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Buying one new car and one second hand
hello all, Myself and other half have decided we really want SKODAs. German engines but cheaper because of the badge. My boyfriend has never bought a car from new and has decided to buy a brand new one and spec it up himself. I want a smaller second hand Automatic. I do about 6000 miles a year. We,ve test driven 2 already…
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Selling a car to Mainland Europe
Price is around £30K. Seller doesn't want to carry cash all across Europe to the UK and has suggested bank transfer. Is there a way for me to receive the funds safely? I don't want to see the car go our of my driveway and then then a cancellation of the bank transfer.
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Good Leasing deals lately??
Hi, Last thing i want to do is get into a worth it/not worth debate about leasing, i am wondering if anyone has seen any standout offers on leasing lately? Not too bothered about type/colour as long as its big enough for a 2 adults, 1 toddler and a baby plus toys, prams, cots etc! 24 -36 months 15k per yr. So many websites…
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Audi
Hi, I purchased a second hand Audi from one of their dealerships in October. The car was signed on a finance deal for around 10,000 pounds. just under 2 months later I received a letter through the post saying my MOT was due, as well as a brake fluid change. The day after a light came on saying a service was required too.…
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Lidl Car Equipment Offers - Headlight Bulbs
From Thurs there are various car equipment offers in Lidl, see http://www.lidl.co.uk/cps/rde/SID-A45C2AC5-365C8E2B/www_lidl_uk/hs.xsl/our-offers-2491.htm?id=203 Just wondering if anyone has ever used the headlight bulbs? They appear to come in long life, xenon effect or 50% extra brightness. Having just shelled out ~£18 on…
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keycode for radio 2003 focus serial no m218489
Battery disconnected so need code for radio focus 2003 radio serial no is M218489 many thanks:j
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keycode for radio 2003 focus serial no m218489
Had to change battery so need code for radio thanks
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Recommend me a trolley jack
I'm looking at buying a jack and had decided upon the following Clarke one but after reading that Clarke are not the best quality I'm not so sure now; http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/clarke-ctj2qlp-2-tonne-quick-lift-low-profile I've since heard good reviews about Costco jacks and found the following…
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Battery discount
The car battery is original and 8 years old, and in the last few weeks has started to sound a little sluggish when starting from cold. This morning, leaving work, there was a definite hesitation before the engine fired, so I have bit the bullet and ordered a new one. I reckon 8 years is a decent service life and working…
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garage rip offs
Can anyone advise please On the 13/01/2014 I took my van in for an MOT and master service the garage informed me that it required rear brake discs and pads four new tyres, & wheel alignment, I had the work carried out and paid £493.17 plus vat The van was running fine but I noticed that the engine light was on so rang the…
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Argus Car Hire
Having explored various options we decided to book through Argus which had offered a good deal on a seven seat option describing it as a VW Sharon or equivalent. At Faro airport we approached GoldCar as instructed to find that they had booked a Nissan Quasqai which was described as a 5+2. Which in the view of Goldcar was…
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Car off road waiting for insurance claim but MOT now due
Hi there, I wonder if anyone can help me. My wife had a prang in the car back in the middle of October and we made an insurance claim against the other party involved. Unfortunately this has been going round the houses for some time and the claim hasn't been resolved yet. In the meantime the car is not safe to drive on the…
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Can I top up my banger with this oil? HELP
Hi I have a Toyota Corolla Hatchback year 2001 - with around 100000 miles on the clock. The oil light has started to blink when I am on a reclined slope, and I think a top up is in order - it had already been highlighted at the last MOT. I've done a bit of research and 5-30 should be what I am after. Can I pour any of…
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Is this car really worth £3000 more?
So I've been looking at a car lately that has what I been looking for. Silver, low mileage, the ones Ive seen fetch on average £11,500 ish on 25,000 miles. Ive just found another one that is 6 months newer, also silver but is at 12,500 miles. The asking price is £3000 higher. The car when new was about £19,000 I think. Do…
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Isle of Man TT races
I'd like to go, never been before. Do you have to pay for the "main arena" so to speak? How much? I saw on the dvd film that there are 'stands' for sitting are any of the stands free? or are they all payable? How much? Obviously you can stand anywhere -outside the central bit- along the course for free, but I imagine the…
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Lost insurance documents
My mate has just taken out insurance on a new car and has 10 years no claims bonus - but he has no proof as his partner sorted it online a while back and they have since acrimoniously split up and he has no contact with her and she threw his paperwork etc out. Is there any way he can find out who his insurers were so he…
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Auto Start/Stop - Pros and Cons
I've just bought a Mini Clubman diesel with auto start stop, you can disable it and I am wondering what is the best option. I'm wondering if the fuel savings it brings are worthwhile as there must be additional wear and tear on the engine with the extra starts. Also, I always thought starting an engine used more fuel than…
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Engaging Engines Ltd - WARNING
Engaging Engines Ltd Unit A Gould St. Oldham OL13LL 0616280012 WARNING : Any prospective buyers for spare car parts are likely to be conned out of their hard cash,as i have.I had bought a rear light for my car and they sent me the wrong one.(they didn't have the right year one.I sent it back to them and now they would not…
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Anyone used National Service Network
I recently took out car insurance with Halifax and received a voucher for a free MOT.They have told me that my car will be serviced at either of 2 garages within 15 radius.They collect and deliver the car back to you after having a free valet.All seems ok but can't find any reviews about then on the net since 2009.I'm…
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Help - Insurance claim rejected and whiplash
Hi - I'm pulling my hair out and would be grateful for any advice you can provide. I had an accident before christmas - really slow into the back of a car at a roundabout. Everyone fine, no damage to my car, she had a cracked bumper so we exchanged details. I spoke to my insurance company told them that I was travelling to…
