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Bought a car but really don't like it
Bought a Fiat Bravo a couple of few weeks ago as I saw it at a decent price and at the same I really needed a car. I paid £2K for it but now regret it. I've drove a Corsa, fiesta and i20 in the past and the Bravo doesn't come close. The drive is ok but being tall I struggle with comfort. Fuel and interior also a big…
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Fully Comp insurance - assumptions?
Hi guys, Just had my renewal though and right in the middle of my renewal policy document I get: Driving other cars The main driver xxxx xxxxxx is not insured to drive another vehicle. Nothing else has changed with my car/circumstances, so I don't get why they would feel the need to omit that? Though to be fair, the policy…
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Selling a car for spares / repairs query?
Hi I'm selling my car which has a few issues with it as spares. I doubt anyone would be looking to repair it. If & when the buyer comes to pay for the car, what is the paperwork process that I have to follow. Car is on Gumtree so at this stage I have no idea if a private individual or someone from the industry will be…
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Selling my car after specific date
Hi there, I'm emigrating soon, and I'm trying to sell my car within a one week window (before my insurance runs out in December). I've put it up on Gumtree with the date that the car will be available listed in the ad, and I've had an interested party. However, they've asked that I take the ad down if they make a deposit…
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Cheap free HPI?
Are there any cheap / free HPI checks out there that anyone can recommend before buying a vehicle?? The autotrader one before you purchase an ad is about the best I know of.
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Forgot to pay car tax....
Guys, I've been a complete prat and not kept track of car tax. I was sorting some stuff out at home this weekend and came across a DVLA letter under a pile of books I havne't touched for months. Opened it and it was dated 14th May 2017...it said LAST CHANCE to pay car tax! I usually pay for a year every November so I…
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Can I cancel existing breakdown cover...
Can I cancel existing breakdown cover and add a new one with my new car insurance quote? I currently pay £30+ breakdown cover with AA but my new quote says I can get what looks very similar with RAC for £8.50 per month! Does this sound right? If so, would 8 be able to simply cancel with AA and get this add on with my new…
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Parking ticket ten minutes over
Just wondering whether its worth challenging this 10 minutes leeway apparently doesnt apply in Wales although it does in Cardiff where I live I was not aware of this until I looked it up Parked in Porthcawl and bang on 5.10 a ticket was issued so it was over by his watch not mine I had actually paid 50 pence over anyway…
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Speeding in France
Got flashed going slightly over the limit in Frace What will happen will I get fined or have points put on licence Thanks
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Changing car on finance
Evening all, I currently have Citroen DS3 DSport, it is being paid via PSA (Citroen/Peugeot Financial Services) on an HP plan. As far as I'm aware, the finance is secure on the car. So, I'm actually looking for something a little more economical, less expensive to tax/insure and a little smoother over the bumps! Has anyone…
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Dart Charge Issues
OK Please go easy on me and hear me out. I believe that I did everything I could to pay for an unexpected Dart Charge crossing and I currently have a Charge Certificate issued against me to the tune of 105 pounds. I'll try and be brief and summarise the main points. 1. On a trip to the airport on 12/08/2017 for a family…
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new car, new insurance, previous NCD ?
Hi, i'm hoping someone can help me. Last month I got a new new car and sold my previous car a week after. The old car's insurance had 11 years protected NCD on it. A few months ago I had an accident in the old car and the old insurance company declared it a total loss but i said i'd pay for it to be repaired privately at a…
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Wheel bearing price
Hi, can anyone give me a ballpark figure for a nearside front wheel bearing for a Peugeot 206CC please? It's a 51 plate if that helps. Thank you
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Company car...
I am trying to understand having read the information on various websites..! Looking at possibly getting a car via my husband's Ltd company. He is the Director and earns over the 40% tax bracket, I earn considerable less.. I just do the admin (hanging on the phone to HMRC for hours) etc so I am in the 20% bracket. The car…
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Rodent Damage and Car Insurance
Hi, I was just looking for a bit of advice. I have fully comprehensive car insurance and a couple of days ago my car broke down. On visual inspection it looks like there has been rodent damage under the bonnet. Some components have been chewed resulting in a loss of water to my engine. The garage it was towed to (reputable…
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Loss of no claims for being hit by debris on an Mway?
Long story short my OH was driving a company car and was hit by a sheet of wood which flew off the van in front. Fortunately, it broke up on impact but as it slid along the roof of the car it caused damage. He had it fixed under his company insurance and thought no more about it. Now, he needs to insure a car in his own…
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Jaguar F-Pace Depreciation
Hi, Want a Jaguar F Pace Portfolio 2.0 Auto AWD but trying to work about whether best to personal lease, buy new or buy 1 year old. Need to know the projected depreciation values of a new F Pace over the next 3 years. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Thanks,
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Abs
My beloved nissan note decided to play silly !!!!!!s this morning causing all three and, slip and break light warning lights to come on. Took it to the garage and it's booked in Monday. Has anyone got any idea.how much a sensor will cost to replace. He said he will hook it up to the diagnostics and go from there :/
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Ex-council van HPI?
I'm flirting with the idea of buying an old ex council van. It's just come out of auction, and that's most of what I know about its background. Should I still go and buy an HPI check for it? Or do councils generally pay off any finance?
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Car Allowance from Work - Mileage Expenses...
Hi After a bit of advice before speaking to my employer.. I get a Car Allowance (very small one) and its funding a basic Petrol car to get around for meetings etc. Any work mileage I do I claim back from the company - but they've given me a print out from Gov website which for my car/engine size says 11p per mile. This…
