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buying an older car for commuting.
hello, i have only ever bought new or 1 year old cars so this is a little out of my comfort zone. basically i am changing jobs and instead of a round trip of 5 miles it will be now 50 miles. my wife and i currently share a car and really this won't be possible with my new job. in a perfect world i would spend as little as…
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Good car leasing companies and a few other questions
Have just posted another post on here about my broken down BMW. Anyway have decided with the missus to lease. We've had it with breakdowns and just want a nice new car with a warranty. However there are so many leading companies with little info of who are good and who aren't so anyone on here recommend any companies and…
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BMW 320d engine in need of rebuild- not sure what to do, advice much appreciated :)
Apologies if I'm asking a lot of questions in this thread but I'm in a dilemma but I'm not sure what to do so thought this was the best place to ask. ive had my BMW 320d (57 plate) for 18 months. A week or so ago I noticed a strong vibration so took it to local garage. He told me after doing diagnostics dpf was blocked and…
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Manual vs automatic
Hi we r looking at 3 year old skoda octavia. Ignoring the purchase price difference automatic or manual are better? I understand automatic tends to have lower mpg but is the difference significant? For what it's worth manufacturer claimed. Mpg difference between the two is 1 mpg. I am attracted to automatic as we mostly do…
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Ford Fiesta freestyle 2001 failed mot
Hi my first post just really looking for some information I passed my driving test on Tuesday and had a car we picked up for cheap as it had been stuck in a field was only 100 quid it as expected failed it's mot as it was ridden with mud etc for God knows how long but what I'm wondering is how much this would cost to fix…
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Is there a fundamental difference between replacing & changing your driving licence?
Sorry if this sounds like a weird question. My sister recently lost her purse, searched the house up and down and we are coming to the conclusion that it's lost. Called up the local Sainsbury's and all other stores she went to and it hasn't turned up. No activity has been spotted on the cards but she said if she can't find…
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What is the best way to pay for a private car sale?
How is it best to pay 3k to a private seller for a car? Bank transfer with online banking? Bankers draft?
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Need second hand car- alternatives to autotrader ?
Hi, need a new second hand car as current one is on last legs. Other than auto trader, are there any other similar websites where garages sell them cars (excluding ebay). Ta
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Car Repairs Failed.
Please can someone offer some advice on the following: My car died about a month ago and I ended up having it towed to a local BMW dealership to be looked at. The car itself is a BMW 1 series 116i 2008 model. I realize dealerships are more expensive but I decided it would be in the best interests to get it done there. So…
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Ford Dealer Vs Independent (again)
Hi, I've been reading around about this but wanted to ask if it was worth paying (£270) for the Ford dealer service over the (£122) service offered by servicingstop for any reason? e.g. Ford offer an "echeck" and I wondered if this was exclusive to them? They also include a 1year breakdown service but I'm assuming its…
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First Car Buying Private How to Test Drive no insurance?
Hello, So i am going to test drive a car being sold private tomorrow. This is my first car so i currently have no insurance so am not insured to drive any other vehicles for a fact . The person selling said i would be covered on their insurance, although i am really not convinced. If i buy the annual insurance for the car…
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Used Car Warranty
My wife bought a used Audi from Evans Halshaw just over a week ago. At the time she was pressured/scared into taking out an extended warranty. Once she actually read what wasn't covered, she decided it wasn't fit for purpose so contacted the garage. They are now saying that under the terms and conditions it cannot be…
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Hertz hire car damage
Hi All, I have a query that I am hoping you will be able to help me with...... I rented a car from Hertz in Germany for 1 day to drive from Leipzig to Berlin airport. I had the minimum basic insurance which means i am liable for any damage claim up to 900 euros, and the cdw covers anything over 900 euro. On arrival to…
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Car leasing
Hi All, Been looking at loads of leasing companies and all offer various things. Id rather take recommendations than fish through them even longer. Anyone with some real satisfied service, no hidden nonsense etc.. With Thanks
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Motorists, what to do about cyclists who constantly break the high way code???
Hello Motorists, I have seen a news report recently of the metropolitan police in London, using bicycles to challenge motorists about road rage towards cyclists. What rages me so much, is the endless cyclists who often use two one way streets in my neighborhood, and constantly the wrong way. One of the roads fits the width…
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Fixed Penalty Notice and Insurance
Hi, Quick question. I was driving my mother in laws car after she had been knocked over. I might have run a red light, not sure. However, due to a number of circumstances I won't have access to her insurance documents. If I was caught, do you have to supply proof of insurance if the registered keeper isn't the one driving,…
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Funny noise
I've just bought a 2009 i10 (Hyundai). Since it was delivered a week ago there has been an intermittent buzzy sound coming from engine area on the drivers side. The sellers, ie dealers, took it back to their mechanic then returned it saying they couldn't hear the noise. Well all I can say the must be deaf. Anyone any ideas…
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Effect of oil viscosity on mpg.
Took my 11 year old Jazz back to the agents for service and mot recently and noticed that they had used 0w20 engine oil instead of the usual 5w30. Since then it's been displaying a bit over 57 mpg. as opposed to its normal 53 mpg. Early days maybe as it's only 200 miles so fat but I'm beginning to think that it's a genuine…
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Negotiating with Mini
My friend has her heart set on a brand new Mini Cooper S. I have been enlisted to help ensure that she doesn't get bumped since she really wants this car and is likely to get carried away and sign anything put in front of her (she has form). Has anyone managed to successfully negotiate money off a new Mini? I notice that…
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End of Conditional Sale Agreement - Wear and Tear
Hi all, I'm looking for some advice relating to a Conditional Sale Agreement for a car which has now been returned. The finance company have now hit us with a £1200 bill due to damages outside their fair wear and tear policy. Are they allowed to do this given that there is no mention of this policy in our contractual…
