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Sold car, can't post V5 slip until Monday, is this a problem?
Hi, I've sold my car this afternoon and the buyer has already driven it away with the V5, leaving me with the slip to send to DVLA, to notify them of his details. Is there any risk to me if the car is involved in any motoring offences before they receive that? I was hoping there would be a way of notifying them online but…
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Knocked a car - driver drove off before details could be left
I was pulling out of my parents parking area today and as I swung round in reverse, scraped a parked car. I immediately got out and inspected the area and couldn't see any damage. Even so, I thought I should leave my details as I've had a hit and run myself! I waited around nervously for a while and had a quick look in a…
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Cat D Repaired Cars
Hi Planning to buy 1-2 year old Cat D repaired car. How much of discount can I ask for from what similar aged/mileage car price as per Parkers/Glass/What car valuation?
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March 1st delivers for 2015
I know this is a forum about saving money, but we are going to pick up our first ever brand new car tomorrow, the registration documents came through the post today and I didn't realise till this week it's going to be one of the first cars on the road with the '15' plate :D So who else has been stupid enough to waste their…
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NIP for dangerous driving
A mate is waiting for a NIP for dangerous driving. He overtook a stopped car in a mini roundabout and got pulled. There was no other cars involved, no accident and no one hurt. Speed was not an issue. He's no previous, no points, clear insurance and MOT and admitted he was in the wrong. Likely outcome if a NIP comes in the…
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NW M25 - least traffic mid afternoon ?
Going from Cardiff to S. Herts. - M$ & M25 - either Friday or Saturday in the next two weeks. When in the afternoon for the return journey, is there likely to be the least amount of traffic? For example - 3.15, 3.30, 3.45, or 4.00? That is anti-clockwise from say junction 19 to the M4.
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Bottle jack points?
Hi I have just got a bottle jack, and has a cross haired top. Is it possible to use my old lifting point (did have scissor jack) on the sill? Or do i have to find a lifting point under my car? Thanks
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Octavia vs Qashqai?
So we require the extra room (especially extra boot space) and thinking of these 2 cars. We mainly do city driving, around 9-10k miles a year and require the car to be a petrol automatic. We either will be leasing the car or getting it via PCP (first timers) as we plan to change the car after 3 years. Have any of you any…
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Kwikfit Car Insurance Bullies
Hello All Can anyone advise about car insurance auto-renewals and where you stand if, after confirming you will NOT be renewing, the insurance co goes ahead anyway and then behaves heavy-handedly? Having done my research on MSE, I insured my car with Kwikfit last year and was happy with the service I received (not that I…
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New motor Ford Cmax, Nissan Qashqai or Kia Sportage
Afternoon all, Its safe to say when it comes to motors im what we call non mechanical. Been looking for new family car for month or so now and have narrowed it down to the above 3. Can anyone advise on which out the 3 is the best to go for based on replacement parts and if anyone can advise in general which car is better?…
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Best car insurance deals?
Hi Folks My car insurance is about to expire and was just wondering how to get the best car insurance quote. I traditionally use websites such as gocompare, confused, uswitch etc. However, a few people have suggested that this may not always get you the best deal. Any advice greatly appreciated.
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How much to offer dealer
Seen a car I want to buy at dealership priced at £17,500, had at look at glass guide and dealer price coming out at £15,970 to £17,410 will be using bank loan to finance what is a realistic price to offer?
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unused car insurance
hi all, just notified my car insurance that I am cancelling due to selling my car and at the moment not looking at another for a while, I had thought that like the car tax I would get a pro rata refund, but no! instead I was told there was an admin fee of £35 (ok) and there was no more for me to pay???? I paid a year up…
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Diesel 4x4 under £2000?
I'm looking at getting another 4x4 but this time diesel SWB manual with a £1800Max budget so was thinking of the following: Vauxhall Monterey 3.1TD RS/Isuzu Trooper Or Misubishi Pajero/Shogun 2.8 Anyone got experience of either or suggest a better option?
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Second hand car caught fire.
After some advice pretty please. Basically we were idiots and bought a second-hand car blind. Our trusty Vectra failed it's MOT on Monday after 4 different people (garages!) tried to get the airbag warning light to go off, we've been backwards and forward trying to get it sorted for weeks and this was the last ditch…
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Possibly Buying Small Car
Hi I have a company car at the moment but I am thinking of just getting my own, I work for a small company, the car is 12 years old and although tax and insurance are paid for, I feel it would be cheaper to have a small car of own because of the tax I pay for a company car. Thinking of a small car, cheap road tax if…
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Breakdown cover and service history
I have just bought a cheap car with no service history. I was looking into breakdown cover and when looking at the terms of Gem breakdown I noticed that it said the car had to be properly serviced in accordance with manufacturers recommendations. Green Flag said something similar iirc. I couldn't find anything in one of…
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Clocked van from auction
I bought a van for work from a well known auction house in late october last year with warranted miles ,i used it for 3 month and when the job finished sold it on ,before selling i HPI checked it also checked the MOT history with VOSA. After 2 weeks the buyer contacted me stating the vehicle has been clocked ,where do i…
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Kwik Fit - quote for work too high?
Greetings everybody, Today I took my beloved Mini Cooper to Kwik Fit to get the MOT done. Yes, I know, I've already lost your respect but my original plans fell through and this was the most convenient place! Unfortunately it failed on the following things: * Nearside front suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated…
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Car tax direct debit query
Just a quick query about car tax. I've decided to go for the new 6 month direct debit payments as it's more convenient. I also thought it would be cheaper than making the usual one-off 6 monthly payments. However, I believe that there is a 5% surcharge. My car would cost £156.75 in one-off payments for 6 months or £149.63…