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Used Car Naïvety
Hi all, I've recently entered the car market for the first time and have been searching for something larger than my MX-5. Today I test drove a lovely Qashqai and, in a fit of enthusiasm, signed a 'Used Car Order Form' to purchase for £9,849 all in. No deposit was taken and no delivery date arranged. I have read the terms…
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How much can I expect to get off an old (cheap!) car?
Hi all, Currently got a lovely Kuga but at £300 a month for the finance, its a no brainer to get rid now I'm a poor student. Looking for a cheap seven seater, probably a Grand Voyager, Kia Sedona or a Galaxy - I'm pretty easy with what make but I do prefer the Chrysler, Anyway, my absolute max budget is £1150 but I'm more…
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Halfords - Never again
Can't believe what happened to me this morning. My front passenger side headlamp needed replacing so I went to Halfords and asked them for the correct bulb and fitting (as I thought it was free to get it fitted) the bulb was £9.99, which I thought was a bit on the expensive side and they charged me £6.99 extra for fitting.…
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Ford Ka or Volkswagen Up!
I am still trying to decide what to buy to replace my old Ford Ka that I have owned for ten years and have now whittled it down to the following: Ford Ka Studio 64 plate with delivery mileage £6,495 Volkswagen Take Up! 14 plate with 1000 miles £6,500 Also quite like the look of the new shape Hyundai i10, but it is beyond…
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Help me choose a car (BMW 1 / Fiesta / Octavia)
Hi, Looking to buy a used car 1-3 years old, economical but fun to drive. I drive 13k Miles per year but likely to increase as my father is ill and I need to visit him every 3 weeks (300 miles round journey). My daily commute is 15 miles each way, mostly rural can include motorway depending on route Cars I am thinking of…
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What to do when someone says they'll pay for car damage privately then won't
Hi Just before Christmas someone scratched my rear bumper. They left me a note with name and phone number. In the note they admit guilt. After contacting them they said they'd pay without going to the insurance company. I had the work done to fix the problem but now they want to go through their insurance. The work was…
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Selling Car Advice V5C
If I sell my car to another person How do I know they are going to send of the form to the DVLA for change of ownership or is there a part of the form I can send of to DVLA to make sure they know I do not own the vehicle anymore. thankyou in advance
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Running costs for newish KA?
Hi all, I may soon need to get my first owned car. Previously I have leased cars but its possible they are not continuing the scheme so in the summer I will need to get my own so I am trying to get an idea of costs so i can start saving. Currently all I pay for is fuel. I am considering buying my current car. i will either…
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Parking Ticket and covered signage
Hi I am currently fighting a parking ticket I got in a car park from my local council. I was parked in a small area away from the main signage and the only sing covering this area as pay and display had been left to get covered and moss. I received a ticket and have sent the images for the challenge and they stated on the…
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ParkingEye found to be committing a crime
Location - The Range Barrow in Furness It has been discovered that ParkingEye has been operating this car park in criminal circumstances. It never bothered to obtain advertisement consent for its signage under the Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) (England) Regulations 2007. By virtue of Regulation 30…
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Front anti roll bar on Vauxhall Corsa D?
Morning, I've just had my MOT and one of the advisories is "nearside front anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint".. How much should I be looking at to get this fixed?
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Used car dealer and a 10 year old car.
This popped up on another forum and i thought can a dealer do that.. Its a 10 year old car and the buyer knows there will be some bits that maybe work and will need replacing, They are quite fussy and will be polishing it to look better than new anyway. So they know what needs doing. When they haggled the price down the…
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Scrapping a car
Hi My friend's mother in law has died and they have got to start sorting out her stuff. The immediate family are finding it extremely difficult. She has an old car that needs selling first. I been looking at scrapping sites and recycling car sites, I'm just wondering if anyone had any recommendations?? Thanks in advance
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Who is at fault?
I pulled into a petrol station just behind a car. As I was lining up with the pumps, I heard a sickening sound, and realised I had hit the open door of the driver next to me. We exchanged names and addresses. I told friends and family, and they all said this was not my fault, as the other driver should have checked before…
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late claim
Hi, Sadly we did not inform the insurance about minor accident (they have a clause in the contract to be informed within 48hrs). Weeks after the 48hrs passed if we communicate with them now can they deny to cover the costs of the third party?(we have no costs and we will admit we are at fault) Could they say that our…
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Money way voluntary agreement problems
Hi, I voluntary terminated my car with money way, they came and inspected car and presented me with a list of damages that we're not wear and tear. I did not agree with this so refused to sign. I've been sent a bill for £600 then rang and disputed this and complained. I got a letter saying they would remove some charges,…
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parking charge notice Vinci Park
Hi, was wondering if anyone can help me, I work in a hospital and the car park is owned by vinci park car park services UK Ltd. There is not enough parking space for the staff and all roads for miles around the hospital are residential only. I have therefore been forced on occasion to park in bays which are not meant for…
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Misleading Ford Bulletin Has Lead to Huge Repair Costs
Hi, I'm not sure if this is the best place to post but I'm looking for some advice and this is the site Google directed me to! I bought a Ford Focus from a car dealership with a mileage of 22,000, on a finance deal that meant I own the car when I complete my payments (I'm a student, and thought a newer car on a reasonable…
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Asda Petrol best way to make money back?
Hi all, I'm filling my car up from Asda petrol station and wondered if anyone can recommend best way to get money back for it?
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Car on hp
18 months ago I bought a car for 15k. I put 11k into the deal and financed the rest on hp. I have 25 payments left to go. It was a 42 month deal. Can they repossess if I stop paying?
