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Car Dealership Haggle tips
I am planning to take advantage of Toyota's Auris Hybrid 0% interest offer on finance, for a new car. Any tips on how to bring the total price down and reasoning to give to the dealership? Much appreciated
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Oil Prices/Petrol Prices
Only just noticed at Oil prices are only $2/Barrel off of the Janurary prices however have not really noticed any significant price drop as per the last time. Is this trend likely to continue if Oil prices fall futher? Should Oil prices increase you can be asured the pump price will move quickly, and ideas why no drop this…
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Car Tax Paid but not showing as on DVLA site.
Hi - this happened a couple of months ago but thought I would mention it to those that have recently bought their car tax online. I bought a replacement 2nd hand car and paid someone to put it on a trailer to take it home so I could tax it once I arrived. I taxed it online and insured it before I drove it. This was the…
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Fallen for AutoTrader Scam
Firstly, I'm extremely embarrassed about this and I'm not even sure if anyone can help me. So please don't tell me the obvious, I know I've been stupid, believe me, no-one is beating themselves up more than me. I took out a loan to buy a new car. Found the car I wanted on AutoTrader and negotiated, paid a security deposit…
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Neighbours blocking shared Access-way - no dropped Kerb
We have some moronic neighbours who moved in next door almost 2 years ago. (They are on a 5-year lease - whereas we own our property). Between our 2 Semi-detached houses, there is an unconverted Access-way - barely the width of a car...you get where this is going... As we have Residential parking permits (that we have to…
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mot 6 months early
I'm trying to prove a car is unroadworthy / sold with faults and was thinking of taking it for an MOT to get some proof of its faults. I don't expect the car to pass but its MOT is not due until February next year. Is it ok to do this?
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Running a diesel car
I'm looking to buy a new (secondhand) car and I was thinking of going for diesel as I like the eco type cars that have high MPGs and low tax. I have been told that not doing regular long runs will damage a diesel engine. I'd be doing roughly 9000 miles a year. Most of these would be around town and between local towns.…
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Help Deciding on Car
Hi I need some help choosing. We are looking to buy a used seat leon. Test drove one on saturday. I am torn between one that is £6500 2010 with 45000 miles on the clock or spending only £5000 on one that is 2008 77000 miles but higher spec (climate controls, cruise control etc). The more expensive one is in white which I…
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Failing to Provide Details
Hi In August 2014 I sold a clapped out car that I was using for work on Ebay as I no longer had use for it. I sold it to a gentleman from Blackpool who came on the train (to Yorkshire) to collect the car, filled in the V5 and went on his merry way. I sent in the log book within 48 hours. Around 4 weeks later I received a…
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Car been in garage 3 weeks help...
Hi I am after some advice please, I purchased a second hand mini cooper back in the middle of June from a used mini dealership, we agreed that the car would go in on a scheduled date to have the clutch replaced and that I could drive the car in the mean time until the mechanic could fit me in... I drive the car for about 2…
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Replacing exhaust
Hi there, The exhaust dropped off the car yesterday. I think it's the silencer that's gone as the car can still be driven but it's noisy. The roadside assistance people said that I'll need a new exhaust. It's a 2005 Honda Jazz - does anyone know what I should expect to pay to get a new exhaust fitted, and if I should claim…
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London SW6 fullham motorbike parking
Hi All, I am moving to work in SW6 or close to imperial wharf rail station in london. I normally ride to work using motorbike. I am currently working in Liverpool street and there is tons of motorbike parking bays in here where as I have not seen any in sw6. asked one of the local guys and he said anywhere is fine and they…
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exhaust emission / engine warning light
I just got in my car to drive and it seemed to shudder whilst driving then I noticedthe warning light on. I had only driven for a minute so just went back home. Any idea what it could be? it's nearly 8 years old but is regularly serviced. the last service was 3 months ago. it's done about 55k miles thanks
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help!!! peugeot 207 no accleration
Hey all, a girl in desperate need of help!!!! please any advise would be greatfully recieved...i have just moved to glasgow and my 2006 peugeot 207 decides to cut out, luckily it happened on the driveway to work. She started back up but the revs were all over the place below idle, then settled but as soon as put in gear…
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gearbox/clutch noise
I have a Ford Transit and getting a small whine/sound when changing gear, its only making the sound changing up 2nd and 3rd gear only, any advice what it might be, thanks.
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missold car / finance
Hello I'm new to this and hoping deperatly that someone can help us. We went to a car dealership almost 5 years ago to look at getting a new car as our old one was falling to bits. We found one we liked at a price we could afford with insurance and tax included. At this time we were informed by the seller that the term…
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Accident while not in van
Yesterday someone bumped into a van of mine while I was in a house having a cup of tea. No drama, these things happen. Dents & Cosmetic damage to sliding door and large rear panel. Panel and bumper damage to his newish car. The chap has informed his insurers as his excess is only £95. They have asked for my details. I am…
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Car Breakdown Cover
I need to purchase breakdown cover for my Zafira. Had AA Silver membership but they want £110 (one payment) or £11 per month to renew. I've had a look on comparethemarket.com and can find much cheaper deals but I'm a bit scared - does anyone have any recommendations or advice re who to steer clear from? Really need to get…
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Choice mechanics
Has anyone had problems with this company. They picked up my van on Friday with the promise to return it Friday evening wit the clutch done. Today is Sunday and still no van just a pack of lies telling me it will be done by this time and that time. I've had to hire a van to fulfil my commitments to customers as I give…
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Main dealer and a spanner....
I needed to replace a tyre today 3 weeks after a main dealer service at a Honda garage (due I believe to pothole damage which is another issue), As I only noticed the damage in the next town, I went to a KwikFit centre - who were really good and always are (although expensive). Thankfully the tyre that was damaged…
