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Evans halshaw changing offer
Yes I know they haven!!!8217;t got the best reputation. Anyway offered £9910 on my car took the car to them about 5 day later so still within the quote time limit. They did an apparaisal and found nothing wrong with the car. They then kept me waiting about 15 mins while I assume someone at the head office came back with a…
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Changing engine capacity on V5
I have an old Spitfire that I'm about to sell, but I've just noticed that the engine capacity is listed as 1300 rather than 1500. I changed the engine about 15 years ago from the original 1300 to a 1500 out of another car and updated the V5 with the new engine number, but forgot to change the engine capacity. Does this…
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Kia Venga reversing lights
Both lights are not working so I've put new bulbs in, still not working. The audible warning isn't working either. I cant see in the online manual if there's a separate fuse or if a new switch is the remedy. Any advice would be gratefully received, thanks.
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Volkswagen Emmissions Compensation [Merged]
I am aware that there is a Group Action underway against Volkswagen for compensation to be paid to eligible existing and historic Volkswagen owners whose cars are involved in the Emissions Scandal. We are advised that to become eligible to receive compensation, we need to join one of the legal companies who have joined…
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What do you budget for maintenance?
I have an '05 Golf TDI which is in excellent nick for it's 118k miles. I do 350ish miles a week currently. I have a good local independent garage that I trust and I do try to keep on top of things. I think there might be some 'big' costs coming up in terms of belts due to mileage then possibly suspension and brakes at some…
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Where to sell a used car?
Looking for useful suggestions where my son can sell his car as he now has a new lease car. He has tried we 'buy any car' but they offered about a third of what the dealers are selling them for, he is hoping for something in between the two values. Any suggestions gratefully received.
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Insurance Premium Installments Hidden Cost
Hi, just thought I should post this as a warning to others, I have just insured My Alfa Romeo Brera through AXA and the premium was high enough to warrant using their installment scheme.......that was until I noticed the 59.7% INTEREST RATE. This is more than most low score Credit cards and could well catch out those in…
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Spare Keys
I have only 1 set keys for my VW Transporter Van. what is the cheapest way for me to get new key, that will open van, and start the van.
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Will my vehicle tax renew?
Hi My vehicle tax is due for renewel soon. Will it automatically renew? Thanks
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Forgot to change the address on my car's V5C.
Hi all, This thread has been done before (I can't post the link) but is closed and this is slightly different. I have just sold my car and it was during that process that I realised i had not changed the address on the V5C form. I DID change the address on my drivers license and stupidly thought this was all I needed to…
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Pcp
Right I toke out pcp on my car with a 10,000 mile a year on it that was in march last year. Since then the car fought fire threw manufacturers defects I had done 24,000 miles been advised by legal representative to go after the finance threw the consumers act witch I am I spoke to my fiance who said I won't see any money…
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New Driver - 2 Speeding tickets in a week!
Hi all, We're looking for some advice, my partner is a relatively new driver (under 1 year) and started a new job recently. She was unfamiliar with the route to work and got caught speeding 36 in a 30 twice on 2 different days all within the space of a week. She thought the road was a 40. The letters arrived within 2 days…
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Faulty service and now car not driveable and garage covered in oil!
Got the car (Ssangyong Tivoli) serviced 2 weeks ago... no issyes reported as only 18 months old. Around 1 week ago we saw specks of oil so took back and were told the car was not road worthy and a problem with the crankshaft. 2 days to fix and no replacement car - just told where the nearest bus stop was! Allegedly all…
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Adhesive Tape Removal
Following advice on here I have now successfully removed the number plate from my trailer board. Can someone please tell me how I can remove the adhesive double sided tape from the number plate without damaging the backing?
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Refund for a car part
I’ll try keep this as short and concise as possible. About a month ago, I noticed the steering in my car was getting stiff. We took it too a well known Autocentre and the next day, they told me it was the power steering pump. £260 later, they replace the pump and tell me there was a small chance the rack might be damaged…
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Test Drive - NI number and Licence?
Hi - haven't bought a car in 8 years but thought it was about time I got a newer one. Went to try out Landrover (main dealer) and just had a drive round - no details / ID nothing. Decided to change track and have been looking at Volvo - wanted to test drive over the weekend and was asked to bring Licence and also my NI…
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Will mudflaps solve this problem?
Hi folks, As you can see in the attached photo - https://ibb.co/dcbdiz - I have problems with chippings scratching the rear of my car, just in front of the back wheel. Concerned it may start to rust at some point so wondering if it's worth buying rear mudguards (keep hearing mixed reports). I've also seen some cars with a…
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Can my car fail it's MOT with the service on??
Hi there, Can anyone help please, my car is going in for an MOT on Monday and this morning my service light came on! Can my vehicle fail it's MOT with this light on as I can't get it into the garage till next Friday for its service. Thanks in advance
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Insurance and Name Change, changes quotes?
Hello, I recently changed my surname to that of my dads with a self made deed-poll have had my drivers licence changed (This was September/October last year) and have been using that surname since. I read up that I didn't have to change my surname on the insurance as longs I'm not trying to have 2 identities e.g. I'm the…
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When is a vehicle over 2.2m not a vehicle over 2.2m
Here's a quick question for you - let's assume you arrive at a car park in a car with kayaks strapped on the roof that makes you 2.3m high. There is a barrier at the entrance to the car park and a sign saying "no vehicles over 2.2m" . Next to it there are parking spaces saying "vehicles over 2.2m only". What do you do: A:…
