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Evans Halshaw versus We Buy Any Car guarantee
Hi Anyone used Evans Halshaw to sell their car recently? I am buying a new car for the wife and the dealer has offered a px of £5500. We Buy Any Car online valuation is £6150 and Evans Halshaw's online 'estimate' is £6700. Evans Halshaw guarantee to beat WBAC but do they just add another £1 on top of the WBAC price when…
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Pcm parking ticket
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Warranty Issue
Hi, I have recently purchased (17th Dec. 2015) an Audi from an Audi main dealer through their approved used scheme. Flagged up a gearbox error and I took it in - clutches getting too hot. Audi health check was completed during a short diagnostic, not a huge priority, however the gearbox oil change is overdue - agreed to…
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car accident advice
Had a very minor accident with a taxi today, maybe 30 quid paint job at most on a roundabout. He came across on a roundabout from my left and his back right hit my front left, both of us are claiming the other is at fault. The damage is so little that we were quite happy to just sort it out ourselves (maybe a 15 mph crash…
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contract changed without her knowledge
A disabled friend of mine ordered a new car and it was agreed with the sales man and the sales manager that the car would have premium paint which would cost £450 extra however the salesman said if she signed the sales contract she would get the premium paint free of charge . A Contract was then signed by my friend and the…
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Service has left my car vibrating
Hello all, Looking for some advice. My car had no faults when I took it in for a yearly MOT which passed. I then thought i'd give it a routine service. As I drove off the car was shaking and vibrating with engine management light on. Im taking it back to them tomorrow. I feel the garage would say its not their fault and…
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NHS Fleet Solutions
I have an Audi A3 based on 8000 miles (I massively under estimated my annual mileage). I am currently on 13000 miles and I'm looking at handing it back in November when I will have 2 years left so that I am paying only 3 x monthly fee instead of 5. Does anyone know how much the excess miles will be? I've read 7p per mile…
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New car dealer valet?
Not sure whether to let dealer valet a car I'm collecting new week Will it need washing to get any residue left by the protective film? Just need some advice on what others would do. It could be that I'm being over protective Thanks
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Cheap car with good mpg, low tax and reliable?
I have an old car which only does 30 mpg and tax costs about £240 a year. Thinking about changing it and looking for ideas, any suggestions? Mainly just myself driving. Also considering a 125 bike but car is better if it rains!
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Hand car wash
Does anyone here regularly use the hand car wash places , they usually start from £5 for the outside and £10 to hoover inside. Are they worth using? What about a proper clean if you want the seats cleaned properly with shampoo or whatever?
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Car mats in old car
Just wondered if it's worth having carpet mats in an old car or is it just another thing to clean?
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Provisional Driving Licience Question
I have a son who is 17 in 2 weeks. On Direct.gov looks like you have to wait until he is actually 17 before you can apply for a provisional. Is this correct? Thank you.
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Less Risk -> Higher Premiums?
Have I got this wrong? My wife had her licence revoked after serious brain surgery last year. I didn't let my insurer know as I didn't think that it would alter my "driver and spouse" policy. On receiving my invitation to renew, I thought that I would tell them about it - expecting that going "driver only" would reduce the…
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Car Insurance: Phantom Accident
In April, somebody 200 miles away from where I am was involved in an accident and claimed it was me who drove into them. It turned out after weeks of calls, they'd made a genuine mistake and written down the wrong registration number, and Octagon told me it was now all sorted. Come insurance renewal time, my NCD was 3…
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iOS 10 Compatibilty with VW App Connect
I'll be getting a VW in the new year and it'll have the App Connection function. I'll also be getting a new iPhone which is likely to come with iOS 10. I know iOS 10 was released this week but wondered if it's already compatible and working with App Connect?
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Write off: dealing with salvage experts
02 Toyota Yaris Just been shunted from behind and it looks like it will be a total write off. More expensive to repair than to to scrap it. Privilege have dealt with my call today. It was all no fuss. They have arranged a free hire car and will arrange for salvage experts to assess the car and take it away if required.…
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new tougher rules for mobile phone users
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-37389800 its not enough I say
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PCP deal to get discount then paying it off-any pitfalls?
Buying a new car where there is a manufacturers discount of £1500 for a PCP agreement. This will be added to the dealers discount price. The dealer knows I will be paying off the PCP after the first payment. The manufactures website says this is fine but is there any catch with the settlement figure? I assume that if the…
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Driving with no MOT to a place for repairs
Now, I understand the rule regarding driving for a repair needed after an MOT fail. However, is it legal to drive to a place of repair, if: 1. The car has no MOT, 2. Has not failed an MOT, 3. Requires said repair to pass the MOT, 4. Is prebooked into the garage.
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Time limit for issue of traffic fine
I hired a car in the UK in May 2010 for 1 week, Yes that was 6 years ago. I have just recieved a letter (6 years later) at my Spanish address saying the hire car company are charging me an administration fee for supplying my address to 'The Authority' who ever they are and I will be receiving the fine shortly (no mention…
