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"spares or repairs only" on receipt
Ive just bought my son a 2nd hand car from a car dealer. The car drove fine on the test drive, it does need 2 new front tyres. When i got home i noticed on the receipt it said "sold as seen" which is fair enough. But it also had "spares or repairs only" on the recipt ? does this mean the car is un road worthy ? it came…
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600% Parking rent increase!
Hi, I hope someone can help. I've recently been written too by my local council saying that due to a mistake they made in 2013, I have been underpaying my parking rent... so as of 1st May 2017, It will increase from £3.19 a week, to £19.31 A week! I am on an extremely low income with debt that I am trying to clear this…
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Tootle brokerage
Hi I am looking to sell my car but am nervous about selling via Autotrader. There is a company called Tootle that claims to put your car details out to dealers and they in turn bid let you know what they would for offer it. I won't get the same as if I sell privately, but I am willing to take a hit if it's easier. Has…
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Rear end collision
Hi all, I want to keep this as short as possible. My dad got a new car and i took it out for a drive, he gave me permission and he was a passenger. I was driving careful through a built up area the road had speed bumps. I reduced my speed to almost a crawling pace as a parked car was parked on a speed bump, just before a…
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Driving test changes - 4th December
Ministers have announced four changes to the current test which will come into force on 4 December. Learner drivers will have to be able to follow directions from a sat nav and drive into a parking space to pass their test. Disabled Motoring UK also supports the changes because many disabled drivers use sat navs regularly.…
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Turning right in the left lane?
I travel most mornings to work using the a4146 to Milton Keynes. Can someone please clarify why cars in the left lane always turn right in the left lane at the round about below? Surely the left lane goes to the first and second exit only. Why would you go to the the third exit in the left lane. Cars do this every morning…
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Quashqai Roof Rack
Can anybody help me please. I'm looking at buying a new car but really need good boot space. I've looked at Quashqai boot which isn't quite as big as I'd like. How does it work with the roof trim? Is that standard? Is it just a case of attaching a roof rack to it? Hope somebody can help.
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Car mats that don't move about?
I've just bought a Qashqai with no mats. I'm not bothered about genuine ones, I just need something that doesn't or far less likely to move about. This was highly annoying with my old car. Can anyone recommend anything please?
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Struggling to Sell Car
Struggling to sell me old car guys so far I have advertised on gumtree and a local forum and have had no response. The car is a Vauxhall Astra 1.7 Diesel Design model 08 plate with 99660 on the clock FSH, 12 month MOT. I have listed it for initially £1850 but after no response have just dropped this to £1650. Do u think…
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Has road tax gone up on older cars?
Received my Tax Reminder in the post for my car. I have paid £145 on my 2015 reg car for the past 2 years, reminder also states £145. Yet when I go to pay online it says £150?
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Am I just going to have to pay this parking fine it seems excessive
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Halfords (and others) rip off prices..
I have just done an oil and filter change on my car. The brand/grade of oil it likes is Mobil 1 ESP 0-20. It is currently on sale at Halfords for £21.99 per litre and yet i can buy the same product for £8.50 plus Vat. I have noted that many petrol stations also charge outrageous prices for motor oil packs.
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Car tax exemption - Attendance Allowance
Afternoon all, My partner is disabled/wheelchair bound and drives a modified VW shuttle which he bought second hand last year. It was originally converted from new for another wheelchair user and has been fitted with hand controls and has had most of the passenger seats removed to accommodate a wheelchair. My partner…
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Valve clearance necessary?
My Honda (2005 Accord 2.4 petrol AT) was due a service and recall at my local main dealer Honda. The booking has been delayed because they're awaiting parts to be in stock for the recall. I had also booked a valve clearance/adjustments for £100 including VAT and gasket part. The car is on 121k and to my knowledge hasn't…
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Car Tax Increases pre April 2017
Yesterday (12/4) I received a form V11 reminder that my car tax will soon expire. My car was registered in 2013 and has CO2 emissions of 126g/km and the form quoted £110 for the year. I renewed on line and was surprised that I was charged £115. Apart from the DVLC web site, I can find no reference to the "old bands" being…
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Car Service - Advice needed
Hi all In 2015 I bought my Ford Fiesta Zetec 1litre turbo. The dealership I bought from don't offer a service plan but I was told I can have the car serviced anywhere I want. But the dealership will give me 10% extra on the value of my car towards my next new car when the time comes provided I have the car serviced with…
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Voluntary Termination of PCP with Black Horse
Hi - apologies if this is the wrong area to post. I am currently halfway through a PCP finance agreement on my Mini with Black Horse. I have since got a new job in London which requires me to travel by train, and the car is just not cost effective any more as it will hardly be used and I cannot justify the costly monthly…
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Damaged tyres
Last Sunday my two nearside tyres were ruined a deep pothole, the road is due to be closed for repair this month but there was no warning near the pothole. What is the current state of pay claiming for the damage, I am I right in thinking the was some sort of get out of jail free card for the council if the road had been…
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Collision with uninsured driver
My friend's been in collision with another car and hers is an undriveable wreck. It is probably her fault but she has fully comp insurance, so was philosophical...until her insurers told her that the other driver was not insured, and therefore they will not pay for the damage to her own car. How can this be?
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Why do people buy expensive cars?
I don't understand why people buy cars which they know aren't likely to be either the cheapest to run, or safest? What's the point in a car that's so powerful it's dangerous and expensive to fuel and insure, or with rare parts? What don't we all drive corsas and fiestas? People carriers i could understand for large…
