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Honda Civic "check system"
I have a 2006 Honda Civic and to be honest we haven't had the best of times together. In fact it has cost me a blimming lot of money and time with one fault or another and now I have another. Driving to work yesterday I heard the dreaded ping and looked on the dash and there was an image that says Check System. There…
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No fault prang
Hi, Someone ran into the back of my car as I sat stationary at a zebra crossing last week. Her car came off much worse than mine with radiator liquid spilling onto the road and steam coming out of the engine; mine looks as if it just needs the bumper replacing (although from prev experience I know how pricey this can be).…
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Cancel extended warranty
I bought a warranty extension which comes into effect once the manufacturers warranty runs out next year. I am trading the vehicle in to a different dealer and wonder where I would stand on a refund for a warranty which hasn't come into effect yet.
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Use legal cover
Probably been a bit naive as never had an accident before but last wed a man in his work pick up type van drove past my car and took wing mirror off. Admitted liability but told me his work would phone by thursday. I tried to give benefit of doubt but that will be 7 days now . When I phoned insurance they advised because…
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Service/MOT - but they logged the wrong mileage.
Hello folks Probably making a ... hillock... out of a molehill here but thought I'd get some second opinions. I took my Peugeot in for a full service and MOT today - just under a year since my last. When they called to say it was ready they said there wasn't too much wrong, and in fact had only done a small service as…
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How much will my insurance go up yearly due to an accident?
My name is jake and I recently had an accident with a parked car Ive only been driving a few months and this is my first accident Ive never had any problems before and even got no minors on my test unfortunately the car I hit went to a shop and got a quote of 1,300 pounds and I can't pay that so I'll have to go for my…
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Is this a Rip Off Garage
My Chrysler Ypsilon has been in today for its 4 year service and MOT to a large Arnold Clark franchise. 20,000 miles on the clock. Service and MOT cost quoted as £520. Garage just phoned MOT passed BUT the following "advisory repairs" are required, three of them SAFETY CRITICAL at a cost of around a further £1,000. 1.…
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Driver licence issue date changed after address change.
I have my driver license for more than 3 years, but around 1.5 years ago I moved house and notified DVLA about address change, they sent me a new card and the 4.a point in it had changed to the date they issued this new card apparently. I didn't pay much attention to it at that point, but now I want to rent a car (already…
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Mini-roundabouts,a silent rant
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Yanks needing advice
My fiance and I recently moved to Middlesbrough from the states without knowing anybody here. I have a teaching job that is about 4 miles from where we are renting and need advice on the best options for me to get there and back. I had originally planned on using the bus, but the bus I need does not leave early enough for…
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Ford focus 07 power steering and drive belt problem
Hiya I have a Ford focus 07 plate the power steering pump and pipe went which I had replaced the problem I have is that after using the car a maximum of four times after having this done the drive (aux) belt snapped while I was driving home with my two year old which caused us to get recovery out to bring us back home. Am…
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Insurance and change of title
Quick query - my parents separated 3 years ago and I have been helping my mum with insurance quotes. They havent divorced but I think my understanding is correct in that they are 'separated'. Does anyone know and will it make a difference to her insurance as she still uses married. Thanks.
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Inaccurate petrol pumps?
I would like to know if other users have experienced this or am I going slightly bonkers and forum members will explain how it works..... I was desperate for fuel and skint, the local esso was 4p a litre more than the asda station 100 yards away. I went to Asda, I usually avoid the place as I never trusted it and it's pay…
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Voluntary Termination - Default Sums Notice
After returning my car via a voluntary termination I received a default sums notice from RMS Receivables on behalf of Peugeot FS. I've been charged £329 for damage over and above industry fair wear and tear. The notice says "itemised damage charges". Does this mean I can challenge them? One of the charges is £65 for Full…
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Can Trader do this?
Some interesting experience discussed with friends and no definitive outcome after weighing arguments. Seen a car for sale on one well known free website. Seller is a trader (not private), seems nice and honest, likeable chap. The things we discussed are the differences between the advert and the reality. 1. Advertised…
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Haggling on (brand) new car...
First time buying a new car. I know it's not MSE, so don't worry about the tips about buying second hand instead. :D But, any tips for haggling / is the approach below OK? There's only one car we like, so we don't have two different manufacturers to play off against each other (and we don't have the time/inclination to…
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Evans Halshaw 3 Year Warranty & Clutch Problem
Morning All, I have a bit of an issue with Evans Halshaw, the car is a Vauxhall Astra 2013 with 34k on the clocks. I purchased the car at 28,500 miles in March so it has done less than 6000 miles since bought and is just within 6 months of purchase and it also has a 3 year paid warranty. The problem is 1st gear and reverse…
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Ford focus Mk1 LOUD bang
Hi, Wondering if anyone can give an insight please. I'll ring the garage in the morning. Car did 350 miles last week no issue, been driving it earlier and on the way back we went round a small left hand incline and heard a MASSIVE bang from underneath. Got out couldn't see anything on the floor, all tyres good ( though…
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Help! Car trouble need advice!!
Hi!! Absolute disaster today scraped the underneath of my new car on a kerb... 2 hours later iv got an engine management light on and the stop/start light on to show that isn't working... It's a 14 plate ford ka Any advice??? What have I done?!?
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Questions about Evans halshaw warranty
Hi There I am recently buying a used ford focus from Evans Halshaw. The sales person told me the car would be with 3 month EH warranty. But when he threw me the 'used vehicle order form' and asked me to sign it, I could not find where the warranty was stated in the form and its terms and conditions. I get confused here as…