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Complaint AA Breakdown repair, peace of mind???
hey, Just had an issue with the AA, car brokedown and it didnt feel safe to drive, so called out THE AA, and the guy came early so i thought brilliant, then the patrol man says its your camshaft has gone not your tappets and thats a failure, it has to be covered, so i take it to the garage and they say the same....i…
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Arnold Clark Woes
About 4 months I bought a brand new (pre registered) Hyundai i10. As soon I bought I realised there were a few issues, the most pressing of which was its unwillingness to start in cold temperatures. The car has been back to Arnold Clark three times and each time they say they cannot find a fault and have advised that I…
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how much should it cost to get a quote from a garage?
hi, My car broke down last week and AA towed it to a garage for me, I am new to the area so didnt know any good garages, So he suggested a place and i agreed. I rang the garage the next day and spoke about the car and what had happened and asked them for a quote to fix it, they said they would have a look and let me know.…
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Sat Nav Advice re map updates
I'm looking to get a sat nav. I've found a great deal but unfortunatly it is out of stock every where, so need to look again. I can't decide how important free lifetime maps will be to me. The good deal had this but reviews said it was hard to register and timely to update so not sure if I would really use it. Similar…
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Evans Halshaw and my cars service and mot
Hi, I bought my car from Evans Halshaw 3.5 years ago where I took out finance through them with Black Horse for 5 years. During this time I have committed myself to Evans Halshaw by taking my car to one of their garages every year for its service and first MOT. My cars warranty is due to expire next month and I am due to…
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Car no good on fuel
I recently bought a cheap car a '97 Golf Gti for 600 quid. I've had to spend £200 since I bought it on repairs but it's running ok now. It drives well and feels a lot newer than it is. However, it only does 26 mpg!! I'm now thinking I should have bought something a bit newer with a smaller engine and maybe paid a bit more…
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Can someone help with accident & insurance?
Hello I have never been involved in an accident so would be grateful for any advice received. My uncle is elderly & does not live near us. We knew he had been in an accident about a week ago but have just found out more details when we visited him at the weekend & he has asked us for some help. He has never been involved…
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Recommend a Car Starter (for flat battery)
Hi, I need a car starter as have call AA out many times all with flat batterys and with the cold months want to have a back up. Seen them range from £35-£150 which is a huge difference. I wont be using it everyday. But will need something that can stick in the boot and charge it once a month to hold it charge.…
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To change or not to change?
I have had a 2004 Honda Jazz for just almost 5 years now. No problems with it at all. It has now done 97,700 miles. There are some chips on the paintwork that need fixing, it needs 4 new tyres and there are some "advisory" remarks from the last MOT (June). From memory they were concerning a wheel bearing and something…
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Fair price for milage
My sister has moved to the middle of nowhere and doesn't drive, so she asked me if I would bring her children home from school to her, I told her I wasn't happy and she would have to pay me, its an 8 mile round trip and my car probably does around 35 to the gallon, what would be a fair amount to ask her for? its not just…
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Kwik Fit - snapped locking nut key
Hi, We've just had Kwik-Fit mobile tyre fitting service out to fit new tyres-: a) the tyres I purchased weren't the tyres I have a purchase receipt for b) When trying to remove the tyres the mobile fitter snapped my locking nut key. The fitter left stating he would only come back after we have purchased a new key (£30 from…
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Car hire with UK License less that 1 year
Hi, I know that this question has been answered previously but looking for some additional help. I previously used to always use Enterprise to rent cars because they did not have the 1 year requirement for your driving license. Unfortunately they have just changed their rules and now require you to have held the license…
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Delayed dvla license address change
My license is still valid but I've not lived at the address for 1.5yrs (parents still live there). I didn't get it changed as I thought I'd have to pay each time I moved - I've moved twice since. But I know there's a potential £1000 fi.ne (which they probably won't inflict), but thought I'd still ask - still worth changing…
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Water marks on seat upholstery
Hi Can anyone recommend anything to remove water marks from my car seat. It's a lease car and due to be returned in a few months, if I can't get it out then I'll have to pay for the damage. Is there anything that is likely to work (no smell, just the stain). Would a car valet even be able to get it out do you think. Thanks…
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Car Tax
My wife has a personal plate on here current car that needs re tax at end of Feb however she looking to get a new car in march, what's the best and most efficient way of sorting this and getting personalised plate on her new car? What's the cost etc?
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Council Revoking Parking Permit - Please advise
I moved into a new build property within an apartment block in London in 2008 and at the time didn't have a car. Fast forward to Summer 2010 and I got a car for work and duly applied to the council for a parking permit to park in a CPZ on the road. This was granted without issue. Each year I have renewed the permit via…
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storing car for future use?
Hi, Have 10 yr old rover 25, 70, 000 miles. Been a great car, well cared for, no major just maintenance repairs. Just passed mot. Unable to drive (health issues) so considering keeping it off road with a view to giving it to partner when his (old) car gives up the ghost. Would be kept outside. Time period unknown.…
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unemployed car insurance
can anyone tell me why it is more expensive to insure a car if your unemployed than working? I have did a search and its £170 cheaper to ensure if your working than if unemployed!
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Lessons to be learned
a) Miss leading your Insurer can come back and bite you b) Your dad is not always right c) Not all excoppers are upright citizens d) Some people are stupid http://forums.pepipoo.com/index.php?showtopic=76224
