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Used car tax, v5c only has 11 not 12 digits!?
Hey All Bought a used car today and trying to get it taxed online I need to enter a 12 digit number on the v5c/2 but its only got 11 on there. Tried adding a 0 to the start and end like I`ve seen mentioned online but still doesnt work. Seems the only way is to goto the post office, which isnt open until Tuesday. Any ideas?…
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Retail car buying in UK for export to outside EU
Hi all, Can I please ask for information and guide lines on the export of new cars. This is how I see the procedure at the moment, but believe there is blanks to fill in, and export forms to complete. Please help. Myself and my wife own a logistics company here in UK, registered at Companys House to do business with new…
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Break down cover
I'm tempted to take out break down cover on my aged car. However, wouldn't it be cheaper to break down first, then take out cover? Or do they sting you hard if you go the roadside signup route...?
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Buying a used car process
Hi, I am buying my first used car in the UK. I do have a UK driving license, but need to know what is the general process around buying a used car. The car is going to be a city car for 2000 GBP or so, like a VW Polo or similar. 1. I am looking on Gumtree and auto trader, is there any other sites you recommend. is it…
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Paint - an optional extra
I see that Nissan are up to their old tricks again The new Micra (from about £11,500 for a 900cc version !!) is available only in "beige" unless you pay extra for a different colour - since "beige" is not a very nice car colour - Nissan are effectively making paint an optional extra !!A-V-O-I-D !!
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Can anyone recommend a good estate car
Hello, I'm looking at changing my car to an estate. Can anyone recommend a good make, model I've had a look around but so much choice! Ideally looking for a car with low insurance group, MoT, fuel efficient for approx £6000 Any advice or guidance would be great.
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Car insurance registered address but living somewhere else
Anyone with car insurance info know the issues if you have the car registered at one place say parents but live somewhere else unofficially with partner? Would the insurance still be valid. I understand if it was too save money it could regarded as fraud. But if there is no financial benefit. Could there be any adverse…
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Final finance figure after car written off
Hello, My beautiful car was hit today by a foreign lorry who failed to see a roundabout with me on it. I contact insurance co and have sorted out the vehicle being collected and have a hire vehicle for the next two days until the garage where it has been taken provide me with their courtesy car. The car is on HP and I was…
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Should I sell my diesel car...
... ahead of proposed tax changes / fees / charges? I'm worried that with all the current talk of the damage that diesel does to the environment, my car value could fall dramatically, and so am considering changing for petrol, now. I know in some ways this is a 'piece of string' type question, but just looking for some…
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Pre-reg/Demo/Used car to buy but untaxed and no MOT
Hi all I just subscribed to the forum and this is my first post. I tried to search but it seemed no one asked/described the scenario I am experiencing. I am about to buy a car from an official Nissan car dealer. The car has very low mileage (less than 1k miles) and it has a registration number. I checked on the government…
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Saving money on your reckless driving
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-norfolk-39706672 Sums up what is wrong with British justice, lets all point at it and laugh! I dont understand that if a car is seen by a speed camera driving above the speed limit, the driver is prosecuted. If the identity of the driver cannot be established, the registered keeper of…
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Selling a car which is a CAT D
The car has been fixed to brand new it was only a paint work issue. its a 63 plate corsa SE how much would i get for it approximately if selling privately? Thank you
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I got hit by a lorry, whose fault is it?
Hello everyone, Sorry for the long post but I want to hear other peoples opinions on this. So I was on the right hand lane of a slip road, the road merges to the left and so I followed the car in front doing about 20-30mph but traffic had began to build up which left my car at an angle (because the road markings filter…
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Car damaged in repair shop
I put my car in for mot. It failed on brakes and I left it with them to fix. Got a call today saying that when moving the car it was crashed into the wall because brakes failed. I drove it there ok. The garage has said it will replace headlight but want me to source and supply a whole bumper and they would pay me the cost…
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Sold van on ebay
Hi all, looking for some advice. I sold a van on eBay over 2 months ago, the buyer did not come to inspect the van before the auction ended but bid and won the auction. A relative of hers came to collect the van a few days later and paid cash. 2 nights ago I received a call from the buyers father stating that she wants her…
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Good and cheap car for 17 year old
My youngest has passed his driving test today and now he is looking for a cheap car to run. He's narrowed it down to: Audi S3 Golf R BMW M135i Any other cars worth considering in this price range?
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SUV / 4x4 recommendations
Hi, I’m looking for recommendations for my next car. I currently have a lovely little Corsa. I’m quite reluctant to change however we are moving to the Highlands of Scotland and feel I need something more practical. In the past few years I have had a Volvo XC90 and an XC60 I loved the XC90 however it had a couple of…
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help with selling a number plate
I bought a registration number some time ago, but for personal reasons would like to sell it on as it's not relevant anymore. It's on a Certificate of Entitlement and has never been allocated to a vehicle. I've tried to look into this, but don't want to get it wrong. If I sell on the open market (eg ebay), would I be…
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New driver, new car or banger?
My son has just passed his test and not sure what to do, at 17 his insurance is at least £1300 a year even with a black box. So not sure if to wait until he turns 18 in a few months and get a new car on a PCP with 3 years free insurance or buy him a banger. He has money saved up, a good part time job and an apprenticeship…
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Bought Used Van from Dealer - discovered fault on drive home
We bought a Used Van from a Dealer yesterday. Bought for business use but paid on a personal credit card. Full service history, last MOT this month, and extended warranty. On the drive home it kept beeping intermittently, no warning lights, all doors firmly shut, all seatbelts secure. Have spoken to the dealer who has said…
