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Aa breakdown renewal
I am really annoyed with AA. I have been paying £11 or so a month over the last 12 months for AA breakdown. I usually swap between AA and RAC after a period of 12 months, or I may stay with one if I can negotiate a good deal. The prices stated in the renewal letters are always huge. Anyway this year I've had the usual…
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Who is at fault in this accident?
My partner was in a minor accident the other day, he was parking his car alongside the curb in a residential road and was reversing to straighten up. He was on the right hand side of the road and another car came along from the left hand side and without signalling, swung in behind him and hit his bumper. The damage to…
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Van hire company sent me huge bill
Unhappy Returned a hired van and been send a HUGE Bill Hi. Im a newbie here. Im hoping someone can help, Ive got into a bit of a mess over a van hire. I hired a van through Northgate van hire about 6 weeks ago, I scraped a post that left 2 marks on the van, I pointed this out when it was returned, they advised that my…
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New Vauxhall Viva
I was getting a little exited when I heard Vauxhall were relaunching the Viva brand. I assumed it would be replacing the old Astra. But this current model seems to be smaller than than the Astra. Has anyone seen it in the flesh, so to speak?
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144 apr
Hello, Sold my vehicle nearly a year ago and have recieved a 144apr for no insurance. I didnt send off the vc5 form as I didnt have it at hand. Forgot about ringing DVLA due to every day to day life problems and the fact I throw things under the rug alot :o How can I appeal this as Im sure Im not the only one who is…
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What's happened to the Accord?
My colleague couldn't find the Accord anywhere on Honda's website and claimed that they don't seem to do them at the moment. I went on to confirm this, and looking at several independent Honda dealer's websites, it seems that this is the case. You can't buy a brand new Accord at the moment. (Clearly we're quite busy…
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How to remove petrol from tank-not filled in error
Student daughter filled her car - 6 year old Toyota Aygo - with petrol recently but is now trading it in for newer car. Not sure how much petrol is in the tank but it looks pretty full judging by the display on the dashboard. Anyhow, she'll probably collect her 'new' car tomorrow and have to put petrol in it straight away.…
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Caravan Buying
I am sure I have heard there is a site that if you are buying a caravan privately you can check the status of the cavavan - a bit like HPI for cars. Can anyone please help?
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Best thing to do with negative equity
Hi, I'm looking for any advice or help here at all. I'm looking at buying a new car. The problem being my current cars worth is around £2500 less than my settlement figure. My current car was taken out over 4 years and I am 1 year into the agreement so I take it simply handing it back to the finance company is not an…
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Car raffle on Facebook?
Is this the latest way of trying to sell your car? Noticed on some of the car selling pages on FB that people TRY to raffle their car by getting buyers to "purchase" a number (1-49) for a set fee, ie £50.. Once all numbers have sold they then use that weeks Lottery bonus ball as the number they pick out. One guy was just…
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car swap gone wrong
Hello all well where do I start... I swapped my car a few days ago it had a few faults witch I listed, I swapped it with another car witch also had a few problems listed, door pins had gone and needed new file sensor, I thought this would be a easy fix witch I was happy with doing! anyways I swapped it got his log book…
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Used car is a lemon but will not take back. Help please
Hello, I will try to give as much information as possible. bit by bit as it has occurred. but it may be a bit long sorry. Picked up a car on saturday 11/07/15 Renault Espace 2.2, 59K, full service history, MOT, good condition etc. test drove up to 40mph no real problems it appears, engine seemed clean but I'm no mechanic,…
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Coil spring compressor
Has anyone had any experience of these? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MacPherson-strut-Spring-Compressor-Kit-Coil-Springs-Interchagneable-Jaws-Case-/301684229800?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item463dc806a8 My dad is considering buying some but I cant find any reviews on the internet. There seems to be numerous makes of very…
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repairing chipped brushed metal console in car?
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Urgent Help : Accident
Hi members, I really need help. I have just had a accident. I was driving in the middle lane of the motorway. It was stop-go traffic. I have hit the car in front. The dent is on the front bumper towards the left side and the car in front has got a dent on the right rear bumper. I have never been involved in this before. We…
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key recovery with your breakdown cover
Hello does anyone know if there are any breakdown companies that include recovering keys from you car using a locksmith and they pay for it?
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Go through insurance or pay privately?
Hi all, Just after a bit of advice please. I accidentally reversed into someone in a car park (bad weather, didn't see them but still my fault). Dented their wing. Question is - do I sort it privately or through my insurer? My NCD is protected but I'd like to save myseld a massive insurance hike. I've informed them. Will…
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How much time is reasonable to do remedial work on a car collection?
Just under two weeks ago I purchased and 09 Zafira from a local used car dealers. I paid a £200 deposit with the understanding that a few jobs to the car would be done before paying for it. The car was new in that day so it had not even been valeted. It had a few minor problems that were to be fixed such as cracked wing…
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Car dashboard cameras
A couple of quick questions: 1) If I install a dashboard camera, do I have to tell my insurer (or, if not, risk invalidating my insurance)? 2) Has anybody got any recommendations for one? I don't want to pay the earth.
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car insurance advice pls
My car insurance ends 25th july. i am away on holiday out of the country for a month and would not need to use the car. My question is can i buy the insurance staring from 25th august that is when i return to UK and would need to use the car. Thanks
