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Neighbour double parking among other things
So I got home from work a few hours ago and parked outside my house. No other cars were parked there at this time. A couple hours later I get told that the neighbour who lives to the side of me has double parked his van directly across from my car. So cars are having to squeeze past my car almost hitting it. I don't know…
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aa breakdown cover
Hi, hope you can help. I've just signed up for AA breakdown cover online, but unfortunately i have not received any confirmation email. Is this normal? Iain
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Costco rules
Just got the new Costco magazine, which features the filling stations. You must have a Costco membership card. 101.9p for unleaded, AND diesel! I think 106.9p for Premium Unleaded. Paid with Amex, so I get 1.25% cashback. Since I have the Executive Membership, I should get 2% cashback eventually. So it's roughly 98.9p per…
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Honda Remote Central key fob programming?
Hi Folks, I wonder if anyone could help me. I Replaced the battery for my Honda Accord 04 plate remote central locking key fob. After replacing the battery, the doors do not open, then manually opened the doors, the alarm was activated, and it keeps going, even when driving. I found instructions to programme new key from…
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New Car
Hi, I am thinking about buying a new car, but I am unsure as to what would be the best way, financially, for me to buy it...whether its P.C.P, H.P or buying the car outright. In the past myself and my late husband, have always bought cars via Hire Purchase, as my husband always said this was the best way....but after…
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Uber account problem
Hi, In June 2015, I set up an Uber account on my phone with credit card etc. I never actually used it until recently on a night out when I tried to summon a cab but the app kept saying my card had been declined. Actually, this was correct because the registered card had expired. Anyway, I went to try and update the…
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I need some advice before buying a used hyundai i10
Can someone give me some advice on buying a used Hyundai i10 as I've found 4 in my area but i'm not sure if they are overpriced. 59 plate hyundai i10 1.2 Comfort, 75,000 miles, 4 months mot, £2500. 2011 hyundai i10 1.2 Comfort, 40,000 miles, new mot on purchase, £4000, Dealer won't take any less. 61 plate hyundai i10 1.2…
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Oil Pressure warning light
The low oil pressure warning light came on my 2014 Suzuki Swift - yesterday The level appears to be OK The funny thing is that it is due in for servicing on Friday Should I top it up in the meantime ?
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Parking damage, disappointed by police action
I parked my car at a park and ride car park. As usual, I took a photograph of cars on either side. One was a bright red Audi. Returned to my car 4 hours later, to see bright red paint, and dents and scrapes down both passenger side doors. Went to the police about this. They responded to say they can't do anything about…
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PCP/HP or do nothing.
Hi, After thoughts here please. At the moment I own a W reg focus ( in the main generally reliable ) that this year had a few things go wrong ( I normally estimate £250 for a years MOT and its done this til now ) 110k on the clock. This year it has cost me so far £450 due to some welding on both sides and a sudden hose…
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car insurance - parking category
Hi all, Hope you can help. I'm looking to purchase a car. I live in a residential block with private underground parking with a locked gate. Each house has one allocated car parking space. On "compare the market", we have the following categories to choose from: "locked garage" "unlocked garage" "drive" "street outside of…
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PCP: Have I been duped
Hi all, First time posting here but hoping for some sound advice. So last week my 10 year old car gave up and based on cosmetic damage and wear, the repair was not economical. So time for a new car! Convinced by my dad to not buy new ("lost 30% as soon as you drive away") I looked at nearly new and found some good prices…
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Break disc worn out...how much the cost?
Hi all forum guys. Just wanted to have quick info on cost for replacing rear break disc in mercedez a class A150? I live in Romford area. Will it be cheap if I get the disc set online (auto parts) and get it fixed at garage by paying just labour? What are the costs for set of discs and labour? Thank you for your time.
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Kwik Fit for air conditioning recharge?
I know Kwik Fit get a bad rep. Maybe not to people who aren't really interested in cars but certainly across car forums i've noticed that viewpoint seems pretty common. I'd go to them if i needed a tyre fitting in an emergency but not for anything overly technical. I'm just wondering if any of you have been to them for an…
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Replacing keys - 2002 Vauxhall
Trying to find options for my father who has lost his car keys (amongst others). They've been missing for over a month now, so little hope of them turning up. Best guess is they somehow ended up in a rubbish bin! Personally I'm not convinced it's worth doing, but he's made up his mind (for now at least), so I want to try…
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Uncooperative car trader
Here's the scenario, we need a car just until October, when we are getting a brand new one from the company I work for. In the interim we needed a cheap runaround, nothing flash, all we wanted was a car with an m.o.t and reliable. We found an Astra a trader was selling, 50 miles from where we lived, nothing flash but was…
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Paying off Hire Purchase early
Hello everyone! Hope I am posting this in the correct place. I purchased a Seat Ibiza in March this year. Long story short, it was a big mistake and is definitely not the car for me (too small for me and my family). I am wanting to pay off my agreement with VW finance, sell the car and get a different one. According to my…
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Voluntary termination of PCP
I have had a Fiat Panda on PCP for nearly 3 years but want to return it as we think we can manage with just one car now. All seems well with the arrangements. The finance company have said that a note will be put on my credit record saying that I did a voluntary termination. I can't work out whether this is a bad thing and…
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Diesal v Petrol for commuting
I was recently offered another job. My commute will change from just a few miles to just over 40 miles. I currently have a Honda Civic 1.8 IVTEC ES Petrol. I believe I get 45 miles to the gallon. I use to have a Voltswagon Golf 2.0L TDI. I am thinking about buying another car. I would be interested to hear from other…
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Ebay seller saying car has mot but not showing on dvla
I've been looking on ebay to buy a car and i've found one not to far from me but I think the seller is lying about the description as they said the car has just had a full service with new tyres and a mot. I've checked the mot online and it's showing the mot expires this year so I've contacted the seller and now they are…
