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What would you do?
I have an old Micra, very reliable but bodywork starting to rust, 48,000 miles. My husband has a Corsa, about 5 years newer but 116,000 miles. He is planning to buy a new car. Would it be a better bet to hang on to the Micra and sell the Corsa, or keep the Corsa and get rid of the Micra? Any thoughts welcome. Thanks.
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only one key with used vehicle
my mate purchased a used vehicle from a well known dealership it had only one key. we question this at the time and they said we would have to go to kia dealership to get a key. my mate went to a locksmith who said they could cut a key and programme it but when they put it into their machine it said cannot programme. The…
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Owe Money to Dealer?
Hi, Just looking for a bit of advice about a recently bought second hand car. The car value was 8500, and i paid a deposit of £2500. when i went to collect the car a pay the balance the dealer had the invoice made out for £5900 (£100 less than expected), i said nothing. Since then i have received a couple of letters asking…
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Car Auction Tips for First Timer
Looking to try and get a bargain at a car auction. I went to one a couple weeks back just to observe. I am Looking to get my Mrs a decent first car, for her and the baby to be mobile. Any tips or advice before purchasing a car there? Obvious stuff I have thought of are to try examine the car condition. Look out for any…
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Average speed camera help please
Just driving down the motorway and some roadworks start which I forgot about, the weather was bad and never noticed the sign. I went through the first average speed camera I think I was probably speeding at the time. I then left the motorway immediately after the first one where it goes back to national speed limit, the…
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Separating should I go cheaper or no claims?
Hi, Thanks to those of you who helped me yesterday regarding buying a new car, due to seperating from husband. I have paid a deposit for a car I am really happy with. (For some reason I cant find my old post to thank directly). Today I phoned the insurer's to my husbands car (LV) which I am a named driver - we have 9 years…
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New Car Issues - Where do I stand?
Hi All, Long time guest on this forum but joined today in the hope that someone out there can help confirm my position. On the 22nd January, I picked up a 3 year old BMW 5 series from a well known Used Car Establishment... lets call them Arnie Clerk. The car came with a full 12 months MOT in which the 2 rear tyres were…
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What does my licence say I can drive?
Maybe it is just me, but these things don't seem all that clear at all. I am 28 and passed my car test when I was about 19/20. I have just had my shiny new licence through and I notice on the back that it has date of issue and expiry dates for the following categories: AM A B1 B fkpq As far as I can see from the little…
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Keyless entry - 2012 megane
I'm having an odd problem that seems to be confusing the dealer. My renault megane is playing up with it's keyless entry system, not every week but it is a real concern when it does happen. My main concern is when returning to the car in the morning, the car is already unlocked and sometimes the car won't automatically…
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2006 Focus - wiring problem?
Morning, Anyone know of any wiring issues on a 2006 Focus, petrol, auto to help point me in the right direction? It's thrown up so many random fault codes suggesting a wiring problem or worst case scenario, ECU. Wiring faults can be a pain to find, but if anyone knows if there are any common one/s would be grateful! Thanks!
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If car tax goes up in the budget
My car tax is due 1st April. If it goes up in the March Budget, and I choose to pay by direct debit, will I be charged the new rate from 1st April or the current rate before the rise if I set the direct debit up in March?
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Anyone had problems with evan halshaw?
Hello I purchased a car through evans halshaw last year, the car I liked wasn't at the branch I went to so they said evans halshaw in Scotland do and the salesman said they would be able to transfer it from one branch to another no problem. I recently looked through all the charges that was on the paperwork and found that…
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Car Tax - monthly?
Does anyone know what date of the month car tax is taken from your bank if you opt for the monthly payment plan for it? Can you choose the date when you opt for the 12 monthly payments? Currently doing a budgeting spreadsheet for all bills etc with all dates etc.
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New Car Tyres Required
Hi I am after 2 new front car tyres for my Hyundai i30 and I cant decide what make or style to go for. The tyre size are 205/55/R16 91V: I have looked at so many reviews and just cant decide, I have had a look at the Dunlop Sport Bluresponce, Goodyear Efficientgrip, Pirelli Cinturato P7. I would really appreciate any help…
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Insuring car that I'm trying to sell for my friend
Can someone please advise me? My good friend is terminally ill with weks left to live and she asked me to take her old car and sell it.Her daughter cancelled the insurance as she thought I was going to keep the car and so become the new owner but I have since decided to sell it. My problem is now that when I rang my own…
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DMF vs. Solid.
A neighbour with an Avensis had DMF problems and had it replaced by a solid clutch/flywheel assembly. He says that he can't feel any additional vibration as a result. Is this general experience? If so why do manufacturers instal DMF,s?
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My wifes car insurance ?????
Am at the age when Im thinking that if I die first, what happens to our car Insurance i.e. I have always been the registered owner, main driver, my wife being the named driver. Is there a way that she would not have to start from scratch ? as I can see the premiums being prohibative.? We are about to change the car. Thanks…
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Is it cheaper to buy for cash
Hi all, I have suddenly found myself a single mum unexpectedly and I trying to navigate the maze of my finances etc. I need to buy a car. I have some cash I can use, not a lot but enough to get an older car. I have been lucky enough to have had company cars before I met my husband followed by him buying the car. So I…
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Dipping headlights on very open roads
I know full well about the need to dip headlights to prevent dazzling oncoming road users, but I wonder how far in advance you should do this - when they come round a bend a few hundred yards in front, of course - but how about a ½ mile away? The situation is driving back across a local moor - unfenced and lots of cattle,…
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Car left in garage for 31 years
We've had a classic car in a garage for 31 years and now are in a position to restore it. Trouble is - it's never been SORNED. Last taxed 1984. What's the position to rectify this? Can anyone advise? Thanks
