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To sue or not to sue?
Whilst at work last month I had the misfortune of receiving a phone call from a policeman informing me that my girlfriend's car had caught fire. What I have been told is that a local roofing company, who were doing work on a neighbouring property, had left their equipment unattended (according to a neighbour) which then…
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Trader refusing to refund depoist
Hi All I put a £200 deposit down on a second hand vehicle purchase price £1600 from a Trader on Autotrader. Paid £200 deposit by Visa debit at the trader premises. Trader agreed verbally to the following on full payment; Replace right size car battery as a smaller one was fitted. Service the vehicle including sparkplugs…
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Getting on Road - Automatic vs Manual
Hello I have got my provisional license and I wish to start learning how to drive. I am debating between manual and automatic. With manual, I know it will take me a few extra attempts and quite a few extra lessons as compared to automatic. Also, I am not very hands-on so I am not confident with manual cars. In terms of…
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Harvest Energy Loyalty Card
My local garage gave me a Harvest Energy Loyalty card. After using it 4 times at a cost of ~ £240 , ~ 180 litres , I asked what would I get with it. I was told when it was 'full' I would get £5 back. When would that be ? - " about 600 litres" !! I can't find any information on the Harvest Energy website but I can certainly…
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Pay As You Go Breakdown services
Does anyone have any experience of Pay As You Go breakdown services e.g. National Breakdown PAYG, RTR, Boleyn? I'm wondering whether with an averagely reliable car and low annual mileage these make more long-term financial sense than buying breakdown cover annually.
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Recovery to garage after recovery home
If your car is recovered home after a breakdown at a time of day/week when garages are closed, will all breakdown services cover subsequent recovery to a garage or does it vary from one breakdown firm to another?
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Pulling out of a PCP?
Hi there, So, I placed a deposit, and agreed to a PCP finance on a new Mercedes A Class, it has been delivered to the show room, but, my circumstances have changed which means I will have to pay large amounts to keep my recently passed away Mother's estate, so not in a situation to be taking on 300pcm finance. I'm assuming…
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Key Fuels bonuses
Hi I have a key fuel card (works van) Not the greatest regarding petrol station locations. Is there any places that I can use the card and get rewards from it. My local esso station where I normally fill up. Accepts Tesco club card points but can’t get the points with my key fuels card!! Typical. Put £90 of fuel in a week…
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Disposal of coolant
Hey guys, Changed my antifreeze today, and have just tried to dispose of the old, which incidently looked the same as the new, in an unmarked 5 litre container at my local tip, only to be told they can't take it unless it has a label... I'm 100% certain the last change I did, a couple of years back they were okay with it…
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2007 R56 Mini One 1.4 auto, what type of gearbox
Hi everyone Looking at one of the above and can't find what type of gearbox it has i.e.torque converter, dual clutch, CVT etc. Many thanks in advance
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Is this thread wear normal?
BMW Series1 116i F20 5 door Hatchback. Original factory fitted Bridgestone Potenza 5001 225/45 R 17 RFT (run flat tyres) on the rears. The same make of tyres are on the front but they are newer replacements as I had a non repairable puncture at about 13,000 miles on one front tyre and I had both fronts replaced. The car…
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Accident- fault in dispute
Hubby had an accident on his motorbike in November. Bike now fixed, and no lasting injury thankfully. Insurance involved, they asked for a statement of events which hubby very thoroughly provided within days of the accident, along with photos. Having gone through it with him, with the highway code book in hand, it seems…
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Question about tax/sorn
My motorbike is a hobby but not one I do all year round. I passed my test in March last year and rode on sunny weekends, my last ride was mid October. As a new rider I’m happy being a fair weather one and accept that to be able to enjoy the sunny days, I need to pay for the cold rainy ones too. However I’m also an MSE…
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Signed car Contract but did not pay deposit yet
Hello, Signed a car new vehicle order BUT did not pay the deposit yet...I've changed my mind, can I cancel? I am in the market for a new car Yaris hybrid. I had an appointment with dealership 1 who quoted me a price of £18445 on a 0%APR on PCP. I said, I'll think about it and wondered if we can negotiate the price and the…
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Mercedes A Class
Currently looking at a new Mercedes A Class (current, rather than forthcoming model) and have a couple of questions: 1. Looking at either the A160 or A180 (both petrol) and understand that they have the same engine, but presumably the mapping on the A180 is slightly different, to increase power etc. I would worry that the…
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I want to use my Barclaycard to return my car
I paid for a used car on my Barclaycard Platinum on Saturday 3rd Feb. I couldn't take the car that day as the dealer wanted to get it ready. The paperwork I signed said 'MOT, Service & Delivery.' The car couldn't be delivered as agreed on Tuesday 6th as he was 'a few days behind' and I'd forgot to send him the settlement…
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LDK security help
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Car accident not at fault
I was involved in an accident where the other driver claimed they were at fault. It was only a minor crash and on my car is only minor body work (I assume anyway) to a door and panel. We exchanged details and contacted our respective insurance companies. My company will arrange to provide me with a car and to get the work…
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Car insurance
Our car insurance renewal is coming up soon so I've been playing about on go compare to see how to get the best prices. In our case a strange thing I've noticed by accident is that where young drivers are on the policy, length of ownership of the car (which is one of the fields you fill in when getting a quote) can have a…
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Insurers that cover panoramic roofs under glass
Hi there, Does anyone know which insurers cover panoramic roofs under glass insurance (eg windscreen and mirrors). I've just bought my first car with this type of roof and I want to make sure this is covered. Thanks in advance - I appreciate I can read the small print of a range of insurers, but wanted to see if anyone had…
