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Vauxhall Gmac Plan 0%
Hi I just bought a new car and just want to clarify something, I have been told that I can make extra payments on my car to either lower my monthly payments or shorten my term either option does not incur charges, just want to know if this is actually right thank you.
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Damaged someone else's car. Where do i stand?
Hi i just wondered if anyone can help me. My partner bumped into someones car in a car park and their vehicle had what i would describe as minor damages (scuffed paint work). Our vehicle also has minor cosmetic damages but we are not too bothered it. The man in the other car received a quote of around £300 to repair the…
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advice on insurance rights
In October last year my daughter purchased her first car insurance policy via adrian flux. At the time she estimated an annual mileage of 5k and took the policy on monthly payments. As she was under 18 at the time i signed for the credit on the monthly payments. In February however she had almost used all her mileage as…
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Starting a car that has been sat for over two years..
What should I look out for when trying to start a car that's been stood for over two years? Obviously the battery will be dead and the tyres will probably be square. Does fuel 'go off'?
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Highways Claim
I was travelling along a country road today at low speed (about 10-20MPH) because a van was about to come in the opposite direction. My nearside wheels slipped into a very large long rut at the side of the road denting both front and rear rims & even forcing off the rear plastic hub cover (although now recovered). I…
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Advice please?
I recently had my steering column fail and had it repaired at my local garage. I have contacted Vauxhall, as I heard that they were refunding for this. When I spoke to their customer services today, I was informed that as my garage was not recognised as a Vauxhall garage, I could not get the refund. I am not happy with…
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Breaking Car Lease
Hello all, In August 14 my partner purchased a new fiat 500 on a 3 year lease, with the ability to end it after 2 years. Since then a lot has happened in our lives and we are now moving overseas this August. We have no intention of coming back to the UK to live for at least 5-10 years, if ever. The problem we now have, is…
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Old tax disc
A friend told me that it was illegal and I could be fined £1,000 if I continue to display the old vehicle tax disc after purchasing vehicle tax on line. Is he correct?
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Need advice finance still on car
Hello just after a little advice. I've got my polo twist 1.4 and with my ever extending family I'm looking to buy a bigger car. I've already paid a fair sum off the finance company and I've left to pay about £800. My question is would I still be able to purchase a second hand car and trade my polo is even though it has…
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Has anyone used CLAIMS FAST?
My car is insured with Ageas through AA. The Jazz needs repair to the rear section/s, possibly cosmetic & parking sensor damage, having been hit by a careless driver. The AA suggest I go through 'Claims Fast' rather than Ageas so I do not have to pay my Excess, I have to have a 'free' hire car which must be driven for…
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Can I sell a car with a blown head gasket?
Hi all Looking for advice as I know little to nothing about cars! Bit of background first - I have a Y reg Vauxhall Agila - paid £475 for it last year and it has been brilliant. Took it in for a service about 6 weeks ago and mechanic broke the sad news that the head gasket is blown. Didn't bother with costly repairs as…
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Radio code mondeo
Hi all, Can anyone help I'm trying to find out my radio code for my mondeo, just changed battery and it's reset, serial number is M251775 P.s I don't want to have to pay for it :) Thanks!
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Kwik fit tyre cashback
I recently purchased 4 tyres from Kwik fit because they had a £10 per tyre cashback offer. After 30 days, no cheque so I called them up (avoiding the 0844 number they gave) and now one is in the post. Now it might be that I was just unlucky but the more suspicious amongst us might think that they hoped I would forget. Why…
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Ford Ka cnvertible
Hi, Just bought a Ka and I can't seem to get any cool air into it even when it is on the coolest setting or air con. I filled the water up last night but no change. Any ideas before I go to the garage and potentially get ripped off? Thank you!
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Renewal of driving licence - How long?
Hi all, I sent the form off for driving licence renewal, with a cheque + photo, almost two weeks ago now. I was expecting it to take time, but I suppose I was at least expecting them to cash the cheque ASAP. Can someone advise me how long it's supposed to take? My current one expires in exactly a month's time, and I'm…
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Mitsubishi 3.0 V6 Elegance - 2003 - Money Pit ?
Well looked after , FSH , cam belt done , 103k Potential Money Pit? or no ? Any opinions welcome ta
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V5 waiting time
I'm collecting a new-to-me car on Thursday. May I ask roughly how long the V5 is taking as we want to take it across the water asap. Thxs.
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Fuel consumption
Hi, I have an old 02 plate auto ford focus 1.6. I filled up the tank to the point the pump cut off and then drove for 200 miles before filling the tank again. These were all miles driven in town and it cost £50 in fuel to re fill again. That's 25p per mile. Is this expected or is the car in need of attention? Thanks.
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Selling a Cat D Car
Hi I'm new here, so apologise if this is the wrong place for my thread. I bought a Cat D car last year, it was first car and I am now selling it as it's too small for my family. It's a Volkswagen Polo 1.2 S 5DR, 2006 (55), Black. Low mileage of only 62500. I've got a years MOT on it, all the MOT History, but the only…
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Changing paper license to photo one
I read that the paper license was being phased out and that there would be no charge to change to a photo license . Whenever I try do do this on the DVLA site they want to charge me £20 is this correct.