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Spam Parking notice
I received an email purporting to be from Havering Council yesterday. It looked very official - but: a) It has a .com "from address" - Havering borough Council emails are all from (havering.).gov.uk b) The links to the "photographic evidence" and "challenge the bill" are to a russian website c) It says "Parking charge…
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New car battery -how long should charge last ?
How long should a charge last on a new car battery when the car has not been used ? I bought new car battery in December, battery was fully charged mid January. Battery was only powering alarm system light which is flashing, Now month later I find the battery is flat, when car has not been used over that period. I would…
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Opinion needed on which car to get...
Right, so I've got a new job starting Monday, and need to get a car this weekend. I'll be doing circa 65 miles a day, mainly motorway and fast flowing A roads. I've narrowed it down to two cars, and am genuinely torn between the two and am looking for advice. I can't post links to the cars, one has just come in as part/x…
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Rear window smashed
Hi I hope that someone can give me some advice on the following. I recently bought a car from someone at my workplace. The car has no tax no mot and no insurance and is parked at the car dealership i work in. Recently the cars rear window was smashed overnight by someone with a wine bottle. I returned to work the next day…
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Toyota Aygo - Roof Rust
Hi there, Just joined this forum and looking for a bit of advice! Bought a second hand 11 reg toyota in june last year good as new. Shortly after purchase found a tiny tiny bubble on roof of the car which grew until it cracked revealing rust, and this is now popping up in other places (where the roof meets the front…
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Congestion Charge
Is there a way to check that I entered the zone? I was driving to London yesterday. I'm pretty sure I did, but don't want to pay £11.50 for nothing lol!
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Motoring offence, crossing red x on motorway
OP edited on 21st of Feb I am being prosecuted for failing to comply with red X/lane closure on motorway. I am defending against it because I believe the officer makes a mistake. I drove on a probably closed lane but I haven't noticed the red X or the police car. -it was a manual detection. What does it mean: she wrote my…
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Engine light after repairs
Hi all, Just collected a car which had some light collusion damage inflicted by a third party. Upon collection I noticed a trip computer warning flash up on start, but more worrying the engine light was on. The garage asked me to bring it back immediately, where it is now, but I'm wondering whose responsibility this is…
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Newer car or not
I am looking/thinking to change my car and was looking for some options. I am driving a zafira at the moment and it returns about 45mpg which as per some of my friends is very good for the size of the car. The problem is I need a seven seater for like a month in whole year. Earlier it was not an issue as I hardly drove it,…
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Sainsburys Fuel prices - Policy Change - Extra 3p more expensive
Has anyone else noticed a significant change in Sainsburys fuel pricing? They have had "local pricing" for a long time but there appears to have been a subtle change recently. Where I live (east side of Norwich) the large Sainsbury supermarket had always priced fuel within 1p of Morrisons (2 miles away) and Tesco (2.5…
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Comfortable Car for Bad Back
I drive roughly 90 miles a day and have a sore/ stiff back. Any advice on what cars people have found the most comfortable and also any tips on having the correct posture in the car? Thanks
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£3000 on a used car for 15k A Year .
Can anyone please give me some advice on buying a used car . As I know little to nothing about cars buying one is quite stressful so any help would be much appreciated . I do around 15k a year doing 50/50 Local and motorway driving trading in musical instruments ( mostly guitars ) and small antiques so space is a must .…
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Screenwash
I've been buying the branded Volkswagen screenwash but it is very expensive as I can't find it locally so have to pay delivery costs. I like it as it says it won't freeze down to -70. I know this isn't likely to happen but I live in a very cold area and since 2010 I've been a bit paranoid about these things. Most of the…
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Previous owner finance
A Peugeot 207 purchased for £2.500. from a dealer two years ago, has just been repossessed by Santander due to outstanding finance from a previous owner [not the dealer]. Any one got any thoughts on what can be done?
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Stocking loan on car?
Hi all - I've put a deposit down on a car in a showroom (its from second half of 2015) and just thought I'd do a HPI check before I went to get it as they do the final service as part of the car prepping. It's come back that there is outstanding finance on the vehicle, so I called the place to tell them to cancel the…
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Driver Prosecuted Over Collision After Cyclist Jumps Red Light
What do you think about this one guys and girls? http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/15092040.Saints_star_admits_driving_without_due_care_and_attention_as_cyclist_says_crash__changed_his_life_/
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New car battery - 480amp v 640amp
Hi, Looking for some advice. I just bought a car battery from my local motor factors and gave them my reg and said 'here you are' paid and left. Just went to fit it now and the old one is larger, it was 3/4 under the windscreen and also covered so could not see the label until i took it out. It's also 640amp compared to…
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Help - European cover and breakdown beyond 90 days
Calling all fellow tourers , campervaners and motor homers. I have a classic VW campervan that I intend to tour Europe with this year. My current insurers only cover me abroad with European breakdown for a max of 90 days. Can anyone recommend an insurer that will do 180 days + without the need to return to the Il? Is it…
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Breakdown cover excess
Hi, Recently renewing my car breakdown cover and using a comparison site found a much cheaper policy than that which the AA wanted me to renew at, even after the usual phone haggling when I went to cancel my renewal. However it warned of a £40 excess and I tried checking the small print to fins out what this means but am…
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Mercedes Finance asking me to sign to voluntary terminate Agreement
I issued a voluntary termination on my PCP to Mercedes Benz finance 3 days ago and I just called them to make sure they received it, as I have heard nothing They confirmed that they received the request and are sending me a voluntary termination "pack" which I need to sign and return in order to confirm the voluntary…
