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Motoring
Archives for February 2013
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Considering buying a 2nd hand car: Finance options?
Hi, looking at selling my old Corsa and getting something a bit more 30ish. Don't drive that often though so would be happy with a 2 year old model. Anyone any tips on financing and best places to pick up a competitive rate/deal? Also, does the loan normally restrict you to buying off a certain shortlist of dealerships or…
speeding ticket 2 months after the offence
Hi all, I received a ticket from the police (NIP) 2 months after the company lease car which I drive was caught doing 35 in a 30. The lease company received the NIP 8 days after the offence which lies within the 14 day notification period. Can i contest why it has taken so long to send me this NIP and does anyone know the…
cat c write off purchased
i wonder if any one has any advise on this situation: I bought a car in dec from a dealer who states all cars are HPI checked i actually asked if this particular car was HPI checked and all clear history of which i was told yes by the dealer. When i received the log book in my name to my surprise was a cat c write off 2…
drive the deal
Thinking of buying a new car from "Drive the Deal" I see they sell to businesses and self employed vet registered folk. As I am neither of the above just a private buyer looking for a good deal, do they cater for us?? Smudger
Direct Line playing games on claim?
My OH was recently involved in a minor prang with another car, no major damage. They stopped and exchanged insurance details - we are with LV and they are with Direct Line. OH followed up confirming details with other party by email. Next day (incident was in the evening), OH reported it to LV. We have an accident number…
PCP duration?
Can anyone give me an answer to this question. I want to PCP a new car but change it around 2 - 2 1/2 years. Is it financially better for me to PCP it over 36 or 42 months. Many thanks Ian
Need Radio Code for my Ford Zetec
Hi have had my car battery disconnected and now the radio in my Ford Zetec is asking for a code which i do not have can anyone help s/n V086655
Car Valet
Im about to buy a car, and it really needs a good valet. Can anyone recommend on in the Nottingham / Grantham area. Im looking to get something that brings it up like new... not just a good clean! Any ideas? Morty
Renault Megane II or Scenic II - elec window problems - Renault help pay
The drivers elec window on my 57 plate Megane just stopped opening, all other windows working fine. After having trawled the web I found this was a common problem (any window). The Renault website directed me to contact a dealer for a discounted repair. I phoned the nearest garage and they told me Renault pay 70% of the…
lidl £20 trolley jacks - worth it?
Just saw £20 trolley jacks at lidl. Wasn't able to have much of a look into it because LIDL staff were anal about me opening boxes last time I went there. Who boys DIY tools without having a good feel of the quality of the build anyway? I've seen these jacks, they're more or less the same jacks sold by different brands and…
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