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Car leasing - where to start?
Good evening folks. I'm new to this site and couldn't find a related topic. I'm a new driver and looking to get on the road with my own car as soon as possible. But I'm really unsure on which companies to trust and avoid as people have told me mixed reviews when leasing. Any recommendations on which companies to go for?
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Advice please
Received a penalty notification for parking in a restricted area on a private car park run by excel. On the original notification the registration details were incorrect and we sent an appeal in on the basis of that and that there were no signs to say where's the restricted areas were. Have now been informed that the fine…
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Membury Services
Stopped tonight around 7.30pm on the way back from Bristol (eastbound) at Membury services near Chppenham on the M4 for hot drink and snack. Not in mood for Starbucks or Burger King/Colonel Sanders but could not find any access to Eat In Restaurant. Stairs led up to Burger King/Colonel Sanders but that was all and there…
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My wife wants a newish small automatic that's tax exempt
My wife wants a newish small automatic that's tax exempt This says Hyundai i10 fits the bill https://www.carwow.co.uk/blog/Tax-Free-Cars-List But auto trader filter does not show any cars that for this description????…
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changing my car finance!!
I have a car on finance , it runs over 5 years I am around 10 months in to the contract. I am wanting to change my car to a lease electric car. Does anybody know how I could go around this and what I would do with my current car, I have never missed a payment etc and could afford at this moment in time to pay an extra 500…
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do expensive/premium spark plugs make a difference?
I generally buy trusted brands like bosch and ngk. But even within brands you can get plugs at £2.50 each or you can get iridium/platinum plugs that are £10 each. I'm curious. Does it make a big difference in efficiency or are they all more or less the same for normal use. The car is a 1.6L and is a low powered ordinary…
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PCP help & experience needed!!
I'm looking for a new car, aiming to pay £? per month to cover depreciation and in 2/3 years repeat the process. Originally I was thinking of selling my car (which I paid cash for years ago) and leasing but keeping back the cash to maybe buy again in the future. Any suggestions for the best way to do this??? Anyway.. I've…
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Timing belt changed now loss of power
HI I had the timing belt, water pump and drive belt changed on my peugeot 807 yesterday by a mobile mechanic. Drove for the first time today and there is a severe loss of power at higher speeds and car appears to be drinking more diesel. Car was fine before this work so Im sure it must be connected. Cant get hold of…
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Opinions on arguements for fault
Hi all. Hoping some of you would be willing to pass comment on the possible arguements another party would have against me following an accident I had one morning last summer. On my way to work (sunny dry morning), which is a nice drive along country roads, I caught up with a Ford Fiesta which was in turn following a…
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Insurance question
Im hoping someone wise will help me. Whilst my car was parked outside my house, a drunk driver with no license crashed into it. My car was then pushed into my neighbours, and both are write offs. Luckily the van tht cause it is owned by a business and i can claim through their insurance, but the police told me id be liable…
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Parking Eye fine - sleeping in car
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Free insurance deals for new drivers?
I've noticed a few car deals around offering free insurance, but these generally require you to have held a full licence for at least 2-3 years. Is anyone aware of any free insurance deals you can get as a new driver aged 25+ (I know marmalade do a deal but this is only for under 25s :( ).
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Paying VED/Tax by DD
Renewal due end of this month. If I sign up for the DD option - is it like TV license in that you pay 6mths up front and then monthly payments? - or do you get to just pay the DD like a 'pay-as-you-go'
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Company car allowance
Hi I wondered if anyone knew how the company car allowance thing works? I know it will vary from job to job, but if offered 10% of the salary, is that generally a year or a one off amount for a period of time? Do you normally have the option to buy a car of your choice, or do you use the money to lease a car from their…
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Which 4x4?
I am looking to get a 4x4 and I've narrowed it down to 3 choices (but I'll welcome suggestions from other forum users too). * BMW X3 * Land Rover Discovery * Nissan X-Trail I currently have a BMW 320D (E90) and as much as I love this car it's time to move on. Although I love this car there are 2 main problems with it, 1)…
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Car lease after three years.
Can someone please let me know, if at the end of the three years if you have to go back to the garage the car came from? Do they or anyone only pay the leased car's remaining debt or can you get a better price? Does say a different make of car from another garage only give you in part x the remaining debt? I do hope this…
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reliable garage in leeds
Hi Having just recently moved to Leeds does anyone have any recommendations for a garage they have used. Car needs serviced. Hate being ripped off :( Thanks
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Car Running Costs Website
Hi, I'm currently considering building a website that will let users track costs for running their car, this will include all associated costs: tax, insurance, depreciation, fuel etc. Does such a site already exists, I don't want to waste my time if there's something already out there. I know of sites for checking fuel…
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Am I being ripped off by mechanic
Ford Focus Zetec 07 front bumper, front panel and o/s headlight with labour to cost £500 plus vat to repair. Is that a reasonable price to pay.....so confused right now
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Euro Car Parts - It pays to shop online!
I decided to service the car today (530D) Looked at Euro Car Parts and identified the bits Crosland Air Filter £14.10 Crosland Oil Filter 5.99 Tripe QX 5x30 Low Saps C3 Oil 5ltr £29.20 (x2 as I need 8.5ltrs) Total £78-89 I made a note of all the ECP Ref numbers and popped in giving her a slip of paper with all the codes…
