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First time insurance, aged 24.
Daughter starts work as a junior doctor end of July - it's not taken us long to find out that doctors are rated as high risk (and hence expensive) because of accidents driving back late at night after long hours. My daughter is using the usual comparison sites is struggling to find anything under £1600 atm for a 1.2L…
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Got flashed on the Bristol motorway :(
Hi all, I did it. I finally after years of driving didnt pay attention and got flashed by a variable speed cam -.- Was 50 for a while, then dropped to 40, however I didn't notice this until I was nearly under it. I was going around 48 i'd say. But it flashed, 100% flashed me. Buuut....Ive waited 2 weeks now (17 days…
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Extended Warranty
Hi, My car's 3 years warranty is coming to an end. I've been offered extended warranty for another year for around £200 by the dealership. Is it worthwhile having or is it just a waste of money? Thanks
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Car insurance has doubled
I have had my car insurance with the company called Fish since 1992. Fish are a company who only insure disabled drivers. Last year my van insurance was just over £500. I received my renewal last week and they are asking for just over £1000. I did have an accident which required me to involve my insurance company, however,…
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PCP - balloon payment or return to dealer?
Hi, not sure whether this is the right place. I am trying to work out what to do with my PCP financed car at the end of the finance period. I have a 2012 VW Polo Diesel with now 65,000 miles, which I have had since October 15. I will have paid £1,000 down payment and 24 x £176 mostly payments, so total commitment at the…
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bmw 3 cylinder engines
Hello to all you experts out there. Your views and thoughts please. I own a BMW 118i, 3 cylinder, 1.5, 2015 model, automatic. In my opinion there is a vibration issue between 1800 and 2000 revs, engine sound changes and vibration can be felt in the steering wheel. After road testing the dealer says there is no problem, BMW…
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Parking Sensors
Just looking for some new parking sensors for my 2004 VW. There are loads of unbranded ones on ebay. Very few genuine. Has anyone had experience of the unbranded ones? Are they OK? Thanks
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Garage charging for unnecessary work...
Hi All, Wondered if you could help me. I own a Ford Fiesta Zetec 2005. In October 2015 I took it to a garage for a full service and MOT, I've been going to this garage for 12 years and trust them entirely. I moved away from the area and took the same car for a service at a different garage last week using a groupon deal.…
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problem with car bought few days ago
Hi Looking for opinions and advice please. Last Wednesday I bought a 2009 car from a small garage for 5000. After living with the car for a few days, I find the clutch is very stiff. I've taken the car to two main dealer garages and both say that it's not normal and the clutch is on it's way out. Cost of repairs could be…
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Service plan - is £16 per month reasonable?
I have recently purchased a new car, 15 plate, so it will be due a service in March 2018. From the place I got it from, I have been offered a pay monthly service plan for £16 per month. Does this seem a reasonable monthly price to pay? How does it compare to what other people are paying? Thanks
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Persistent brake judder
I run a 1992 Ford Sierra 1.8 CVH with front discs and rear drums. This model has 240mm discs as standard, but I've run mine with 260mm discs for the past 7-8 years. No other modifications except TCA polybushes. For the last twelve months, I've had issues with recurrent brake judder. Since Christmas 2016 both calipers have…
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broadspeed
Thinking of buying a new ford and broadspeed have come up £500 cheaper than drivethedeal. Has anyone got any experience of them. Have googled it but all the reviews are really old. TIA
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CarTakeback- AVOID
CarTakeback promised me the grand sum of £60 to take away my car. Things started to fall apart however, in their communication with the local scrappage people they used pick up the car- CTB were completely unaware that the car had been picked up. The pick up guy didn't pay me on pick up and I expected a cheque to arrive…
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Car dimensions
Is there an on-line data base - showing car dimensions - particularly height of every new (and used ?) car available in the UK ?
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mechanic takes my car for a joy ride with his mates
Put my range rover into a local land rover dealership for service and a few other minor issues on tuesday this week and if ready, to pick up thursday. Gave authorisation for the car to be taken on test drive to help the technician diagnose any issues. When i collected the car, i had a look over it and found everything that…
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Badly damaged lease car!!
Hello! So I have a VW POLO on lease and I recently scraped the passenger door side against a brick wall (DISASTER) !! It's caused a lot of damage, deep scrapes and dents and a scuff on my wing mirror. Completely my own fault, I know! This is my first year of having it so I'm not returning it any time soon however I need to…
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Vehicle tax issue
Hello all. I received a letter this morning from a debt collection agency acting on behalf of the dvla. I initially thought this must be a scam so contacted the dvla who confirmed the letter was genuine. Basically, I moved house last year but forgot to send off my v5 document updating my vehicles registered address. I did…
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Where can I get the most for my car?
My car has developed gearbox failure with an oil leak and its not economical to repair. Annoyed slightly as I've just put new front brake pads on only 3 days ago so less than 80 miles use on them as told Wednesday I had enough time to get a new car and could use it for another month. Had just passed its MOT in April and…
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petrol in a diesel engine!
just managed to stick £50 worth of petrol into my diesel engine and drop 1/2mile home before I realised! guess I will be spending tomorrow draining the tank (with the help of my neighbour) just hope I havent done any permanent damage - was supposed to be heading away fishing tomorrow as well - not good! could be an…
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Cost of welding sills
Been offered an older Ford Escort (1990 model) and it needs both sills welding/replacing, any ideas what this would cost? Are we talking £100, £300, £500 or more please? Have no idea as never had welding done before, both sills are with the car, they just need fitting
