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Tyre wear query
Morning - I would appreciate some advice about my tyre wear. On 30 December last year my car had it's third service and the mileage was 52219. Tyre tread for the two front tyres (Pirelli) was 6mm all round. The back tyres were better at 7mm On 27 July this year I needed some work done and took the car in - mileage now…
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Kia Sportage
To identify 4wd versions, Kia add a 'KX' to the model number i.e. a '2' or a 'KX-2', '3' or 'KX-3' whereas the KX equates to AWD (All Wheel Drive - their terminology for 4WD). But, I keep seeing trade adverts saying a '2' or a '3' and stating 4 x 4….. Surely 4 x 4 is not the same as 4WD or as Kia state AWD? Does 4 x 4 mean…
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Part Time motor traders insurance
I have been with ollington for the past 4 years as a part time motor trader policy, third party only. The premium quoted to me this year is about 20% greater than last year. It is a whopping 845, with buisiness use. an anyone recommend a broker or company that ca provide a competitive quote?
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New car and finance
Hi I'm after some advice - I went window shopping about 10 days ago to car craft and ended up walking away with a car and ever since I've felt like i've been had. It's entirely my fault as I've signed agreements but I got a car on finance with a crazy high interest rate. They let me test drive a few and mean while they…
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Private car park 'fines'
Hello, I really need some advice please! I am a student at the university of York. Since about January 2014 I have received about 5 parking fines from parking in the university's car park, I believe these were unfair as I paid for parking but due to lectures over running I got a ticket. The parking notice's state that I…
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Oil change
Hi, I want to get the oil and filter changed on my car. Does anyone know of any deals at the Kwikfit-type chains? And how much is fair (96 Peugeot 496 diesel)? Thanks all
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Car insurance while Licence is with DVLA
Long story, my licence needed the address updating, we recently moved house and were buying my parents car from them. I've sent my licence away to get updated (couldn't do it online as my passport is invalid) When comparing insurance companies, the small print has said 'we may ask for a copy of your licence' I don't have…
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Tax disc will be up for renewal while on holiday.
This is my first ever question to MSE forum! Our car's tax disc is expiring at the end of this month (August 31st) and we have yet to receive the renewal form. We are going on a holiday next week and will be returning on the 2nd of Sept (late evening). When does the tax renewal form normally arrives? Is there a way to pay…
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met parking fine
i have just received a parking charge notice for £60 for over staying my parking time at burger king stanstead just of m11 i never saw any signs and no staff said any thing after reading about these scams i will not be paying this fine let them take me to court thats if they want to pay out to do that ,i have read up on…
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Buying a Numberplate of of eBay
I'm getting my girlfriend a present for her 21st birthday and I've just seen this (Ebay item - 271556515619) numberplate on eBay (which is perfect as they are a perfect match for my GF's initials) and wonder if there is anything I should worry about when buying a numberplate. Her car is newer than the number plate so I…
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ParkingEye 'Parking Charge Notice'
Yesterday I had a letter from ParkingEye car park management with a couple of photos of my car on it along with instructions on how to pay them the £100 (£60 if I pay before 14/08) that I apparently owe them for overstaying the 2 hour maximum in a local shop carpark. Apologies if this is the wrong forum section but I was…
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Really bad insurance customer service
My dad had a stroke last year but it has only recently been diagnosed as a stroke. It presented as temporary vision loss - the GP gave him migraine medication. So he didn't stop driving apart from for the 2 days when he was affected by the "migraine" Anyway it wasn't until this year when he had a routine eye test that his…
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2002 Toyota Verso 1.8 78,000 MILES
As per my previous thread. The dealer has offered to swap for another vehicle. Based upon what he has online ( not everything he has is ) this Toyota stands out as spacious enough. However never owned a Toyota, though aware of the reputation of reliability. Anyone able to expand on this for me? Ever owned or driven one? 12…
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Which insurers are OK with Cat C write offs?
Trying to get insurance for my Cat C write-off - the comparison sites don't include this option so I am ending up being sent to the underwriters each time. Is there a list of companies who will easily insure Cat C write offs? Thanks very much
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New Skoda Fabia
I'll be after a new (probably ex demo or v low mileage) in the next little while. Done some research and think the Skoda Fabia will suit my needs. What I'm wondering about is whether it is worth waiting for the new Fabia, if I get that option and my current car lasts of course. Having looked around online facts seem to be…
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BMW diesel mileage
After a few years of fairly boring cars I'm thinking about getting something slightly more interesting to drive. I'm considering a BMW, either a 118d or 318d, probably in the 3 - 5 year old bracket. I'm wondering whether there is a mileage range that I should be wary of as it's in the lead up to an expensive service item?
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Small campervan / conversion for everyday use
Hi all, I'm looking for a small campervan as an everyday main vehicle and weekend camping , ideally a VW Caddy for fuel economy for 1 / 2 people max. Can anyone give any advice on where to buy / what to look and conversion kits? Finally, does anyone know of another specific forum for this topic? Thanks in advance
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Car Park Accident Claim
August 2013 I was involved in an accident in a car park with another car. I was reversing straight back out of a parking space to straighten up when another car reversed into the path of mine, at some speed, and collided with me as they were leaving their parking space opposite and to the side of mine. My car was under…
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Bought Used Japan Car In London,UK
Hello, Recently, I bought Nissan Skyline 2008 Modal here in London,Uk From english towing breakdown sole trader dealer. It has been almost 15 days, I am waiting for her. The Dealer from whom I bought he said I need to wait 5-10 days more. She stuck in paper work. If someone has any experience about it, then please suggest…
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SORN - does this count as off-road?
I'm intending to declare one of my vehicles as SORN. Do you think that this would count as 'off-road': Parked in front of my garage - the garages are in a block at the end of the road. 4 garages on each side - people who have more than one car generally park their second car in front of their garage. There's no access out…
