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Second key 'missing'
Good evening, My OH bought herself a new car from a dealers last week (new to her - 6yrs old) She had seen it advertised on Autotrader and subsequently on the dealers own website. In the description it stated that it had 2 keys, but when she collected it a couple of days after paying deposit, she was only given one key.…
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Unusual car history - advice needed
Hi, I've put a deposit down for a second hand car (60 plate, so not too old) and since then I've found some odd things around the car's history - I would appreciate any advice you'd be able to give! Essentially, as far as I can tell, there is a year and a half gap where the car has not been taxed or driven. I did a mileage…
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Van repair estimate seems steep!
Long story short, rented a van from Europcar last weekend. Managed to scrap and dent the passenger door. Around 100-150mm long. Had to pay £1000 excess, no problem as that's what I had agreed too beforehand. Went to 2 different body shops to get quotes by showing them pictures. Europcar sent photos to the garage they deal…
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Car tax, expect or not and how to apply
Hello last year I bought a brand new fiesta, and was told there is no tax charge as it's low emotions and small engine etc. I've just noticed the tax disc runs out today! How do I get a new one? I've not had a letter from dvla. How long is the tax free for? Thank you.
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Which Power Steering Fluid?
Heya all, quick question. I've got a 2001 Y Reg 1.2 Clio Sport 16v. Before I order it, will this be compatible Power steering fluid? Wynn's power steering fluid:…
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LHD car insurance
My ex, (with whom I am still friends, surprisingly), came back to the UK from living in France in 2008 along with a Citroen Scenic which is now about 13 years old. Despite my telling him, (being an avid MSEer), that it might be better to sell it and buy something else over here he insisted on bringing it back together with…
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Petrol Spend
Hi About to get my first car. Just wondering whats your monthly petrol costs? I have an estimate in mind but want to see how far off the mark I am :) Give us your figure :)
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Dashboard check engine warning - automatic mot fail?
Happened when I tried to jumpstart the car. Apparently it happens sometimes with this car (Merc A160 - 2001). Bought fault reader from ebay and thought I'd sorted it. It seemed to cleared. First time I used the car after it came back. Any idea if these cheap readers are any good? Or do I need it cleared properly? MOT next…
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SMART repair
I have just purchased a new vw golf and have been offered what they call SMART repair. The basis of this is that they will repair minor scratches, scuffs and sends from things caused by doors opening on to the car etc. Does anyone have any experience with this and think it is worth it? Is there any excess to pay (I will…
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now thats what i call speeding
http://youtu.be/t7gmbQ8KxM4 one mistake and an lot of dead people
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Advice for selling a car
I've recently been offered a job in London and I'm hoping to sell my car (a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa). I've never sold a car privately and was hoping to sell to a dealership/company if possible for simplicity. The car is in good condition and has an estimated value of £4,950, according to confused.com, when I've just put in a…
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possibility of wining a court action for a damaged car deal
Hello, I bought this car around 3 weeks back from an e-bay auction. It was described as having AC and also mentioned that it runs great. I bid without viewing first and went to dealers premises and had a look just before the payment. It looked good and I went on a small trial and everything looked fine, so bought it…
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help lost keycode
Hi can anyone help.. i had to disconnect my battery and as a result of that lost the keycode to my ford radio the serial number is M267561. Thanks
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Car finance help please
Hi looking for some advice! We took a brand new Chrysler grand voyager in July last year(@£36k) we put £10k deposit down & rest went on finance (black horse) we are 11 mths into a 48mth agreement but would like to get out of the agreement. What I was wondering was, can we sell the car back to garage & settle any…
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diesel vs petrol
hi there i need a bit of advice i don't know if it's best to go for a diesel or petrol i do about 13000 miles per year. i saw two cars that i want to compare focus 1.6 tdci on a 13 plate 13700 miles priced at £ 11962 focus 1.0 125 ecoboost on a 13 plate 14400 miles priced at 11700 so need a bit of advice if it's best to go…
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Best time to buy a new car.
Looking to buy a new car, not in a hurry so if it meant waiting and saving a few bob i would do that, also i would not be bothered if it was say a 2014 car that i bought new in Jan 2015...not bothered about it dropping in value as i intend to keep the next one for the long term....any tips or advice i would be grateful for.
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Would you buy a car with a faulty speedo?
Seen a great car on eBay locally, taxed & MOT'd but speedo not working. That would make it illegal to drive technically. Anyone know how much a speedo repair would be (undoubtedly depends why it's not working!)?
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VW Beetle broken oil dipstick holder
Hope someone can help Missus has seen a VW Beetle but the oil dipstick holder has broken and is leaking oil. Any ideas if this part is easily available and is it a part that I could change at home? Thanks as usual
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Bought 2nd car from dealer with, what appears to be, a dodgy MOT certificate
Hi everyone, I am looking for some guidance please. A couple of weeks ago we purchased a part exchange car from a dealer. The car came with brand new 12mth MOT certificate. Just out of curiosity I pulled the MOT history from the gov website and then noticed the car had failed an mot test a few days prior to us buying the…
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Particulant
Has anyone experienced a problem with this? Had a major service on my Honda after it had lost power. Told it was because I hadn't had it serviced and didn't do many miles. Straight after the Service went to France and had the same problem. Told to go slowly until it "sorts itself out" Can I ever trust this car again?
