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How long i have to wait for smart parking response formy appeal?
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Car key system replacement
Hi I was wondering if anyone has had to pay to replace their entire car lock system for an Astra? Is it a nightmare and costly? Thanks in advance
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New car purchase - Price change after contract signed
Have agreed to purchase a new vehicle on hire purchase terms over a period of five years. The dealer's finance representative ok'd it and sent it for approval - it was instantly approved. I paid a £500 deposit last Thursday. Have just received a phone call to be told that the finance company have changed the terms. They…
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UKPC Parking charge
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Average MPG has dropped since service and MOT?
Had my car, 63 plate 1.0 ltr petrol Fiesta, in for a service last week and my average MPG has dropped considerably since getting it back. Have had it 3 months and drive the same 30 mile route to and from work and been averaging 57-58 MPG in that time, resetting a few times. Since the service it is gown to around 47 MPG. It…
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Comprehensive or Third Party?
or even TPFT? Would you bother with either TPFT or TP? Brother is coming to insure his car (car is only worth £400-£600) and it's a bit costly. £1,300 i got, £1,100 he got. When looking at the differences in the information we put the major one was i selected Comprehensive whereas he selected Third Party. There were some…
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Advice on Traffic offence
Hi folks, Looking for advice on my situation.. I got caught on the M4 doing 84mph in a temp. 50mph speed restricted section.. I applied to take the driver awarness course and that was turned down by the Police.. I've been sent a Single Justice Procedure Notice to enter a plea.. so I have a few questions.. No question of…
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Cancelled insurance
Hi, So last year I had an accident where it was third partys fault which was admitted in march this year. I had my renewal quote come through as 0 years from insurer and after phone call they said that because i got my excess back due to third party takimg blame, i got my 2 years no claims back. The quote was cheaper…
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My leased Vehicle Keeps Breaking Down
Hi, I have a new Ford Transit Custom on Lease that's covered 1,900 miles. It has broken down 27 times, yes 27. It is always the same problem, the brakes stick on. I can normally resolve the problem myself by restarting the van and pumping the brake pedal really hard. On the occasions I can't the AA have been out to it,…
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Home made de-icer?
Hi, I already have a de-icer spray bottle, but I was wondering when it finishes, can I say ...use the Lidl windscreen washer (-60C allegedly), and water at a 50/50 ratio? Would that work? (And be safe) I mean, you CAN use it as windscreen washer fluid, so why not as a spray bottle? Or even...neat on to the glass? Is that…
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Claim advice - My right of way - Other driver not admitting to fault.
Hi everyone, Unfortunately i've been involved my first car accident over the weekend which i have been hit on the side of the vehicle on the passenger side by a driver coming out of a junction. The contact on the car was across both doors on the passenger side on my vehicle, and on their car it was the front right side.…
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Accident - Other driver has not reported it
About 10 days ago my wife was involved a minor accident where a skip lorry reversed into her . My wife only got the other drivers name and telephone number and registration. We also were lucky enough that a next door neighbour saw this happen and provided a witness statement. We have reported to our insurers who have not…
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Invoice paid but want more money
Hello I have a lease car through the nhs, someone hit my car and drove off and it needed repairing before it went back, it's been and had all it's work done and I paid my invoice. I have now had an emailing saying they printed my invoice wrong and want another £150. Can they do this? Thanks for reading
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Inaccurate AA Car Check HPI
So Back in June I did a HPI car check through The AA, all came through clear and the car was purchased. I am looking to sell the car now and the people calling me are telling me the mileage is inaccurate as there is a jump in mileage in the MOT history and then goes back down. This was not flagged up in the AA Car Check. I…
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Excel Parking Fine
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Knowing if your wheel bearings are gone/going?
Car recently went in for a job to be done on it by our mechanic and after finishing it he called to say that the wheel bearings will need doing at some point as "you can hear it when taking corners". Now i don't know what i'm listening for. I've had the radio off and trying to turn left & right and i'm hearing nothing,…
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Mobile Speed Camera Van
Hi im sure iv been zapped by a mobile speed camera van last saturaday, not by a large amount, gps saying 33, just looking for a little input as how long it is until a nip is received, i'm aware of the 14 day rule but on average if anyone on here has been issued a nip from a mobile camera van, how long after the offence did…
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Which car should I buy?
Duplicate post - please ignore
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Handbrakes In The Ice!
If you're in a location likely to be icy in the morning, go outside and put your vehicle in gear, put a brick or two behind a tyre and release the handbrake. Nothing worse than a frozen handbrake in the morning.
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Which cat should I buy?
Hello, I hope you can help. I've been looking for a new (to me) car on a pcp. I have two to choose from and I can't make up my mind. Both are over 36 months. Car 1: black Ford Fiesta Zetec 1.0 ecoboost. 66 plate, 10,700 miles on the clock, works out at £97 pcm with £2500 deposit plus pt ex of £1000. Car cost of £9,700.…
