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Repair Costs
Our Peugeot 3008 needs a new engine. It is just over 6 years old (59 plate) with about 70 000 on the clock. It has been serviced at Peugeot dealer annually with no problems. The car is in good condition/ The engine has failed and needs to be replaced (at great expense). Is it unreasonable to expect Peugeot to contribute…
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New car order
Hello everyone I have taken out a lease on a new car a Kia Sportage. I haven't received the car yet as its still to be built. After speaking to the dealership today they have informed me that the car is on back order. Sorry for sounding dense but what does that actually mean? Thanks
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CAR HIRE - Failed Experian Credit Check - Still had to pay for hire!
Hello all. Not sure if I'm in the right area of the forum but... Last week my partner hired a van online through Car Trawler who referred her to Avis Budget. I think in all it came to £180. She turned up to collect the vehicle on Friday afternoon and was refused hire because she had failed an experion credit check. They…
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Camera on dual carriageway help
Can anyone tell me what this camera is? https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.8321713,-4.186961,3a,30y,283.19h,93.32t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1shR191m6GhYaKazKUY99g6w!2e0!7i13312!8i6656 It's in a 60 zone but i was doing around 62-64 :( silly me!! I just drove from work and got in the wrong lane on a roundabout, ended up on a dual…
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Waiting for dealer to fix the car - how long is long enough?
Hi all, I went to look at a used Audi A3 last friday, had a good inspection and took it for a test drive. We immediately noticed that the 'econ' light on the climate control system stayed lit after starting the car which indicates there is a fault. We notified the dealer of this and they said "Oh it probably just needs…
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Ripped off on an MOT?
Hi everyone, I have a question about a recent MOT I've had done. Last year it failed on the rear fog light, so i had the fog light replaced and then it passed. The garage above who I usually go to have moved back abroad so i had no choice but to find another garage. I have just found another garage and had an MOT. This…
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New Car Additional Insurance - is it worth?
Dear members, I am planning to buy a new car from Jaguar. The sales team is very keen to sell me the following insurance: RAC Gap Insurance 649 for 3 years Tyre and Allow Wheel Insurance 449 for 3 years Cosmetic Warrant Insurance 479 for 3 years GARDX Vehicle Protection System 499 for lifetime. I need advise on if these…
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Rejecting a car (just) outside of the 30 day period?
Here's the sorry tale. My Nephew bought a Audi RS3 for £26k. I think it was £6k down and £20k on the book. Anyway, 33 days later the car goes bang. Dealer doesn't want to know saying its down to "driver misuse", this si without even seeing the car or sending anyone to look at it. Finance company sent an Assessor who said…
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Cheap Motor Oil
I need some 5w30 oil. It's often cheaper to buy it in bulk and I am looking for about 20 litres. I have found deals for about £48. Does anyone know any cheaper sources? Thanks. :money::money::money:
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Car allowance vs company car WWYD?
Hello all, new to this section of the forum so hope this is the right place to post! I'm considering a new job that involves a lot of driving, the employer offers either a company car, fully expensed (whatever that means!) or an annual car allowance of £3600. At the moment I have a 9 year old little hatchback that is…
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Newbury Park station
Hi, hope this is a really easy question but I cannot find out the answer. I have a blue badge and am looking to park at Newbury Park station in a few weeks on a Saturday all day. If all the disabled spots are gone am I still able to use the blue badge in a normal spot for free or do I have to pay?
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Vauxhall dealership or Approved Garage
Looking for advice on the difference between Vauxhall dealership and Vauxhall Approved Garage?
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Consumer rights when buying approved used cars
I bought an "Approved Used" car from a franchised dealer of a major car brand in September 2015. The car as such has been fine, but I recently found out that the car could have been in an accident prior to my purchase. I am posting this hoping to get some insights into what rights I have under law. In April this year, the…
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"parts not available" insurance low pay out ?
Have issue with my insurance company Privilege. Had no fault accident on 13th July with damage to rear of my Nissan Elgrand MPV Made mistake of taking advise and claiming via my insurance Also other driver is inquired with same group Took to approved repairer to get looked at (not stripped) and was told next day that cost…
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Getting my head around PCP.Does it ever make sense if we usually look at non new car?
All the car dealer we go to seem obsessed with it. And I'm not trying to knock it, I know it suits some and not others. But I've been trying to work out the maths to be sure. Can anyone help with the maths? I am starting to think am I comparing apples with oranges. And I probably am, but it's a case of whether we can get a…
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Protection covers for car seats.
Hi all. I have a Kia Ceed and it's almost six years old. I have only done 30000 miles but I do use it frequently. The drivers seat has worn on the side, it's where our bums rub against when getting in and out. I have tried to fit car seat covers but the damn head rests seem as if they're a permanent fixture and cannot get…
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Transfer Private plate
Hello all I have an old car which is well past its best and thus am looking to replace it. Its worth about £100 however it has a private registration that I want to keep and thus transfer to a new purchase. I will be looking for a second hand purchase and so I can own both cars for a while if needs be if I buy private and…
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Does evans halshaw charge for using a Credit Card
Hi, Just put down a deposit of £400 on a ford fiesta that cost £9400, but need to pay £9000 by credit card because the loan hasn't come in yet for the car. will they charge me and if they do how much will they charge. if anyone can help me, thanks.
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MOT Failure, anything to be concerned about?
Hi all, I'm possibly going to buy a Hyundai ix35 tomorrow, it had its MOT today (Hyundai dealership) and failed on: offside rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) offside rear upper Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) Is this anything to be worried about, they will obviously fix these but do either of these…
