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Faulty car within 6 months
Hi there, I bought a second hand car from a dealership in January. The car has recently given off black/white smoke and failed to start at times. I had the vehicle diagnosed by the manufacturer and it came back stating the EGR valve needed replacing. Having read the law, I see that within 6 months I am entitled to a repair…
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Fined for not paying £0 on my road tax
HI there. I got a letter through from DVLA saying that my road tax was due for renewal and the amount was £0. (ford fiesta eco boost so doesn't pay any road tax) I thought this was an automated letter and didn't pay much attention to it. I have just received another letter from saying I have to pay a fine for not paying my…
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How to use a rear wiper properly?
I've bought Skoda Fabia 2006 recently. I can't still figure out how to activate a rear wiper without the 'shampoo' being released. I just want to be able to wipe the rear window when it rains instead of washing it every time. Many Thanks
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Car potentially going to be written off
Hi, I was involved in a RTC on Tuesday morning whilst on my way to work. An elderly chap in a Range Rover pulled out of a side street straight in front of me smashing into the off side of my 9 month old X1 throwing my vehicle onto an embankment and into some shrubbery. The driver of the Range Rover has admitted liability…
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Using a Personal Loan like PCP
Hi, I'm new here and have tried the search function. I have found loads of threads on PCP vs Personal Loan but couldn't find one that answers my question. I am looking to buy a new car and have usual choices of PCP or Loan. I like the idea of PCP as I usually end up changing my car after 5 years or so and the low month…
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Abandoned car in my parking space
Hi everyone! I was hoping on some feedback for a plan of action I have for an abandoned car... There is an abandoned car in my parking space (it is a private car park in a residential development). It's been there since we've had the flat (2.5 years). Police have said it's not stolen/been reported, and I emailed the local…
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Car park incident
I'm reversing out of car park at tescos , half way out when car further forward and opposite begins to reverse out. I think they'll stop any time soon to then move forward but they don't and reverse directly into side of my car. Is this likely to be her liability or 50/50? I was stationary at the point of contact but no…
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About to buy new car - questions about how it's taxed
I'm about to buy a replacement (used) car but I'm unsure about the new VED steps...so... 1. I see some listings from dealers on Autotrader saying the price of the car includes the car tax (not MOT). I didn't think this was possible now. Is this just a mistake and is it my responsibility to organise my new car's road tax?…
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Waterless car washes
Where I live, it's illegal to wash you car in the traditional way on the drive / street. So I've been looking at these waterless car wash liquids. As we live in a very dry dusty environment here, I'm just wondering if anyone can offer any advice about their experiences with these products. My car bodywork is not in the…
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Looking to buy a new car - options?
Hi there, So for a while now I've been looking into getting a new car, especially since the last winter months when mine has been struggling to start and is nearing 100,000 miles. I've also found that I need something a bit bigger to carry stuff from the garden to the tip on a regular basis and my 15 year old 307 isn't…
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Texaco Star Rewards rip off
I have Texaco garage at the bottom of my road where I have lived for over 6 years. I have used them regularly for most of that time and I estimate my total spend with them is in the region of £10-15,000. I have found out today that they closed my account due to it being inactive for a period of over 12 months. I know that…
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Is DirectLine offer to repair car genuine / bona fide?
Another person hit our car in a car park. Amazingly they left a note and accepted blame. Just had a call from their insurer Direct Line (although person thought they were with LV at the time) offering to handle the repairs as the other party has admitted liability. Is this genuine? Is it a sensible way to proceed? Or…
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1.0 turbo - reliability
How reliable are the new batch of 1.0 turbo engined cars - putting out as much power and torque as a 2.0 from 20 years ago ? I have a new Suzuki Baleno - which does just that and am concerned for long term reliability... Also - is the turbo itself going to eat engine oil (as Subarus supposedly do ?) So far - so good with…
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New Registered Owner
Hi guys, Bought a car from a dealer back at the start of the month and as of yet, haven't had any new owner paperwork through... is that normal? The dealer assures me that he's done everything he needed too his side? Is there an average time it takes or anything? I've literally been out of the car game for years :D Thanks.
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Help me with my service!
I recently had my car serviced with a company called Service Stop. They did the service which cost me £245. However, they competed a form which they left in my car and ticked everything on it to say they did the work. When I checked, they didn't stamp my service record book, despite ticking they had and when I checked my…
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Indicating right when going straight on
Well, today I encountered an interesting interpretation of the road rules... I came up to a single-lane roundabout with the 1st exit a right-angle to the left and the 2nd straight on. There was a lorry waiting to pull out of the road on the left. I was going straight on and so didn't indicate on approaching. The lorry…
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Parking Eye Fine
My daughter received a parking fine from a Parking Eye car park in October last year. Parking Eye ca parks do not tell you how long you're at the car park so she paid for the 2 hours she thought she'd been there. She had had been there 2 hours & 6 minutes!! We followed the protocol on here and appealed. It was not granted…
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Automatic or manual car for someone with knee issues?
My mum is in her 60s and needs a new small car. She has always had a manual car as it is thought that they are more efficient but she has problems with her knees and I figured that an automatic car would be better for her in that respect. Can anyone advise please? Also are they less problematic these days?
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Company wanting to take my fuel card
Hi I'm not sure in which forum I should have started this thread. Please move it to the most appropriate place - Thank you. I have had a company car for over 10 years with a matching fuel card. A couple of years ago I decided to accept the car allowance instead, but keep the fuel card. The company now wants to abolish all…
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Ebay Sale
Hi all Not sure if I've posted this in the right section but here goes. I had a car up for sale on ebay a couple of months ago at a fixed price or best offer. Coming up to the end of the listing I received two offers, I opted for the best one and sent a message and invoice to the ebay user. I heard nothing back, and…