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Car buying advice - potential scam?
hi I have found a car (alfa romeo gt) online on Gumtree which looks like a good deal. It is quite cheap and is priced at 2800 with 67k miles and all the usual stuff like full service history. The ad said birmingham but when I got in touch the person aelling the car said they were in Scotland. The advert did say that they…
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Car HP Check HELP!!
Hi guys, Ive purchased a Ford Fiesta ST, had it under a week, the garage salesman said he performs checks on all vehicles and everything is fine. I've just done a check myself now and this is what I have. Plate Transfer* The current plate was transferred to this vehicle on 21/11/2008 * P7**V was applied to this vehicle on…
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Car insurance quotes
My daughter who is now 22 year old student has car insurance with Admiral that runs out next week. I have done a price comparison like for like and Admiral quote £520... down £180 from last year. However Endsleigh are quoting £310! has anyone used this firm and if so are they ok? Thanks
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When do repairers call?
Scratched the car. Hit a wall reversing. No damage to wall, and car is drivable. Rang insurers, and they use a company called Nationwide. They will ring us on Monday. How long before they pick up car and drop off courtesy car? And do I need to be at home when they arrive?
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foreign EU drivers - what are the rules for them?
hello all. i was wondering what the rules are in general for foreign EU drivers in the UK where they are driving their imported left hand drive car from another EU country? i ask because, i see a lot of them without a tax disc in the winshield and at work a colleague of mine told me that they are allowed to drive here…
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Opinions please Audi or Mercedes?
Hi all, We are currently looking to trade in our 55 plate Audi A6 estate. Average trade in is around £4,200. 103,000 on the clock and it good condition. Previously we had a merc estate which I loved. It's a dilemma what to go for now....hubby did want a bmw but I keep hearing they are rubbish for winter driving. Living in…
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Goodwood Moving Motors Show - 1 pr free tickets
I have two free tickets for the Goodwood Moving Motors Show being held next Thursday, 26th June that I can no longer use. If you PM me, I will post them first class (no charge) as I would like to think they won't go to waste.
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Learner driver insurance
I have found a Learner driver insurance for my 17 year old son that seems unbelievable. He read it on the bus in the METRO newspaper - it is called Metro covered Learner Driver Insurance and it covers him whilst he is a Learner in any car as long as there is someone over 25 years old taking him round. Does anyone know if…
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Mazda 6....blind spot?
Gotta pick a new car soon (Yay :j @ getting shot of the StupidCmax) & the 6 is on my shortlist. I test drove an estate version last week & found that there is a blindspot to the drivers right shoulder (yes, i do still turn my head for a second before pulling out......No,i know they don't teach you to drive like that…
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Kids and V5C
Helping son sell his car. ''Here's the V5C and MoT Dad'' I take and peruse thinking ''blimey he's on the ball today'' (unlike England yesterday) BUT his V5C is actually only half the V5C (right hand page with New Keepers details form) not the left hand side with his details. Can he still sell without the LH page ? I might…
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Jaguar wheel
Hi all My near side front wheel has been damaged, probably by a potholed during the floods. My mechanic is having problems sourcing one. Whe I search online I can find lots available but I onto really know that I'm looking for. I trust my mechanic but he's old school and things like the internet has passed him by. I've…
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MOT coming - Any help please?
Hi All, I have few advisory items on my MOT and was wondering anyone can help with how much will it cost to get them fixed (i.e. cost of part and labour). Car is Citroen Xsara 1.4 - 2001 make 1 Offside front suspension arm has a slight play in a ball joint 2 Rear engine mounting deteriorated. 3 Front engine mounting…
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Paasat as a new car. Good or bad choice?
Hi All. On another thread I asked if the choices I was making on a new lease car were good or not. After driving a version of the one I wanted to get this week, I was totally put off it . ( TRied a Lexus CT200h and spent 20 minutes trying to get it to reverse, something to do with the key fob and some security I didn't…
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Parking Eye - Country Court Claim
So i parked on a free car park back in April, and so far ignored the letters and now have received a country court claim. (please ignore my ignorance i had no idea the law had changed re private tickets) I have acknowledged the claim online and now i am unsure what to do. To be honest i would prefer not to attend court. I…
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minor parking scrape (opening door) - cheeky to offer cash compensation?
Made the classic error of opening my door too vigorously and bashing the car next to me. There was no dent, only a transfer of paint from my door to the other car. Going down the insurance route would be a lot of hassle for everyone, so I'm thinking of offering the owner some cash (maybe £50?), or paying a mobile repairer…
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MOT, or cut my losses?
Hi all I was wondering if I could get some opinions on what others would do in my situation. I have a 17 year old Ford Fiesta with 75k on the clock and the MOT is due on the 30th June. I had an exhaust check this week and the entire thing needs replacing at a cost of £140. There are also a few other bits that need doing (a…
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Private Parking Fine - Need advice!
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Small family Cars Haggling and prices?
Hi I'm looking to get a small family car diesel with low mileage (<20,000 miles/ ex demo). I do about 16,000 miles per year. I'm looking at a 13 plate 1.6tdi ford focus, 13 plate 1.6 tdi seat leon and 13 plate 1.6 tdi vw golf the golf is listed at £13,800 the ford and seat listed at ~£12,500 Which cars would you recommend…
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What are my rights if I want to return car to dealer?
Hello I bought a car from a dealer who is a 3hr drive from me. The following day the car was losing power, I called the dealer and put the car into a garage who diagnosed a problem with the turbo intercooler. The dealer is paying for the part but is refusing to pay for all of the labour. I think it's only fair that he pays…
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Outstanding finance on car we want to buy, help please.
Hi, my son (19) wants to buy a car that has/had £2600 owing on it. The seller was upfront about it and promised to pay off the lump sum. He told us which dealership he originally bought the car from . He has now told us that the finance has been settled. How do we know, for sure, that the outstanding money has been paid…
