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Problems with Used car purchase.
Hi Guys I was hoping someone could give me some advise. I purchased a car (Mercedes CLS) from a used car dealer on 12/02/2017. with 4000 by motonovo finance and 3800 by debit card. On the 17th it went into limp mode. Green flag read the fault codes and it appears that the car cannot communicate with the Transmission…
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Buying a SORN car
Hi my relative wants to buy a SORN car. After he buys it and the seller sends off the logbook is the SORN automatically transferred to my relative the new buyer or does he has manually SORN it again? If again does he SORN the car on the day of purchase or he waits for the updated logbook to come through the post then SORN…
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Charging for work not required or quoted
Went to local garage. Car wasnt starting... i said please check it out and it doesnt start. I said please check itout and let me know what it could be. I also said someone advised it MIGHT be the alternator., He said ok, if it is il charge £25 to fix it..change it... Then later i spoke to few people they all said how can…
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Aygo Pricing
Hi all, I am looking at picking up a second hand Aygo. I have seen a 2013 Mode model with 6k in miles for £5,695. Is this a good price or too expensive as I've seen other dealers ( Not local to me) selling them cheaper????
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Garage having problems fixing car - suggestions please?
Our 11 year old mercedes A150 developed starting problems and went for repair last month at the dealership. They fixed corrosion in the battery compartment due to water ingress (more information in my previous thread: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5589235). Cost of repair about £500. However, we still…
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buying used car - transfer private plate
I currently have car with private plate and are looking at buying a newer used car. Would the dealer transfer the plate to the new car when I buy it and put a new plate on my existing car (I don't intend trading it in). I've mislaid all my private plate paperwork, can they still do it without this or do I need to find it?
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classic car key cutting
I'm the proud owner of half of a 40-year-old MGB Roadster. It came with one set of keys, so we need another set cut - I popped along to our local Timpson's this morning with some original MGB key blanks, to be told that they don't do this any more. They would be happy to use their own blanks, but as the car is a classic…
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Engine oil leak
Hi guys, I'm a complete novice, so bear with me. An engine light has come up on the dash while my car was in for bodywork repairs after someone hit me on the road. The garage have said there's a 'large' oil leak that has gotten into the spark plugs and ignition coils and contaminated the drive belt. I'm awaiting a quote…
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ripped off?
Traded in my car last week for £2,000, which matched what the guide prices say in Parkers etc. But I was a bit surprised to see the car up for sale now at £3,500! Now I'm pretty sure they won't sell at that price, but is this a usual mark-up or have I been "done" ?
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V55 vs V5C vs Logbook
I've got my MOT coming up and have been asked to bring along my V55. But isn't that only a form? Online searches for what a V55 looks like only produced a series of form. Thanks for helping me out.
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Remote opening problem (solved)
2009 Peugeot 308 Diesel My wife found her fob wouldn't open the car. She didn't want to use mine as there were too many keys on it so I told her to open the door with the key. Meanwhile I ordered a couple of batteries on eBay and swapped the batteries. Now neither fob remote opening works. Checked internet and found the…
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Never applied my handbrake
Im a little embarassed with my family :o , as i am always warning them to drive safely all the time , and to slow down with my precious grandchildren onboard .:D So after a trip to the local park , i parked my car on my driveway on the level, 10 minutes later a gust of wind moved the car on to a lower part at the edge of…
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Model cars.
I am trying to find DIECAST models of all the vehicles that I have owned and have come up with most - except for a Datsun 120Y coupe that I had back in the early 80's Similar to http://www.carmodel.com/hi-story/hs033wh/1-43/nissan/sunny-coupe-excellent-gx-1973/50782 but not quite ! This could be because it is a fast…
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Secret Documents leaked re Extra Tax on ALL Cars more than 10 years old.
Hi On the radio yesterday they talked about the extra 10 pound tax on top of the congestion charge in London on cars that ten years old and older. This is a thin edge of the wedge as many coucils that are cash strapped plan to deman 10 to 15 pounds for disel cars and 7 to ten pounds for petrol cars that are ten yrs old.…
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Does this car lease seem legit?
Hi Having never leased before I was wondering if I could ask for people's thoughts on the pros and cons? I have found a lease I am interested in but it seems to cheap to be true on uk central leasing Hyundai iconqui hybrid £58 pm and 2k deposit 3yeae lease . So I was considering just adding this all up = circa 4K and…
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Advice on next car please
Hi all, I'd really appreciate some advice on my next car as I'm a bit stumped. I currently have a VW Passat Saloon on a company car scheme - I've done 82,000 miles in the last 4 years with regular 3-4 hour motorway journeys at least once a week. I also have 2 children under 5 (no plans to add to the family!) therefore…
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mis-led?
So we went to look at new Toyota's at our local dealer. The salesman took us on a test drive and we are very happy with the car, but - having got home and double checked the specifications it says that the model we are going for does not offer something we were told we could have. My wife wants the privacy glass in the…
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Buying a new car 2013 with 4 previous owners?!
Evening all, Looking to buy a Vauxhall insignia 2013 2,0 cdti eco. Test drove it today and really nice car. have come home to do some research to find it has 4 previous owners, Would you be concerned by that because of its age / expect to get it cheaper? Car does come with full 12 months warranty. Any feedback greatly…
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Would you buy a new diesel now?
I'm looking to change my car and have traipsed around the dealerships today. All of them are keen to flog me a diesel engine and offer better deals on them than petrol. There also seem to be more options in terms of trim and spec on diesels too. At least on the vehicles I'm looking at - SUV like Mazda cx5 / Kia shortage /…
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changing address on provisional photocard licence. do i need to send a photo?
i have filled out the D1 form because i was having issues with changing my info online, but on the form there's a section to stick on your photo. however, on the booklet provided with the form, it says if you have a paper licence you must send proof of identity and provide a photo. i am applying for changes on a photocard…
