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Ford privilege club
Hi all, I'll be renewing my wife's Fiesta in the next month or so and am getting prices from Polar and Gordon's Ford. I got a quote from Gordon's today who mentioned if I had a privilege voucher he could offer an extra £1700 off the cost. I was intrigued. It turns out my uncle used to work for Fords (now retired) and added…
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Anyone got an HPI check code they don't need?
As above really, just wondered if anyone had bought 5 checks and had a spare one they could let me use. Thanks
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I cant get car insurance because I do courier work
I'm trying to renew my car insurance this week. When I was in conversation with the girl from my current insurer, I mentioned about my work (I deliver Next parcels etc. for Hermes in my own car). She asked me to hold the line, spoke to her supervisor, came back on and informed me they could not renew my car insurance as…
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Car Warranty
We bought a 53 reg MG with 24,000m on the clock and knowing that the head gasket might fail at some time and the garage dealt with warranties and assured us the gasket would be covered we went ahead and paid £395 for 2yrs cover. We read the small print and understood wear and tear, neglect and over heating wouldn't be…
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Which used car should I buy ?
Hi Guys I am looking to buy a used car for around 5000£ from a dealer. I may drive around 15,000 miles / year. My friends suggested Japanese cars. I am thinking of Toyota Corolla, Auris or Honda Jazz. And may be 1.4 litres and not more to reduce running cost. At times I may have to use in Motorways for around 100 miles /…
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Rejecting a second hand car
Need help. Bought a car from arnold clarke 3 weeks ago. Slight tapping when I accelerated and I just assumed this was the injectors. The noise got louder so I returned the car. The car was taken to renault as it was still under warranty. Have now been told that petrol has been added when its a diesel car. I have proof that…
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Bought a Ex hire car without knowing?
Hi All, I hope some of you can help me. In January 2012 I bought a Vauxhall Insignia from Arnold Clark, to begin with I had nothing but problems with the paint work they touched it up in the wrong colour then said they would have the car fully resprayed. Fast forward for me taking it for a service, When I got the car back…
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got a bus lane fine, any way to delay repayment until later date
Ok I got caught out bad. I admit liability and if I pay immediately I can get away with paying just £65 rather than £130. I can't afford to pay this right now so I would like to stall the process, put in a rebuttal/demand more information & video footage and buy myself some time until I have some free cash in my account. I…
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DIY service logs - any tips on keeping them.
Or is there even any point in this? I'm going to dosome basic service like cambelt change, oil change, filter change, coolant flush and change and brake fluid change. Was wondering whether I should be keeping a log of these chages and if so what sort of information should I keep in order to keep the value of the car as…
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Haggling on a car sale
As I have had my present car for 9 years I thought that I might treat myself to another. Something up to 4 years old and maybe up to £10,000. Do all car dealers expect you to make an offer when buying a car. I hate haggling, but I also hate the idea of missing out on the possibility of a price reduction. Presumably they…
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Data Protection Act Help!!!!
I’m looking for a little advice on the data protection act... In September last year I was returning home, I turned into my street and was faced with a delivery wagon reversing backwards out of my road (I wont mention their name but it’s a very large company). As there was a car behind me I couldn’t back out myself so I…
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Car insurance excess - windscreen
Wifes screen has been smashed by falling masonry. £75 excess. If I chose this route, will it reflect in increased premium in future? Waiting on a local independant coming back with a cash quote.
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Advice on 7 seater with a large boot too.
Hi, need your advice please, we have a grand scenic that we are looking to replace. we have 4 kids (2 in boosters,1 in a carseat )so def need 7 seater. However we also need it to have boot space when six seats are being used, nd the scenic just doesnt have it. Can anyone recommend one please. Dont have a budget at the…
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Audi OEM Part?
Which OEM parts for Audi are made in China? Thanks, :A
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One way van hire from Bath/Bristol to Belfast
Hi there. Really stuck with this - I don't seem to be getting anywhere with the major companies - I can get get quoted for cars, but not vans! - and google is refusing to be my friend. Hoping someone here can help and advise! Does anyone know if it's even possible to pick up a van in the mainland and drop it off in NI?…
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Hit by 3rd party on roundabout - claiming not at fault, have pictures etc..
Hi!, first of all this is a long (ish) post will try and shorten it as much as possible. But ultimately 3rd part hit me on roundabout - not accepting liability, evidence I have is detailed below. Situation: At roundabout I was in right-hand lane indicating right (road markings right only). 3rd Party (van) in left-hand lane…
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Used Car, lease or loan/credit cards?
Hi, can anyone help. We've got 2 used cars in our house that have been costing a lot more than they're worth to keep on the road. We need to get rid of at least one and replace with a decent fuel efficient family car. Any suggestions? I'm trying to figure out if we're better off trying getting a car on finance through a…
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car recommendations
Hi All Could You Can help me pick a car i am after a automatic car i have £2500 to spend and i will be using it to travel to my work which is only 10 miles from my house i want a reliable car than is not to much to run and im a big guy about 95kg 6'0 so dont think the smaller cars will suit me cheers for replys
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Should I buy a used Saab or not?
I'm thinking about buying a Saab 9-3 sport wagon diesel for around £10000,just not sure if its a good idea at the mo? Any advice would be appreciated.;)
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Which car stereo will fit in my Honda Civ '05
I'm looking to buy a new car stereo to replace my old one for my Honda Civic 2005 reg, but I have no idea which car stereo will definitely fit in my car? The new stereo will probably with £50 with an aux-in.
