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Write off or salvage
Hi my 9 year old vehicle was recently involved in a non fault collision and the insurers want to classify it as a category D write off. I am unsure if just to accept the cheque (after negotiating price) or if to go down the salvage route. If I were to repair based on the insurer's estimate I would need to put about £650 of…
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My Car Experiments
After a few years observing people and their cars I concluded: Cars are made by graduate engineers in fantastic factories to immense standards. OK they do engineer a few mistakes but generally a new car is in fantastic condition. They are sold and maintained by a network of people who are generally clueless. Taking a car…
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2003 Corsa Clutch reservoir
Hi, Clutch started playing up tonight, press in pedal (quite soft) and the clutch does not fully disengage. I am assuming Clutch fluid air needs bleeding. I checked the fluid reservoir, it was on the minimum mark. When I took the cap off there is a blanking plate which stops fluid from being poured directly into the…
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Volvo suspension arm bushes..
Hi, my 2008 volvo s40 failed mot due to needing new suspension arm bushes fitted, 3 in total i think . Anyone any idea how much roughly this should cost please? Many thanks..
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Unhappy with insurance repair
The Mrs got rear ended in her Fiesta at a roundabout. The van driver admitted fault. Damaged the rear bumper . Contacted our insurer aviva who arranged a repair. Had car back today had a look at the garage and looked good..signed form for release. Got car home, there is a creased dent at the corner of the bootlid which I…
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Selling my car - eBay or Autotrader - Advice
Hi guys, This is my first post so not too sure if I'm in the right place. Purchased a Mini One D back in march for nearly 4 grand - Have since decided it's not for me. Want a quick sale, but don't want to make all that much of a loss. Ive got the car up on both Autotrader and eBay - Am wondering if anyone can give me some…
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Definition of "Blocking Access to a Property"
I did write out the whole story, but I'm not sure the ins and outs of the argument are relevant!! If I am parked opposite (as in on the other side of the road) someone's property, am I classed as blocking access to their property? The road is 10m wide, my car is just shy of 2m wide, therefore there is 8m between my car and…
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G24 Parking Charge
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Car Vacuum
Can anyone recommend a decent vacuum for the car please? It would have to be either a cordless model or one that runs off the 12V car socket.
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Gap Insurance
Which company is the best to get gap insurance from? Who has the best prices?
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How Do You SORN A Car TODAY ?
Just tried to SORN my BIL's car. The on line form gives you the options of SORN from end of month using V11 reference or immediately using V5 reference. No matter which option is used it states SORN will be from 1 July. Seriously confused. :mad:
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Problems with the category of car?
Hi, About 2 weeks ago I brought a 2004 reg car. It was insured, taxed, and has a fresh MOT on it until march 2018. This morning, I received an email from my insurers saying that the vehicle is marked as scrap. We've contact the guy we brought the car from and he insists it has never been scrapped and it must be an error. I…
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Borderline Car [Write Off
Hi We were involved in an accident and our insurance company have said that they estimate our car is going to cost £6000 to fix (without having done a full strip down) and worth £9,500. They say they write off at 65% of value which this doesn't quite meet. They will offer to write the car off today for a discount (£8,500)…
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Do I need to pay a parking charge for a free car park?
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Fixed penalty
Hi all Was pulled over by police for speeding (I live in Scotland) the officer gave me a small print out (no bigger than a Polaroid and he actually said you'll need a magnifying glass to read this) with the info on it but I was not given a FPN. The officer told me to expect it in the post but it's been over 3 weeks and I…
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GMAC Car Finance
Hello, Hope you can help :) I have a car finance with GMAC, I took it out at the beginning of September 2016 for 5 years and I'm wondering if I can transfer this finance onto a different car? If so, would I have to pay a penalty charge? I want to know before ringing up as I'd like to find out if it's even worth looking at…
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14 plate Ford B-Max - Fault after 2 weeks!!!
Hi Hoping there may be someone to give some advise! I purchased a used Ford B-Max (14 plate) from my local major Ford dealer. I picked the car up on the 20/5. With the purchase I received 3 months warranty. Nearly two weeks to the day of having the car the engine management light came(last Friday)……I called the dealership…
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DVLA - Number for an actual person!
Hi all, I applied for a provisional licence online and sent off the paper form with my birth certificate 2 weeks ago, yet my application online says they are still awaiting the form. I tried calling and just kept getting automated advice, no option to speak to someone. I'm a little worried as I only have a birth…
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Rejecting Car on Finance
Hello, in September 2014 I purchased an approved used car on PCP over a 3.5 year contact. The car was only 7 months old when I bought it so I was hoping for worry free motoring however it has been a nightmare. Long story short, I've had serious problems with the clutch/gear box of the car and had it back at the dealership…
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3rd party liability on motoring insurance
Hello I am in the process of renewing my motoring insurance. On checking my policy I have a figure of £20 mill for £22. Does anyone know whether weather either figure is excessive ? Thanks Keith
