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Contract Hire credit check question about address
Hi guys, My girlfriend and I are getting a new car on Contract Hire. She is waiting on a phone call from the dealership run a credit check against her. We both moved into a flat back in April but the address registered to her bank account she is planning on using for the months finance payments is her last address…
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I will never again go to Arnold Clark
I empathize and commiserate with all those that expected more from Arnold Clark Customer Services. I trusted the Arnold Clark assurances of complete repair and have been left to foot the entire bill of their unqualified misdirection. On the basis of my experience I would NEVER contemplate another purchase from Arnold Clark…
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Steerings - BMW
Hi guys! Can you recommend a shop/s which could repair power steering problems. I need the regeneration of steering gears used in BMW vehicles.
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What address is needed on my license as a named driver
I have recently moved to London, and I am currently a named driver on my mum's car / insurance back home. The insurance know my London address, but does my driver's license have to have my London address on it, even though I have no car or insurance registered here? As in is it a legal requirement that I could get…
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Corsa- Ctdi Diesel Yellow Spanner Warning light Help
Yellow warning light!! Won’t go off after starting car. Not due a sevice. Car is slightly slow to start , ie not always first click. Was a bit jittery on the running the day the light came on. I’ve always felt it’s idling high.? Error codes obtained. Engine control - 1C6 / Diesel EDC 17C18/19 Status :P0671 - Glow plug…
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Spare tyre advice
Hi all After quick bit of advice!! Have an audi A1 with a screw in the tyre. Just noticed there’s no spare!! Only one I have access to tonight is from my Mazda 3. The Audi is a 205/40R17 whereas the Mazda is 205/50R17. Would tho she ok as a temporary fix or a bad idea? Many thanks
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Fully comp vs third party - advice please
Hi My son, 24, had been in a collision with another car. He has fully comp insurance. Insurance have said his car is a write off. Yearly premium is about £2800. Car market value about £3000. Excess £950. He's only made 2 insurance payments (monthly installments). Insurance have said the pay out is the 3k minus the excess,…
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Transfer of ownership following death of RK
RK recently died and spouse is unable to find V5 in amongst masses of papers. Despite being insured on car and insurance agreeing to sort new policy DVLA state the car cannot be driven until new V5 is issued as car isn't taxed (and therefore insured according to them) - wording on the website is "You can be prosecuted if…
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Leather re-trim London
Hi I have just bought a used Z4 and would like to get the seats re-leathered (2 seats and panels). Does anyone know of a reputable company in London who offers this and how much it would cost? Not anything high end, synthetic leather is fine thanks
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Rejecting a new car
I have started the process of rejecting a new car through VW due to the safety recall related to the rear seatbelt unbuckling whilst the car is in operation. Has anyone ever rejected a new car before and con give any information on what is likely to happen, timescales etc? VWUK seem to be onside and agree that I am able to…
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Purchase Car Hire
Just wondering if someone can help me out. I am wanting to get a car on PCH as soon as possible as my old car has now died. However we are due to complete on our new mortgage any day now. Are we in a position where we can go for the PCH without it doing any harm to our mortgage application. We are literally 9 tenths of the…
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Witness refused to give contact details
I safely reversed out of a supermarket parking bay & was about to go forward, when I saw some reversing towards my passenger door. Despite sounding my horn the person carried on reversing until they hit the passenger door. The accident was witnessed by a child (12)When the father of the child realised he couldn't "help"…
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Woolwich bridge?
Hi is there a bridge in Woolwich to the North and A13? Google maps has a line but it's not clear. Thanks
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PCP Car - Deal done off premise
Hi, I purchased a second hand car on PCP 3 days ago. The deal was done over the phone / email, and was delivered to my house. I've put a 1k deposit down, and no other payments have come out yet. I expect the pcp to start within 30 days. After reviewing my finances this weekend, it transpires that it was an absolutely…
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Used car rejection
Hello, We bought a used car last week, had to call out RAC after two days, brought car to local garage for small repair, now garage have found several faults and believe the car to have been in an undeclared accident. We believe the best option is to reject the car. Could anyone advise on how best to proceed? Many thanks.
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Best way to buy a used car?
Hi, I’m looking for advice on how best to purchase a used car without any savings. My 2007 Saab is determined to die and I need a car that can do 8hrs of motorway driving three times a month. I can’t cut down on the driving - my kids live 2hrs drive away when with the other parent and I have to do the journeys. My partner…
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Leaving the Motability scheme
Hi, We are looking to leave the Motability scheme at the end of November. With regard to insuring a new car off the scheme, is anybody able to recommend any insurers who will accept Motability No Claims and also one who only asks for 3 years no claims as I only have that claim free. Aviva is the cheapest online but I don’t…
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Q about car insurance/house hunting
I've heard something before about how if you request too many car insurance quotes with different details it can be flagged up as potentially dodgy from a fraud angle. Is that actually true? Currently house hunting and I'd quite like to get car insurance quotes for some of the areas, as I had a bit of a shock when we moved…
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How up to date is online car tax checker?
Before I start, yes I know I shouldnt! Bought a car last weekend, I was going to SORN it until the end of the month, but it is still showing as being taxed online. The seller was going to send the log book off (dont know if he just didnt realise that you could now do it online or not). So...Its still showing as taxed…
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Low oil pressure...Mixing engine oils?
Hello everyone! So my little story is, I just bought a 08 Toyota Auris 1.6 vvti SR yesterday. We checked the service book, all of them was at Toyota except the last one almost 2 years ago and 9000 miles ago (when I think the last owner, this seller bought it). So it is due to service now which is fine. I bought the car,…
