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Motoring
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Recommended Bike/Scooter Locksmith - South London
My first post here so Hello to everyone. Someone tried to nick my scooter (Piaggio BV350) the other day and they drove a screw into the ignition barrel which was broken inside probably when they tried to force it. I managed to remove the screw and the key goes back in but I cannot turn the key now. I suppose I need to…
Used car without MOT (yet)
Hi I just test-drove an old Lexus IS as I saw it on the website of a local used car dealer and I am looking for an old car that will hopefully be reliable to get me through the next year or longer if it lasts that long, budget around £1500-2000. I don't know anything about this company and they are not a major chain, just…
Is car tax reminder automatic?
Now that car tax is paid and renewed on line, will I get sent an online reminder? I know mine is due around now but to be honest cannot remember exactly when.
How much would a new clutch cost on a 51 plate fiesta freestyle 1.3?
Hi, As the title suggests I'm asking if any mechanics out there can give me a rough quote for a replacement clutch for my car. I'm in Bristol. Can anyone help? Thanks
Whose insurance co should pay in multi-car accident?
3 car shunt - the guy at the back (Car 3) drove into car in front of him (Car 2) which caused car 2 to also slam into car at front (Car 1) Should Car 1 claim from car 2 insurance or can they go straight to Car 3 insurance (liability admitted)? Thanks
written off car on finance - like for like car - help?!?
Hi all, I have recently written of a car on finance with Barclays Partner Finance. Because the car was newer than 1 year my insurance have offered a like for like car. Barclays, the finance provider, refuse to accept the like for like car and are requesting the settlement amount. The settlement amount is 14k however my…
Laser speed detector
Guys Does speed and police detector work ? I have seen the angle model and it claims it can detect laser mobile cameras
What rights do I have with my car?
I bought a used car from JCT600 in August, I paid upfront without taking finance and after 3/4 months in, I started experiencing issues with the car. Baring in mind that JCT have given me a year's warranty. I've posted a few threads in the motoring forum regarding the problems but now I'm wondering what rights I have now.…
Can you sell a Vehicle on Finance
Before anyone jumps to conclusions from the heading please read first, also if this is in the wrong part of the forum please can it be moved to the correct part. I currently have a Car that's on finance, we have our 3rd child due in March 2017 and the vehicle is too small, I still gave another 3 years remaining on the…
A little advice for someone in need
Hello everybody, this is my first ever forum and first ever post so I'm sorry if anything is wrong. So I need a new car because I start a new job soon and have now lost my company van. I'm only looking for a £1500 - £2000 car, I don't want car finance for a long period of time and have no money saved. I also have no family…
Buying a car
Ended up paying my car off on finance in late 2015 then selling it due to being on a low income. I'm still on fairly low income but have about £1000 saved up to buy a new car as I really miss having one. A few people mentioned about 0% finance, taking a loan from the bank or even PCP as I'm too stubborn to buy an old car..…
Help me understand car leasing?
I need a new car and from what I have read I think leasing may be the way to go. I do very little mileage c 6000 pa but I want a maintenance free option and the features a new car will bring. I am only looking for a smallish car but it must be stylish and reliable. Where do I look for what options there are available? Are…
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