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New car or lease?
I’m trying to figure out which is the most cost effective, but I’m having trouble deciding and thought I would reach out to my betters for their advice and experience. I’ve had a notability car for my wife and I, as she’s disabled and entitled to join the scheme, but I’ve also owned my own car and found this to be cheaper…
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Parking eye parking charge notice
i have received the above today for a incident on the 3/1/15. Basically I parked on a service road of a local retail park, I didn't see any signs. When I returned to my car, the parking guy was taking a photo of another vehicle that was parked in front of me, but didn't say anything, so just assumed I had got back in the…
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Speed Cameras: what offence would this be?
Firstly, this is just a hypothetical question, I'm not advocating that anyone should do this... The Government has seemingly abandoned its previous commitment that speed cameras should be brightly coloured. So if someone placed a sack, bag or box over the camera, securing it in such a way that nothing was physically stuck…
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£350 now told it will cost another £800 minimum
Bit complicated. Bought car from independent last july. A week after buying noticed that bumper did not quite align with the wing. Wasnt too bad so left it. It kept bothering me though so decided to get it fixed. Paid for it myself. The body repairer I took it to said it had clearly had a bump and had had a bit of a bodged…
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sorn car question
Hi, I brought a car the other day with the current holder bringing the car to me to cut the story short , When the doucument was signed i asked about the car tax cost and when it runs out. turns out he didn't have any tax ? I got him to signed and date the time the car was handed over
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Car insurance question ?
Hi I'm doing a lot of temporary work and occasionally in between looking for the next job I am unemployed. I have cycled to these jobs in the past, however now I need to drive my car to and from work because of the distances involved. My problem is that it could get costly if every time I amend my car insurance policy to…
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It'll be ok.. I have winter tyres
Just spotted this and thought it was quite comical. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSMkemVtfIA
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Nissan Customer Service A Joke
Sorry quite long story On Sunday I found out my car would not start. I tried to jump it from another car to no avail. I guessed it was something to do with the battery. I get AA cover with my bank account n I knew I got RAC with my new car(bought dec 2012) but wasn't sure if it lasted more than the first year. So I rang…
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Consumer Rights on personal contract hire
Hello, In October last year me and my colleague both received our VW CC's which we had ordered via a leasing agent who passed the order on to Johnson's VW. When we received the car it was supposed to have Ebony inserts in the dashboard which we had spec'd. It was confirmed by Johnson's VW that they received the order for…
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Finance Agreement Coming to an end on my Car...what to do next?
I bought a Ford Fiesta Zetec 1.2 12 reg in Nov 2012, paid a £2k deposit and then pay around £130 monthly. I still have around 6k left to pay on my finance agreement and it's coming to an end this year. I've called my dealership and they have asked me to come in to look at my car. I know they are likely to try and get me to…
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Car slips/skids while turning right
Hello i need a bit help if possible please My 51 plate vectra diesel feels like it loses a lot of traction in the wet while turning right, only while damp. I thought it was the rear struts as there was a clunking noise at the rear of the car while going over bumps. Replaced the struts and the car does feel better although…
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Dart Charge query
We travelled over the Dartford Crossing last Saturday and, due to a plethora of family lurgies, completely forgot to pay the charge!!!! Are we now going to be charged the penalty now or is there another opportunity to pay? I read something about Dart Charge allowing a further 14 days to pay but I don't know if that still…
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Vw volkswagen mpg figures
Can anyone help me ref how vw state the achievable mpg figures on new vehicles, i recently purchased a new vw, the stated mpg figures do not match those we are achieving, ? My question is what do the vw sales personel tell you in ref to the figures, ? Have they told you they have achieved the figures themselves in the…
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Non-fault accident...letter from Questgate
Good morning all, I was involved in a non-fault accident at the beginning of January. I took my car to a Vauxhall bodyshop who use an accident management company. The other driver admitted full liability and my car was repaired which is fine. However, I was informed at the beginning by Vauxhall that my insurance company…
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Government warranty scheme?
Hi all, my partner bought a used car from an independent dealer roughly June 2014. It was a Cat D car and we got it at a massively discounted price. All we had to do was get a new boot lid and away we went. Because of its status, the garage didn't give us any warranty however they did give us a leaflet about some sort of…
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Delay registration on a pre-reg car
Hello all, I recently agreed to buy a new pre-reg car from a dealer and was given an estimated delivery date on end of Jan. I was told at the time that the date may vary and the dealer would give me weekly updates. The dealer has been doing this and the latest delivery date is estimated at 24th Feb. Seeing as that is only…
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How much can I expect to pay for 4 new tyres?
Hi, I have my MOT and service tomorrow (with Kwik Fit - I know, I 've already been told off for this!) and I am expecting to need new tyres. I've tried measuring them myself but still unsure. I bought the car in April 2014 and started using it once I passed my test in August and between then and now I've done just under…
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car maintenance questions
Hi Just a few questions to see what you knowledgeable folks say: 1) axle stands which are best, ratchet or pin? Ansd avoid the folding type right? 2) fitted a new car battery, what gunk should I smear on the terminals to prevent any dirt ingress. Dielectric? Copper grease? Etc 3) when changing my brake pads what's the best…
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deceased father in laws pcp finance
Hi new to the site so hope I'm in right place... My father in law one year ago took out a pcp car finance deal. He has sadly recently passed away. Question I have is will my partner be able to buy the car? She is executor on the estate and will be able to cover the cost He adored the car so naturally she would like to buy.…
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Sludge in radiator - Best way to remove it
Hi, Noticed that my engine coolant was turning brown in my 03 Fiesta 1.4, so I thought I really should change it. Got under the car, unscrewed the drain plug and only a few sludgey drips come out. Which is never a good sign. Looks like it's never been replaced the life of the car and previous owner(s) must of been putting…
