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Buying a used car, help!
So OH and I had decided on a used car to buy, one or two minor issues. We've now found another one for the same price at the same dealer and are now considering that, unfortunately we can't get anyone to check it out for us. We have no clue what to be looking for. It has full 12 months MOT and some tax, but apparently it…
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touched bumpers
The weekend before last, as I was completing a 5, maybe 7 point turn in a private drive I touched an old car parked up opposite. I thought that it was just bumper to bumper but couldn't be bothered to get out and look. It now appears that the incident has been reported and the police have are investigating and the other…
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Dealer Won't Return Deposit - Outstanding Finance
Hi all, I had a thread on here a few weeks ago explaining my situation (Paid deposit on car from dealer on 23rd March, ran HPI check, turned out car had outstanding finance) They kept telling me ‘Don’t worry, all our cars are HPI clear – we check them when they come in.’ When they finally recognized this oustanding finance…
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Sleeping in Car at Car Park
Thinking of driving to London for a couple of nights and hoping to save money so no hotel. Is it illegal to park my car in a car park (£7 overnight) and sleep in my car?
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Insignia 2.0 cdti ecoflex which power steering fluid?
Can anyone please advise what power steering fluid I should be using
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Small Claims Court
I purchased a used car (2006 56 plate) done 70,000 miles. After 5 months the turbo went (75,000 miles). The car had a warranty that has covered some of the repair. However under the SOGA would i have a strong case against the dealer for the rest of the repair & also any other consequential losses we faced? The SOGA states…
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In the market for a new car, some advice required please
But here's the catch. I'm in a bit of a quandary, it's for commuting a 110 mile daily round trip to my office. I get an allowance from work which taking all other motoring costs into account leaves me with a monthly budget just for the car of £400. I'm looking at an Audi A5 and getting one on pcp is £460 a month (because…
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Car Tyres Load Index
If a tyre has a load index lower than recommended by the car, then the tyres wear out quicker. Does that mean if I choose a tyre with the highest load index, they will last longer?
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PCP deals - balloon/gfv payment - experiences??!
Considering a PCP deal for a Mazda CX5 - wondering what peoples experience of a PCP has been , particularly when at the end of the agreement and have been given a trade in valuation from the dealer? Has it normally been above the balloon/gfv or has their been a nasty surprise? Having used the what depreciation calculator…
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Insurance and selling question ?
Hi I have a car and a motorbike im planning on selling privately within 1 months time.It has become very complicated because of the new 'continuous insurance enforcement" rule. Both vehicles are currently taxed and insured the car insurance which runs out in 1 month and the motorbike insurance also expires in 1 month.How…
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Company car or cash - Mileage Question
Help with mileage Does anyone know of a spreadsheet that will allow you to see if you would be better off taking a company car and doing 20K miles or if you would be better off taking the allowance and running your own car.y own car is 1 year old and I like it. 700 pounds per month cash allowance or BMW520d SE/ Audi A5177…
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Got free RAC cover with new car but already have AA?
Hi everyone - last weekend I purchased a new car from an RAC approved garage that came with 6 months free RAC breakdwon cover. I already have AA homestart. I did think about cancelling the AA (not due for renewal again until December) and getting a refund but then the homestart aspect may come in useful. Then I just…
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Used car advise?
Hi folks, In 3 weeks I will go from working 6 miles from home to working 55 miles from home - resulting in an approximate annual mileage of 30,000! I currently drive an '03 plate VW Passat 2.0 Petrol. It's just not economical enough so I'm on the look out for a workhorse that, touch wood, won't let me down and will eat up…
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£250 Mot Repair bill 2nd year running, should I replace car?
My car is a 04 plate. 2nd year running and £250 bill for repairs so it can pass its MOT. Is this high compared to other cars? Should I replace the car?
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Evans Halshaw Deal - Walking Away?
I went and looked at a car last weekend at my local Evans Halshaw Garage. The car i went for had sold but they found a similar car at another branch that was close to what i was after. Im part-ex'ing mine as part of the deal because i need a car for work and its the easiest way so, We agree'd a deal on my car and agree'd a…
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Advice Needed about leasing.
Basically I want to have a car before I go to university in september. I was thinking about leasing a car as this will be less risk of it breaking down and costing more money etc. As this will only be a 4 month contract is it possible to get one? or would I have to take out a yearly one and give it back before I go? Just…
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Buying a 2nd hand car,Have you asked for a new RECENT MOT to be done?(even if you pay
When searching for a new car from a dealer, or a private sale, if it has an MOT 9-12 months ago, then for your assurance, then have you asked the seller for a brand new recent MOT to be done, (on the basis that anything to the car could have happened within that 9-12 months) Did the seller agree to this new MOT ? did you…
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Autotrader does it list the 'date' the car was listed?
On autotrader searches for cars, when you enter the criteria of what car you want, what model, make, colour etc, it give you a list of cars for your criteria. Is the date that these individual sellers of them cars they have listed, is the date when those cars were listed and submitted to autotrader shown on the searches?…
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Central locking fault?
Ultimately it'll go into the garage under warrant for review but at times you guys here know more than the garage does. With our mercedes when you lock the car the door mirrors fold in. When you unlock the car the door mirrors dont unfold until you open the door - at least not within the time it takes to open the boot and…
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Half Price MOT - Yeovil
I saw this great deal on facebook, Half Price MOT for all new and existing customers until the end of May https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pemco-Pitstop/121281387942230
