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HPI check (trade)
hoping there might be a dealer/salesman on the forum that might be able to help me I have just bought a rather old Kawasaki ke125 a5 , that was restored many years ago , however there is no V5 or plate on the bike I have contacted HPI , and YES they can do a reverse lookup based on chassis number , but only for the trade ,…
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Car warranties
I’ve searched the site for this but I can’t find anything so I’m asking here. Does anyone have any experience of after market car warranties? I bought a used E Class Mercedes about a year ago and I’m very happy with it, but the warranty has now expired, and their website quotes me £1,022 to extend it for a year. I’ve had a…
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Land Rover service plan
Just to alert you - I foolishly signed up to a service plan via Land Rover with a company called EMaC. Just had first service on this plan - surprised that lots of things not included when I am effectively paying £600 for a service..... that is listed as £350 fixed price on Land Rover site. And naturally as it's a main…
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Taxi's
Forgive me if this isnt in the right section... A neighbour of mine has approximately 9 black taxi's parked outside his property. I assume he rents them out and drives one himself. They are parked mostly fully on the pavement and are a nuisance to walk around and also they block visibility of the road on the corner when…
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Teaching someone the basics
Hey guys, so my OH wants to learn to drive and has (finally) received her provisional license. I'd love to be able to show the basics before booking an instructor, and I have no problem taking her on a private road/car park to get started. One Issue... I've only been driving since Apr 2014 (approx 2 years). What (if any)…
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Tips/Advice finding insurance for 18 year old just passed his Test
Hi all I am sure many of you have previously had the same predicament and been in the same position. My 18 year old son passed his test 5 days ago and is now as eager as any youngster is to buy his first car. Naturally, this can't be done until we have secured insurance and that is the reason for my thread. Yes, I am aware…
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Alloy wheel problem
Hello My Izuzu 4x4 is over 20 years old but running fine so still works out cheaper to fix than get a new one. However, I do have an on-going problem with one of the front Alloy Wheels. There is a problem with the seal between the wheel & the tyre resulting in a slow loss of tyre pressure. This is the 3rd new tyre on this…
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Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3 Kompressor
For the last ten years I have not spent more than £600 on a car and have really enjoyed and been an advocate of bagernomics. Vauxhall Astra 1.7td £495 Rover 600 £495 Saab 9-3 495 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 £600 The Astra 1.6 is going fine with nothing wrong with it and it's MOT till August. Its very cheap to run and has been 100%…
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Hire Purchase Problems....Help
Absolutely appalling. A company supplied finance on a 4 year old car I got 7 months ago. It's mileage is 44000 and I'm currently expected to pay for the next 3 half years on a car thats engine has completely gone. I am going to lose my job, im in a complete mess because nobody is helping me, the car is currently at the…
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Route planner avoiding specific road
There's a lot of route planners / maps out there but I can't seem to find one that allows me to say From x To y Avoid road z I'm trying to look at my travel options with a bridge closed when I come home due to road works but all the avoid options on the maps I've been on all seem to say avoid motorway or avoid dual…
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Engine light came on 5 mins after buying from a trade seller
Had a search online, the trade seller had a good reputation and has been around for a long time. Car looks fine, full service history from the main dealer. MOT passed few days ago. Signed the papers, done a online bank transfer. There was some dent and one of the headlamp wasn't working so he gave us some discount. I…
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Tips for negotiating a price with a dealer
As the title says any tips on negotiating a good deal with s dealer on a nearly new, 1 year old car? Cheers fj
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The Car Lease Conundrum
Here's a question - I want to lease a car. I have found two deals. 'Deal Alpha' is a two year deal at £100 per month. 'Deal Bravo' is a four year deal at £100. Both have a zero deposit and admin fee. Which is the better deal? Here's why I'm interested. If I go for Deal Alpha - I'll have the car for two years, and then I…
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Insurance cashback tracking, change vehicle
I purchased a motor insurance policy several weeks ago. Cashback is tracking with payment estimated end of April. If I change my vehicle (with same insurer) will it put the cashback at risk?
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How to find the cheapest car lease
Thinking of leasing a car? There’s lots of options - 2 year deals, 4 year deals, 3 month deposits, 9 month deposits, admin fees. Here’s my way to find the cheapest deal and compare one lease against another. Warning - it does involve a spreadsheet (and a bit of time). But don’t be scared, it’s really simple. You could just…
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Reporting a car anonymously
I've reason to believe that a car i'm asking about isn't taxed, isn't insured & the driver very likely has no licence. Either way, it's most certainly been in an accident. The only thing is it's now parked on private land. Not land that is owned by the person who owns (or at least was driving) the car, but private land all…
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5 day old car - problem!
Hi all, I collected a new 2016 Seat Ibiza 5 days ago which I have taken out on a PCP plan. I chose a 3 door because I rarely have people in the car - however I have just gone to pull the drivers seat forward to put shopping on the back seat and cannot find a lever/button anywhere to tilt it forward. Checked the passenger…
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Car Allowance or Company Car
Hi all, I'm after some advice as I'm starting a new position working on the road. I have put together the below if you wouldn't mind sharing your views in case I have missed anything. I'm of the view the car allowance for my Jag is the far better option Car Allowance Jaguar XF Luxury Sport 3.0 V6 30k mileage Purchases Nov…
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Ford Focus paint colour.......
To cut a long story short my wifes car was hit by a van and we have had the damage /paintwork looked into by the insurance companies bodyshop. The damage is fairly minor but the paintwork is not. They are looking to re-spray the drivers door,rear door,rear quarter panel and rear bumper so basically all down the drivers…
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BMW 3 Series or Saab 9-3
We are looking at a new car and have found 2 potentials that we are considering: 1) BMW 3 series 320i - 2005 - 20000 miles 2) Saab 9-3 - 2008 - 30000 miles both are the same price (5750) and its the low mile that is making them attractive. ....but I am concerned about the age, esp the BMW Any thoughts would be appreciated…
