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Small family car for 3-4k?
Hi, We currently have a 2 door, old style fiesta but need to upgrade to a 4 door for easy access to the back for a newborn's car seat. Got a few months to look around. I don't know where to start. Ideally we are looking in the 3-4k range, would like something with a boot large enough to get a pushchair and shopping in…
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Buying a used car this time of year
Hi With the 'new' plates about to launch, beginning of Sept. do you think it's best to await until post this event to buy a used car (1 year old) from a garage main dealer or just buy now. There will obviously be an influx of trade in's for new plates but am wondering how much of a difference buying a used car now or…
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To claim or not
MY wife has recently damaged our main car at home doing £2500 in damage. It was done scraping a wall on private property so nobody else involved. I am trying to find out if I have to tell my insurer if I pay for the work out of our savings, also if I need to tell the insurers of 2 other cars I have in my name. I am…
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Suggestions for a used car around £3k
Hi all, I'm planning to get a car as I'm moving from Central London to the commuter belt. I've been driving for more than 10 years so I'm quite experienced, although since I moved to UK (4 years) I've been driving occasionally as I never owned a car here. My GF is planning to get a licence later on this year so I'm looking…
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2005 renault scenic dash fault
Hi, I have recently purchased a 2005 reanault scenic expression 1.5 dci, did not really do any research before purchasing, but since purchasing I have read loads about the dashboard from this particular era failing, the car I have purchased is now 9 years old and has done 92,000 miles, is it 100% that the dash will fail or…
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Question about failing MOT and insurance
I've kind of left it pretty last minute to get my car MOT'd. It runs out today and it's in for its MOT now. My question is, if it fails, but I re-book it in and get the problem sorted in the meantime, is my insurance invalid?
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Can ins company pay another customer compo?
Grandparents were involved in serious accident a few weeks ago and ended up batered and bruised. Wasnt their fault, some guy ran into the back of them at speed. Claim has been slow. Car has been written off. Both 'rents are now receiveing physio and other stuff. But they are insured with the same company as the person who…
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DVLA Lost V5c
Hi guys Bought a new car in May and the dealer sent off the V5C then, it never arrived so called them and they agreed to send a duplicate out (17th July) called today they confirmed they have sent it again but it has not arrived! What the hell can I do? All they want to do is send it out again which based on the last two…
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Car Hire Discout Codes anyone know??
Hello Our car is not working and because of the type of fault it doesn't look like we will have it working by the time we go on holiday. It looks like we will have to hire a car instead. Does anyone know if such thing as a discount code exists for Car Hire? We will be in UK only from London Area for a week. Anyone assist.…
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Honda trying to rip me off.
I had my car in at the local dealer to have the suspension system looked at because I was getting a knocking sensation through the steering wheel at low speed over uneven surfaces. I was charged a diagnostic fee, for having one of there technicians driving my car around and observing/feeling the problem. Then when I got…
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Tyres - Hankook or Toyo?
Would appreciate some info from car people... I need two new tyres and the choice is between either the Hankook or Toyo brands, not being a car person I'd never heard of either - I understand that both are mid-range and both are roughly the same price. Any thoughts on which is a 'better' make? My regular driving is short…
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A new peugeot 108 - JUST ADD FUEL
Hi guys a family member of mine needs some help/advise They are looking in to getting a new PEUGEOT 108 on the just add fuel they have done the maths and its looking like a good deal and they insurance renewal quote is really high so they have opted to go for this deal she is eligible and she meets all the criteria she…
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Council Tax Court Summons
Hi all, So, back in April my car was clamped and towed for failure to pay car tax. I'd completely forgotten it was expiring and had been expired since January. So, this being totally my fault, I got my new tax disk and went to the pound - paid clamping/towing fee, storage fee and crucially, a fine from the DVLA. I've now…
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Ford Dealing trying to rip me off?
I've organized to purchase a ford focus from drive the deal(a broker). I've been in contact with the dealership, arranged finance quotes etc and paid my non refundable deposit. Ford currently have a deal with contribute £2780 towards the cost of my car which I have taken since Im using their Ford Finance. My car will be…
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Suzuki Swift
Can anyone think of a car for £12k which is such a bargain as a Suzuki Swift SZ4 ? It comes with : Tyre deflation detectors DAB radio with Bluetooth integration SAT NAV Switchable Traction Control Keyless Entry and Ignition 4 Electric Windows Climate Control Cruise Control I can't !!
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Paint damaged by washing.
Hope someone can offer me some advice. I recently put my vehicle in for a service at my local garage that I have been using for several years for this, and my previous vehicle. They have been great and I am very happy with all the work done until this. When they do a service, part of it is a mini valet and wash. This is…
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Insurance after leasing
Hi all Just wondered if anyone can offer any advice. I have been driving for just over 7 years and up until 3 years ago had my own car, insurance etc. Then three years ago I took on a lease car from work and insurance etc was included in the lease. The lease expires on 06.09.14 and I'm toying with the idea of buying the…
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Young Drivers-Finance/just add fuel deals
I am currently looking to get my first car, which is on par with the stress of a degree! some details: I am 21 years old Never owned a car so NCD :( However, I have been passed since the age of 18 but went to university and there was no need for a car. I did however look at the Peugeot "Just add fuel" deals and it requires…
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Has anyone got a 2010+ Citroen Relay van?
I'd be interested to hear from anyone who runs a 2010 onwards Citroen Relay van, preferably a non high-top variety. I have a client who has one and we are convinced it is bent/ not square. There certainly seem to be differences as to the internal braces and support panels either side of the rear doors internally and I'm…
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Cruise control in the rain.
Just had a post on my Facebook, Sounds plausible but I had never heard this before and as it was a repost by someone who could be considered a bit gullible and known to repost any and everything without checking it out I did a quick google and it appears true. http://www.snopes.com/autos/techno/wetroad.asp…
