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Cost of running a car?
Roughly how much per mile does it cost to run a car not including depreciation and finance? So our car is a diesel, does about 45mpg, tyres cost £100 each servicing £250 a year, what else do I need to include? need to know as giving a lift on a regular basis and they want to contribute.
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VW Golf - £329 for an Oil Change
My Golf is 4 years old (45k miles) and today I took it to a VW dealership for a Major Service. It has never had it's pollen filter, air filter and spark plugs changed before so I was expecting them to be replaced. Our major service will help your car run smoothly. The recommended service interval is every 24 months or…
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help needed with cat d write off
hi everyone, this is my first post, but have used this site over the years for tips, help and guidance in the past. here's my problem that so far I've so far not found any help with my partner was in a car accident 2 years ago, it was the other drivers fault, and this was not disputed. The car was taken away for repairs as…
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Car Seat covers and protectors - from filthy kids!!!
Hi I'm getting a new car this week. After lifting 2 child seats up in my old car I realised how filthy my kids are - it was disgusting - and I guess my fault for not cleaning up!! Anyway to avoid I'm trying to source some sort of covers that will go onto the back seats so they don't end up the same state in the new car. I…
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returning a lease vehicle
Hi all Hope someone might have some experience of this. I have a lease car that I am returning next month, I have a few scrapes on the wheels and a few nicks on the body work. My last lease car had a few nicks on the wheel but I never got an invoice for repairing them. The paperwork says they go against the bvrla standards…
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Renaul Zoe & Battery Lease
A warning to anyone who has purchased their Zoe outright and entered into a (mandatory) lease for the vehicle battery may get a very nasty shock from the finance house (RCI) that takes payment for the battery. When you reach the end of your contracted payments RCI give you 3 options: (a) Sell your car privately, and get…
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Purchase of a new commercial truck
Hi...I've just been supplied some figures from 2 local Nissan dealers for the purchase of a new truck. The price quoted was net of VAT, 36 monthly payment plus a balloon payment. They claimed to be quoting 3.5% flat rate (7% APR??) but their numbers don't add up. Vehicle price to finance £24207, balloon payment in 3 years…
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Help and advice re a PCN for stopping at Calder Park, Wakefield
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How to loose less money on car buying?
Hello, I have mild numbers discalculia and hence time for the experts. I have two cars I want to buy. An Old BMW 7 Series - 2015. Around £32,000 A new BMW 7 Series - late 2015 / 2016. Around £45,000 Both cars are good. I like them both and this is where I am stuck. I normally buy cars cash. And then calculate my losses…
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Passenger dinged car parked next to me ... advice?
Just before Christmas my passenger dinged a car parked next to me. How he did this, I have no idea. Especially as there was a good 70+cm between the 2 cars. Anyway, the damage on the other car is exceedingly minor; the ding is barely noticeable, it actually took me a good 30-40 seconds to see the "damage" with my own eyes…
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MSE News: Was your car affected by the VW emissions scandal? You could claim £1,000s
Drivers left fuming after buying a VW car that pumped out more pollution than advertised could pocket £1,000s in compo...Read the full story: 'Was your car affected by the VW emissions scandal? You could claim £1,000s by joining group lawsuit' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply.…
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Smart Motorways "Confusing"
I can't really believe this: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-38563380 If you can't understand how to use them, you need to hand over your driving licence.
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Belgian Grand Prix, best spot
I'm thinking of going to the Belgian Grand Prix this year, and wondered if any of you have been in recent years and can recommend the best place to watch from. I'll probably splash out on a Gold weekend ticket so if you've previously watched from the likes of Eau Rouge (probably my preferred choice if it's any good), La…
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IAM Drive Check
I have an IAM Drive Check booked for Friday Don't know what to expect Any advice ?
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Peugeot 207 Dash Electronics issue
My old man recently had an accident that wrote off his Civic, so despite my advice to get another Honda, as he is a Peugeot technician he bought a 2008 207 SW. It has developed a fault where when driving along, the dash appears to lose all power, lights all go off (headlights etc stay on) and speedo/rev counter needles…
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cold snap on the way
The weather man said that the country is in for a cold snap later in the week so how prepared is your car for winter My car is parked on the drive and that is where it will be staying if the white stuff hits, I am in the fortunate position where i can walk to work so dont need to use the car during the rare cold snaps that…
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Gladstones letter
Hi guys I received this letter asking me to pay DRP for parking fine. I've never had any letters from DRP or any other company asking for money. This letter just arrived today don't weather to contact this company or not. Thanks
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Car recommendations - large boot
This may seem an odd request but here goes! I will be looking to buy a new (to me, not brand new) car in the next few months. I don't particularly want a big car, but I need a boot that is quite high in order to transport the dog safely in the boot. Essentially a small hatchback is fine BUT we need a higher boot roof, as…
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Any rusty Dacia Duster owners out there?
With the recent class action case against VW I am wondering if a similar action would be possible for Duster owners? Mine as many others (hundreds if not thousands) have had rust problems since new.
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Cat C - Stolen Recovered
Hello all, Tomorrow i plan to take a plunge and buy my first ever Accident Damaged & Repaired car. From the start, the seller has been clear what was wrong with it when they purchased it from the salvage yard, i assumed they purchased it to fix for use by themselves, however 4 months on its up for sale. Its had an MOT…
