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Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Just after a bit of advice really. Work has just introduced a salary sacrifice scheme for cars and I am highly interested in taking advantage of a more fuel efficient car. For the full works, a car with great mpg, tax, insurance, servicing, not MOT worries, new tyres when needed….im looking at £269 a month. Maintaining my…
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Need a 4 door saloon about 5-6k
Hi all Looking for some suggestion I have 1 kid 1 and a half year and one on way and looking to buy a car about 5k top 7k and really confused. Should I go for a crossover/SUV, normal saloon or a estate. I have been looking at mondeo, insignia, mazda 6, avensis or CRV. My other prob is insurance, I am a fairly new driver 3…
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van rescue/replacement service
I'm going to buy a van soon and need to have some sort of cover for the vehicle so if the van breaks down a 3rd party service can deliver a van to me within 2-3 hours. Or a recovery service than can haul the van to the destination. Do such a service exist?
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Tax a new car
Probably a question asked many times before, I have just purchased a new car and would like to tax it using the new system. I have been online and it asks me for the reminder details or V5 reference. Having just bought this car I do not have these so the system will not let me tax the car. Any help greatly appreciatted
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AutoAid problems
Since joining AutoA some years ago I have been extolling their virtues to friends and family - but have never used them myself.However, last week my niece and bf had a problem with their brakes on a newish hyundai i20. Calling AutoA they waited for some 2 hours before the recovery turned up and proceeded to take them home…
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SUV/Cross Over Required?
We currently have a small hatchback for our family of 3 which has been just about right for travelling in. We are now expecting our 2nd child and as our 18 month year old grows older, we need to be able the extra space to accommodate both children, especially for holiday. We were thinking of a Petrol (as we will not be…
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excel parking charge notice
hi there people the driver has parked in a area near cineworld at boro and have got a ticket from excel parking services on their ticket it states left leisure park at the time of getting it we was fuming so we raced home we was adamant of not paying it we done some research and every where was telling us to ignore it so…
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private car sale text scam
morning all just to let you private sellers I received a text this morning turned out to be a scam,,,(might be blonde but not that dumb) from someone working on a ship wanted to buy my car without viewing it for his son ?????? ok lol,,, then send him my paypal account details and he,ll put money into account before having…
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how do I become more aware of speed limits
I have taken over driving our new car, husband died last week. My driving feels ok, considering he drove everywhere, I did used to drive a land rover and was good at reversing a trailer etc but that was 15 years ago. We have had diesel cars forever and now we have petrol, which is very different as I am getting used to the…
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Don't think vehicle registered in my name
Hi all... My father purchased a vehicle on my behalf about 2 years ago, with me knowing nothing about the workings of a motor or purchasing privately and just general stuff that he's hsd experience with before... He gave me the paperwork and I put it away thinking nothing of it and moved house and can't find where anything…
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speeding fine, speed awareness clash with cancer treatment
My dad recently picked up his first speeding ticket. He has been offered the chance to take a speed awareness course, but this has to be taken within 28 days. It is his preferred option. Unfortunately he is about to start daily radiotherapy treatment, followed by a hospital stay. This makes achieving the above within the…
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bmw finance
Am I being unreasonable thinking that I should be able to get the same (if not very close ) deal as a private buyer as to what a business finance deal would pay?
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IN10 License Endorsement
Hi all, I got an IN10 added to my license in Jan 2011. (Long story involving moving abroad for a few months, having a direct debit set up to pay, the policy renewed, and money wasn't taken. Ended up meaning I got stopped by the police and charged for no insurance - my own fault I guess.) According to gov.uk, the points…
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Sainsbury's Fuel Coupon Offer
Just a heads up to anyone who'll be spending £30 or more on qualifying purchases from tomorrow through March 4 at Sainsbury's. They are giving out 10p off per litre vouchers meaning Unleaded cars will pay 99.9p/l. The coupon is valid for 14 days from coupon issue. Source:…
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Any parts finder.co.uk
Has anyone had any dealings with this on line company? http://any-parts-finder.co.uk/ I requested a part, but put the description in very vaguely. I was contacted very soon after (bear i mind, I have been looking for this part for ages and having no luck) with a really good price, however, they did not even know the exact…
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Clunk when driving over speed bumps
I have a Renault grand scenic, when I drive over speed bumps with both fronts wheels you can hear a really loud clunk. This only happens when both front wheels go over the bump, if I drive over with just one wheel on the bump no noise from either side. In normal driving everything seems fine... Anyone have a idea what it…
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Twin Spark
My Jazz 1.4 has the twin plugs per cylinder engine dating back ca 9 years. Does anyone know whether the failure of a plug is detectable from the running of the engine? I've no reason to suspect any such failure but just wondered.
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Does this sound reasonable?
Hi, The speedometer on my polo (O2 plate) had stopped working. The garage looked at it and stated that the speedometer dashboard had broken (The actual speedo itself is fine), and so the dashboard needs to be repaired. They stated this would cost 120-170 + VAT + labour (2 hours). Does this cost seem ok? Sounds a bit…
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Cheaper Insurance
I'm thinking about buying/leasing a car. I haven't settled on any particular make/model or even age yet, as it seems the cost of insurance is going to be significant and it may well end up being a determining factor in what I do. I'm looking for a modest car - 1.6 diesel; 3-5 years old. However, when I get quotes on…
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Does this sound about right? MOT, Brakes & Tyres
Hi all, Just had a call from my local garage. My car (60 plate Ford Fiesta) is in for its MOT and has failed on brakes and tyres. Already knew the brakes were an issue so that's no surprise! I've been quoted £340 for the MOT, replacement front disks and pads and two new mid-range tyres. Does this sound about right? Thanks
