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Buying new car options.
Hi, I'm in the position to buy new car outright. I've heard it is best to still take out finance, then pay it off immediately. Is this true? Do all contracts allow this? Also, I know I'm best off selling my existing car privately. I can't really face the prospect. Will I really lose so much in a part-ex deal? Thanks.
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Remote Key Fob
Hi, I've lost my car key with remote fob and now only have one spare key left. Is there a cheaper option than going to ford for a remote fob replacement? Cheers
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Clunking in reverse
My car is in the garage at the moment because of a sort of clunking sound in reverse. Apparently it's something to do with the rear axle, a disk was mentioned that could be catching when it should be slipping. I've googled and can't seem to find anything that explains what this disk is. I'll ask more when I go to pick it…
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Audi q2 , Extra Bits
HI there, I recently did a test drive for an Audi Q2. Looking to get it but never bought a new car so need some advice. Dealer is offerring extra things like Gap Insurance, Paint Protection, Tyre Protection for £1750. I understand Gap Insurance but is it worth paying Audi for the Paint and Tyre Insurance? Any comments…
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Birmingham to London centre New Years Eve
Hi everyone, we're going to London For New Years. The plan was to use the M40 instead of the M6 for a short while and then straight down the M1. This probably seems a dumb question but are the motorways as bad as like they are on Bank Holidays travelling down to London or are they not as bad? Happy new year! :cool:
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Advice on a car around £2,000?
I could ask on a car specific forum but they're mostly biased in my experience. A VW forum will usually only swing to VW (they're a very picky bunch :) ) A Vaux forum tend to stick with Vaux, Ford with Ford, so on & so forth. At this point i'll point out no Citroens, no Peugeots & no Fiat's. Now that's over & done…
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Car Finance but car no longer working
Hi I purchased a car on HP 18 months ago and I am exactly halfway through my credit agreement however the car no longer starts and although I am waiting on a full diagnostic check my mechanic believes it will need a new engine. The warranties have now expired and I am loathe to continue paying the installments when the car…
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Buying Exported Car
Hi, Im a new driver planning to buy a car. Found one that suits me, but it was Exported. I bought a check to make sure if its ok, and some things im not sure about. I attach info I got so someone could give me an advice. Thank you. Seller wants £3,300 for it. How much do you think I can haggle down to and is it worth it?…
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Car battery cabling
Hi guys How is car battery cabled? On positive lead, i can see it is going to alternator and starter but how other systems such as light work? Re negative, it is connected to chassis which means all of the car body is grounded. Isn't that dangerous in any ways? Many thanks
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Rejecting used car < 30 days
Morning. I've lost all faith in the car I purchased for my wife at the beginning of the month from a non-franchised local dealer (with excellent reviews) and am hoping for some advice and success stories from people who have rejected a used car car outright. I know this currently is an option to me, but realistically in…
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Minor Damage Protection Insurance
I couldn't find any information about Minor Damage Protection Insurance upon searching these fora. My son is a young driver and I took the precaution of taking out the self-standing insurance provided by Vauxhall. My son has damaged both his car and mine. The most likely claim to his car falls under the following head,…
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Need another car. What's best to do.
My old car is on its last legs. It's 13 years old done over 187000 miles and things are starting to wear out. It's costing more and more to keep it going. I'm on a tight budget and don't know if I would get finance for a new car. I do need a reliable car for work though. I live in a fairly rural area and there is little or…
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Servicing costs.
Hi, Looking for peoples opinions here please? Having a look at a heavy service for my focus petrol and saw whats on offer at Halfords http://www.halfordsautocentres.com/advice/servicing-advice/car-servicing-whats-included . It looks a decent amount for a 24 month service. Now the fact its Halfords already put me off due to…
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56 plate 2.2 tdci..yes or no?
Mondeo. Full service history, 150000 miles, 12 months mot. Very good condition for it's age. I know none of you have seen it but, in general, is there any reason not too for a grand?
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Vectra door kaput
2008. Driver's Door will not open from inside. Rest Ok incl c/locking. Have to wizz window down and reach to o/side handle. Something has come adrift ? How to get to the 'inside' of door to have a look ???/ There are no screws to be seen holding the 'card' to the door. How ?????? MOT due in 6 days. Assume this will be a…
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Car exhaust is really noisy
Literally happened over night. Started my car and noticed it was a little louder than normal but I thought that was just because it was cold. Then today I started it and it sounds like I have a performance exhaust on my car. Sounded good at first but now it just drones like mad and people look at me as I drive by lol. I've…
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Free Car or Save up to buy one
I have been offered a car for free (through a family friend, nothing dodgy!) It's a 2004 VW Diesel Golf and would cost me around £1750 to insure. At the moment I do not have a car and am starting to save up for one. The issue is that I don't think they want me to have this car forever and the insurance and running costs…
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Not impressed with the AA
Hi all I'm new here I just want a bit of advice. I recently had a bad experience with the AA so I have emailed the complaints department. instead of me explaining it all I will just copy and paste the email I sent at the bottom of this and you can see why (hopefully) I think it was a bad experience. The advice I'm after is…
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I want to drive, but wondering if it's worth the money. Advice?
I wanted to drive when I was younger so took lessons, but then stopped as I couldn't afford them. I dind't get back into driving again until a few years later, which ended in a family member booking up a block of lessons with a woman she knew, but ended up being unreliable so finished the block of lessons and didn't…
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Atlas Choice gone bust?
I've just had an email from Atlas Choice to let me know they won't be able to provide a car or a refund, and to arrange a charge back. The website has been replaced with a holding page advising they're not taking bookings. Looks like they may have gone under. Worth checking if you have a booking.
