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what drives like a Toyota Avensis estate?
Looking for suggestions for a replacement for our diesel Avensis estate. Now last child finished uni we dont really need an estate. The avensis has been the best car we have had to date, especially on long journeys 'down south' to see family. We average about 8 trips to Brighton a year. Don' t think I've ever felt…
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Best time to buy a new(ish) car
Hi all, I am looking to change my car in next 3-4 months. I will be looking for new or upto 6-9 months old car. I wanted some advice on when is the best time to get a good discount on the list price. Is it in Aug when the dealers want to get rid of their stock in preparation of arrival of lots of new stock for Sept or do I…
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Cambelt change on a 2000 VW Beetle advice please
Just a long shot ..Wife has her heart set on a 2000 plate VW Beetle she has seen. It has around 60k on the clock and good history but the owner suggests doing the cambelt. Before we commit, can anyone advise on the likely cost involved and degree of difficulty of changing a cambelt on one of these. I understand some belts…
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First car choice
Hello well at 33 and after selling my motorbike i finally got round to doing my driving, my test is in a few weeks, so naturally ive been checking cars out, insurance quotes etc firstly i should say im doing auto only, im 6 foot 7, 20 stone, rugby type size , i tried and tried in all medium cars for manual and unless they…
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Car making squeaking noise
Hi I have a 2004 Yaris and recently it has started making a squeaking noise. It happens when I am driving slowly or turning. Does anybody know what it might be? I think I am going to have to take it to a garage but just don't want to be ripped off but I have MOT next month and don't want it failed.
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Dent repair?
Hi, I'm planning on purchasing a used car, there's a small dent at the front of the driver door, and I was wondering if anyone could give a ball park figure for how much it would likely cost to repair? I've put a deposit down on the car (refundable) and I'm going to see if that can quote me a price including getting the…
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Minimum use?
Not sure if this is a daft question or not but here goes. I have an old Corsa with 90k miles on it that is starting to get a little niggly and I'm getting a bit less confident with long trips in it. I'm planning to buy a new car fairly soon, mostly because I live well in the sticks and don't want to be in a position of no…
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Warranty Direct - Heads up
Hi guys Just nearly been stitched up by Warranty Direct. Took out a policy on my new car just in case, But I highlighted I do not want to pay any expense towards the car repairs or there is no point in warranty at all. Anyways all seemed to of gone well I paid my monthly amount of 34 quid last week and I got my paperwork…
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Gunk in specific place on engine
I hope someone can help me! I have gunk on my engine where the yellow circle indicates: (note: not my photo, just lifted from the internet of the same engine as mine, ignore the bits saying ignore!) It's a 1998 Ford Fiesta 1.3 endura engine. Do you know what could be causing this? Also what is this part of the engine…
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Car Tax Issues
Hi, I wonder if everyone can give me some advice or whether or not this has happened to anybody else? A few weeks ago we received a letter from the DVLA stating that our car had been spotted on the road without tax, according to them the tax ran out in sept 13. we bought the car in oct 13 from a branch of bristol street…
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Receiving DVLA documents re Landlord
Hi guys, My LL still has his car registered at the address I am renting from him. In the last week we have received a congestion charge notice, and a letter from the DVLA. I haven't opened either, but the first letter is obvious what it is and the latter looks as though his photo license has expired. I have emailed LL who…
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MSE News: Petrol prices: Asda and Sainsbury’s to cut diesel costs
Asda and Sainsbury's will cut the cost of diesel by up to 2p per litre at their forecourts from tomorrow ... Read the full story: Petrol prices: Asda and Sainsbury’s to cut diesel costs 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 to Forum?…
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Dent Repair
Hi All Looking for any advice on mobile dent/scratch repair. Have a fairly deep 2 inch key scratch on door and a dent/chip on the bonnet which looks like the bonnet catch has come up through the bonnet when slammed for some reason. Does anyone have any experience of using these mobile companies, what I can expect to pay,…
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second hand car choice and Cambelt
I have narrowed down two cars but held back by Cambelt on my first choice First choice: 56 plate 97k fsh and 1.8 petrol which I prefer at 2895. He said in principle he'd take 2600. He said he doesn't think Cambelt is done but says it's not making noise and he'd check with garage regarding the tension. I would buy at 2600…
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Is the government car scrappage scheme still operating?
Good Morning Folks Does anybody know if the government car scrappage scheme is still operating? As you know, this is where you buy a brand new car in exchange for your old car which is more than 10 years old, and the government gives £2000 as a discount towards the purchase of the new car. If not, when was is stopped?…
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Non-fault accident - Courtesy car and other problems.
Hi, 10-days ago ago a drunk driver lost control down our street and hit into 4-cars, including our own (leaving it undrivable). They were immediately arrested by the police and admitted liability. Tesco Insurance (my insurance company) were informed immediately and "started" proceedings. After the crash I rang up everyday…
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Ending a PCP Early
Hi All, I am looking to end my PCP early using VT , currently 24 out of 35 payments paid. I spoke to Audi Finance and they gave me two options 1) Pay 3400 to settle now or 2) Sell the car privately or back to dealer. Any idea what i should be aiming for ? Webuyanycar comes back with a figure which is above the settlement…
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car choice, advice needed
Due to replace Lease car soon and list is below. Know about BIK on Hybrid, but not majorly worried about that. Do medium amount of motorway driving, a lot of town driving. What would you go for out of ones below and Why? A3 1.6 tdi sportback Sport A3 2.0 tdi Sportback SE A class Merc A180 SE CDI Passat 2.0 tdi saloon Tech…
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M6 toll
Hi . Shocked by the M6 toll cost . No wonder it's a flop . I'm travelling to North Wales via M6 from A14 on a Saturday . My question is should I :juse the Toll or will the non toll M6 be moving at a reasonable pace ?
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Chrysler won't paid out on car warranty claim. Advice please!!!
I am extremely upset and frankly disgusted by the way Chrysler have treated me. At present I would never buy another Chrysler car or recommend one to anyone I know. I have had to pay out £850 for repairs and replacement clutch on my Chrysler Delta, which at the time was less then two years old. The repairs of the car NOT…
