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Car Wash
Washed my car in the drive for many years. Have now moved and no option to wash it myself. There is a car wash fairly handy, not used one before, but know they had a bad reputation for some time (i.e. ripping off ariels and the like). Have they improved and safe to use now? I just want it clean and respectable, not into…
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Driver denying liability accident on roundabout
Looked but can't see anything - but apologies if already posted somewhere else. 40 mph dual carriage way with roundabout leading to Supermarket. Traffic uses both lanes to go straight ahead To get to the Supermarket you need to be in right hand lane. Approaching from 6 O'clock coming off at 3 O'clock. The other driver was…
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Major reduction on roof bars @ complete motoring
Hi, Not sure if relevant but I have just brought a set of strona car roof bars for only £29.99 on ebay from Complete Motoring - have cost over £100 before! think is a cyber week deal that hasn't been taken down yet. Great for travelling/driving holiday :j Cant post the link but just look @ strona in the ebay search bar. :)
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Jaguar depreciation question
Hi guys, I'm about to take the leap and purchase another car, it'll predominately be used for a longish commute daily so I'm looking at something 3 series sized. My last 2 cars that size have both been 3 series, but I'm now looking at Audi A5's and Jag XF's. Budget is about £14/5k. My question is why can I get much more…
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Leasing vs 2nd hand
I've been a long time believer of buying my own car outright. I have previously purchased a brand new car but I tend to buy 2nd hand cars that are up to 3 years old. I've normally stayed away with leasing (PCH and PCP) because I never liked the thought of being limited on mileage and being tied into monthly costs which I…
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Non fault accident - insurers confusing me!
Hi guys, On Sunday I was clipped by a guy switching lanes without looking and have since lodged a non fault claim. My insurer, Admiral, asked if I wanted to: A) claim on the polocu Or: B) claim using one a partner of theirs (Auxillis) for which the claim IS NOT against the policy and there's no excess to pay etc as this…
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VED/sorn over xmas- new year
I have 2 vehicles (on the road) that the VED is paid monthly , I would like to cancel the monthly plan and pay them in one we have got a few days break coming up and I,m fortunate that I will not need them from say dec 27th untill jan 3rd , both vehicles are insured and garaged. can I declare the 2 vehicles sorn (online)…
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Major service: Kwikfit vs Vauxhall vs Halford vs ???
Looking to do my first major service on a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa with 41000 miles on the counter. I know that a few of you would suggest doing it by myself but this is not a prospect I am considering. Amongst the main providers in the market, is it simply a matter of comparing what they offer? Thanks for your help.
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First car help! Kia picanto or Hyundai i20
Looking for my first car. I have narrowed it down to two that I like. I test drove a 2012 1.2 Hyundai i20 and it was a nice drive although I seem to be focussing on the negatives; no front fog lights no electric mirrors only 3 doors I am due to test drive a 2011 1.0 kia picanto tomorrow. It has all of the above but is…
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Mis-Sold Vehicle Warranty.
Hello all, I think i have been mis-sold my car warranty. I bought a used approved Ford fiesta a year ago. it is a 2014 plate and i bought it a year old. the Ford garage i bought the car from made me take out their 3 year warranty for the car costing over £600. they said i had to take the warranty to recieve the 0% interest…
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This makes me apopleptic....
I am sure this is not the only place this happens but this really makes me mad. The A40 approaching Hangar Lane is three lanes with the nearside line becoming the off lane for Hangar Lane. In busy times, there is always a queue to go off, so arrogant drivers, who think they do not have to joint the queue, drive down the…
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Appeal to POPLA against parking charge notice from Park Watch
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Cheap, decent alarm for van
Can anyone recommend a decent simple alarm for my fathers Ford Escort van? I've not had an alarm fitted for years (lucky enough to buy cars with decent alarms already fitted), so am a bit out of touch. Any recommendations greatly appreciated
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Other drivers getting aggravated when turning
This was something that used to happen to me when I lived in London. Didn't see it round here until recently. Basically, you want to turn left off a busy 30mph single carriageway road. You indicate in plenty of time then slow down gradually. Perfectly normal as you can't make a 90 degree turn at 30mph. In the meantime, the…
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Advice Needed - Insurance Write Off (Modified)
I'm in need of some insurance advice. To a cut long story short. I have a modified vehicle which is insured under a modified insurance policy. Unfortunately recently the car was involved in an accident. The insurance company have decided the car is a write-off. As its beyond economical repair. As a result I have declared…
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Purchasing genuine car mats for a Vauxhall Corsa E
Hi, The last set of genuine mats I bought for my Volkswagen Fox, lasted years before the driver side mat wore into a hole.. I've now got a Vauxhall Corsa E and wanted some genuine velour mats due to the perception they will be as hard wearing. I went on eBay and found a large dealership selling 'Genuine OE' mats for the…
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IAM Driving Assessment
I have just applied for an Institute of Advanced Motorists Driving assessment - on account of one or two near misses recently I have been driving for almost 35 years - accident free !! Have any of you lot had an assessment ? How was it ?
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Ford Powershift saga
Our 2013 Fiesta developed the Powershift judder a few thousand miles from new and the clutch packs were eventually changed in May 2015 under warranty. Come September 2016 and 5000 miles later the judder was back. As it happens Ford had extended the warranty on auto gearboxes to 5 years so in we went again. We have no…
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Damage to car whilst in garage (but by another customer)
Hi, I've had an issue with damage to my car whilst it was in the garage. I have been advised by the garage that another customers car rolled backwards with the door open and it knocked the driverside mirror off. The garage have checked the CCTV and they couldn't understand how it had happened and spotted what had happened.…
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Enormous fine for untaxed vehicle
I know it was my fault for completely having forgotten to tax my car! But I've been fined £362 for it. (Plus to pay the tax) I feel like the crime doesn't meet the punishment, it's far too much than what I can afford. Do I have any options? Tia
