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Looking to run own car for work
I'm going to be handing my company car back at the end of the month and looking to change to an allowance instead as the car choice and BIK are very poor. (I know it's probably been asked a million times before :( ) Allowance £3600 Taxed at 20% but saving £60 per month BIK so £300 per month after tax Mileage 30000 (20000…
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Does your car only have standard equipment?
Overheard someone saying they are having difficulty with the insurance company paying out for his written off car. Unknown to him when he bought it second hand it has a sat nav which was an optional extra. Naturally when you buy a brand new car you would know what extra is fitted and inform the insurance company. When…
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Dartford Crossing - wrong amount deducted from my account
Hi, just over a week ago it seemed like a good idea to make a Dartford Crossing account to save myself the inconvenience of paying at the end of the day and to get the reduced toll charge. However, now I have made my journey with only one trip across during chargeable hours they have deducted the wrong amount. I paid in…
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ClickMechanic Reviews
My beloved Audi is due a full service. I use it daily to commute and now its due a service. I normally get this done at a local garage for around £170 and they say they use the proper oil etc etc. A friend came across Click Mechanic on the web and suggested i try them out, being that they travel to you this is a massive…
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Minor damage to car we're part exchanging
:(In quandary on what action to take regarding our car which we're parting exchanging for new model. Hubby parked car in multi story car park & when returning to car he's noticed it's been damaged slightly. No dents but couple of minor scratches & small amount of black bumper showing. Don't know what to do for the best.…
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Pothole - Personal Injury... claim?
Hello, some advice needed... Incident: Around four weeks ago, I was cycling my usual 'training route' (around sixteen miles) and was coming to the end of the route where there is a downhill section. I hit a pothole in the road (probably doing 25mph or thereabouts). I have no further recollection of the incident, but I have…
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Advice needed on Pothole Claim
Hi Guys I've been going back and forth with my local council regarding damage to my car which resulted in me having to replace an alloy due to a pothole. I have sent off the template letter posted on MSE (thanks for that!!) and requested an FOI on all the maintenance logs on this road. This highlighted a number of…
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First CarAdvice
About to look for my first car. Automatic. Runabout to work etc. No clue where to buy second hand cash or dealership etc? Not being lazy here aged 62 and don't know where to start! :j Any advice would be greatly appreciated! :D
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Best private car finance firm?
Hi, I'm looking to purchase a used car for £10,000, and after having a look at the dealership's own rates etc, I figured it may be better to shop around with other firms. I am looking to place a £3,000 deposit on the car, and wanted to compare final rates including interest. If anyone has any recommendations then I would…
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Private plate confusion - Private sale
My old car has a private plate on and i have just bought a car on a private sale (only ever done showroom). Looked on the dvla website and baffled :huh: How do i apply for a reg number for my old car and transfer my plate to the new car... I now have to go the the confusing Tax, insurance and wether to sell mine private or…
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insuring a cat d vehicle
My vehicle is soon to be classified as a cat d write off. (Pretty sure I'm going to keep car) Will my premiums be considerably higher even if I shop round and take into consideration that there will be less insurers willing to insure my car. Advice please. Preferably from others in exact same position or who have been…
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Cat D Write Off. Should I keep my car???
My car has been assessed by an engineer. Written off under a cat D. Do I keep or let it be scrapped??? I have considered all the other factors and spoke to several mechanics who have all said keep the vehicle, but I'm still unsure and require more advice before making my final decision. I still don't have a figure from co…
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2008 Ford Fiesta 1.4 TDCI - Cam belt replacement - should they replace the cam seals?
Hi everyone, Some quick questions - but the background info is below. * Should cam seals be replaced when a cam belt is replaced? * Is it common practice to do so? * How long should a replacement water pump last? * Do you think I have reasonable grounds to get my cam belt, water pump plus labour refunded from November last…
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Air con blowing warm air 1 hour after recharge
Evening all, I had an air-con refill/recharge done on on my Ford Focus this morning. When the recharge was complete the air con was working perfectly for about 30 mins or so until the mechanic left. When I got back to the car an hour later, the air con was just blowing warm air and the air con does not seem to be working…
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Aviva breakdown cover seems too good to be true
"Joint Personal"Rescue recovery & home. £90.10/yr So me and my partner covered when driving or the passenger in any car.. useful since we are getting a second car. Not a pay and reclaim costs type scheme either. But then i'm not entirely sure why it asks for my vehicle details during the quote if its personal cover for us…
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Recommendations on wet vax
Hi could anyone recommend a wet VAC.looking to purchase one for the car.interested in the numatic George but out of my price range.ideally don't want to spend more than 100 Many thanks
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Driving Issue
Had an incident occur where I was at a roundabout waiting to go right. Car comes from the RIGHT (onto the roundabout) but has the indicator on for turning left. I went to pull out, the car came straight ahead and then cancelled the indicator. I put the brakes on and then said out loud "oh bloody what"! They obviously saw…
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Where are London's Most profitable speed cameras?
The telltale flash in the rearview mirror can make many a heart sink as another driver realises they've fallen foul of the dreaded speed cameras. Responding to a Freedom of Information request from Londonist, Scotland Yard gave details on the number of incidents captured by each speed camera in the Metropolitan Police…
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Car Cameras
Hi Does anyone have a car camera. Am looking at the Transcend DrivePro 220 at the moment partly because it has a motion sensor for when the car is parked. The drawback being that someone might break in just to steal the cameral as it would still be on display. Just wondering if anyone has any recommendations or tips. Is it…
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Rattling Car
Does anybody know what is going on here, my car has suddenly started rattling, and looking at it something has clearly come loose and rattles/vibrates against the exhaust, but I have no idea what it is!
