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Compare cost of journeys
Sometimes I have the choice of going on the motorway for 45 miles or through town for 29 miles. Now obviously a) the distances vary and b) the fuel efficiency per mile will vary. Assuming that there is no traffic problems (which of course is not predictable so can be ignored). Is there any way I can calculate the amount of…
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Taxing a vehicle after declaring sorn
I acquired a vehicle and declared it as SORN as it wasn't insured and I wanted to have it checked/mot'd before being driven. Thankfully all good, service, cambelt and MOT. Now, I cant tax the vehicle, apparently DVLA requires 5 working days after the sorn application to make any changes to the vehicle tax and I need to…
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Why don't people include the price?
When they are trying to sell their car with a board in the window? I'm walking past with the dog, and I think "Ooh shiny car for sale- how much?" and they have a huge 'phone number, but no price. If I saw it was a bargain, I might 'phone and even impulse buy it. The first question on the 'phone would be "How much?". Do…
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belt or chain?
I have a Skoda Octavia estate, 62 plate, 1.4 tsi petrol. I am getting conflicting information about whether the car has a timing belt or a chain. If its a belt then as the car is coming up to 4 years old it would need an expensive belt and water pump change. The car has don 38000 miles. Any answers most welcome.
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Car usb charger for cigarette lighter?
Is there anything to look for when buying one of these or are they all the same? I see them for £8-10 in shops but on eBay they're as little as £1-1.50. Thanks
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Anyone got a car dab radio? Or bluetooth speaker?
I am tired of fm am radio and dont use CDs. My car has a standard single din opening and previously had a Sony stereo. I would like to listen to 6music and other dab stations and also possibly but not essential talks and music from my phone via bluetooth. Was wondering whether to buy a dab radio and aerial or just to buy a…
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Why dashcams are so important.
Last Sunday evening I had a car accident where another vehicle decided to pull out of a stationary queue of traffic as I was passing him. He was in lane 1, I was in lane 2. This resulted in the front nearside corner of my car being mashed, along with the rear offside corner of the car in front of him. He of course denied…
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Pulled over by police for speeding
I was caught speeding 98 in 70 and pulled over by unmarked police car in dual carriageway A50 (Derbyshire?). I was given the slip with code SV77011. Police man didn't tell anything apart from that I will be contacted by post (I think). I know it will be a court summon. Will I get a ban? if yes, 7-28 days, how long? P.s. I…
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Next car opinions pls
Have £15k- £20k to spend on the next car. Aim is to buy reasonably new (up to 4 yrs old) and then keep for at least the next 10 yrs. Key requirements – safety, reliability and space to carry 5, sizeable boot Current thoughts Volvo S80 or V70 Mercedes E class Lexus RX 450H BMW 5 series Will not consider: Audi, VW – had one…
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Advice - car accident
Hello, I need an advice following car accident, hope somebody would be able to help. Below is the link with the picture of the roundabout markings: drive.google.com/open?id=0Bw2m5beC2Cz1Mzg1bHJKYjVNRFk I just had an accident on the roundabout, I was driving on the outside left line (black arrow), trying to go straight.…
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what to do with incredibly costly mistake
Hi all Long story short I have an 18month old 3 door corsa which I brought new. However due to me being stupid as I was I also chucked a load of negative equity from a previous vehicle onto this finance... So I now own a car worth no more than 7K owing roughly 12.5k (rough estimate) and paying £300PCM which will not end…
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GAP insurance
I'm sure this has been discussed before but can't really find anything. I'm about to take delivery of a new car and, as predicted, the dealer tried to sell me all sorts of insurance products (alloy wheel, damage etc). But the one that has always confused me is gap insurance. I'd be interested to hear anyone's comments…
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It's good being middle aged...........
My insurance has never been cheaper - two cars (one 2 years old, the other a year older) comprehensively insured for myself and my wife (with £50 excess) for £282 together from Admiral with a further £60 Quidco cashback...... I am not complaining (for once) !!
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Automatic gearbox no reverse
The car is a 2008 Cee'd 1.6 diesel Automatic My wife just got home yesterday, tried to reverse on to the drive and the car refused to move, it will go forward Ok just not backwards. When you put it in to reverse it feels like it has gone into gear but when you put your foot on the gas nothing happens, at all. There are no…
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Caught speeding - what to do.
Frist time in 11 years, I've got a speeding ticket. I believe am a very good driver. I always abid by the rules/speed limits and never had any problem before. I know the road I got the ticket, its a big road with wide lanes however it got a 20mph limit. The size of the road makes one think it has a 30mph limit. On the…
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Supermarket "bump"
I've just had the father in law on the phone, both he & another car were reversing out of their respective parking spaces... neither saw the other & bump. Small scuff on the rear corner of FILs & slight dent on a panel of the other. FIL isn't going to claim for his damage. Am I right in thinking this will be 50-50 as they…
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Speeding fine
Hi I have just received a fine which I am going to pay and take the points but wondered if there's any kind of appeal after it has been paid. I can not go to court as I find it impossible to talk in person but do think that I could win of I did. I was on a duel carriageway and came to a 50 sign which was 350 yards from a…
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Emac Service plan
I purchased an Emac service plan via the Suzuki UK website last year. I paid in £350 and a few months ago I took my car in for the service to Suzuki Cumbria. After the service I signed an invoice which had a cost for £260. Now I know already that the I have been ripped off for an oil change and spark plugs for £260.…
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More Trouble for Volkswagon.
As if they never got enough bad publicity 'cos of the emissions fiasco, VW are in trouble again. It's just been announced that 100 million of their cars can be unlocked by hackers. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37057689
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Which runabout to buy?
Hi Guys, I am looking for a runabout for the Mrs to carry out the school run, trips to the supermarket etc. Mrs is a new driver and specifically needs a small automatic. Our budget is 1500.We have a shortlist of three cars and would like to request your views on the cars. The list is as follows: 1. Suzuki Swift - 137 000…
