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Do Nissan do compensation?
Hi, Fairly new to this but here goes. I've just taken delivery of a new Nissan Juke but have had a spectacular amount of issues with it and with Nissan. I've asked for compensation but have been told they don't do it. Just after a few opinions really as to whether to pursue it or not Issues, briefly, are as follows: 1) Car…
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Amazing Colour changing car!
Paramagnetic Paint Ok, so I know this is fake, but the technology has been worked on and it may be a possibility. http://www.snopes.com/photos/technology/paramagneticpaint.asp The thing I wondered was what would be the legal ramifications of a car that can change it's colour at will?
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Accident on motorway
Hi all, Looking for advice about an accident on the motorway earlier this year, I was hit on the motorway at 70mph and my van overturned a couple of times, I suffered two fractured ribs and whiplash type injuries to my back and neck, the other driver is not admitting liability as she claims she had a blow out and as there…
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Head Units
Am having a look at replacing the default head unit in my new Kia Rio with a better system with built in sat nav. Not overly enamoured with the default Kia one and the addon DAB that cost £250 is a pain to use at times. Any recommendations? I'm lead to believe that they are all fairly standard, no? Would like one with sat…
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Do new Ka's suffer from ingress of water?
I have decided to look for a replacement for my ten year old Ka, which is developing various annoying faults (as posted on here), as it really is not worth paying to get them fixed. There seem to be some terrific deals around on 63 and even 14 plate Ka's at the moment and I am very tempted. However, my existing Ka suffered…
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Interest in a car sparks garage price change
Last night I expressed an interest in buying a car. Miraculously, this morning after I had them book me for a test drive, they up-ed the price online by £500. Luckily I have both before and after screenshots but I wanted to know - is this legal? I am hoping it will help me with negotiations if/when it comes to hammering…
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Toyota Prius 1.8
Considering a used Prius with the 1.8 engine and just wondering if any owners have information or experiences they'd like to share? I've viewed some at a dealers, but not had a test drive yet.
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Advice please re query airbag failure.
Hi, Just after a bit of advice please. I was in a head on collision a week ago at 35mph. The majority of the front of my car is caved in. The assessor said it is to be written off & I am waiting for confirmation of this. I was the driver and wearing a seatbelt. The air bag was not activated and I suffered a fractured…
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AA took my money
Hi. Hope someone can help. Three years ago I was with the AA . I received a renewal quote from them which I wasn't happy with so asked for a quote from RAC which I took. I cancelled the AA even though they said they could better RAC, but I didn't take it because I felt they were ripping me off. The following year I…
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Do you regret having a lease/hp/finance car?
Hi sorry if this is in the wrong section Im thinking of taking out a brand new lease car nothing special just a normal vw, seat, or skoda (skoda fabia thats what i drive now very good but 12 years old now but a nice drive :) ) After speaking to a few friends/family members who have brand new cars. Majority of them said…
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Tax disc late renewal -Automatic fine
I renewed my tax disc nearly a month late. Anyone know if & when they issue these £80 automatic fines, how late you have to be ?
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Citroen picasso water jets nit working
I have a citroen picasso and the front washer jets are not working. When the stalk is pulled the motor whirrs and wipers work but no fluid, instead fluid comes out of the back washer jet when you normally turn the stalk for the back one to work. I am assuming a blockage somewhere that is causing it to divert to the back…
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Lease or purchase outright
Can anyone explain to me in simple terms the financial merits of an operating lease vs hire purchase vs purchasing a car outright? My employer offers a company car scheme on a 1, 2, 3 or 4 year basis . Included in the monthly lease cost (which is deducted from my gross salary) is road tax, insurance, servicing, repairs…
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Car insurance
I currently live in London but have been assigned to work at a site which is 150 miles away. This is for 1 year only after which I will be transferred back to my usual place of work in London. If I wanted I could commute every day, but I don't want to waste 5 hours a day in a car. The job provides accommodation on site…
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What Happens If I Pay annualy for my car insurance, then sell or scrap my car?
As it says on the tin really I am with Aviva, usually pay monthly but I would rather get it out the way and pay it all upfront, plus it brings the car insurance down a bit too. But What Happens If I Pay annually, so pay £500 for the year upfront for my car insurance, then sell or scrap my car in that year? If a few months…
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Paint Stripper poured on car
So it seems like someone is against me and has poured paint stripper on my car. Its basically thin lines, thick green stuff. My issue now is what to do? Its basically on the bonnet, side of the car and boot. I don't want to get the insurance involved as they will increase my premium. I and going to take it to the garage to…
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2 stroke oil?
OK, I think I understand engine oils in terms of the gradings, magnetic additives, and natural/semi/fully synthetic, and brand name premiums etc ... but I know nothing about 2 stroke oil. Given that my only experience of 2 stroke has been with mopeds, and that it seems to serve the purpose of acting as a lubricant and…
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Short licence
I've just renewed my photocard (which was returned to me just over five weeks later - 16 days after my old one expired - despite going to the Post Office). Bearing in mind I'm 36 and nothing has changed on the licence, DVLA have only given me a card valid for 5 years - expiring 29/07/2019. Initially, I assumed it was in…
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cheapest insurance?
hello! I tried to find a cheap car insurance, but they are asking for too much information, which I don't currently have (eg the plate number of the car) and I cannot find an estimate can you help me please?
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Changing a barrel door lock
I got a new door handle from a scrap yard today VW polo W reg I still got a working barrel on the old door handle (what's left of the old door handle) I got no key for the scrapyard handle So I have to swap the barrels. I got the barrel out of the old one ok...but I had to use the key to unlock it to get it out. The new…
