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What car (forward planning)...
I'm a money saver, so I'm starting to save for my next car. I suspect I'll buy it in 2 years time, and what I'll be looking for is a 1-2 year old car. In other words, the car I'm going to buy is probably either in a showroom somewhere, or about to be built. Current car is VW Golf size, diesel, reasonably fast and…
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Selling my Car
Hi Guys, I have come to that emotional time in a persons life where they have to sell their first ever car! It is an 03 Focus 5 door 1.8 Tdci Zetec which I am the 2nd owner of. Its done just over 110k miles, and depending where you check is valued between £1 - £1.5k. I wanted to ask advice on where is best to sell it, and…
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Used car & BVRLA mileage data
Hi there I have just run a vehicle check via Auto Trader on a used car I am interested in buying. As part of the results regarding mileage, data has been provided as below: Source Date Mileage BVRLA 26/07/2013 70,500 RMI MIL'GE 26/07/2013 70,500 BVRLA 24/07/2013 70,500 BVRLA 04/06/2013 66,790 RMI MIL'GE 01/06/2013 66,790…
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Incorrect reg on parking ticket
On New Year's eve i drove to work and parked in a council pay and display car park. I rang up to pay to park but came back to my car and there was a council parking ticket on the windscreen. The money hasnt gone out of my account, so unsure what has happened, but i thought id pay the fine and complain afterwards as i dont…
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Audi A1 PCP vs Cash
Hello! I'm planning in buying an A1 (1.4 petrol manual, sport trim, metallic, comfort pack). Best price for the car so far is £15,759 from ukcarbroker. I'm part-ex my Polo which has been valued at about 5.5k by dealers. Various dealers are talking about pcp. I've always bought cars for cash so am unfamiliar with it. I was…
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Battery problems
Tried to start car the other day - battery flat. Called AA who came out and got it started. They checked it all and said, battery fine, and its charging well. So I assumed I'd left the lights on or something. Today, flat again. Definitely not left anything on this time. So, is it:- 1. Faulty battery after all. 2. Something…
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Good liar needed
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Best car to meet my needs
I am thinking of trading in my 2006 1.6 diesel ford focus but can't decide what to get next- I will be going for secondhand as I can't afford to buy new. I do a fair amount of driving in wet and muddy country lanes in my commute to work and the rest on dual carriageway and city roads (16 miles one way per day). I do about…
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Water in Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
I have inadvertantly put the smallest amount of water into the top of my power steering fluid reservoir. I've already googled and clearly this is not a good thing however the amount added was really small as the reservoir was already pretty full. I would estimate a table spoon or so. Do I need to worry and or get it…
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Holiday Autos Car Rental, anything to worry about?
I've been charged with hiring some cars in Austria for an upcoming ski trip and Holiday Autos are coming up by far the cheapest. Is there anything to worry about with hidden charges or nasty surprises? Cheers
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Car Hire Claim Insurance Question
Not quite sure where to post list ...... so apologies. Regularily go to Spain and hire a car. To avoid those extra insurance policies (windscreen, chasis, tyres etc) that they try to sell you, I have an annual one that covers all the extras. Last trip got a puncture and hire company told me just to go to the garage and get…
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Buying a car through the internet
Hi, I'm thinking of buying a new car using an internet broker. I have read some threads on here regarding this but they're a bit old now and I would appreciate some up to date views. The companies I am particularly interested in hearing about are Broadspeed and UK Car Discount. Has anybody used either of these companies…
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Stainless Steel exhaust trims
Simple question really, can anyone recommend a supplier of decent quality stainless steel exhaust trims please? Tried the likes of Halfords but not impressed with the range or quality of what is on offer. I am not looking for anything too bling or like a baked bean can size, just something to finish off the back of the car…
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Buying car advice
I'm suffering from a major quandary about getting a car and am finding the decision between two cars difficult. Option 1: Hyundai I30 comfort 1.4 petrol 59 reg 28,000 miles List price: £6490 £1600 part exchange for my current car And my parents have offered to lend me £4890 to pay the rest off but paying them back as if it…
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Car Warranty
Hi. First time poster, long time lurker. Looking for some advice re a used car warranty. I purchased an 04 plate VW Golf 2.0 GT TDI from a local garage on 12th October 2013, the car came with a 3 month engine and gearbox warranty and was sold on the condition that certain faults were rectified, ie a broken indicator bulb…
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Car hesitating
I've got a Peugeot 307 HDi, 1.6 diesel. Just lately it's started to hesitate sometimes. What I mean is, cruising along at say 50mph, nice and gently on a dual carriageway. When I put my foot down a little bit (e.g. to pull out past a lorry, so slight acceleration rather than aggressive as you might do to overtake on a…
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MSE News: Online driving records could cut car insurance bills
"Motorists could see insurance premiums cut by up to £15 a year, as all driving licence records are being put online..." Read the full story: Online driving records could cut car insurance bills Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply. If you aren’t sure how it all works, read our New…
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Kwik Fit Warning -- wanted £405 for £30 repair
This is a warning to others regarding Kwik Fit's dubious business practices/incompetence. Went to my local branch for an MOT. Was told that there was a parking brake imbalance and it would have to go back in for a brake check. While it was in, Kwik Fit phoned me, and after 5 minutes of explaining how brakes work and…
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Gap insurance didn't pay out years ago
My husband has debts from years ago that he is paying off on repayment plans. After discussing this tonight one of them is finance outstanding on a car he had approximately 6 years ago. He traded a new car in and added approximately £1000 on the finance deal on a different car bought from a dealership. At the time he was…
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