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Car finance options
Hi, I took out car finance via Advantage Finance last year but have since had a baby and require a more family friendly vehicle. The total finance agreed was approx £8k spread over 4 years. It's been a year now and I've paid the first 2k off. Can anyone please advise what my options might be to buy a new car worth approx…
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Sold Car Privately - Buyer Unhappy - Wants to return - Help
Hi guys I sold my car privately about a week ago. Lady was happy with the car although did find it difficult to put in reverse but managed to do it. I did mention it could be difficult if you weren't used to it but I've never had any problems or got stuck and showed her how to do it easily enough. It's even had a new dual…
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Radio/CD problem ?
Hi,i entered code to Micra 2003 E and nothing works on screen says "WAIT 1 HR"" what that means?if this means wait one hour i did wait one hour and still not working?please how i fix it? thanks
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Winter tyres
Has anyone fitted their summer wheels/tyres yet? I'm thinking about it, live in south though. It hardly seemed worth the effort of fitting winters this time.
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Invalid Car Tax for 6 months, possible fraud?
I purchased a vehicle from a private seller on 26th September 2014. The vehicle was sold with a tax disc, and I even checked online at the time and the DVLA website said that it was taxed until 28th February 2015 (tomorrow). I had not received a tax renewal reminder through the post, but assumed this was just due to the…
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Protecting asigned bays
One of my biggest gripes in motoring is parking, bad parkers, inconsiderate parkers and the worst, those that use designated bays without need nor right. It is pretty obvious why we have disabled parking, but parent and child parking seems to be ignored or not understood, before the obvious "I park where I want posts" I…
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Vauxhall Service Plan - Don't Change Brake Fluid
I took out a £25 per month 5 year service plan last year when my Antara was a year old and due it's first service. When I called this year to book the second service they offered to change the brake fluid for an extra £35 as it is a "Vauxhall recommendation to change it every two years" but is not included in the service.…
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zafira tourer
Hi. I was looking for a deisel zafira tourer but there a bit out of my reach. So i've took to the 1.4t... if its right for me. I'm going to have a test drive next week. Can anyone tell me what this engines like..... on the motorway for over taking, taking on hills with a full load, and general running costs. I currently…
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7 weeks old used car fault, under warranty?
Hi Hoping someone can give me some advice? We purchased a used megane (62 plate) over new year which had 12 months left on its warranty, we bought it from the renault dealer. This week the car lost all power and was limping. we rang the dealer who told us to ring the warranty people and they sent someone to pick the car…
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Pothole Claim Rejected - Suggestions/Advice?
Last month I drove over a large pothole, one of several hundred I try to avoid on a daily basis but unfortunately went over it and damaged an alloy wheel and tyre, costing almost £300 to replace. I took photos, filled in all the forms and submitted a claim, which the council have rejected on the basis that they inspected…
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help with choosing car for powerchair
Hello everyone I've browsed these forums for a while but decided to join as I have a question which I am sure you knowledgeable folk will be able to help me with :) I have recently purchased a powerchair for getting out and about due to restricted mobility. However I can't take it anywhere yet because it won't go in my car…
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Removing Car Scratches
I've recently bought a new car which is metallic black and I've noticed that there are a few scratches on the bonnet. What are your go-to products to remove these types of scratches? - Nathan
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Blue Badges
Apparently when someone applies for a Blue Badge they have to quote the reg. number of the vehicle they use most. Does this mean that something is flaged up on that reg number so cameras, number plate reading cameras and police vehicles know it has a disabled person in it before even seeing the badge. I was thinking if a…
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Breac of Contract by Car Dealer ?
I agreed to buy a vehicle from a dealer and paid a large deposit. Today, I received my deposit back with a letter from the dealer cancelling the sale. The price I negotiated was lower thank his asking price and I believe the dealer now has another Buyer willing to pay more. Have I any recourse against the dealer for Breach…
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Goods sold not fit for purpose, company refuses to give back deposit
Hi there, My fianc!e, her father, our son and I went to collect a car yesterday from that we had put a deposit on last week Friday. Firstly, Upon checking the car we noticed there was no petrol cap, we raised this issue and about 20 minutes later a technician arrived with a petrol cap. I left to go to my car (the one we…
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Mercedes Finance lease declined - crazy?!!
Hi all, Recently applied for a lease with Mercedes... £300 pcm on a 24 month lease, 10k miles... applied through my company first, long 10 year trading history, £70k+ net profits after all expenses, salaries and dividends. Currently got a lease from Ford, no loans/debentures against the company. Declined! No reason given.…
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Directions please for non-minor roads, getting over slipped disc!
Hi, I'm not sure if this is in the right place, perhaps someone could move it if it is please? I want to visit my Dad in Luton, I'll be going with my daughter by car, from Sandy or Biggleswade & she'll be driving. We usually go through all the villages - Langford, Lower Stondon, Henlow, Shilington etc. which has always…
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How to find out who owns a company
Hello, I recently purchased a car, then had problems with it, the people who sold it to me are not answering my calls or my letters, I now want to take them to a small claims court, but my problem is this. The company is not listed on Companies House so I guess that they are a Sole Trader. The court paperwork says: "A sole…
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Expired Photo Licence
Hi All, I am fully aware I should of realised this and actioned it a lot sooner but have just come across my photo driving licence and it would appear to be 4 years out of date. Of course I want to get this sorted asap but does this mean when I apply they will realise it has expired a long time ago and impose a fine? Thanks
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Negotiating total loss payment
I recently had an accident and my car has been declared a total loss by the insurance company. They have offered £14000, I've asked £14900. I bought the car new, limited edition Skoda Octavia VRS. Because so few were made to this spec it is impossible to find the 3-5 equivalent cars for sale with comparable mileage to…
