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Write-off question
Hello, I'm really sorry if this is a silly question but this is the first time I've had to deal with this and I'm getting a bit confused to be honest. Long story short - I crashed my car and it was declared a write off. I have received the pay out from the insurance company and they said they would notify the DVLA on my…
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ford radio code needed
please can someone help me get the code for my radio,it is a 4500 RDS serial number is M159952.My battery was disconnected to have a new clutch fitted.It would be a great help,thankyou.
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Can I do this?
Hubby and I can't afford to buy a new car (who can?) but desperately need one as ours has bit the dust. Rather than spend a grand on another crap used car, we are thinking of going to somewhere like carcraft and getting a newish car on finance. We can afford to pay up to 300 per month. Can we get the finance in my dad's…
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Easyvan hire - big warning
Might be off-topic but I need to rant. Booked a van through easyvan.com today for tomorrow. When I received a receipt it said I couldn't use cash or a debit card when paying the outstanding amount. Since I don't have a credit card I called Europcar to check this out only to be told there were no vans on offer. Avoid…
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Some advice from the experts please - excuse my ignorance
Hi there, I have a very very very old (1997) Toyota 1.3 starlet. I look after it well and it hasn't let me down so far. If this question amuses everyone, its ok, but here it goes. I want to buy a very small caravan for my daughter and I and I am wondering if it would be possible for my tiny little car to tow it (not very…
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Suggestions for an economical run around?
Hi I'm going to have to purchase a car shortly for travelling to and from work. My commute will be a round trip of 36 miles per day and public transport is not an option. I'm looking to spend no more than in the region of £5-6000 and the car will also be used as a general run around. I don't anticipate on going on many…
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Cars with 3 seperate back seats...
...partner expecting our 3rd child, therefore we will need to get a car that can have 3 child car seats fixed in. The obvious solution is to buy a 7 seater - but these cars are (obviously) very large and we have seen that the C4 Picasso has 3 separate back seats and I was wondering if anyone can advise on which car(s)…
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Second car insurance
I have a second car fully functional and insured. My old car is due to expire its insurance this month. It it just parked off street and I have no intention to use it any more. Do I have to renew the insurance given that I do not use it and wound be selling it off in couple of moths time! What about road tax and MOT dies…
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Transfer reg to new car.
Hello, How do I go about transfering my current car reg plate to a car I am buying? The car dealer says when I arrange my insurance to include my current (plate A)reg on the new car. He says to get my insurance certificate plus a cover note for him to use for the transfer with the new plate on them. Will this work? Can I…
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Code for Ford Focus Radio
Hi, My battery went flat and I do not have the code to reactivate the radio in my 2002 Ford Focus 1.6. The radio serial number is: M518307. Grateful if anyone could help me with the code. Thank you
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Car for big mileage
My work will be relocating to 70 miles from home. I am considering keeping the job and commuting as I estimate it will take 75 mins each way. I therefore want to buy a car that can take the 34k (ish) miles a year and will last about 5 years. I don't want to consider resigning yet as I don't expect to get a comparable job…
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Best Weekday for Cross Country Drive
Hi I'm moving house from London to Stafford and my uncle is driving down from Stafford to collect me and my belongings, then we're heading back up to Stafford the same day. Its looking like it will have to be a Weds, Thurs or Friday. Could anyone advise on which day would probably be best traffic wise? Many thanks, smyths
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Diesel injectors
Hi, I have been told that my Fiesta diesel needs new injectors as it is smoking a bit and stuttering. I have also been told that this means 4 of them and they are over £100 each plus labour... Anyone know if I have any options on this please as I can't afford this sort of money. Many thanks
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Help- PLEASE!
My mum is away for a month. I am a named driver on her policy. I had a letter today from Direct Line. I had an accident in November and they have wrote to me to say that they haven't received their costs from the insurance company and to pay within 14 days or they will be leaving it with a solicitor. The insurance company…
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Category C write off + insurance
My car is a category c write off (previous owner's fault, they fully repaired it). Insurance has never been a problem with it before, but then again I've never made any claims either. My insurance is currently due for renewal, and I've found a company that will give me more cover, less excess and a lower price than my…
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WTB MK Golf
Looking for a mk5 Golf, 3door, (04-06) in South/West Yorkshire, West Midlands or surrounding, reasonably priced please, good-excellent condition
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Garage didn't do the mot
Took my car for it's mot today. It was booked in for 3pm, dropped it off at 12.30 went to collect at 5pm and they haven't done it. Have left it there for them to do tommorrow, do I have any rights or could I get some money off.
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New car on finance before new number plate release?
Hi all, I am looking to take out a finance agreement for a new car. Is it worth looking at this before the new number plates are released? Am I right in thinking that all car manufacturers release new plates in March? If so could I look at using this to my advantage to get a good deal on a car this weekend, if so any tips?…
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Buy an old banger or opt for short-term lease?
We don't have a car due to living in London and not needing one. However, we're about to make an unexpected move to the country and will need a vehicle to take us the 20mins to and from the train station. We're hopefully moving back to NZ by the end of the year so we're looking at 3-6 months of country living. I was…
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Quidco and Car Insurance
Hi Guys Please can you help - I went on "Confused.com" and got a good deal on Halifax car insurance, then joined Quidco and seemed to have to again add all my car details on to the Halifax site through Quidco - now the insurance has gone up by over £80.....what am I doing wrong / can I retreive the original quote and use…
