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NavTrak
Does anyone use this system? And if yes, are you happy with it? We've had a problem with them using out of date phone numbers, despite phoning them twice. We never had problems when it was Cobra NavTrak but it's part of Vodaphone now and we think the quality has gone down.
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Rejecting a car ?
Hi, hope I can get get some help We bought an xtrail on June 25th , from a garage in Hampshire , it was described as "amazing " and "superb" , it broke down 3 times in the first 2 days , the fuel sender units are faulty , went back for repair but Fault remains , we were told parts were changed , new from Nissan , contacted…
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Import registrations number check
Import registrations number check. Will it always be vehicle not found on websites and such when searching records ? Have found places that will not carry out work because they can not look for parts by the REG and can not check using the Vin number.
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What does mot test number mean on gov.uk
Would anyone know what the mot test number means on https://www.gov.uk/check-mot-history I've had my car mot'd at the same garage for a few years and each time the mot test number is different.
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Insurance and licence address
This could be complicated so bear with me! I live abroad and move to the uk soon, I hold a licence in my country (to get this they destroyed my uk plastic bit and gave me one of theirs), I have checked the dvla database and my uk licence is still live and valid but registered to an old address. I just need to update the…
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Sat Nav / Tom Tom
Hi could any one recommend an tom tom pls, Something for a new driver , with less experience on rds. I.e lane guidance , recalculate direction if you take the wrong turn ect.speed cam alternative route from traffic ,something less then £150. thank you
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MOT Failure help
Hi last year a month to this date roughly I bought a Suzuki Grand Vitara 2000 It had passed it's MOT before i bought it in September of last year, but that MOT was done by the seller. Anyway I took it in for its MOT 1 year on and it's failed on the points I've attached in the image. My issue is how can a car corrode so…
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car vs motorcycle - help please!
My partner was knocked off his motorbike 3 weeks ago by a driver who pulled out of a junction without looking. His bike is written off and his leg was broken in 5 places resulting in a hospital stay and operation on the leg. The driver of the car admitted guilt at the side of the road and was cautioned by police for…
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Solid white line, 2 way road
Am I correct in thinking that these should not ever be crossed for overtaking, regardless of how slow a road user in front might be going? If so it does seem to be a rule that is routinely broken. I have been behind bikes on 2-3 occasions recently in such a situation with someone behind me clearly upset at the delay.
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Car vs Pedestrian - What happens now?
I was driving my (fully insured) car and out of the blue a jogger/[STRIKE]nutter[/STRIKE] jumped on my bonnet and proceeded to beat the hell out of my windscreen. How do I make a claim from the jogger. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leicestershire-36986087 :D
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Pot hole damage small claims court
I got two burst tyres from a 4 inch deep pothole. The road is in Gloucestershire County Council and claim was administered by Amey Gloucestershire and the claim was refused by Gallagher Bassett. Their defence is very sketchy so I want to take to small claims court. I started a moneyclaim on line, but it states I cannot use…
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Need advice about husbands car
Hi I hope someone can help me. I sadly lost my husband in April, the car is registered in his name. The insurance is in his name and mine but I'm a learner driver, I realise the insurance is not valid now but the car is not being used so I'm not too worried about that at present. I got the letter through this morning in…
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Thieving mechanic
^Potentially.. Hi all, I'd like to share a recent experience and I'm seeking guidance on how to proceed. A few months back, I purchased some brake parts for my car online. I fitted the front wheel brakes fairly easily, however the rear drums were a bit more complex for my abilities. Yesterday, one of my father's…
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Am I being ripped off by Zipcar?
Hi all, As someone who as regularly hired cars for 10 years, but never owned, and thus never been responsible for repair etc, I would like to ask some advice. I recently had a little prang in a Zipcar, where I reversed into a van that was pulling up behind me (not exactly sure who was at fault, I suspect it was shared…
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NCP parking charge
Hi there, never posted here before but I recently got a parking charge from NCP and followed advice online to ignore it. Received a letter today to confirm that I am the owner, shall I keep ignoring?
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is it a head gaskey
peugot 206 1.4 54 plate hi all my wife noticed some brown gunk in the water expansion bottle, and the carpet on the footwell on the passengers side is wet. I have checked the oil cap for sludge and nothing I have checked the dipstick for a milky substance and the oil is fine. there is no white smoke when I start and use…
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Car hire - need DVLA code?
Confused about whether need to get a code from DVLA ahead of picking up a hire car tomorrow. I thought I would be belt and braces and get one anyway- but DVLA webiste says it can't match my details (don't know why as licence is valid and NI bnumber correct etc). Any advice welcome
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Thinking of selling campervan but unsure what to move on to?
Thinking of selling my much adored campervan which I use as my everyday car once it passes its MOT in October, I will then buy a runaround car (any thoughts for £2k ish?) and save towards either a small motorhome or a car plus caravan? I'm unsure which to go for. I understand that on a site it can be a nuisance to pack up…
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Checking the price of car tax before buying a used car
I'm looking to buy a used car and a trick the garages is using is to say tax is only £30 a year tax, So is there a website that I can put in a car registration number to find out how much car tax would be.
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Car lease finance - I can't work out how the monthly payments
Hello I've only ever bought cars for cash, but have recently wondered about getting a better car on a lease deal. I'm looking at a used Range Rover with a price of £64,500. I'm putting down £10,000 and then the dealer is offering me £859 per month over 3yrs with a "guaranteed final value" of £35,837. But I can't work out…
