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Car Insurance/No claims Bonus Query
Just looking for some advice (instead of being jumped on by a posse that seems to happen a lot these days :) ) Car A (banger) currently insured with Person A, Person B named driver. Car B (New) to be insured with same as above. Long term plan is to retire Car A and Person B to purchase new car and insure. Person A would…
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New car
I've had a 2002 Suzuki Alto 3 door since I passed my driving test (gifted to me by my nan who stopped driving). Although it's a great little car, it has no power steering/is 993cl/extremely basic interior. My OH will also be using my car once he's passed his driving test, so I was thinking of getting a slight upgrade. A…
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Booked my Driving Test!
Just booked my test for the 1st August and I'm bricking it! If I pass it means I can save more money and not get a silly train to work!
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parking fine
I recently dropped my son at b'ham airport. I had always dropped him off at the same location by the long stay car park. I have now received a parking fine BA01 - failing to park in a designated parking area. I did not leave my vehicle and the engine was running whilst he got out with his luggage. The whole incident was…
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Insurance company messed up my claim - can you advise, please?
Hello, I made a claim last September (2013) when a 3rd party hit my car door, caused damage and drove off. 3rd party is now claiming their car is a write off and I am at fault. A parking attendant was a witness and gave me his employer's details. I passed all details to my insurance company back then and had several phone…
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Ford Ka windscreen damage?
I have a crack in my windscreen and I was wondering if anyone knows how much roughly this costs to replace? I have no idea as it seems like it could be incredibly expensive... There is a crack in the bottom left corner of the screen. I looked into getting it replaced through my insurance, but they want £255 for the repair.…
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Car registered cat D but has never been a write off
I've had my car since new (2006) in 2011 my keys got stolen so I claimed through insurance and they fitted new locks. I have tried selling it and done a hpi check and it is coming up as a cat d write off in 2011. I contacted insurance company who admitted that it shouldn't have been registered as a cat d as it was never…
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First car...
Know there is a lot of these type of threads but hopefully you will humour me:D Am 37 and have my driving test booked for the end of the month, no assumptions but I am committed to passing at some point. Is there any reason not to buy a new car? Was looking at a new Kia (Picanto/Rio) or one of the equivalent Seats. Know…
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What sort of speed camera is this ?
These have started sprouting up all along the A68, usually replacing Gatso's : http://i1353.photobucket.com/albums/q671/EbeScrooge1/IMAG0159_zps7fc56c46.jpg It doesn't look like a standard Gatso, and it doesn't look like the Truvelo pictured here : http://www.speedcamerasuk.com/truvelo.htm Any idea what it is ? More to the…
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Air con not working. Any advice?
When I switch on the air con in my car the air it blows out isn't really cool. It might be a few degrees below ambient temperature but definitely not as cool as it used to be. The car is a 6 year old Toyota Auris. Can anyone advise me is this something my normal annual servicing at the Toyota dealership should have picked…
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Very high oil consumption on 2nd hand car Vs. Sales of Goods Act 1979
Hi folks, I purchased a 2010 Audi A5 TFSI Quattro, with 36,000 on the clock from a reputable dealer in Surrey on the 20th May. The oil consumption is very high at 0.5 L per 570 miles, against the Audi maximum of 0.5 L per 622 miles, which is painlfully high a consumption limit as it is. There is plenty of evidence of the…
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Help with decision
What would you go for Suzuki Swift (13) 1.2 SZ2 3dr £7,495 £30 tax Or 2013 (13) Skoda Fabia 1.2 12V S 5dr £6688 £110 tax I drive approx 13000miles per year Thanks for opinions
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parking eye tickets
hi looking for help. i parked in the short term car park at royal free hospital which allows up to 20 minutes free of charge. i left the parking space before 20 minutes was up but stayed at the side of the car park waiting for my wife to come out. i then left the car park. 2 days later received a parking ticket in the post…
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Autoguard Warranties
Has anyone used Autoguard Warranties. I've just put a deposit on a second-hand car and the dealer has offered me one. I usually avoid these, but he did show me a list of work he'd done that had been reimbursed. Are they any good?
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Autoglass and Ford winscreens
Do Autoglass replace Quickclear (Ford Kuga) windscreens? I have a chip, but it's just over an inch, so probably a replacement. Just want to know if they replace with another Quickclear?
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Manual versus automatic transmission gear boxes
Hi Folks What are the pros and cons of having a car fitted with an automatic gear box rather than a manual one? Thanks in advance for your responses
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Where is the best place to buy private number plates?
Hi Folks Could someone advice where is the best place to buy private number plates? I'm thinking of buying one which has 3 letters followed by some numbers? Thanks in advance for your responses.
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What do different car engines sizes mean?
Hi Folks Could someone please explain the difference between engine sizes and what they mean. i.e. How is a (say) 1.4 litre engine car different to (say) a 1.6 litre engine car? Which would be the more economical on petrol? Thanks in advance for your responses.
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What is the difference between a petrol and a diesel engine
Hi Folks I am in the process of buying a new car, and still deciding whether I should go for a petrol or a diesel engine. Can someone please explain the difference? I will only be using the car on short distances and only be driving long distances - going on the motor way about half a dozen times in the year. Thanks in…
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European breakdown cover for car & touring caravan
Not sure if this is in the correct forum so please move if it is. We are going to France for two weeks in the summer and I have been looking at breakdown cover. I got a quote from Red Pennant for around £200 for the two weeks. This would return the car and caravan back to our home in the event of a major problem. The…
