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Buying a motorcycle woith outstanding finance
Hello all, could anyone advise as to what the safest way is to go about this, presumably I dont just hand over money to the seller and rely on him to settle the debt.
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VW Touran - warrant and repairs question
Hi everyone. I have a VW Touran which is still in the 3 years warranty (just over 1.5 years left), and over the past few weeks I have started to get an error message on the display "Engine Fault - Workshop". Recently (over the past few days) this has become more frequent. So I called my local VW dealer, and the lady booked…
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Best way to finance a new car
Hi I need help. I haven't bought a car for eons and I am having problems getting my head around the different finance options. Hopefully someone has some wise words. I am looking a a 3yr old Ford Fiesta - Titanium or Zetec, 1.4. Cost about £8000. I could whip up about £2000 deposit, have a 10yr old battered Focus as a part…
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Consultation - Personal Independence Payment and eligibility for a Blue Badge
One of the changes being brought forward by the government’s welfare system reform is regarding the Disability Living Allowance, which in turn, will affect eligibility for a Blue Badge. The DfT are therefore running a public consultation: http://www.dft.gov.uk/consultations/dft-2012-30/ I know we have lots of disabled…
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New transponder car key
Has anyone used the company in the link for a replacement key,are they genuine and do the keys work,thanks. http://www.carkeyhelp.co.uk
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motorbike new or used?
Hi all im looking to get a yamaha yzf r125 soon for my first bike and have been looking around (auto trader, ebay) but want one from a dealer, im just wondering is it worth getting a new (£4200 aprox) or a 1 or 2 year old with low milage (£3200 aprox). Let me say i know nothing about bikes so would not know if there is a…
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Police letter
Dear all We received a police letter regarding failing to stop/report an accident. I suspect the police might have been misinformed and there is a possibility of fraud as we can not remember hitting another car. Obviously, some of you might think that there is a possibility of scratching a car unwittingly, but it is a…
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Is it worth having a banger.....
...... if you know absolutely nothing about car maintenance or repair? Apologies if this sounds like a daft question, but I'm interested in whether or not it's worth owning a banger when it's all I can do to manage to check oil and water levels. I'm very reliant on my car for work so it's important that I have a car that…
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My car was hit whilst parked
Hi, I'm just posting to see if anyone can give me any advice with this, or whether it's happened to anyone else before. My car was hit by a van whilst it was parked in a resident's parking bay on a public road; the bumper and inner wing are damaged, and the front wing has a huge dent in it. Fortunately, a couple saw it and…
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small car
Hi I am looking to swap my Smart for 4. 04 66000 miles for something newer, only got max of £4000 cash. use it everday for motorway and local , all flat roads so nothing powerful, reliability is very important woman of a certain age on her own! Any ideas please.
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EastCoast Trains withholding tickets!
Hi all, could do with some urgent advice here please! A couple of friends of mine, M and A, have booked tickets to travel with East Coast trains from London to Edinburgh in a few days time. The tickets are booked on M's card and in her name for both of them. Unfortunately M's mother suffered a severe head injury and is…
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car dealers and prices
I'm looking to buy a Renault grand scenic. I've seen the one I want at a price of 10,998 second hand. My question is how willing would a dealer be to knock 2 grand off the price or is that too much? What is the max they are willing to take off? We'll be paying cash so don't need any finance and have a car to part ex.…
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Mountain bikes - why are some so expensive?
I bought a Kona about 8 years ago for £250. Its got a lot of gears, front suspension and an aluminum frame. It's been used for commuting, left all day in a train station car park (where someone nicked the seat bolt), kept outside in the rain, and used on and off road a lot. Its still going fine, gears are all working but…
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Insurance doubled if changing address?
Hi all, I am just looking for some information and advice. I had recently moved into my own house from my parents. I had renewed my car insurance with my old address as I was still living there. Since my move I thought I'd update the policy address. I assumed there would be no issues with that, but it turns out my premium…
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MOT Advisory - Big job?
I'm buying a car next week and as part of it he agreed to have a new MOT on it. Its passed but had 3 advisory's Nearside Front worn on inner edge Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) Offside Front worn on inner edge Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) Offside front inner drive shaft boot small split Now…
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Moving to EU - To sell car, or to get it converted to LHD
Hi all! So we're moving to EU (CZ) in a few weeks. We have a Renault Megane Dynamique 1.4. We bought it this February for 4500 including 2 years extended warranty and now due to husbands job we have to relocate. I checked with a local Renault dealer who wouldn't buy/sell this model but advised us form other buyers a price…
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Focus /heater knob -not working
Ford Focus 2006. hot/cold heater control was stiff-then clunked- now can't get it to blow warm. fan still working. Is there some plastic clip or something behing the control ? Is is best to remove radio to get to it- Any help/advice appreciated.
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Severn Toll Bridge
Hi, Could someone just clarify for me what this means? http://www.severnbridge.co.uk/maintenance.shtml On the Saturday and Sunday it's not functioning at all and on the Friday it's still functioning just with one lane but can still go both ways? Or have I misinterpreted that. Thanks
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"Tyres on the Drive"
Will have to bite the bullet and get new tyres. Tyres on the drive are cheap and will fit Sundays. Has anyone experience of using them ?
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A new car needed !
Not sure where to post this, such a big forum ! I want a minimum cost new(new retail) car It should ideally be a hatchback (for carrying stuff), have 4 wheels, (1 on each corner !), and an engine!! Seats, 1 or 2 people. I dont want any J.Clarkson gofaster stripes, nor CD players or air condx, no frills. Just a car that can…
