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No tax or mot in accident. Whos liable???
Hi. Im looking for some advice over an accident i had last week. I whent into the back of another vehicle when the driver braked harshly to turn and i couldn't stop in time. I've made some checks today and found out that he was insured but his MOT ran out in February and his tax ran out in June. Would having no TAX or MOT…
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engine noises in audi
have a 1.6 Audi A3 . there are a number of issues . 1) coolant level keeps dropping. I got it pressured check. so I was advised to get the pump changed as it had a possible leak. which means I need to get the timing belt and pump changed. 2) he also noticed the engine was loud, which isn't smooth for petrol 1.6 . he said…
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Car Warranty Help!
I bought a used car last month from a local second hand car dealer. The car came with a 3 month warranty from the dealer himself. My car broke down the other day and head gasket is gone. The car dealer has arranged to have it fixed at a cost of £320 but wants me to pay £100 towards it. If it's under warranty I shouldn't…
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Very low mileage car
A neighbour has a car that he bought for his wife but who never drives it so I was thinking of maybe making an offer for it. It's 10 years old and has a very low mileage. I have no idea what to offer so will obviously dig about on Autotrader a bit first but wonder if there are any pitfalls in buying a low mileage car. He…
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Selling a car privately- When & how to get paid?
My elderly mum has sensibly decided to stop driving, before she becomes one of those hesitant, annoying or dangerous old ladies on the road. I've advertised her car on Autotrader, and surprisingly I've had lots of initial interest. It's an older small automatic car, priced at just under £1k. Now, the advice on Autotrader…
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Driving without due care
Hi, I'm looking for some advice regarding an accident I had on the 8th of April this year. was driving along, light traffic, nice sunny day, slowed down to indicate to turn into a side road and hit an on coming car head on I honestly didn't see the car and still kicking myself now. Police were called, thankfully other…
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Ireland Short-Term Vehicle Breakdown Cover
I've never taken a vehicle to Ireland before but am considering doing so - but the cost of breakdown cover is staggering. For a two week policy the cost is greater than an annual policy covering the UK. I've tried my own car insurance provider and their breakdown cover quote was £60. I'm wondering whether it's possible to…
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Range Rover Evoque - Reliable?
Hi forum community. The wife is looking at buying a Range Rover Evoque. Undecided on fuel type as yet. Would you know of any major issues as to the car or whether it is reliable? Thanks in advance
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can newly passed driver have occasional insurance
Hi, So my daughter is probably going to pass her test aged 18 in the next month or so hopefully. I do not think she needs a car all to herself, and the only option we think might be to put her on my insurance, however, I would need to downsize one of the cars to a low engine type, which is fine - But I am not sure whether…
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Electric Vehicles sur le Continent
I've got a Nissan Leaf and intend to travel in France next year. Has anyone had experience of going to France in an EV other than Tesla? If so, what's the charging situation like? Obviously, I would prefer information on Chademo but I suspect those with other charge types will be interested in CCS etc.
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Does AutoTrader cover the north?
Been looking for a car for sale for a week or so. Every time i find one that may be suitable - it's south. I don't know if this is coincidence or what but it's never north. In fact i never remember finding a car north on there ever. To put it in to perspective i'm in the North West & i set the radius on national. Some…
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Diesel or petrol
Hi there, we are wanting to get a "new" second hand car. I noticed that some diesel cars attract (almost) no road tax. However I have been reading that the law is likely to change AGAIN, so I am concerned that a diesel car in a (very) few years might be worthless. Is "not road tax" a real saving? Or should I give diesel…
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Anyone Know Peugeot 106 Brake Pipe Union Size?
In true moneysaving sense my dad has got his friend to replace the worn out bearings in the rear beam of his Peugeot 106. Unfortunatily he discovered a heavily corroded brake pipe that broke off when it was given a pull. Glad that was noticed though! My dad's friend has a machine to shape brake pipes and he has the copper…
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new vito mpg
Anybody got any real world figures for the new vito van. Generally find Merc figures can be taken with a pinch of salt.
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Buying a 2007/2008 diesel
A looking at a bmw diesel, probably 2007 or 2008 model, in laymans term, are the recent changes to diesels/tax going to price me off the road, or make one worthless in a couple of years?
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Space saver for Jazz
Wife bought a newish Jazz with only the gunk to repair punctures and no spare. Searched the web for a spare and eventually found a spacesaver, brand new with tyre, tools and jack for just over £50. A bit of a bargain as people are asking similar money for second hand. Saw it on Ebay but bought it direct from The Wheel…
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Joint insurance or not?
My partner who has recently moved in with me is considering getting rid of her car in the near future and sharing mine as this will be more economical.....what we are wondering though is best way to go about protecting her no claims insurance policy......would she be better taking out her own insurance on my car?? or if I…
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MOT exemption for cars over 40 years old
A colleague alerted me to the news that from May 2018 MOT tests will become optional for cars over 40 years old: https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/mot-exemption-cars-over-40-years-old-arrives-may-2018 Not sure how I missed this, but as the owner of vehicles registered in 1972 and 1976 I'm quite pleased. However,…
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Panic Panic Panic! V5 drama
Hi All, Full panic stations in the tygermoth house. I am due to collect my first ever brand new car tomorrow. Being organised everything was compiled in a folder after the sale was agreed about two months ago - ready for collection day. Gone to grab the folder ready for tomorrow - We can't find the folder that had all the…
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Would you be put off by this MOT history?
Car is 14 years old, has FSH (apparently). I thought i'd just check out the MOT history as it's a bit of a drive there, just to see if anything crops up as troublesome. The most recent MOT doesn't show anything too alarming, just a few advisories. 2016 failed on brakes but then sorted without advisories. 2015 had a fail:…
