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Second hand car warranty
Hello, I have recently brought a second hand car. With the car I got an AXA 12 month warranty gold. I am having a few issues with the car and took it back to them to look at. They have pretty much told me that there is nothing wrong with it which I do disagree with but as I don't know a lot about cars they are making me…
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Car Sales data. What does Drive field with D and G values mean?
Hi, I have some data in a file about cars and in there there is a Drive column. For each car it says D or G in the Drive field. Any idea what D and G means in words?
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Has Anyone Any Experience With Android Head Units?
I've been looking to change the stereo on my car when i got it. It's an old single single din no frills Alpine unit. No blueooth, no hands free, no aux or USB ports etc On my last car i used a JVC head unit and it was great. 2 USB ports, bluetooth support for hands free & android playlists and a few other nice features. It…
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Used car broker in the style of drivethedeal?
As the title says - two questions I have. I suspect I know the answer to both but Google is not being my friend here. 1) I'm aware that brokers such as Drivethedeal and Lings secure big discounts for new cars. Does such a thing exist for the used market - you specify what you're after and they come back to you with a…
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Evans Halshaw 30 day exchange
Hi all I bought a car (runabout) from Evans Halshaw 2 weeks ago and have had a few problems which in truth they seem to be sorting, however I am now not to happy about the motor so today phoned the West Bromwich branch and asked about the 30 day exchange they offer on their website under runabouts the sales man had not…
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Can my husband sell my car without me there?
Hi all, this is my first post here. Just looking for some advice, I'm currently 25 weeks pregnant and struggling to leave the house due to a pelvic condition limiting my mobility (just pregnancy related not pre existing). I currently have a very nice car that has finance outstanding. Due to me not being able to work for…
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New car stereo rather than new car :-)
Hi All So after many to and fro I think that my need to change my car is driven like most by a want rather than a need. However there is nothing wrong with my car so I am now thinking to change my car stereo instead :j I have a grand vitara so its a double din stereo so does anyone have any good ones to look at? I dont…
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Car Dispute Advice Please
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Car damaged by Van driver
Hi all, Please I need advise on an ongoing issue. On 10 March 2016, an Autoglass driver came to my work place to repair a colleague's and he ended up crashing into my parked car, damaging my bumper, headlight and the passenger side of the car (Please note that it's a private gated car park owned by my employer) The driver…
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Selling a sorn vehicle
Decided to sell my old car. Obviously potential buyers will want to test drive, what do I need to do? its a great car and think it will sell quite quick due to price but need it out of my way as I have nowhere to keep it.
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Advice needed regarding insurance claim
My son crashed his car into another a few weeks ago and his insurance company arranged to have it collected and taken to their repairers. The car is now repaired and ready for collection. However, they won't release the car until my son has paid £600 (his insurance excess). He doesn't have £6 never mind £600 but he does…
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Running lights
Just had a warning light come on in my two year old Astra, says one daytime running light has a problem and the offside one is indeed not working. I assume this is a blown bulb which needs replacing and is down to wear and tear rather than warranty, reading on Vauxhall board it sounds like a bit of a faff to change myself…
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On how many cars/bikes can you use your no claims?
We have a car and a motorbike, and for years my husband has used his no claims on both (separate insurers)Generally when renewing it asks if you have another vehicle and we declare the bike/car and nothing else is said. However, my husband recently got a second motorbike and for convenience, insured it with Hastings, who…
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I can't get off my drive.
I don't think this is in any way illegal, but.. I live on a narrow road. I have a driveway. Opposite do not have driveways. However, opposite people park normally like on any other road. The problem is is that the road is extremely narrow, and I can only just about get my car off the drive in a normal situation. However,…
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Volkswagen nightmare
Hi team, im having a nightmare with my 64 plate Golf GTD. Ive brought up with the retailer 3 significant faults that have occurred over the past 3 months. 2 weeks ago one of them caused a very minor collision to a stationary vehicle in front of me. I then had another small collision which thankfully caused no further…
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Hazard Perception
So I finally decided to go book my theory and start up with lessons again. With the multiple choice, I do pretty well. However, with the hazard perception I seem to be missing out on points continuously by clicking too early. Why does it not mark from when the hazard actually presents itself i.e. a lorry coming down a…
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Breakdown Cover
Is this offer a good or bad idea?…
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Drink driving
S.42 of The Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988 Has any one been to court to have there driving liecence back early. Post past experience
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Hire car age limit
I own and drive cars in UK and Singapore as we split our time between the two places. There is an age limit for hiring cars in Singapore of 65. When we are over in the UK we holiday in Europe every year and always hire a car there. No problem so far. But I'm coming up to 68 and wondered if there are any age limits in…
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Vauxhall Insignia clutch pedal advisory in 2013
Hi Guys, I'm having problems with my clutch, looking back at past mot's an advisory was issued in 2013 on the clutch pedal. I've been looking through the paperwork I got with the car and don't have the hard copy of any MOT's apart from the most recent MOT, is it possible to locate the MOT station that did the 2013 MOT…
