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Is this dodgy?
Hello all, I saw an advert for a used car on gumtree and it was about half the price that it normally would be. However when I checked for the other items being sold by this seller, I found many cheaper cars being listed across various towns. The funny thing is this seller also had cars being sold as a dealer in Devon.…
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Should I appeal to POPLA?
Hi All, I received a Parking Charge Notice for around 3 weeks back for 'not displaying a valid permit' by P4 parking. I have since appealed and they have denied it. I have couple of weeks to consider POPLA or just pay £60 at discounted rate. The story goes on like this ... I live in the block of flats (rent a flat) which…
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Do I really need snow chains?
Hi All, Within the next 2 weeks I need to drive from the Channel Tunnel, through France and Belgium to Amsterdam. From what I've read, it appears that it is compulsory to carry snow chains in France at this time of year. I'll be driving on main roads and motorway and will only be in France for a couple of hours. Does…
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Not allowed to park outside own home?!
Hey guys, So my partner got a parking ticket this morning from the council. He lives in a block of privatley owned apartments and parked his van on the side road which they sit on. This is really annoying because he isn't allowed to park out the back or out the front of his own home because its a van and not a car. We…
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Trading in a car early on PCP
hi :) I currently have a fiat 500 on a pcp finance! had it since a September 2014, however because I was only 18 I couldn't get the finance in my name. so my grandad has it in his name and I've been paying him every month. however I was looking to see if I can now get a new car. I've been looking at a few forums and have…
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car insurance in italy
Anyone have advice on car insurance in Italy? Live in UK but spend a few months in Italy every year. Have a 27 year old car there already.Need a new one! Found insurance expensive over there. I know Adrian Flux will insure a car kept in EU. But any advice to keep premium low & any low cost companies will help.
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Temp cover and risk
Hi, My question is about adding another driver to my insurance. In May I am getting married and my wife to be's mum and dad are travelling home from where they currently live in spain. I believe they moved there about 8 months however they still own their own house in scotland and own a UK drivers licence. I had originally…
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The A12
Yesterday I travelled on the A12 from Brentwood to Ipswich. There are two very long stretches of 40MPH sections with average speed cameras. There is no sign of any road works or workmen working. Could this just of been put in place as a revenue generating process?
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Lease car through work or PCP plan
I have 59 plate Octavia Elegance estate 1.9tdi currently £53k mileage bought for cash. Went to a dealer event yesterday and got a proposal against a new version of the same at £165/mth for 41 months, £7k for mine plus £400 down which they'd give me back. Final value £10.8k from memory. Didn't go intending to change the car…
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confused about SORN status
Hi all I have just bought another car so as a result i have transferred my insurance over to the new one What do i need to do in regards to the old car as its currently up for sale do i declare the car SORN or do i just leave it The old car is taxed but not insured i want to leave it taxed so i can continue leaving it…
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Birmingham airport - fine?
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Ford Focus 07 - EGR Valve
Good Day All I've been told that a fault code coming up on my Focus is because of my EGR valve. I've been told to replace it its going to be circa 250 quid. I don't have 250 quid at the moment. I've also been told that I might be able to clean the old one with a bit of effort and I'm just wondering how much effort that is…
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third party denied culpability, where to go from there
Last year a driver hit my stationary car while trying to park behind me. The driver was inexperienced, his parking attempts got all the neighbours out including several members of the public guiding him onto parallel park. The commotion resulted in my walking out of my house because of the noise of the crowd jeering at…
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cheaper vechicle inspection
I phoned RAC few days and they told me it will cost me £199 for a compenhensive check up on the vechicle. I'm looking to buy a van at the moment so was thinking it would be a good thing to do. are there any other good companies that does that?
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Removing swirls from paintwork
Just got a year old Civic in red and with the sun shining yesterday noticed a few swirls on the paintwork What options have i got for removing/hiding without spending a fortune on taking it to a detailing place
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Buying a second hand car
I am gearing up to buy a car, maybe 4-5 years old. I know absolutely nothing about cars so will be going to a main dealer, rather than risking a private deal. Now main dealers have a list price. I presume one is supposed to haggle, but realistically how much could one expect to get knocked off the price? I'll probably be a…
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Speed Warning Device
I now have 6 points for speeding and have 2 1/2 years before any fall off. This is not because I am a fast driver, both offences were about 1mph over the speed for prosecution, but I am not very good at concentrating on the speed limit and am very worried that there is a real risk of me getting more offences and possible…
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Faulty New Vauxhall Mokka
Hopefully someone can help me with this: I ordered a brand new Vauxhall Mokka four weeks ago and picked it up three weeks ago today, whilst travelling from work earlier today, I attempted to change gear but found the gear was stuck in 4th, I called out the AA who advised the gear box needs replacing, I haven't even made…
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Ford service
Hi all My 2009 fiesta has got up to 88,000 miles and is probably due another oil change. I haven't up to this point changed my timing belt, but I'm thinking of having it done. The book says 100,000 miles but im not keen on leaving it much longer for risk of it going. Does anyone know roughly what that may cost? Also, is…
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how can i find a good independent garage
Hello, I have used the same garage for my old car for years - also have my mot done there. They have an excellent reputation in the area for price, work and for not ripping you off. However, I am tired of parting with my cash there. I am female and know nothing about cars but......they put a new battery in for £70 (saying…
