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Fiat Grande Punto's
Hi guys, Looking at buying an 06/07 plate Grande Punto, just wanted to know if there's any glaring issues with them that Grande Punto owners know about? I.E electrics, performance etc Like for example I've had an old Clio which is known to have immobilizer problems (wish I knew this before I bought the car!) and what do…
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Picking a driving instructor
I haven't had a lesson in just over a year. I took my practical twice and failed due to nerves. I am thinking of starting lessons again but am thinking of finding a new instructor. My previous one was OK but I think I got too comfortable with her in the car then went to pieces when the examiner was in the passenger seat…
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short term car insurance?
I am going to be getting a lease car through work in a few months (hopefully will be in place by November at latest) but my car insurance on my own car runs out mid-September. I spoke to my own insurer (Sheilas wheels/esure) and they don't do temp insurance. If I stay with them I will have to pay cancellation charges etc.…
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HP in my dad's name, but my car?
Hello, I can't get finance so my dad is going to get finance with Black Horse for a car. My current car is on finance, but we're settling that to get this other car. I will pay my dad the monthly price as I have done with my current car. I will be the only driver of this car though. Is this OK? Will the finance company…
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pulling out of a car buy
hi all, i went to look at a car from a dealer on saturday, took it for a test drive seemed ok , when i asked for the mot certificate he said it expires in 5 days . His advert stated supplied with new mot i put £50 deposit and he said he would get mot done yesterday . I have looked on line and it has failed on a number of…
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Sat Nav recommendations?
I don't know if this is the right place to post this question... I start a new job in Sept involving driving. I have never owned nor used a Sat Nav. Basically would like a recommendation for the cheapest, most user friendly and fool proof one available - if someone would be so kind? Thank you.
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Car Insurance - Stolen Car
My Daughter's three year old Micra was stolen last Thursday from our driveway. It had been a really hot day and I had had windows and french doors open all day and evening but I did not notice anyone getting into the house, but somehow her keys were taken from by the front door and they took the car at around midnight. The…
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Speeding in a Hire Car in UK - No Longer Living In UK
Hi all This is not an area of the forum i usually frequent (I was usually around the Money Saving area) so please be tolerant of me. I was taking a last trip to Devon with my fiance in June before emigrating to the US to marry him and live permanently. During this trip, I hired a car as Devon is difficult to get around on…
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Skoda Symphony car radio - where is AM band and where can I get a user guide?
I have a pre-used Skoda with a Skoda Symphony car radio/cd player. Unfortunately the user manual was not supplied with the car. I have looked on the internet but can only find one of dubious origins and am reluctant to download it. Does anyone know where I can get a replacement user guide and also, does it support AM radio…
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Need a reliable car. Please advise.
Hi Apologies for another one of those threads. I was made redundant in 2008 and ended up jobless with just under £20k of debts. I signed up for DMP with CCCS which has ended in December 2012. I changed careers and now have super-secure job (org. is 60+ years old and growing rapidly; I worked there before and left 2 years…
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What kind of car would you buy (£6000)
We need to change the car. We want to get something for probably around £6000. Would you buy a 'new' cheapish model of a second hand more expensive model. My wish list is A 4 door (had enough of climbing in and out of the back) Economical to run. A lowish insurance band Last but not least- I want to see over flaming…
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Is it a declined/cancelled insurance cover if your insurer doesnt want to renew?
Ok I am doing quite a few light visual mods, I took out the black trim and colour coded it with the silver body, put allow wheels on. I want to lower the car and add wheel spacers to the rear as the wheels go into the body a bit too much. I would never put spacers in drive wheels, but it's just the rear wheels in a fwd car…
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Auction or not to auction
Apologies in advance if this is long winded.... At the moment I drive an 06 Megane. It is overdue its cambelt by 19k miles and 2 years. I know this is not a good move but money has been very tight it also keeps cutting out when I slow down and go into second gear, rather dangerous when committed myself at give way…
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3rd party insurance on other vehicles vs named driver
Quick question, regarding the 3rd party insurance to drive other vehicles included with my policy. I have TPFT insurance on my vehicle, it covers me to drive other vehicles with 3rd party cover. My wife has just bought a new vehicle, also insured it TPFT, which I may want to use occasionally. Any reason not to just use the…
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Cam belt change - problems
Purchased a new cam belt kit and water pump last week and took car (Astra H Mk5 1.8 2004) into garage to have it fitted. Mechanic called - all done, car is waiting. OH goes and picks it up and on the drive home realizes something is very wrong. Car drives fine but when it is idle (when stopping at lights etc) you can feel…
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Thoughts on accident, who's at fault?
Hi there Hoping for some views on this please! Last Thursday I was on a busy main road, waiting to turn left when a white van sped past on the inside (undercut me), and hit my car on the front left wheel/panel area. There were two cyclists riding double across my turning so I couldn't pull all the way over, so I admit I…
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Offsetting Lease payments against Sole Trader Profits.
I have been trying to wrap my head around this, at the moment I have just started out in a business where registering as a sole trader will become beneficial to me. I was having a discussion with a colleague about the best way to get a car when registered as a sole trader and he said that he can offset 80% of the lease of…
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Quick car finance/deposit question
Will give the dealer a call later but wondered if you could give me a heads up Buying a new car on finance Existing car will be full deposit and this is listed on the finance quote as such. Amount of credit = cash price minus the car value for deposit But dealer has said need to pay £500 for deposit to order the car, I…
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Sold car - not sure what's happened to logbook!
Hi all, A couple of months ago my boyfriend's car packed in, and he 'swapped' it with his friend, who buys and sells cars, for a cheap little thing he could use while we save for another. His friend wanted our packed in car because it is the same make and model as his own car, and he wanted it for spares. I was the…
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Petrol or diesel
What is the argument between Petrol re dIesel. Logic tells me that at only 4p price difference, but around 20% better mpg, seems obvious? Changing wifes car, and want a small (fiesta/Corsa/Yaris) type, ready to be the runaround for retirement. Other car is a 2.2 Mondeo for caravan. So, given currently 100/150 miles a week,…
