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Prestigious cars or retire early
I am planning to retire very early in the next year. All my colleagues are saying that they've many more years to go. I have been reflecting on how I have got to my current financial position. The number one saving has been avoiding private education. Number 2 is avoiding buying posh cars. I normally buy standard cars and…
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PCP effect on mortgage
I am looking into getting a new car on PCP. I can easily afford the monthly payments and totally understand what I'll be getting myself in for. I have always had cars on finance (HP) and usually change my car every few years, hence the reason I'm considering going for a PCP deal which I believe will suit me better. BUT,…
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Water leak = smell of damp...
Hi guys, As above. Over Christmas my car had a water leak and whilst left idle it has started to smell a bit... The leak has been sorted, so the garage say, and now I want to freshen things up. I'm after some guidance on approach and then some product recommendations ;) Thanks.
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Non fault claim - no legal Insurance
Someone hit the back of us last week. My wife (primary driver) and I who was driving (secondary) We had 2 young kids (3 nonth and 3.5 years ) in the back. Someone hit us on the back on the m1. So there at fault. We went to go. My wife has minor whiplash and back trouble. I have a bad back. Thanks fully kids are ok(except…
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Which car to buy
Hi all, looking for some advice on what car to buy my good lady. She currently has a company car and is going to change her career. Our 'family car' is a Range Rover and is far to thirsty to use and I commute on a motorcycle. She is looking at a 60 mile round commute daily, mainly motorway/some A roads, 5 days per week.…
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Cost to replace springs and top mounts
Hi, One of the front suspension coils snapped on my 1.6 TDCi Fiesta. The garage originally quoted £90+vat to fit a new one but said it needed to be done in pairs (fair enough). Once the job was underway they then said the top mounts also needed replacing (something about the bearings having fallen apart on the collapsed…
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Need new ECU for 2011 Polo
Desperately in need of help. I have a 2011 polo, absolutely no problems until a couple of months ago faults where coming up on my dash, car lost all power and went into limp mode. All the sensors that came up in the diagnostics pointed to needing a new cam belt, this is something I went ahead and had changed. My mechanic…
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UK Care Hire - Long Weekend
Hi, Does anyone have recommendations for finding a good value UK car hire company? Also is it wise to take out excess insurance, as when driving elsewhere in Europe? I have a long weekend coming up and my Clio would be a bit crowded for the trip! Thanks
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How much brake fluid for a full change?
Am buying up fluids for a full change on my car, I’ve searched but struggling to find just how much brake fluid my car will need to a full flush/change? It’s a 2003 Range Rover TD6, anyone know please?
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Your favourite handy coffee shops,food places and supermarkets just off the mortorway
I've seen already on this site that there is actually a website where you can go to look up places to eat and drink that are just down the road from a motorway junction or turn off so that you save money by finding an alternative to the rip off prices at service stations but I thought it might be a good idea to start a…
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How long does it take for a bus lane PCN to arrive?
I drove in a bus lane on 26 December (I was in one for a few minutes before I thought that the bus restrictions might still apply on bank holidays). How long will it take for the PCN to arrive? If relevant, it was in either London Southwark, Lambeth, or Wandsworth - not sure exactly at which point on my journey I was in…
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Buying my Personal Lease Car
Hi My personal car lease is due to end in April and I am considering purchasing it. Is it possible? If so could I do this using part cash and a 0% credit card for the remainder. Your advice is appreciated. Thank you. :)
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Stinking Clutch (?) on New A1
Hi Folks I'm in desperate need for some expert help - can anyone! In short, in March 2017 I purchased a 1litre (petrol) Audi A1 with Hill Start Assist. From the start, when driving in stop/start traffic uphill, the car soon fills with a stinking burning smell, not just a "clutch" type smell, but really rubbery and vile.…
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Replace or repair?
Evenin' all My Ford Focus Econetic (2010, 85000 miles) broke down before Xmas. After much toing and froing Ok finally have a quote for repair of £1500 :eek: The car (when working) is valued at £1500 for part ex. I suspect the clutch is on the way out too and have been advised this will cost another £700. Not sure what to…
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Contractual parking charge notice
Today i recieved a parking charge notice from G24 for an overstay of 25 minutes (115) in a 90 minute free parking bay. The charge amount £90 reduced to £50 if i pay within 14 days, they have attached photos of my car entering and leaving with times on them. Do i pay these guys because i have no leg to stand on?
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MOT Advisory Fiesta
Hi All Just had an MOT done on my 58 plate fiesta. 65,000 miles on the clock The car failed due to the two front tyres being below the legal tread, I have booked this into a neighboring tyre warehouse to replace both tyres first thing tomorrow morning. I also had advisories reading: "nearside front Road wheel with a…
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is it possible to renew provisional licence and change my photo?
i need to renew my provisional licence, but i have an old photo on the licence which is a younger me. is it possible to renew my licence as well as updating my photo?
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Minor Collision - 50/50, or my fault?
Involved in a low impact collision this morning on the way to work. Damage to my car negligible. A little bit more substantial on theirs. I took down some notes in the immediate aftermath, which go as follows: The driver of the other vehicle was pretty angry, which is understandable but wasn't keen to give their insurance…
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Euro car park ticket
My partner received a ticket for £50 , £85 if unpaid . And then a week later I received one for my car as both cars were parked after 6pm . The drivers thought this would be fine as thought It was free . Not saying if I was the driver or not . I did email a letter , as 1 of the cars is still registered to my old address…
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Letter from a solicitor re an RTA in July 2017
Today I received a letter by post from a solicitor regarding to a road traffic accident in Northern Ireland last July 2017. I provided the police officer with all information required and took take some photos using my personal mobile phone on the day - I was hit by the motorcyclist from the back out of the blue for no…
