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buying car ebay
Hi. Bit of advice needed please. My friend is after purchasing a vehicle that looks good , sounds good , the price is good .The seller as said the cars not available for viewing , but can be purchased through pay pal useing this method below. QUOTE. Due to my location and since view or pick up is not an option I will agree…
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Evan Halshaw said do bank transfer to avoid 0.2% fee?
Hi all I've decided to buy a car from Evan Halshaw and signed all the paper work (£7,000) I'm due to collect it on Wednesday and they said if I pay by debit card I'll be charged 0.2%. To avoid this fee, I can do a bank transfer which will be free. Will I still get the same protection if I put £100 on a credit card and do…
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Test driving a car for power on an empty tank?
I'm sure some of you will recall my threads regarding a lack of power in my car and a dealership refusing to help me out, although I don't want this one to be merged with the other, this is a different matter to me. Anyway, so for those who haven't seen my previous threads, I'm suffering lack of power with my car and I've…
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People who dont dip their lights.
!!!!!!, the number of people who drive with their lights at full glare, did them, !!!!!!. I've now got retina burn not only from those towards me but some inconsiderate moron in his van behind me in the traffic. Actually got out my car to ask him if he could kindly lower the beam...'Huh!(Gorilla tone), they are dipped.'…
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Kwik Fit - MOT - "new" failure on re-test?!
EDIT to the below story - I forgot to mention...the new wishbone itself is about £50, and the labour about £40 (or vice versa - I can't remember) - but would it be worth making a point to to Head Office (once the MOT is done that is...) that surely the Labour should not be charged twice (once for the CV gaiter replacement…
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Claiming back expenses for late collection of a car
I recently came to the end of the term on a car financed with PCP. I'd elected to return the car. In the final month of my agreement, I called up to arrange collection, and they said they couldn't do it until the final payment had been taken, then to call back and it would be collected within 5 working days. My insurance…
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Tyre inflators- buy a compressor or use garage air line?
My old compressor has now quit. It wasn't cheap, about £55. It's a mains powered one from Ring automotive and it's lasted 5 years so it works out quite expensive per year. Also, it was a real faff to use and very noisy. I can blow up the tyres at a garage for 20p. I don't do many miles (under 4000) so the tyres only need…
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North Yorkshire Police - Operation Spartan
Thoughts on this? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-38306678 I personally think, that as long as people are sensible and use common sense (I know, difficult for a lot of people). then it will be a massive success.
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UBER Drivers,no respect...
Can anyone advise me who to contact about Uber drivers who have no respect for private property and continue to block the end of my driveway? Three times this week I've had to ask different drivers waiting to pick up not to park across the end of my drive, not only that, they park on the pavement and restrict access to a…
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Watchdog tonight.
On Watchdog tonight,a car sales garage was investigated.They bought a VW Polo for £500 & drove off.They stated that because the car had no MOT,the tax & insurance would be invalid.I don't think that's correct.
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Speeding fine refunded then nothing heard
Advice please... Basically i got caught speeding in Feb by a camera doing 41 in a 30mph on the 4.30am on Sunday then again at the same speed camera the following thursday doing 43mph at a similar time (yes yes i know I'm a wally, i drive past this camera every day on my way to work!) Now when i received the summons through…
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Insurance Write Off
A car hit our car which was parked outside out house. The other car owner admits liability, has given all his details etc which has been sent to our insurance company. they offered us a write off amount without ever seeing the car and minus our excess. Needless to say we've refused it and we're having the car assessed but…
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2007 VW Passat TDI Estate - Good or Bad buy.
Hi can anyone please give me some advice . I am looking for a larger estate style car to replace my current ford fusion which is showing its age and suffering from a slipping clutch . Someone locally is selling 2007 VW Passat 1.9 S TDI which seemms to be in good condition and will cost arond the same insurance as my…
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Audio books when driving?
I am really struggling with my commute at the moment but because I drive, my options to improve it are somewhat limited. I've never listened to an audio book but I'm wondering whether to give it a go. My concern is that it'd be distracting trying to consciously listen to the speaker, whereas I can just let music go in the…
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Cannot use car radio when engine turned off
Bought a new pioneer car radio, had it fitted by Halfords. Surprised to find that cannot use car radio when engine turned off. On all my previous cars, I could. Rang Pioneer and they said that isn't a fault and you cannot use radio when engine turned off. Am I mad or do others have the same?
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Privately selling a car question
So I've googled my query and can't seem to find the answer so hoping one of you knowledgeable lot can help?! My brother bought a new car and is selling his old one privatley, however the car is now uninsured (expired midnight yesterday) but someone is interested in buying it and is going to view it tomorrow. He Didn't get…
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Responsibility of car
Hello all, I'm new here and this is my first post so I'm sorry if it's not done right. I need some advice regarding a car I purchased from a family member. It's my first car so don't really know the ins and outs of buying and selling. The log book has been signed by both of us and sent off to the DVLA (as far as I'm…
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Mobilty cars .....Joke
It seems that Mobilty cars nowadays are becoming more and more upmarket i know of one a brand new Volvo xc90 Retailing at some £46k why are people on mobilty able to access such cars, why cant they have a run of the mill Focus and a max engine size of say 1.8d. Been able to access such high value cars and get everything…
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Cat B car back on the road and for sale?
I'm looking at a motor trade site from one of the big dealer groups and theres an Audi for sale on there with a marker on the V5C of "Damage:Recorded against VIN and VRM, XXXXXXXXXXXXXX 2011, Category B Insurance Loss. Bodyshell Should Have Been Crushed Vehicle Should Not Be On The Road" The car has a current MOT running…
