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Keeping your NCD?
I am in the process of renewing my car insurance and have realised that I may be losing out. I have not made a claim in about 12 years but because I always shop around at renewal time and each company has a different maximum no claims discount period I have only been transferring whatever NCD that is shown on my renewal…
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Should I lend my car out?
Currently my car is sitting on my mums driveway, it isn't taxed, mot'd or insured as I can't afford to run it at the moment. It has a sorn notice on it. My ex would like to borrow the car, he will tax and mot it and get it insured in his name. He's been driving for years and is a good driver. Although he has only just…
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Slip roads onto dual carriageways.....
I've just got home after a long day at the orifice, the final 3 miles of my journey involves entering a 40 limit dual carriageway from a minor road with a short(ish) slip road after a 90 degree bend. Said slip road has a car high metal fence with bushes growing behind, you cannot see around the corner at all. So anyway, I…
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Provisional licence/Highway Code query....
Should I receive a copy of the Highway Code when I receive my new Provisional licence. I havent but have been told I should have. Thanks
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New 2014 Nissan Quashqai 1.2 engine qustion
I'm looking at maybe getting the new 2014 Quashqai .Ive been in and discussed options with dealer and they recommend the 1.5 diesel engine but I only do 6k miles a year so I think the 1.2 petrol would be more suited for my needs .My main concern is that its only a 1.2 in a biggish car .Do you think this is to under powered…
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Mechanic legal advice needed
Is there anything i can do? My car started to smoke from the exhaust when my friend/mechanic/owner of a garage said the head gasket had gone i said give me a price (£820) which was fine by me. He phoned later to say the head needed skimmed and would cost (£60) more, which again i was fine with this, A few days later i…
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Euro Car Parks Parking Fine
Hi, I just recieved a letter through the door saying I had overstayed in a car park and that i would have to pay a fine, However - 1. I did not know this car park had a maximum stay (must be bad signage) 2. My Car battery died and I had to wait on someone coming to jump start me. This happened at the waterfront car park in…
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VW Polo or Ford Fiesta?
So, I've been told this morning that my insurers consider my car to be uneconomical to repair (which, in fairness, is probably right!) so I am going to have to buy something to replace it, in a hurry. I was something small, economical and reliable. Most of my driving is fairly short commutes so I'm assuming petrol is…
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Halfords.
I have an issue with Halfords but I am getting nowhere with their customer services. Anyone have an email address for someone higher up the food chain?
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Buyers rights, car problem...
Hi I'm hoping for some help with my buyers rights. I bought a car,an '06 Peugeot 307 1.6 HDi,from a trader 31/12/13 and after just under 3 weeks it started hesitating then basically cut out with the "anti pollution fault" on the dash. It has been driveable at lower revs since but has just started getting worse. Now I'm on…
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Wanted - a car with high seating for a learner/new driver
A friend of mine is disabled. Her daughter wishes to learn to drive, she has turned 18. Friend can't insure her on her motability car because she is under 21 and a learner. Her lease will be ending in around 5 months time. Her plan is for her daughter to have a proper driving lesson from a qualified person. She wants to…
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VW Polo
Any opinions from experience grateful. Considering a Polo as a smaller run about car
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Car not being used - insurance required?
My car's not being used at present but will remain parked on the road. I know having valid VED is a stipulation but is insurance? Obviously it can't cause an accident because it's not going anywhere, I don't care if it gets nicked but I suppose there's always the possibility that it will explode and damage other things in…
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DIY parking sensor kits
I'm looking to fit parking sensors to a 2005 Discovery 3. I'd prefer to go down the wireless route, simply to avoid having to run wires the length of the vehicle. Anyone got any experience of these? There's quite a few different systems out there, so I'm looking for one that's reliable and gives value for money - but that…
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Help please - VW Sharan
Hi, I have a 1997 VW Sharan that has only genuinely done 36000 miles and is a very reliable car but just recently I have a puddle of water in the drivers well - does anyone know what could be causing this please and if its an easy job to rectify without major expense. Thank you in advance Dora x
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Use the same car shampoo product?
Bought a year old Citroen C3 a few months ago, I had the bodywork done with Pure Guard body care through the dealer, I have nearly used all the shampoo and can't find anymore on the internet, can anyone recommend an other shampoo that would do the job or should I go back to the dealer and use the same product?
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Gumtree failure, where to next?
Hello all I have only just joined to get some advice. I listed my renault clio about this time last week on Gumtree but have failed to sell it. I got : 3 offers from what I think are dealers trying their luck. 4 scam artists 0 phone calls :( So now I am at the point of willing to pay to sell but want serious buyers. My…
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Re: Understanding Finance/Cars!
Evening all, In the future I am possible considering selling my car (Be it £500) according to What car and getting a car on finance..Now I know nothing about finance as was brought up if you can't afford it don't buy it! However since having children I need something reliable and roadworthy and a friend suggested now you…
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Paying for a car.
Hi all, I have agreed to buy a vehicle from an independent dealer. The only thing is, due to logistics and other commitments, I cannot collect it for 3 weeks. The dealer is happy with that but has asked me to pay a holding deposit of £1000, which to be honest I think is fair enough. My question is this, what is the safest…
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Car insurance - moving abroad
Hi, In my first year of driving I was rubbish and had to claim on the insurance which resulted in my insurance premium hitting the roof and I stupidly decided to drive without insurance (for which I have now learned my lesson and will not be doing again) due to these points I am therefore unable to afford insurance again.…
