money saving folks, if any one could advise me on this issue it would be a great help. My ford 2003 (49,000 miles) fiesta was overheating so i brought it to a local ford dealer knowing it would be expensive but just wanted it fixed. They say they replaced the water pump + some more parts and it was fixed.. i payed them…
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Car ins. renewal, Direct Line
Just got my automatic renewal notice through from DL.... 30% increase :mad: Been driving 20+ years, clean license, no claims as long as your arm, drive a sensible family car. Why do they force us to waste time every year shopping around? Has anyone successfully challenged such an increase? Or would phoning them be a waste…
