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Car Tax .... Help!!!!
Is there anyway around this ..... I've just bought a second hand car and wanted to tax it tomorrow. I have the MOT certificate, V5Cregistration document - which needs to be transfered over to my name/address. I've just got the insurance online, will be sent out 1st class post to me, I guess on Monday. How on earth can I…
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Car Servicing
Hi all I have a quick question, does a garage have to be VAT registered to be able to service a vehicle that is still in warranty? My local garage is not VAT registered & they tell me they can service my car with out affecting the warranty. I cant find the rules & regs anywhere online, all I can find is the following: Now…
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Car door hit mine
Just wondering what people think I should do. I was in a car park today waiting for an appointment and as I was an hour early and tired, I decided to doze off for a bit. I got woken up by a bang and the car shaking and I realised that the man in the car next to me had shoved his car door open and hit mine. He didn't seem…
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Ongoing (fake)claim affecting my car insurance -can I change insurers whilst ongoing?
Hello Board, I'm hoping someone can help me please! Back in early Jan 2012 a lady bumped her car into mine, I was turning right & she thought I was signalling for her to overtake me (yes really; who thinks that?!) My car was just moving from stationery, so doing maybe 5mph and she was overtaking so maybe 10/20mph. There…
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Suzuki Alto 1.1 05-07 plate - any issues?
Hi all, I'm just having a look around at possibilites for my next car (just in case my rattly old Renault doesn't make it through another winter). The Suzuki Alto 1.1 has come up on my radar on autotrader, along with the Kia Picanto and the Kia Rio. Whichever car I look at, it will probably be no younger than an 06/07…
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Car Breakdown Cover
Can anyone recommend any firms they've used? AA is very expensive, but is the cost justified? I would especially like to hear from anyone who has actually had to claim on the cover they've taken out. Thanks
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Car-obsessed in-laws — would you keep schtum?
Advice please. I have a FIL who's obsessed with changing his car. This normally takes place about once a year, on the flimsiest of excuses he uses to justify his purchase. Last year his old car, bought secondhand and approaching its third anniversary, was traded in for a new car because it "needs an MOT". The first inkling…
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Best in car sat nav, £100 or less
Im after a new sat nav for my car, and im on a budget of £100 or less. Im aware of the apps for smartphones, but im after a stand alone unit. Also im afet one that costs very little to update the mapping ( or even comes with free map updates) any recomendations thanks??
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What Oil do I need?
Hi Typical girl question :rotfl: My VW R reg Polo is low on oil The car is slightly over heating and I have checked and the oil is low (not a heating system problem as I have just had all that checked and a new thermostat fitted!) So what oil do I need? Also how much do you put in? Thanks
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i've been charged £1200 excess for minor crash
Hi , We hired a car with Sixt in Northern Ireland and ,unfortunately, we were hit from behind and the cars rear bumper was damaged . Luckily i had taken out excess insurance but what really annoys me is that i have had to pay the £1200 excess and Sixt are now saying it may take 12 weeks to settle the claim . The Sixt rep…
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the hoses sticking out of some aftermarket cars
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MM63j0Of1bY what asre those chrome cables coming out from out of the bonnet and sticking on top of it. I always wondered what they were but never found a picture again to demonstrate. but found it today
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Car insurance - legal cover...
I've never bothered with the legal costs cover on my motor insurance policies. Now I wish I had. A few days ago I get a visit from the police. Some guy claimed his car had been hit and my car was 'seen driving away.' Along with a hundred other cars in a busy car park apparently. The guy claims £1000-worth of damage to his…
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Fuel Prices ! We are Mugs !!
Returned from Belguim on Saturday 22nd to find our good old fuel prices were up again ! When i filled the car up in Belguim with Diesel it cost me €1.31 :jper Litre equivalent to £1.08 ! UK price :j, cheapest found on way home was £1.49.9 ! :mad: We really are Mugs over here standing for the prices we pay !
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Halfords Free Delivery
Hi, I have an online order of over £30 pounds at Halfords, some Car Oil and Spark Plugs but the delivery charge is not free as stated on there site. Does anyone know why? Thanks Geoff
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5 year old car with 5 weeks mileage!
My dad who is 90 years old is selling his Honda Jazz automatic. Nothing unusual in that,except it has covered 16 HUNDRED miles in 5 years. This is not an online add. for it, but merely to ask where he can get the best price. Any ideas ? Thanks in anticipation.
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HPI Checks - best place
Hi, We are looking at buying a car tomorrow, we have looked at it and are happy with it but want to do a HPI check as it is a private seller. Where is the best place to do this, recommendations please Thanks
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new cars
looking to buy a new car, as car prices are supposed to be coming down this autumn, how long should i wait for prices to drop and do you think they will? smudger
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HELP PLEASE!!! Have just broken down!!
hi everyone, ok i broke down about an hour ago about 6 miles from my house. the car started juddering and the engine light came on and was flashing. i pulled into a quiet street and checked the oil level which was ok. ive managed to get a lift home and left the car (secured) parked on the side of the street. My car is due…
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32-year Old Dies After Car Tyre Is Punctured (Vandalism)
I'm sure some have already heard of this (it's a couple of days old) but the severity of the crash was shocking, considering the cause appears to be a deliberate puncture to a rear tyre in a senseless act of vandalism:…
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Places to sell
Hi Selling a car for the first time ever. Can anyone offer advice on the best place to advertise and risks to watch out for. It is Skoda Fabia estate - 3 years old. Thanks in advance.
