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Vandalism - Dash cam advice
I'm going to go buy a dash cam tomorrow (412G Nextbase) and get it hard wired in by Halfords (any cheaper options?) What I would like to know is .. If I get it hardwired in will it automatically turn off when I'm not in the car? If I didn't get it hardwired in and used the cigarette lighter (a bit of an inconvenience for…
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Motorpoint - any bought from them?
Hi Considering buying the wifey an automatic Juke. I have been reading on the web morotpoins cars are "imports"? I this true of all of their cars and what is the difference and how did you find your car - cars are rarely more than a year old we are hoping on buying thanks:)
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Can I return this just bought 2nd hand car?
Hi all, 2 days ago I purchased my first ever car, a 2008 Toyota Yaris TR MMT, which I found at a local automatic car dealership. I checked its MOT history before buying but I didn't actually look up the car make itself. I stupidly assumed it was a typical automatic car, and the people at the dealership didn't really tell…
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Do people still use old oil to run their car/van
Do modern engines still run on old/used cooking oil etc? Do you do it? How do you do it? And how much cheaper is it doing it?
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2nd Hand Car - Dealer replacing cambelt but no invoice?
Hi all, Quite a rare thing for Mr AO to be buying an old car. A 2011 DCI Clio which is overdue a a cambelt on age. Dealer will contribute towards the cost. Dealer will have car service book stamped but cannot give us the garage invoice. Is this good enough How would you handle this? I have a slight fear they could just…
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Car finance
Hi I'm new to this so not sure if I'm posting in the right section but be good if anyone can help . My ex partner got finance for a car for me, I've always given him the money to pay for it, the log book, insurance etc are all in my name and payed for be me. We have agreed I keep paying and keep the car which I'm happy to…
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Secondhand car credit card rights
Hi all, new to forum. I bought a second hand car from a small garage in July 2016 on a credit card. It was sold as one previous owner with full service history with 6months RAC warranty. A month later the fuel filter broke and this was not covered by the warranty so I had to pay for it to be fixed. In December the DPF…
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Recall on BMW E53 X5 steering wheel airbags
If you own an E53 X5 then BMW have a recall which is not being broadcast very much, the drivers steering wheel airbag can deploy under sertain conditions, this is an issue that they found in hotter countries, but they did a world wide recall and you can take your X5 E53 (as long as it is the E53 model) along to you local…
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remapping a 3.0L deisel??
I have a 3L bmw X5, its a deisel which returns a reasonable mpg if driven reservedly, has any one remapped a car, if so what were the benefits to it, better economy??:D
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Court Claim issued - AM Parking
I have put this on the legal beagles forums but as yet have not received a response and need help, I acknowledged service online and that I would be defending the claim in full just do not know how to write it on the defence forms. I have received a court claim from AM Parking Services claiming £217.83 stating the driver…
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Parking Fine Help
Hi, I'm looking for a bit of advice.. My parents received a parking fine last summer from a private firm which went to Court and now they are receiving letters threatening debt collectors, from what I can gather they've ignored it up until this point. Am I right in assuming that because they've ignored it up until this…
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Battery fine - car won't start
I have a Skoda Fabia automatic, petrol engine, about 8 years old, low mileage, regularly serviced, nice little runner. Only downside is a tendency for it to get a lot of condensation inside the windows, after a severe frost followed by a sudden thaw. Used it to visit relatives this Christmas just gone (about 120 miles…
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DVLA Fine
Hey Guys I need some advice I sold my motorbike back on 26th October 2016 l, i sent off the yellow slip same day and today i have recieved a letter saying i owe the DVLA £100 for not insuring the vehicle. I have seen it twice on gumtree and it is currently in a dealers in brighton who i have called and they claim they have…
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car accident - no damage and ins company has paid out over £2000
Hi I have just discovered my car insurance paid out £2200 on an accident I had in Sept. I was at fault. There was no damage to the other car, I was literally going less than 5 miles ph as we were crawling along in traffic. I took photos of both the bumper and underneath the bumper of the other car. I drive a peugeot and…
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Booking an MOT in Advance
Hi All, My MOT is up on 28.02.17, what is the earliest date I can run this through the MOT centre without losing any time? Thanks
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Problem with car
Hi My brother bought a Golf in June last year, in October there was a problem with the brakes, the car came with 3 months warranty from the dealer and as it was 4 months after buying he has been trying to find someone who can repair it. He has taken it to multiple garages but no one can actually find the problem, he even…
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Car Insurance Claim
Looking for a bit of advice as I do not really understand insurance. I had a minor accident where I bumped a parked car. Both cars have what looks to be a little minor cosmetic damage. I was not going to bother getting it fixed as it is not bad and I didn't want to lose no claims etc, but the other car owner has asked for…
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online car value without signing in
What's the best place for online car valuation now without having to sign up? Pretty sure I used Parkers just before Christmas without signing up, just tried now and it asks you to sign up 1st. Autotrader appears to do same, anyone recommend anywhere else?
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STOP Light Peugeot 206 cc
Hi, I have peugeot 206 cc. I wasn't driving it 24 days, I wasn't in the city. It's very cold weather, -20 C. I was thinking that maybe when I come home engine won't start but It did 😊 But there is a problem, STOP light doesn't stop, I didn't drive because it doesn't stop. I leave engine work around 4-5 minutes, sounds…
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Extending Van Warranty
Hi there. First post on here from me and I'm wondering if any of you can recommend a genuine Company or Companies who offer Extended Warranties for Vans when the Manufacturer Warranty expires. Thank you in advance for any help with this!
