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Car serviced and MOT'd - a week later it dies. Oil cap not secured
I'm NOT sure if the two are related. I got my car serviced and MOT'd on 17/11. On 25/11 I was driving home and the car started making this awful noise. I got it home and opened the bonnet. The oil cap was not secured. My car is now a write off. It's only 6yrs and 65,000 miles and it is unusual for the car to die this…
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Diesel or Petrol
Just about to retire and buy one 'last' new or good demonstrator car, but should it be diesel or petrol ? The annual mileage will be around 6-8k, but in the next 5-10 years with the government impose heavier taxes / duties on diesel ? Tempted to go for a low mileage diesel hatchback but cautious about the future......
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Pre Registered Ford Fiestas
A couple of years ago a friend purchased a Pre Registered Ford Focus which only had just over 50 miles on the clock. ( I think this was only the delivery mileage). The saving against a new Ford Fiesta was huge. Are Pre Registered ford still available and where would I find them listed.
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Problems with Skoda and warranty claim?
I bought a brand new Skoda Octavia VRS in 2016. Collected the car on 29/03/16 so car is on a 16 plate. Ive had the following issues and mentioned them at the first service in Feb this year. Skoda wouldn't even entertain a warranty claim at that point. Fast forward to last week and the car is in for its second service @ 20k…
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New tyres
Should I buy 2 or should I buy 4?
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Expensive cars easy to steal...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-42132804/relay-crime-theft-caught-on-camera The most shocking bit of this is the advice of police which is to fit a steering wheel lock in addition. How about the manufacturers at least try to make it more difficult in the first place? If I had a car with this proximity lock I'd take it back…
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Motorbike Outdoor Security & Weather Protection?
I've recently picked up a small 125cc bike and intend to store it in the garden for a few weeks until i can clear space in a large shed for it. What's the best Moneysaving way to secure it? Just Chains and locks, or anything else? Any good value chains and locks and / or insurance approved suggestions would be good as well…
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Back and neck pain from driving: Any recommendations?
Hello all, Recently I have been experiencing lots of back and neck pain from long distance driving. I have tried adjusting the seat and still finding my 'comfort' zone. Are there any things you recommend trying? Open to changing something in the car or a product that can help while I drive. I am fairly active and stretch…
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Vauxhall insignia or Nissan Juke high specification
Hi, Please if someone can have some thoughts and more appropriate knowledge and could advice me. I have seen first this car Nissan Juke with sunroof sat nav parking sensons leather seats etc. 15 plate 19500 miles for £10.5 k diesel 1.5 dci £20 tax 64 mpg. Dealer has a lot of bad reviews and it put me off to buy. And this…
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Car Tax and registration plate retention.
I'm selling my car and it has a personal plate. I want to keep the plate so I've gone onto the DVLA site, paid £80 and I have the retention certificate. The car now has been assigned a new reg number by the DVLA so I'm waiting for the new V5. However, the car is taxed and I'm paying by monthly direct debit. Now the car has…
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Changing car with private plate - advice how
Hi all I would appreciate some help on sequencing transition of car and private license plate A. I have bought and arranged to collect new car on 20/12. Ideally I would like it registered with my private plate on collection. B. I am going away on holiday on 5/12 to 19/12. The current car will stay at home in a secure…
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Who's in the wrong (overtaking - video inside)?
I've often wondered in this case. It's something you see happening regular, or at least i do around here & i've always wondered if there ends up a bump who would be deemed to be at fault. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrcQnFsVVgU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrcQnFsVVgU It doesn't necessarily have to be this specific…
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Car oil change ?
Hi guys I wonder if anyone of you could help me here. My car oil engine light is on. I checked the dip stick and there was only a few ml of oil on it. I put a litre of oil on. Still the engine light is on. It's either really low and I need to put more in. Or would I need to take it to garage and get it changed ? What do u…
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Car insurance for HGV drivers?
There's Sheila's Wheels & Diamond for females (or at least i think they are both female only insurers) but is there anything out there specifically for HGV drivers when it comes to insuring their car that may bring their insurance premium down a bit? I assume you'll just have to enter your driving licence number and the…
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ID this car
The car being driven at 10seconds..... looks like a nice car Is that a filler cap on the LHS wing? "Oh putain de merde" :T https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqYJZpX-mmk
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New Tyres Question?
Hello Folks My car needs new tyres. The front ones are currently at the following measurements and are in what could be stated as a Red status * N/S Inner 3.05, Mid 2.81, Outer 2.59 * O/S Inner 2.80, Mid 2.77, Outer 2.83 Rear Tyres, Amber Status: * N/S Inner 4.06, Mid 3.57, Outer 3.32 * O/S Inner 4.30, Mid 4.10, Outer 4.05…
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PSA Finance - Default Sums Notice
Hi - hoping someone here may have experienced similar or could provide some advice. On the 8/11 I returned a leased car to dealership ahead of inspection and collection from Manheim at the end of my agreement. When arranging the inspection / collection of the car I spoke on the phone with Manheim collections / bookings…
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Accident - No one in driving seat - still being blamed due to no independent witness!
Some help please! I was out week or so ago, about to leave a shop, passengers (2 of them) got into back seats - no one in front passenger or driving seat. I was walking towards car and another car reversed and hit the side of my car. He got out and we inspected the damage. He said it was his fault and to get a private…
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Car warranty question
Last year I bought a Hyundai I10 (Brand new) from a local garage which is not a Hyundai main dealer. I have a problem with the parcel shelf which needs replacing. The garage is saying its a warranty item and that I'll have to take the car to the Hyundai main dealer to get it replaced. Would I be correct in thinking that…
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No Claims; one car; two drivers
Hi. I would appreciate guidance from the forum group. My wife and I own and use one car (it is formally my car). We both have 10+ No Claims Discount for when we owned two cars. How can we both retain the NCD as they become invalid after 2 years? Can we wife insure my car or there a better option? Thank you.
