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Insurance for learner
Can anyone give me a rough idea how much I might pay for this? Both over 25, and car valued around £3K. Can get stand alone quote for £75ish per month, just wondering how much it would cost as an add on to the driver's insurance. Thanks
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Mk5 astra can I fit???
I'm hoping to win a new bed frame on ebay ours is too low and don't have enough money for a brand new one. But I'm wondering if I can fit it in my astra mk 5 hatch back? Already got a mattress so it's just the bed frame and it's going cheap. This is the bed http://m.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/spr/29006940/ If not how…
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fined £548 for not having road tax, !!!!!!? Need advice
Just received a letter from South West Devon Magistrates Court Code 1302 telling me I have 2 weeks to pay £548.34 (£400 fine, £58.34 back duty and £90 'costs') and the offence says "1 / Keep a vehicle without a valid vehicle license" I have a peugeot 106 and was stopped last year in November by police who found I had no…
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HPI Check Help. NMR and DVLA Mileage Different
Hi there, I've just performed a HPI Check on a vehicle I put a deposit down on on Saturday It alerted me of outstanding finance on the car, which I believe just to be Asset Insurance from the dealer (still unsure how I deal with this though). It also flashed up with a mileage discrepancy. Listed below is the mileage:…
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Do I need to replace this?
Hi, Had an MOT recently and they found this Nearside suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement It passed . I asked the garage who does my servicing do i need to replace this he said there is a small crack in it. How quick do you need to replace this and how much roughly does it cost?…
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Sleep aponea and DVLA
Relative has been diagnosed with a mild case of sleep aponea. She has never fallen asleep at the steering wheel. She was referred to the clinic because due to her weight she wants an operation for gastic band. Doc suggested that she need to be checked for sleep aponea before they consider operation. After some tests she…
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MG Philips Radio codes
Hi all.. Can anyone help me out with a radio unlock code for a Philips CR80 unit please? Serial number is MGRWCR30011480 Thank you in advance
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General car questions?
Does a diesel equivalent be cheaper to insure compared to a petrol version? For example a 2.2 diesel have cheaper insurance to a 2.0 litre petrol? Diesels have a reputation for being slow and slow means good for insurance quotes or is this a myth? If a buyer buys a cat D repaired car then how does the insurance companies…
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tvcatchup
Hi Do you need a TV license if you watch programs on tvcatchup (www.tvcatchup.com)? is tvcatchup programs broadcasted live? (and therefore you need a license) if it is live, why is it called tvcatchup?
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Audi TT 150 vs BMW 318i E46
Hi guys! I kinda need you guys to give me some sensible advice on a purchase we may be making tomorrow as we are perhaps both too excited and may make a poor decision... Current Car: BMW 318i E46 -- This car I picked up for £1550 about this time last year. Sadly it doesn't idle correctly since I bought it and I had to…
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Cheap new Renault Meganes - Exeter
Just for forum info, and forgive me if this is nationwide, and already known, but when we were in Renault main agent in exeter ( Marsh Barton ) yesterday, they have loads of new meganes on the forecourt reduced by several thousand pounds , eg 20k down to 14k, the sales rep said they had lots of them , bit of a glut, so…
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Best place to buy a used car with confidence?
With so many dodgy cars out there where is the best place apart from dealerships and national shops that you can trust to buy a used car from? A place that is backed up by good customer reviews/feedback that gives customer confidence. Also How do you tell how long the car has been advertised on autotrader? Whats the best…
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Do I have to go with my insurance company for claim?
Someone reversed into my car. They admit liability. I went to my insurance company, esure. They will deal with it but want me to pay the excess and say they will try to get it back off other insurance company. I don't want to pay that money up front and don't much like the sound of them 'trying' to get the money back. Am I…
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MOT advice
My old banger is due it's MOT end of July. I have heard that I can put it through a month earlier. What I am wondering is, if it fails can I still lawfully drive it until it's proper MOT date. Giving me a chance to get whatever it failed on, fixed in time for that MOT. Thank you.
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Dacia Sandero Dealer Discount (haggling)
Just about to buy a new dacia sandero, mid spec, mid engine, couple of extras, around 8.5k. The dealer refuses to take a penny off the book prices. Is this normal, has anyone had any success getting money off a new dacia sandero?
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Average speed cameras do they work??
Driving on various motorways yesterday I went through many average speed check zones. Mainly 50mph where they are road works. I took care to stay a 50mph yet I seemed to be constantly overtaken by people going considerably faster some probably 70mph or more. are all these people going to recieve fines in the post or do…
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Best & cheapest used car record checking service?
That checks the history of the car like if its stolen, outstanding finance, written off etc.? Theres so many services available however which one?
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Crashed.......
As above, swung out of a parking space & hit the near side front wing. It looks like a 60mph crash but was only 5mph if not slower :( Going to need a near wing, bumper & wheel arch plastic trim inside arch. Going to source from scrappie but anyone know how much to fit above? Just a rough estimate. No internal components…
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Used car bought from dealer reveals to have defective/unroadworthy
Hello, A friend of mine purchased a used Mercedes from an independent dealer (not from a main dealer) 2 weeks ago. It turns out that the stabilising suspension arm on the left-hand side is so severally worn out that it has caused the right front tyre to be so severally worn that there is no profile left on inner side of…
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Help find me a company car
Hi all, I'm in the fortunate position to be offered a company car courtesy of my job. My car criteria is fairly simple, a decent sized boot (300l+), must come in at close to £20,000 (less is fine!) and must offer low co2 emissions (for obvious reasons). On the down side, it needs to come from a fairly limited list of…
