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GAP Insurance on a new car on PCP, advice pls
Hi everyone. Picked up my new car this week and now looking to take out GAP insurance. I know there are 3 different types. The car is on a PCP contract, and I only paid £200 deposit. I was also given 1 years free insurance from the dealer. Now I am a bit confused as to what GAP insurance I should take out? 1. The Gap -…
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Mobility buy back
Does anyone know how the price of a car is determined at the end of it's 3 year lease, if the user asks to buy it back outright. I know they go straight to auction normally. Would it simply by the auction book rate or would the car be inspected and the price adjusted in accordance with condition? I just have it in mind…
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Anyone have driveway problems? It's making me mad!
I live in terraced house. Everyone has a driveway however my next door neighbour always block my driveway. I confronted them today and their excuse was it wasn't them and it was their guests and wandered off. We have two cars and the way they/ their guests whoever park (no one beside them block my drivway) we can't get our…
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CarGiant
Does anyone know if Cargiant would reduce the price displayed ie Haggle ? If yes any tips how much to ask for please. I have seen a car its 8995/- certainly do not wish to pay that kind of amount.
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help with faulty car
hi all i need a bit of advice regarding a car a bought on july the 1st i have a few problems with car that i bought from motorpoint it is a 62 plate fiesta 1.0t ecotec the problems that i am experiencing is the front drivers side wheel tends to wander making it impossible to keep on a straight line then when i try to pull…
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Claiming for whip lash
Husband had an accident last week, no other vehicles involved and not driving dangerously: dark, wet country lane. The car was a write off and he is suffering for whiplash. Police/council have since placed 'skid risk' signs in the area. Been advised by a few people he should claim compensation, essentially suing himself.…
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Traction Control
Got a new car last week from someone in Trade-it. All okay until today, took a bend sharp and almost lost the back! Checked when home, NO traction control light! Checked, have abs which goes off as should but the button for traction not lite and doesnt do anything. Pulled switch off, contact has been purposely removed by…
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Dent in car today, Chipsaway?
My 6 week old car managed to gain a dent today, from a metal hanging rail falling into it. At first I thought one of those suction pads might work but it's on a more 'solid' panel than the main wings, it's just to the right of the rear lights, half way up. I've contacted a few local guys that were recommended as car…
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Selling a car number plate - the hows and whys .. and getting a valuation
Hello I have a car that is now worth not very much at all ... a few hundred pounds or therabouts. It is on its original licence / registration / number plate which happens to be an unusual and hopefully 'of value' one. I would like to find its value and sell it if it proves worthwhile. How can I get a valuation? Where /…
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Mercedes end of lease costs - non-Main Dealership Servicing Penalty
There are various threads floating around about Mercedes Benz Financial Services and the end-of-lease charges they hit you with even when the car has been well looked after. I'm in a dispute about the use of main dealerships for servicing. I got a invoice for about £1300 for "lack of service history" even though I did…
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AA Membership and Vehicle Reg
Be warned that the AA will charge you £49.99 to come out to your car if you have changed your vehicle and haven't "told" them, even if you have AA Car Insurance that shows the new vehicle registration. The AA are not one coordinated organisation that passes information between departments, unless it is of benefit to them.…
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speed awareness course
A few months ago I was towing a heavy load, (almost 3.5t) near guildford and basically went through a red light. It was one of those touch and go ones where you would almost have to lock the wheels to stop in time and given my load I went through. It must have been milliseconds. I wasnt speeding and this is confirmed on…
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VW Golf keyfob stopped working
Hi there am hoping for some advice, sorry if this has been asked before but I searched and couldn't find the answer Son (18 yo) bought his first car yesterday - a second hand VW golf. His father (my ex) removed the radio but was unable to fit the new one DS has bought. (We have now booked it in at Halfords for sunday to…
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VW "grade" engine oil
Do VWs really need special grade of engine oil or can any be used? I know with antifreeze, power steering you have to use their own spec stuff otherwise it can cause problems. But what about engine oil? Some say that VW run hotter than other cars and need the specced oils?
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Castrol Magnatec Professional A5 - where to buy
Hi On the ford website they recommend: Castrol Magnatec Professional A5 oil (5W30), i've searched on the web in all the usual places: google, amazon, ebay, halfords and i don't seem to be able to find it, does anyone have any recommendations as to where i could purchase, or alternatives? Many thanks
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What do these levels numbers mean? Headlights
Hi there is an option for headlights 0 1 2 3. It's like a scroll wheel what do these mean? Right is its on 2 Thanks
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autoaid recovery
Hi, I'm on hols in Morecambe and it looks like the fuel pump has packed up. Going to cut holidays a day short. I'm with autoaid. I live in the southwest. Does autoaid cover full recovery for me, family and car if it needs to be towed back? Or can they insist on a local garage? Bill likely 500 plus aggravation involved.…
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Not just hogging the middle lane
It looks as if of our guardians of the Queens highway are going for more than just the porker in the middle lane should keep them busy.
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Brand new car - found a scratch!
Hi everyone. I picked up my brand new car yestersday but when i got home and on closer inspection i noticed a few small vertical scratches on the drivers door frame, very closely located to each other and about 8cm in width in total. What rights do I have, can I complain to the dealer or this is just the case once i drive…
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Van insurance for charity van?
Are there any companies who specialise in insurance for a van which is owned and used for chairty purposes?
