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cheap car rental - urgent
Hi Hoping someone can help...im due to go away with my my family next week but my car turbo has just blown up. I need to hire a 7 seater for 1 week but dont want it to cost more than the holiday! Can anayone recommend a good / cheap place to hire a large car from? Thanks in advance
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Cyclists, have I missed something?
Just wondering as I was crossing a one way street near to my home, a cyclist came hurtling along from the wrong direction (i must admit to not paying much attention to that direction as I know it's one way) and nearly ran into me. I shouted after the person saying it's a one way street and he shouted back saying cyclists…
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Increasing problem of 'Fill and Drive Off'
Recent press reports indicate this to be an increasing problem for fuel stations with more motorists not paying. Having experienced refuelling in some parts of USA where this has been a problem the process now requires that you deposit your cash or have a card charged for an amount of fuel which is the all that the pump is…
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fixed penalty notice & summons
hello all, I'm new to the forums so pls be gentle! Had the worst week: 1. Got a fixed penalty notice for doing 35 in a 30mph road which I accept - however the offence was in middle of June but I have just received the fixed penalty notice now 09th August? The notice is dated last week so has not got delayed in post or…
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Is Toyota Prius for older people
Hi All, I am thinking to buy Toyota Prius from Toyota dealer is 2006 car for 6k and i agreed with Toyota dealer for 3 years warranty. My friends telling me dont buy used Hybrid car and Toyota Prius is for an older people. By the way i am 32 years old. I like Toyota cars they are very reliable and Toyota Prius is good car i…
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Selling car to a dealer
Hi. I am taking my car to an Evans Halshaw dealer tomorrow for valuation and possible sell. Has anyone sold their car this way, what things shall I expect? My car has outstanding finance on it , would that be a problem? I know I can probably get more for it by selling privately, but I would like to sell ASAP and may be…
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Is this my clutch or.....
We have an 02 plate Fiesta which recently (last few weeks) has started doing something I don't recognise. The first time I noticed this was when I was at 30mph through a speed camera in 4th gear, I went to accelerate after the speed camera (don't worry I had just gone into NSL) and the car revved as normal when one speeds…
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Damage to alloy
We had a puncture in our car and was taken to the main dealership. They have just rung me to say a screwdriver bit was in the tyre. The alloy has been damaged when they took the tyre off. They are saying it is not there fault and that they couldnt get the screwdriver bit out which then has scratched the alloy when removing…
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courtsey car accident
my son and I had a courtsey car whilst dealer sorted out our road tax - long story his "error" and we have now discovered the car we bought from him was a write off-- on way to return the courtsey car a deer ran in front of the car,and car was damaged. Deer killed photographic evidence The car dealer "assessed" the damage…
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new car + scrapping old car
hello all I need some advice, I have just got a new car (well new for me it still old!!) I still have my old car it is going to be scrapped but at the mo I have parked it on the in laws drive. I thought that i just SORN it but having tried to do that on the gov website it telling me that it can't find the cars details...…
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electric sun roof
Hi there I have a mercedes clk 430 convertible 2001 and today whilst I was putting the roof down it stopped opening about a third of the way. I checked in the boot that the cover thingy was hooked on and that was fine. All the windows opened as normal but the roof just stops. So annoying, it was working fine last time i…
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Generator Problem, Help plz?
Hi All, hope you can help me? I purchased a generator from eBay and it arrived today. It's a 2 stroke, so I have to mix the fuel and so on, so that's not too bad. Only issue is the socket is EU and not UK, so how on earth can I convert this. The generator is going to be used outside at all times in all weathers, I'm going…
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Which car?
I have £4-5K to spend on a new car. I have narrowed my choices down to 3 cars; Fiesta, Focus and Astra. I'm leaning towards the Astra as from my research of local dealers it seems to be the best 'value for money'. But I'm sceptical as my ex had to scrap a 5 year old Astra, but can't remember why. Is there a reason they are…
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Wrong fuel in car
Hi Can anyone confirm that if I've put petrol in a diesel (about 16.33ltr) but did not start/drive it would my warranty be affected?
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Had a accident
Basically I had a accident yesterday evening I didn't see the car on the left and it hit me , the front left bumper , wing , headlight is all damaged, I will post pictures below and I hit a company car, so I rang up the insurance company and they said I didn't disclose something and cancelled my policy, so know I am…
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merc clk430 convertible 2001
Hi there, My roof on my convertible will only open a third of the way. mmmm It was fine last time I used it never had this before. The windows all go down and it starts as it always has but then stops. Any ideas anyone help please. Thanks
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recommendations for dash-cam/DVR
Hi moneysavers, I'm after recommendations for 'dash-cams', and possibly rear end camera, for the car. I've recently had a nasty rear-end collision and my partner was hit by a driver doing a u-turn from a parking space into oncoming traffic. I was 'lucky' enough that my accident was pretty clear cut, as was hit from behind…
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Used car purchased with fault - advise please
Hi All, I recently (day before yesterday) picked up my new used car. The car was £6000 with full dealer service history in (quote) immaculate condition. Since then I have noticed 2 faults, firstly the window electric window switch (not hugely bothered) and also a VERY intermittent problem with the engine. The card has…
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Should you be getting money back when downgrading a policy ?
Took a policy out 2.5 months ago, which was for insurance fully comp and including commuting, and paid for it in 1 go for the whole year. Due to a change of use of the car i won't need commuting any more and also want to change it from fully comp to just 3rd party, fire & theft. Rang up elephant, spoke to someone (who…
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Scared of being ripped off by garage for repairs
Hi - I own a 6 year old Corsa which makes strange engine sounds. I have been ripped off by a garage before and am looking for places where I can see feedback for garages. Does anyone know of any good places to go and see comparison and experiences of other car owners? I am scared just thinking about driving to any other…
