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Can clutch 'reach' be adjusted?
In hubby's company car (which we both drive), the clutch pedal goes a long way down. When fully engaged, left foot is probably best part of a foot further forward then the right on the accelerator/brake. Because of this, I'm finding it really hard to get a comfortable driving position. I'm either straining to reach the…
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Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme - Pros and Cons
Hi all Im half way through a 4 year PCP and starting to think ahead of what to do next in terms of a new car. My NHS employer operates a Salary Sacrifice Car scheme which at the point of me starting my current PCP I wasn't eligible for as I was fixed term. I am now permanent therefore would be eligible. I have obtained…
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Car Experts? Advice needed.
Morning all, my regulator has gone in the driver side window of my Renault, Megane Coupe '02. As it's cheaper to get the part myself, could anyone confirm if this is the part I need please? Thanks.
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car warranty and gears...
Hi, I bought a second hand car last week from a local car dealership. I was given the best 6 month warranty they have, includes near enough everything. One problem I've had with it is that it slips out of 2nd gear when changing down gears. When a bit of pressure is applied with the engine, it slips out of 2nd. The garage…
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No claims bonus after a break in owning a car
I scrapped my last car 4 years ago! I had just started my retirement and I decided to cut back on expenses so for the last 4 years I have been using my bus pass. When I finished driving I had the maximum no claims bonus but I have been informed that to insure a car now I will have to put 0 no claims. I can't even remember…
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New Car - Car loan vs Lease car
Hi all, I'm currently considering what to do with my next car, at the moment I have a 2005 Golf 1.9L diesel. Love my car but it's close to 100,000 miles on the clock now and it's probably best to start thinking about changing it before anything goes catastrophically wrong ... again! My ideal car will be a 1.9L 2009 Golf…
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Churchill Insurance - Charges
I've just cancelled my Churchill motor insurance after receiving a number of quotes for £100 less than my Churchill one (was £240) - when I phoned to see if they could match they said my existing policy was actually too low and would be increased by £5. I was advised that if if left I would receive a £15 admin charge. I…
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help
i have a 51plate zafira 1.8 which on turning on blows out a lot of blueish smoke,which stinks.it also loses power after 5/10 mins driving and wants to cut (has done on occasions)when it first started was told it was coil pack,which i changed with new plugs.i was then told it was my exhaust,which i changed ,but it has now…
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Fuel Card Fraud
Help My husband, a sole trader, has just discovered that his fuel card has been cloned and almost £2000 of fuel has been fraudulently taken. We was first alerted to the fraud when the fuel card company called to say my husband was spending more than he agreed allowance and was asked to increase his bond by and additional…
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Can dealers offer cars with no warranty?
I have just been to look at a car with my son at a newly opened dealers. As we were looking at the car I asked about the warranty. The dealer mumbled something about not been allowed to offer one so we walked away. I thought they had to offer at least 30 days.
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Voluntary Finance Termination & Fair Wear/Tear!!!
Hello All I recently returned my vehicle to Peugeot Financial Services after paying more than 50% of my original purchase figure. The vehicle was collected by an employee of G3 remarketing. The initial inspection before he drove the car away was 7 light scratches (very light!!), x3 scratches (2 bumper, 1 one near side…
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Suggestions for a car please
I'm looking to buy a car with particular requirements. Please give me your suggestions. Of course after a moment of madness I stopped looking at and considering Audi TT's. My actual requirements are: - Under £2000 - Ideally no bigger than a Focus/Astra - Something with a balance of speed and economy - No more than £250 a…
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renewal quote
My son has just been driving for a year. his insurance renewal came through - £2150!! after searching around we got a lower quote and the insurance company he's with said they'd match it.....so it came down from £2150 to....wait for it....£700!! I'm sorry but how can companies be allowed to scam people like that...thay…
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Pothole Claim
Hello! I recently was traveling home from work, and struck a very deep pot hole.This buckled my wheel and popped the tyre. I put in a claim to my localcouncil, who advised me that they had passed the claim onto the contractordealing with some nearby roadwork’s who they believe were responsible for thehole. Quite quickly,…
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What is this sign?
I thought I was up to date with road signs but came across the following on the Leeds ring road. What does it mean? http://goo.gl/maps/1bYdP
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Hate paying £5k train fare. Realistic alternatives??
Hello all With the ever increasing rail fares, I am trying to find out whether it is possible to save money by travelling daily into central London by another means. Current commute is: Kent – Ashford into London city. The latest price hikes will mean come 2015+, my “slow” train will be approx. £5,015!! The high speed…
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Radio Code for Ford Ranger
Hi, Can anyone tell me the radio code for my Ford Ranger Model UW1B66DSXD Ser No 707021 Thanks Ken
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Car write off - what happens next?
Hi, I wonder if anyone can give me some advice. Last Sunday I had a motorbike run into my car. By the time I got out of the car, the bike was gone. It broke the driver's mirror and there is a massive dent on the driver's door and just underneath it. A bus was at the scene but drove off also. One person stayed at the scene…
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Private Parking Fine
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Car wrote off want it back Cat C
This is a bit long winded but here goes. On Sunday someone ran into the back of me and wrote my car off. Things have been pretty straightforward and the other party accepted liability. My insurance is with Axa and the other party us Admiral. My car is a 2004 C2 and has done 90,000 miles. Less than 2 weeks ago it had a full…
