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Issues with my RX-8
Hi I recently purchased a RX8 PZ model with the 231 engine. Since purchasing replaced the suspension springs and shocks to the ones that were suppose to come with the car - ProDrive springs and Bilstein shocks which have made quite a different in the way the car rides. The car feels great and has a strong engine but I…
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National Conciliation Service - arbitration
Hi, has anyone had experience of using the NCS arbitration? About a year ago I bought a new car and quickly discovered that the dealer had been “economical with the truth” about various extras, e.g. telling me I had to have parking sensors with park assist, when I could have got them (cheaper, of course) on their one, and…
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Halfords mot.
Anybody got their voucher code yet for the free MOT? I made a purchase last Wednesday, 7 days ago, no code yet. Halfords website says "up to 7 days". .
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Garage left SORN vehicle on public road
So my car has been at the garage for over a month for repairs. It was a SORN vehicle with no tax and no MOT. I had to tow it to the garage as it wasn’t allowed on the road. I work full time so I couldn’t visit the garage. Instead I have been calling them regularly and haven’t got any response until yesterday. I called…
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DartSAVE better than DartCharge
I am a very occasional user of the Dartford crossing. Having just come across https://www.dartsave.co.uk/ from a FleetNews article I thought I should make MSE members aware of this alternative. They guarantee no fines for registered vehicles 21 days to pay Same price as paying direct Works for cars and vans Email reminder…
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Why is a physical driving licence still necessary if police sees everything in their database?
They see MOT history and tax status of the car. Can't they see information about the registered driver's driving licence (its expiration date for instance) and whether it has been confiscated after some infraction in the past?
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Consumer rights on used cars?
Hi all. Passed my test in May and bought a car from a used car dealer the day after. Id saved 700 quid up while having my lessons as I really cant afford a new car but driving an old one really doesn't bother me. Bought myself a lovely VW Polo, 03 plate, 76k on the clock which, for a 15 year old car isnt bad at all. Got it…
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Accident insurance help
My son drove his car onto our drive and the neighbour reversed out and hit him. The neighbour is trying to blame my son. My sons car is damaged above rear wheel with damaged bodywork. The neighbours drive is at the side of our property. My son is a good driver and said he was driving onto our drive at the time and the…
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Question about Insurance
Hi. I'm considering selling my car and make do with walking/public transport etc. Now obviously I would cancel my car insurance, which would be one of the financial reasons for getting rid of the car. But what happens if in the future I wanted to hire a car for a week? Would I take out a week's temp cover? And can anyone…
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Buying a new car advice needed
What's the cheapest way to buy a new car- online car buyer, broker, dealer etc? I've never bought a new car before so never had to choose optional extras - which extras are the most useful to have?
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Buying a used car - prices, haggling etc
Hi, Im about to buy a used car from a used car dealer for the first time and would like some advice on the best ways of haggling the price. I'm paying cash and have no trade in - the car is advertised at 2k but I've checked on the autotrader valuation and it's 1.6k - does that mean it's overpriced? Any advice appreciated,…
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have you ever seen your old car after you got rid of it?
if so where i dont think i have [purplesignup][/purplesignup]
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Has anyone claimed from an Inchcape warranty?
Just in the process of buying a 6 year old Honda CRV from an Inchcape dealer. They offer a two year warranty for £700 but I'm weighing up whether it's worth the money. I've read the reliability reports on these cars and can afford to dip my hand in my pocket if something goes wrong but wondered if anyone had experience of…
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New car time your thoughts
Hellol, Need your help guys. looking for some ideas on new car. Hoping some for some ideas I may not have configured. Current Car ; Nissan Quasha 1.5d. Not sure spec. but has self Parking etc. Requirements: Good value lease with low maintenance cost. Petrol only. Good motorway cruiser. Half decent tech. but auto parking is…
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Audi VW Finance
We recently purchased a car and were offered finance, which if we took it out we would have an extra sum towards the deposit. WE had enough cash to buy the car but took advantage of the extra deal. The dealer asked that we did not exercise our 14 day cancellation rights so they could recoup some of their costs. We…
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University student advice ref vehicle registration and insurance
Our daughter is moving to uni and will be leaving her car at home in her first year to use during the holidays. We are aware that the address on her driving license will need to be updated to her university address, but not clear whether the vehicle registration document also needs to be changed to her university address.…
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Buying a new car elsewhere in the EU
Some time ago it used to be cheaper to buy a new car in Ireland and import it in to the UK as the pre-tax price was lower. Is this still the case?
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New Peugeot Rifter or Citroen Berlingo?
Does anyone know which is the better of these? Tia
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Failed Fiat Panda Motor
Just a simple question... What is the best way to involve Fiat with the resolution of a 'failed' gearbox on 37000 mile engine? Any guidance would be appreciated. Thanks
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Untaxed and uninsured vehicle
After advice, opposite our house is a small car park. Whilst my husband was reversing our motorhome off our drive, he unfortunately hit a car parked opposite. This car isnt taxed or on a Sorn, we have contacted the owner, and he will be coming to see us later. He doesnt want to go through insurance ( obviously isnt insured…
