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Advice on Non FAult accident
Can anyone please advise me . Yesterday a car ploughed into the back of my car while I waited at a roundabout , not only causing damage to the back of my vehicle but also the shock of being pushed into in coming traffic . The other driver said that he would pay for the damage if I was to get the work done as he did not…
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Council mot center
Dear All Is there a council run mot center in Birmingham area please, as Walsall is too far. Thank you
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Extra protection of consumer credit act?
If you were intent on buying a used car and did the following when would the consumer credit act not apply? Paid refundable holding deposit (£500 for example) with credit card, paid for vehicle in full with cash/bankers draft. Deposit then refunded to credit card. As above but borrowing the full amount to pay for the…
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Buying a car with solid paint
Hi all I've been on the hunt for a used VW Passat CC for the last 6 months and have finally found one with the perfect spec but the only concern I have is the paintwork is solid in Urano grey and isn't metallic. Would this put buyers off if reselling the car in future and have a negative impact on the residual value?
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Air Con 'recharge'
Two days ago I took my car for an air con recharge at Kwik Fit not really knowing much about how it works... I initially walked out of the garage feeling very happy - car was far cooler than it had been previously. Yesterday I got stuck in traffic in the glorious sunshine, really hot... and air con not working, making an…
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Used car purchase issues.
Hello, I bought myself a 56 plate Vauxhall Corsa from Evans Halshaw and paid partly on debit card and remainder on credit card. On picking the car up I checked the interior and bodywork etc and was happy with the look of the car. On Friday evening I took the car to my uncle who is a mechanic with a car dealership (not…
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How to listen to test match special in the car?
OH tells me he is unable to listen to test match special in his five year old car because it does not have digital radio? Is this true?
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Second hand car
Hi all, Not sure if this is the right place for this question but hoping for some advice! I need to buy a cheap (3-4k), economical, reliable, small car for a daily 3 mile school run and am looking for ideas on what to buy? Can be 2 or 4 seater, petrol/diesel/electric (would love electric but don't know if there's a cheap…
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Parking fine problem.
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Private plate / changing car
Hi First time I've had to change cars with my private plate, buying a used car from nissans, I understand I need to put the old plate back on my existing car via online DVLA for £80, and then they can process it as a part ex. But the dealers gave unclear advice about getting the new car with my plate on, One said I need to…
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Am I entitled to my deposit back?
I put a deposit down of £500 over the phone for a car I had seen on eBay. I then couldn't commit to buying the car but the guy won't give me my deposit back. When I put the deposit down he said he was repairing a bearing or something and did I want anything else doing. I said do the cam belt, clutch and water pump. When I…
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Any risks with car that has sat dormant for 8 years? Advice welcomed!!
I'm in a lucky position that my FiL has suggested that my OH and I could have his old Citroen Xsara (51 plate). I don't want to knock a gift horse in the mouth, but said vehicle has been off the road gathering dust and cobwebs for at least 8 years. FiL suggests it needs a new cambelt - I'm nervous that there will be other…
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Chip/crack on windscreen. Will my premiums go up next year? *URGENT*
Hi, Driving home from holiday yesterday on the motoway and a stone or something hit our windscreen. Pulled into nearest services and checked and there is a small dent/chip/hole, and also a 2mm horizontal line either side of the chip (picture the London underground logo). Whole width is just under 1cm right in my drivers…
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detachable car stereo
I've never one til the old banger I recently bought. It seemed to work on test drive I did but because I didn't know (til now) how to attach it ...when I did figure it out it doesn't seem to work. ..think I pushed it in too hard the first few attempts (though there seems to be no visible damage) It's a Sony and if I get…
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Some punk keeps parking on my drive
A few months ago I noticed somebody else's car parked in my drive. They must have arrived late evening. I took down the number plate and was going to take a photo in the daylight next morning, but he/she had gone by first light. I figured he/she must have been at a party in the neighbourhood. Anyway, not the end of the…
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Buying used car from dealership
Hello. I am looking to buy my first car and am searching for a used Ford Fiesta. Some branches of the Trust Ford dealership (previously Dagenham Motors) seem to occasionally have cars within the specs and budget that I would be looking for. Does anyone have any experience of buying a used car from them? I would most…
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Discounts for using PCP
Hi I have the cash to buy a new car but it seems that my garage can offer better discounts if I use the PCP scheme. They have 'suggested' that it wouldn't be a problem if I bought the car using the PCP and then paid it off within the 14 day cooling off period, thus benefitting from the discounts and not paying any…
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Breakdown cover quote
I have just received my Renewal Notice from Green Flag quoting £95.40 a year for one-off payment. Seemed OK to me but decided to look at the Green Flag website and noticed that for my cover which is Rescue Plus it starts from £45 per year. So curious I decided to do an online quote matching all the details, same vehicle,…
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VW Golf -Mk5 - remote fob re-program
Hi I have a VW Golf (57-plate). Last weekend the key/alarm fob stopped working. I replaced the battery - thinking that was the problem. Simply replacing the battery did not work so I have tried to re-program using instructions in the manual and YouTube videos - no luck :( . Can anyone help/direct - I have a spare that I am…
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What does this parking sign mean?
Hi all, Can anyone tell me what this parking sign means? Does it mean I cannot park between Mon to Sat 8:30am to 6:30pm? Can I park on weekends? :)
