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Which Valuation for car?
Hi all :) Has anyone recently sold a car? I am just trying to find the correct valuation for my car (bought brand new 2005, done only 7000 miles). Would be grateful for any advice. Should I rely on 1. parkers.co.uk £4 :( 2. all other free valuation sites, but they all give a range of values from £1650-4240 Is one site more…
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odd starting problem
hi, I have a 61 suzuki swift. I've noticed in the past few days that when I start the car whilst it's facing downhill it takes a good few seconds to start. it's a push button start car. wonder what could be the problem? thanks!
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Buying a car for someone else
Hi My friend needs a car to get to his new job but has no cash to do so. are there likely to be any pitfalls with this? Tia
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Any Huddersfield Commuters to Bradford-best time to hit m62 in am & routes/parking?
Hi all, will be working in Bradford soon & live top end of Huddersfield (not far from Ainley Top roundabout so close to M62). Will be working in central Bradford & start at 0845. Have found parking near the centre IN Fulton Street (BD1 2LZ) which is 4 minutes walk from work. I did look at public transport/busses/trains but…
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Motorway / Cross country Car
Hi All, I've been pondering over buying an XC90 for a while now. I do a mixture of motorway / town (A & B Roads) driving for my job and I'd like something a little bigger than my Passat. My job means I can be motorway / city based one day, but rural and countryside the next. The XC90 seems to tick most of the boxes,…
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Claiming for Recovery
Hi all, Two weeks ago I put a deposit down on a used car (2001 Mercedes S-Class), and as part of the agreement, the dealer would ensure the ABC suspension system was in good working order and fixed as necessary, with a one month warranty on it specifically. This is clearly written on the receipt. I picked the car up on…
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NHS leasing
Hi, Wondered if anyone has taken a lease car since they changed the scheme last year? I had one in 2012 but the tax implications were worse than I expected (despite it only being a 1.4 corsa) and at the time, our expenses were reduced significantly on leasing, though I understand they've changed that now. My PCP is up in…
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Buying ex-motability car?
I just looked at a 2011 C3 Picasso at Arnold Clark and after a few questions about the "1 previous owner", it turns out it is an ex-motability car. I asked if I could see all the service records and they interestingly weren't available but they said they were going to contact the previous owner to ask questions and get the…
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advice for a new driver
Just looking for some opinions/advice on my current situation. I've recently past my driving test at the age of 25. I've no actual need to start driving (quite content commuting by bike) but the social/leisure draw is quite strong. The car will be used for doing the shopping, odd days out etc. Im also seeing it as an…
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Am I stuffed with this car excess??
Ok, noticed about 3 weeks ago that some undesirable had taken out their anger on my pride and joy and have keyed a few scratches on 2 different panels. Annoyed was an understatement as my insurance excess is £200! But I had to get it repaired so have to bear that excess. As if that wasn't bad enough, I very very foolishly…
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Don't forget to declare all mods!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-south-west-wales-31064998 Like many mods, a bit garish and poor taste. But damned them insurers can be sticklers when it comes to undeclared mods. If a bunch of stickers and an extra fag lighter socket can void your policy, what will be next? Baby-on-board stickers, air fresheners, non…
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width of car... to fit garage ?
Looking to buy a second car .. 5 door auto .. but most important feature is width of car .... need narrow ....to fit in garage . Is there any websites that hold dimensions of cars ?.. so i can easily check / compare ? thanks
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Trading Car In - To fix or not to fix?
Morning all, So I am looking to get a new car as my 5 yr old car (was a couple of years in when I got it) has clocked up a fair few miles now (60k) and with a couple of years of the finance left, it does not seem economically viable to do so. Unfortunately the car had a couple of war wounds which the dealer is bound to…
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Fuel gauge not working after private sale
Hi all I bought a used BMW on Friday and drove it an hour home and thought it was odd that I didn't use much fuel. Wife used it yesterday and it still say half tank but the computer says only 50 miles left! I filled up and it hasn't moved. I asked him for any known issues and he said there were none. The fuel gauge can't…
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Put diesel into petrol engine by mistake - please advice
Hi Folks My wife owns a Seat Ibiza mark 4 and earlier on today she accidentally put diesel into the petrol engine while filling up at the petrol station. After she drove for about half a mile. and stopped at a set of traffic lights, the car engine cut off and did not start again. She called out the AA who drained out all…
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R A C Breakdown cover HARD TO CANCEL
I have had an RAC breakdown cover policy for 2 years which I now want to cancel As it is due for renewal Mid Feb I carefully read the renewal letter and discovered I am on Automatic renewal If I do not cancel they will take the money from my Credit card When I phoned them more than 5 times in 5 days on their 0844 number…
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Diamond Car Insurance Warning
A word of warning when buying a car insurance policy online with Diamond Car insurance. Yesterday, I took out a policy for my daughter & paid £1500 in full. When I received the policy by email, it had been put in my name instead of my daughters because I had used my card. I called Diamond straight away & was told that I…
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car insurance cost after caught with no insurance
At the end of May I flew home from Japan after being away at sea for 3.5 months, I knew that my car insurance had been due renewal while I was away but this had happened before and the broker had renewed it if I did not respond to their new quote. Looked through a pile of mail (still jet lagged) and found what I thought…
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Urgent help with vehicle tax issue
I'm hoping there is somebody in the know on this "unique" situation. I moved home about 3 months ago but had not changed my address on driving licence or V5C... I sent this off last week and it's not yet returned... however my tax is due to expire 01/02/2015 according to my tax disk... problem is when I sent it all off I…
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Car Tax confirmation
Hi, My husband taxed my new car for me online, but entered an incorrect email address for the confirmation email to be sent to. He entered what he thought was my email address using my married name, whereas my email is still in my maiden name. Neither did he take a note of any reference number which might have appeared on…
