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0% finance deal and cashback, what's the catch?
Our Toyota dealer is offering a £900 saving if we take their finance deal for a new Auris instead of paying cash difference on trade-in. Seems like a good offer but what's the catch, is there one? The strange thing is the "cash back" or final balance payment that is also funded through the finance deal at 0%. I hate being…
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No interest on Autotrader ad - any advice?
Hi there, I listed my car on autotrader 4 days ago but have had absolutely no enquiries so far! I originally listed it at £9250 which seemed reasonable compared to what else I'd seen but I've now reduced it down to just under £9000, and now £8745 in the hope of getting a quick sale. Could anyone offer any advice that might…
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How long do tyres last?
i only do about 2000-3000 miles a year in my car, and its had the tyres on it for 5 years now and they do not show much signs of wear. Will they deteriorate with age before they go bald? Never dawned on me before....
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Parking fine for not displaying blue badge
I parked in a disabled bay at a shopping centre and forgot to put my blue bade in the window. It was a free car park and was just collecting a parcel. Was only in the shop for 5 mins at the most and didn't see the ukpc tickets until I got home. It is for 60 pounds. An anyone advise me what to do.
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Speeding tickets -current tactics
What are the current tactics for dealing with basic speeding tickets ? I appealed a ticket maybe 10+ years ago, doing 36mph in 30 zone, and used Pepipoo website back then. Can't remember how it was back then, there was a standard tactic of replying regarding format of ticket or having to give details. I used that then and…
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Expensive quote from Honda
Hi, I've just got my Honda Jazz back from servicing. The clutch needs changed and the guys at the Honda garage are asking for £650 to do the job!?! Do you know any reliable chain / local garage in SE London that you would recommend - and cheaper than the Honda garage?!! Best, Denis
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V5C help... have previous owners copy
Hi I bought a second hand car from a garage in February. I signed the V5C as did the sales guy at the garage and he filled in the bits. I also sorted my tax out there. I didn't really think anything of this until now when I've just moved house. I read online to fill out section 6 of my V5C with my change of address and…
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Best charging adaptor for iphone etc in car (12V)
I have just bought a Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6HDI Exclusive. 30K miles on a 61 plate. Immaculate interior condition. Very pleased with everything so far. It has mp3 and bluetooth connectivity - something very new for me in a car. It has 12V chargers for mobile phones etc. What type of adaptor do I need for iphones / ipod?…
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1st Diesel car - avoid supermarket fuel?
I have just bought a car that is my first diesel. A Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6HDI Exclusive. 30K miles on a 61 plate. Immaculate interior condition. Very pleased with everything so far. The dealer suggested avoiding supermarket fuel station diesel but to pay a little extra for premium quality brands (BP etc). How good is this…
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MOT near Harwich International Port
I am returning from Russia/EU and based on advice by the DVLA I need to get my car MOT'd (MOT & tax have expired a while ago) as soon as arrive (a pre-arranged appointment). Unfortunately my ferry gets in at 1945 on a Thursday, so most garages are shut as it would be outside the usual business hours :( . I will likely be…
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Scrapping a car
Hello Wondering if anyone has any recommendations for scrapping a car, either national companies or anything local (we are in the north west, specifically Bolton anything in Manchester area is good) I have had a look at websites but can't decide what is and isn't legit. Wanting to scrap a 51 plate Ford Focus MOT failure…
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Parking eye parking charges notice
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To my suprise found balancing weights on my alloys?? It's sticks out!!
I've had my car for a few years now. For the first time today I noticed these balancing weights on my alloy wheels on the outside! I have never seen them before and I know they were not there because I cleaned my alloy wheels around a year ago and do not remember seeing them. The worse thing is you can see them from the…
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How much would you spend on a new car?
How much do people generally spend on new/replacement cars these days? I will be trading in my Renault wind convertible which I bought brand new 5 years ago next summer and will be buying a more practical car to carry our new grandchild around in. I am saving up to add to the trade in price and will be using my National…
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Help - lease car delayed - Cancellation Fee?
Hi, I'm hoping someone can give me some advice on a predicament I'm in with National Vehicle Solutions. I ordered a car for an 18 month lease, 18 monthly payments with no deposit on the 9th June of this year. I was advised at the time that it was expected by late July or early August. I had to hand back my company car at…
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Bad garage work - next step?
Hi guys, So , my car went in for an MOT recently. They flagged up some problems with the rear brake pipes and fixed them, then it passed the MOT. A few days later, the brakes were noticeably bad. I literally had to floor the pedal for anything to happen. Emergency stops were impossible. I took the car to a different…
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"Vehicles you can provisionally drive"
Anybody know what this actually means? I can legally tow a car then....?
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Car Hire stand alone insurance policies
We were in Portugal recently and prior to going I had purchased an MSE reccomended car hire policy to avoid being ripped off by the rental agency. When we arrived to collect the car we were put under real pressure form the comapny to take out their full insurance which cost over 200 euro. We told them we had our own policy…
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Do tyres keep?
Hi, I've got a large puncture in one of my tyres that cannot be repaired. It is a brand new car (2700 miles on it) and I want the best for it. Because my preferred tyre is considerably different from the ones already on there (I'm looking at super fuel efficient top range tyre) I'm considering (definitely NOT decided,…
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Buying first car process
Hi all Looking at buying my first car and have absolutely no idea of the process. I've done a lot of reading online and get the general gist. My question is regarding actually signing documents agreeing to buying the car - I'm going to test drive a car I've seen on Saturday; it'll be the first one I've seen and driven but…
