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Changed car, insurance doubled+!!! Why, please?
Yesterday's old car - T REG. FORD 1.6 ZETEC ESTATE Yesterday's new2me car: 2007 VAUXHALL MINERVA 1.4 ENERGY TWINPORT ESTATE. # Taxed newbie this a.m. Every year, I use mse for insurance quotes, play the entire game. Rang Saga, current insurers [ below £100 p.a., fully comp. including travel cover] to advise vehicle change,…
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VW Requesting I Bring Car in for Emissions Service
I received a letter from Volkswagen requesting that I bring my 2009 Golf TDI to a local dealerships for an "emissions service". I'm well aware of the outcry re VW emissions in the last couple of years, but my question is this....... is there any benefit to myself, if I take my car in for this "service", or is just so VW…
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Motorists facing further hikes to fuel prices - but you can drive down the cost
The price of fuel is at an 18 month high and experts have predicted that the cost of both petrol and diesel will rise yet further this month - but there are manoeuvres you can make to drive down the price you pay at the pumps...Read the full story: 'Motorists facing further hikes to fuel prices - but you can drive down the…
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MSE News: Motorists facing further hikes to fuel prices
The price of fuel is at an 18 month high, amid predictions the cost of both petrol and diesel will rise again this month...Read the full story: 'Motorists facing further hikes to fuel prices - but you can drive down the cost' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply. If you aren’t sure…
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Second hand car fault
Hi, Looking for some advice regarding a car we just purchased (From a second hand fairly large dealer they have 4-5 sites), the total price was around 10k and its a 2011 hyundai IX35. When sold the car we were told it was perfect just had a service and had full service history. we have had it around 2 weeks now, first week…
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Good and easy way to treat small rust spots on car?
Hi, what is the quickest and most effective way to treat small rust spots on a car? I have a small rust spot on the front wheel arch caused by a deep scratch. I have found a product called Hammerite Kurust, link here: http://www.halfords.com/motoring/paints-body-repair/rust-removal-treatment/hammerite-kurust-12-5ml-pencil…
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Used car buying advice needed
We are wanting to sell our 14 month old Honda CRV and buy a Honda Jazz or Fiesta instead, about 2 years old. We have been to Swansway Honda and Evans Halshaw and both have offered us slightly less than the Parkers guide for trade in, we also had Auto Glm inside and out but that doesn't seem to add anything to the value. We…
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Speeding ticket received after 14 days
Hi all, Today (January 4th, 2017) I received a copy of a speeding ticket (NIP) from the police for an alleged incident of speeding that happened in mid November 2016, asking for the name and address of the driver. The covering letter says they have not received a satisfactory response however this is the first…
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Parking Charge Appeal!!
Hi Guys. I received a parking fine for parking on double yellow lines. However, there were around 7 other cars also parked on the lines which had no Penalty Charges on their windscreens. I appealed the charge. 3 months later, I have received a reply from the Council who have advised me that the yellow lines are seasonal…
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Seat Ibiza DSG Gearbox Failure
My son's Seat Ibiza DSG gearbox has failed at 41,000 miles. The car gave no warning and has a full dealer service history. The Service record confirms that it had a DSG clutch replacement and also a DSG oil change as part of a recall at circa 20,000 miles when they changed from synthetic oil to mineral because of known…
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Autoaid / Claim back or not?
Hi all, My friend is looking for breakdown insurance, and I thought of a company I used a few years ago, called Autoaid. They had really good feedback, and the only downside, was that you paid for the breakdown, then claimed back. I know that they were taken over about 6 months ago, and wonder if the "pay and claim back",…
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Dealer not offer GFV
I have a PCP agreement with bMW that ends in the next few months. So I popped in to look about upgrading and starting a new finance agreement. But they have told me that my car is worth less than the settlement figure. Even though the agreement had a guaranteed final value! Therefore can I voluntary terminate the…
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Citroen C2 - Clarion radio/single CD player - beeping like crazy
Hello, We've recently got a 05 reg Citroen c2. It was bought 2nd hand privately. Soon as you turn the radio on, you get a loud beep every other second - our mechanic friend disconnected the radio for 30 seconds - it carried on doing it. I can't find any information in the manuals. Does anyone know what it might be? And how…
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Sticking to Ford plastics
I have recently bought a dash cam for my 2015 Fiesta and in order to tidy up the power cable where it's not tucked away behind the trim I'd like to be able to stick the cable to the dash and central console plastic along the way. However, none of the things I've tried so far seem to work, they either won't stay attached to…
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alloy and body insurance
Hi guys, I did buy a fairly pricey car and was offered an option to take alloy and body insurance for around £500 for 3 years. Policy allows maximum of 3 claims per year for alloy and not sure re body . each claim is limited at £100 so essentially for £250 for alloys I am getting around £900 worth of repair if needed. it…
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Britain's most effective revenue camera
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/01/03/britains-lucrative-speed-camera-raises-much-money-medium-sized/ Clearly this device is not working. Its stated purpose is to reduce speed to protect the workforce. Why has it not been removed and a more effective alternative put in place? TfL's head of strategy and outcome…
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Santandar Voulntry Temination 2017
Hi. Bit of advice pls. I know there are post dating back a year, but would like a current view. Own a corsa, 3.5 years old. Paid up to date, although some late (4/5) never two in a row. Car is on HP, no mileage stipulations. Currently owe around £3800 so paid well over the 50%. Car has been serviced regularly and has done…
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Non Payment of Car Tax
I moved address in the summer and sent off my log book and driving license. Today I have realised that I never received back my log book or driving license therefore I can only assume that my address hasn't changed. I have just checked online and my car has not been taxed since September. I have received no information…
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What just broke off my car?
Hello all. Out of nowhere this morning my car started making a metal clanging sound when going over bumps and then on my way home tonight I heard it hit the road outside. After getting out I found this. Any idea what it is? I can't see anything missing under the car but I'm not an expert. I really need the car tomorrow, is…
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At what point (VW NOx EA189 emissions)
Hi I have my letter for a VW service action, EA 189 NOx emissions, and it is very very vague on details. There is a bit about waiting, having a courtesy car etc. So I DuckDuckGoed and found it as "about an hour". An hour for what? A software update and a plastic air straightener. SO I am wondering at what point in the…
