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getting rid of ford focus
wonder if anyone has done this and can help or if there are any dealers on here who can provide their thoughts on the matter? got a hire purchase on a ford focus which I'm sick to death of and I've paid easily more than half the term on it eyed up a much better car, and looking at a part ex (when I say part ex I'm happy if…
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Selling a older Nissan
Afternoon all. I've been tasked by an older relative to sell his car for him, as he has decided his driving days are over. It's a 2002 02 plate Nissan Primera (so quite an early 'new shape', but not facelift one if my research is correct), 40k on clock, owned from new, with some service history. It's a 1.8, and drives…
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Personalised Plate
Hubby has treated me to a Personalised plate for my car for my 30th :) We brought from the DVLA website for a good price so will do all the paper work ourselves. I only have 4 weeks left on my MOT would be be a lot less hassle to re MOT my car before transferring the new reg across? Thanks
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over 70 license renewal
My cousin has to renew her driving license this April when she will be 70. She is out of the country just now and will be till July/August. She spends most winters abroad, poor soul. She phoned and asked me if she doesn't renew her license till she comes home will the new one start from her birthday or her renewal date.…
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The car buying service
Hi all Has anybody used 'the car buying service' before? We saw them on asda car park, they have their own cabin there. We went to see them, and they offered us £400 for our car, which we are happy with. Just wanted to check if anybody has used them, as we don't want to get shafted by them!! Cheers for any help
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Brand New Ford Focus Hatchback 2.0 TDCi Titanium 5dr - £153.56 per month & deposit
A great deal? Initial payment of £921.36 and £153.56 per month. The deal is over a 24 month period based upon 10,000 miles per year. Includes delivery, 1st year's road tax, warranty and breakdown cover. Approx. £4400 for 2 years worth of driving (insurance, fuel etc. not included ;) ).…
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Do a 2nd HPI check?
If buying a 2nd hand car from a main car dealer should I both doing a 2nd HPI check?
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metal dust caps stuck
hi all, I have metal dust caps on my motorbike but they are stuck on I need to put air into the back tyre about half inflated how can I get them off? I have tried wd40 left overnight boiling water anything else I can try without ripping the valves out thanks
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first car for new driver? help please
Hi I am yet to pass my test but was wondering what would be a good car for me to start out with,I am 27, I have a girlfriend and two young children that i would be transporting about. I also have a fairly tight budget, so I'd be looking for a car that was reasonable to run, maintain, insure and get taxed. I know running a…
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Mini bus with cctv hit my car can i ask for footage
HI, My first post so please bare with me!. I was parked at work in a public car park when my car got hit on the side. I have partial, very poor, CCTV footage from my work place but it doesn't show the impact. I know who's mini bus it was as they were visiting my place of work (a theatre), i had footage of passengers…
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At what speed do punctures become catastrophic?
IO've had two punctures which were either caused at the time of the incident or were slow punctures (I am not 100% sure). Both times I didn't lose control of the vehicle, the car just because really sluggish on the side of the puncture. Car veered towards that side. First one I was driving 30mph, second one I was driving…
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Focus is possessed!
Hi all I have a ford focus zetec 1.8 tdi, 2008 model. Been having some niggly issues, and this week it's developed a new whiney noise. But today I'm pretty certain it's been possessed by a demonic entity! Earlier today it refused to start - appeared to have a flat battery. We jump started it and all seemed well again.…
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Declaring Sorn at the end of the month
Hi, I plan on declaring my car SORN at the end of the month when my tax disc expires and as my dads license is sent away to police and waiting for it to return. on https://www.gov.uk/register-sorn-statutory-off-road-notification it says It’s an offence to keep a motor vehicle without insurance unless you’ve surrendered…
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Kwik Fit failure to respond to complaint
I'm at a loss on what to do next with pursuing a complaint with Kwik Fit. To cut a long story short I was charged £330 which Kwik Fit failed to diagnose and repair last summer. Despite using their online queries link twice, and subsequently writing to their head office, they have not responded, let alone resolved my…
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Two headlight bulbs for £4.99 from Lidl
At Lidl from 16 Jan. H4 or H7 sets of 2, each available in Xenon Effect, 50% Extra Brightness or Long Life http://www.lidl.co.uk/cps/rde/SID-64D830D9-AFBA5673/www_lidl_uk/hs.xsl/our-offers-2491.htm?action=showDetail&id=9111&ar=6
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Query / Advice re: new tyre on Vauxhall Astra
Hi Was hoping somebody might be able to advise me please. I drive a Vauxhall Astra and it needs a new front tyre (driver's side) On both rear tyres I have 215/50/R17 91W However, on the front tyres I have 215/50/R17 91V I know that the "V" and "W" relate to "Speed", but I'd have expected all four tyres to be uniform? As…
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Car alarm suggestions for '96 Fiat Punto?
Hi Guys 'Death drivers'/joyriders tried to break into my pensioner dad's 1996 Fiat Punto 9 times in past 2 days. Any suggestions for any quick and easy to install car alarms please? Warm regards
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Notice of Intended Prosecution
Hi all, So I come home this evening to one such a letter from the police. Apparently, on Sunday the 5th of Jan I was doing 58m on a limited 50mph stretch of M1 which is being widened. Although I did slow down because of the temporary 50m limit due to road works, I never noticed I was speeding. I do admit I was trying to…
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Green Flag
Each year I buy breakdown cover, just the roadside assistance, just incase. I am with Green Flag at the moment and have been the last few years. Every year I get my renewal reminder and I check online to see what deals are around and it always seems to be Green Flag that suit me best. Each year however I find that the…
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RTA question
Front vehicle is collided from the rear, rear party insurance is liable, however if an accident management company is going to deal , then who does the front driver refer the offending party to? Their insurance although they won't be managing the claim or the AMC?
