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Low mpg from car? Is this normal?
Hello, as per my previous threads recently got a 2005 Honda Accord 2.4 petrol automatic. I am only getting around 45-50 miles for 10 litres of fuel and I use Shell V-Power. This is around 19-20mpg. I drive in town but I do drive gently. Is this normal?
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Full service history
Hi, I recently bought a new car that was sold to me as having full-service history, however it had no stamps in the service book. I've gone back to the dealer who has now added a stamp however the service was done 2 months later than it was due. I have been told this is because the car was on their forecourt during this…
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Returning a car to a dealer
Long story short: I brought a £5.5k used car 3 months ago. It developed 2 problems in the first month. The dealer tried to fix it, but took a couple of weeks with the car and couldn't fix it then gave it back to me. 2 more things have gone wrong after that month and the first 2 are still wrong. Dealer didn't want to know.…
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Have we OVERFLOWED our radiator water tank too much? = Expanded water= Explosion ??
Have we OVERFLOWED our radiator water tank too much? Car is Peugeot 406 SALOON 2000 Here is what happened, the radiator tube pipe (where the water circulates) which connects the hole in the radiator (one slots into the other, with a clip) after a drive, this connection became lose, and opened up. It broke open, and all the…
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Claiming on car insurance for bodywork repairs?
Hi all, I have a couple of areas on my car of significant-ish dentage and bodywork damage due to my incompetent car maneuvering skills, I would estimate that repair would cost in the region of lets say £1000 at least, possibly up to £1,500 (I have not been to a garage as yet for an official quote). No other…
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Bump In November - Received Final Notice from other party's Insurer
On the 2nd November I had a bump in my car. My fault, I went into someone who was waiting at a roundabout. I was on my way to take my daughter to a hospital appointment. I called my insurer from the hospital car park but because of how long it took me to get through I had to take her for her appointment. Tried regularly…
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Nice Dash Cam - Nice price.
For anyone looking for a Dash Cam, Tesco petrol stations are selling a twin camera one, for £36. It's the Co-Pilot Dual Mirror Dash Cam. The things that attracted me to it (I've bought one), is:- 1. The forward camera is built into a rear view mirror, which fastens over the existing rear view mirror, so the camera doesn't…
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Citreon C4 radio problems
Hi my husband has bought a 2005 Citreon C4. The speedo is showing in Kilometers, to change it we have been told to access the menu on the radio. It has no radio! We have tried to purchase one but the dealer we rang said they are specific to the car and asked us for a picture of it, we cant send a picture as it has no…
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BMW Car Finance questions
Does anyone know what CRA they use? Also what Finance provider they use? Thanks
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Cleaning your car - product recommendations
Since cleaning your car is such a dying art these days and me being the nostalgic sort, I fancy rolling up my sleeves once again this Bank Holiday weekend :D I literally haven't cleaned a car properly since I was at Uni, over ten years ago, bar jetwashing once or twice to remove excess bird s**t... I've just thrown out a…
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Neighbour keeps keying my car for 7 years now
Hi, I live in a cul-de-sac and my car is parked at opposite end in an allocated parking bay 60feet away. There is another neighbours van parked before my car obstructing the view. Its been over 7 years now and every 2-3 weeks I get key marks on windows or lines down the bonnet and yesterday paint scrapes on passenger side…
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Living on Secondment, do i need Business Car Insurance?
This is one of those small print nightmares. I am about to head off on a 6 month+ secondment with my employer, I will be making my work provided accommodation my new home address, and will then commute to a single office. Work will pay my fuel bill so i can travel "home" at weekends (back to the area my contracted office…
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mrs had a bang
just after so quick advice please. Her indoors was reversing into a car parking space 3-4 mph and hit someone elses bumper. Got out and had a look over ( and she is the honest sort ) couldn't see any marks on hers or ours. Didn't have a pen and doesn't have a photo mobile ( yes its that basic ). Could see she was under…
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AA car warranty problems
Recently bought a low mileage Audi A4 Avant from dealer near Bournemouth, & it came with AA 5 Star warranty. After 1 month developed PAS problem, & local Audi garage in Devon (good reputation, not an expensive main dealer) diagnosed steering pump problem, costing total of £800 incl. diagnosis, parts & labour. AA warranty…
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MOT Expires before Test
Hi All, I'm after a bit of advice please regarding my MOT. It's due to expire on Monday but the earliest I can get a test is Thursday. I'm not going to be driving between expiration and test and keeping my car on the drive until I take it to the test centre so do I just not use my car or do I have to SORN it for three days…
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Advice on PCP - Early Termination
Hi All I've done a few searches and couldn't find a situation similar to mine so I'd appreciate some help. I took out a PCP finance deal in January 17 over a 48 month period on a Citroen DS4. Unfortunately/fortunately I am in the position where I will be moving abroad to the USA with work for the foreseeable future. What…
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AA Breakdown cover help
I need to take my motorbike to the garage to get a new tyre on it however I'm wondering if I use my AA breakdown cover, will my premium go up next year? (like claiming on insurance) I know you're only allowed a limited number of breakdowns too so I want to be a bit careful with it. Any advice appreciated!
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Honda main dealer failed my MOT
The main dealer in Chiswick London failed the MOT for my car saying it needs new rear brakes and pads Ann charging me £290 including VAT to replace. I know it's a main dealer but does this £290 sound about right? My local independent is charging £230 but using Eicher parts which as I understand, probably not as good as the…
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Took deposit on vehicle. Do I have to sell it.
I agreed to sell a vehicle to a dealer today and accepted a deposit with remainder next week, but the price offered was lower than I wanted. After thinking about it I want to keep the vehicle and try and get a better deal elsewhere. Would I be able to just give him his deposit back and say sorry I've changed my mind, or am…
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Second hand car with low mileage or high mileage
Still car hunting and found a hyundai i10 with less than 6k miles on the clock. Is this a good purchase? The car is 3 years old. And will be financed over 5 years and I estimate I'll probably only do about 4k miles per year. I also saw a similar spec car with higher mileage (20k). I'm confused when it comes to mileage. Is…
