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Ecall
Ecall is to be introduced to all new vehicles by 2018. Is this a good thing or is more of big brother? OK it has its plus points but it could be used for tracking you or perhaps informing you insurer when you reverse in to the wall and scratch your bumper.
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The Carcraft gloat thread
Oh deary me, it looks like Carcraft have gone bust :beer: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-32538820 Couldn't have happened to a nicer company! I wonder what could have contributed to their downfall? Could it be their customer service oriented sales staff? Let's see... Does anyone have any Carcraft related…
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Working out cost per mile...
Can anyone help me on this one please? I need to work out the cost per mile. The total miles on the clock is 37824, the expected mpg is 56.g, and todays cost of a litre of diesel is 118.9p . The car is 6 years old.
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2nd hand car with problems - and dealer has gone AWOL...
Hi, Looking for some advice what to do with a dodgy car from a dodgy dealer... We've recently bought a 2nd hand car - a Kia Sedona - 09 with approx 60k miles on the clock from a dealer on autotrader. After the engine light came one we got in touch (after some difficulty), they ran a diagnostic check and said they'd replace…
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To buy a Diesel car or not?
Based on the recent court case, does it make sense to buy a used Diesel car at the moment? especially as they are likely to be financially penalised over the next few years (After we were all encouraged to buy them!) There's a big advantage to them at the moment but is it likely to vanish soon?
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Car Loan \ HP?
Hi All Well I've finally come through the other side of being on a DMP and am now fully paid off. Unfortunately after this I have split from the wife and moved into a new house (I had to take a small £3k loan to afford furniture and deposits etc) with my daughter. As part of the split it was agreed that I would take the…
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Network Railcard is gone?
Hi, I was recommending a friend today to buy a Network railcard (the one I use) when I realised it's not on the main website anymore: http://www.railcard.co.uk/ But it is here: http://www.network-railcard.co.uk/ It used to be on the first website, does anyone know if it has dissapeared?
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Best way to sell this car please ( on PCP finance)
Im trying to help a friend out. She has an Audi TTRS (2013) on PCP. It is on crippling finance and was taken out by ex husband but it is in her name ( she is now in the middle of a very messy divorce). She would like to get rid of the car as it costs her a fortune every month and still has another two years on the finance…
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personal injury allocation
In 2013 I was involved in a minor collision when a car ran into the back of mine at a junction. I was not at fault and the other party insurer paid for repairs to my car. My injuries were also minor - whiplash type. Recently I've had a few calls from companies telling me that a cash sum has been allocated to me by the…
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Tips for parking in scarborough
I am going to a wedding in scarborough for weekend of 6th June. I have heard that scarborough centre doesn't have lots a car parking spaces n that it is expensive. Does anyone have any tips of places to park that are free or low cost prefable near the Grand Hotel ?
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Finance advice on car - PCP?
Hi everyone I have previously purchased a car and paid off via HP but am now exploring other options due to the high cost of the next car I'm after (being the new Audi TT at 28k second hand or 30k+ new.) PCP seems to be an appealing option, I have a car worth around £10k-£11k at the moment and about £5k saved. What would…
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Clean sweep for SNP?
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12 month old brand new 14 reg rejection
Hi I am looking for some full advice, as much information as possible. We bought a brand new 14 reg car back in 2014 funny enough. we paid cash in full for it. since buying the car, it has been back into Nissan on numerous times throughout the year with different issues, we have just had the car back after Nissan has had…
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wax sealant or other product
well as the may bank holiday approaches if the weather is kind i may spring clean the car my car is silver and whilst it always cleans up nice it never really looks really shiny, I have some product that i have used in the past like autoglym resin polish and extra gloss sealant and i have an old tin of wax that i find hard…
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Car Crash
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Finance problem caused by dealer mistake after picking up car
Can anyone assist with this? We went to a MINI dealership (a fully branded official one) and have bought a car. We didn't haggle on the price and swapped in an earlier Mini. We chose a PCP contract which was put into the MINI systems, approved and printed out for us. The finance on our previous car was cleared by the…
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Car Dealership Review Website
Does such a thing exist? I am looking to buy a used car (2014) non-locally and wonder whether there is a website I could check their credentials on, so to speak? Something along the lines of Trip Advisor or Checkatrade! Thank you. (I've Googled and searched on here but must be missing something somewhere):)
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Speeding fine
Hi, not quite sure if this is the thing to do but help! My wife furnished my details after I was caught by a speed camera driving her car. I responded to the 'notice of intended prosecution' providing details of my licence etc. I then received the 'offer of a fixed penalty' but wishing to contest the ticket I referred back…
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Best laid plans, in the toilet
Absolutely gutted, it feels like the bottom has dropped out of everything, at the worst possible moment. Following a car on an open, clear road the other week, when the car in front braked suddenly (locking up) for no apparent reason . I am kicking myself over and over again, while I left a reasonable distance, clearly it…
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Please help with my car finance issues
Morning All! Ok, I took a car out on finance 2 months ago. The car was a 2006 Ford Zetec. Within the first two weeks of having the car it broke down, under Warranty from the dealer, it was fixed but took just over a week for a two hour job (due to the finance companies aftersales being completely unreachable. The car has…
