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Used car Admin fees.
I find this really irritating cars advertised for a certain price, then the car dealers add an admin fee, surely any 'admin fee' should be incorporated into the advertised price. They are all at it, thought it was mainly a car supermarket thing but even my local VW dealer added an admin fee, which the salesman gave some BS…
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Cambelt snapped within 7 days from purchase
Bought a 2011 Audi A3 from a dealer, full service history, cambelt and waterpump changed (handwritten in service book) at 99k, currently 141k. Car was sold in full working order. Only did about 200 miles in it and it broke down on motorway. Car is now parked at home, non-runner. Am I entitled to a full refund? I was given…
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Water in light casings
I have noticed a few tiny droplets, like condensation droplets in the left indicator light casing. It’s just the tiny indicator flasher on the side of the car, in front of the door. Not at the front, it’s the small indicator light , I refer to. Ive noticed little water drops on the inside of the plastic casing. I assume…
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Main dealer repairs and parts costs
I would like to highlight the potentially incredibly high costs associated with dealing with a franchised dealer for motor repair work and especially parts. My son is an electrician and in 2014 bought a new Vauxhall Combi 1.3 diesel van for his work. He has always used Vauxhall main dealers for servicing. In recent months…
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Stansted airport cheap/free parking
Hi everyone I was wondering if someone could help me with this three people will be travelling from manchester to stansted airport the flight is tomorrow as it's an emergency I have tried multiple options and not sure which one to pick By Coach, it can take around 7 hours as there's no direct bus from manchester to…
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Hire Car precautions
My wife may need to hire a car over the weekend for a ~ 250 mile round trip. (Our car is awaiting a new clutch and won't make the journey). We will take photos of the car's condition before taking it (and when dropping it off) but I'm a bit confused about the insurance position - I've read lot's of posts on this board…
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Problem with DVLA
Hello, I am desperate for advice. I was a HGV driver, and over a year ago had an accident as I blackedout behind the wheel. I had a really bad chest infection but got pressured to drive the lorry back, as I wasn't far from my destination. I've managed to start braking before passing out but I've hit the road barriers.…
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Ford Finance
Please can someone give me some advice. Took a car out in 2016 with it in my partners name as I’m in a debt management place and I’m a student. So it wouldn’t go in my name. He cheated on me a year later and I left him. The situation now is the three years is up on the car finance and he will not put the car back in his…
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Golf Mk 5 heater issue
My runabout is a 2006 Golf Plus (basically a Mk 5 Golf with a higher roof). Very happy with it, except for the heater/aircon. When I got it, there was no cold air at all. I had the aircon regassed and now on the lowest setting it puts out cold air, but at any other setting (even just moving the dial 1/8 turn) it is putting…
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"Add charges" on BMW HP finance
I'm a little confused, the dealer said it illustrates the total cost of the agreement. The amount is not correct for the APR for the finance so i'm a bit confused?
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Repairs to car almost costing more than left to pay on loan....
Hi there, just looking for a bit of advice. I have a 4 year old Kia car which we bought 3 years ago second hand from Arnold Clark which was making a rattling noise. I took it to my local KIA dealer to see what the problem was and if it could be fixed under the warranty. Turns out the car needs a new engine and Kia won’t…
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Which of these cars? Any experiences?
Hi all, I’m helping my parents (late 50s) find a new car to replace their beloved 16 year old Toyota Corolla with very low miles. They are looking for something that will hopefully be nearly as reliable! We have been looking at cars 2015 onwards for around £7-9,000. The Mazda 2, Fiesta and Auris have been shortlisted so…
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Can I switch from hire purchase??
Hello, I have a Vauxhall insignia on hire purchase. Over the past year the car has constantly had things go wrong & I have lost all faith in it and quite frankly dont feel safe in it. I can settle early for £4300 and the car should be worth almost £2000. I cant afford high monthly payments and I see pcp is much cheaper.…
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Parking fine, but i was not driver
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How do I know if a tyre is good quality
Just had four new tyres. I took it to a local garage. And he told me they are £60 each. I asked him if they are decent quality he said yes. Looking at what he has put on they are called Farroad FRD16. Anyone know if these are decent quality tyres?
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Morrisons Fuel Vouchers 5p/litre off - NOT!
Went to Morrisons yesterday as it was the last day to redeem the latest 5p/litre off voucher. Despite having to queue due to the large number of people doing the same I though it was worth the wait. However I'm mystified by the discount I got. This is what the receipt says: 51.42 litres @ £1.279 = £65.77 Coupons £1.55…
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Bought used car 26 days ago, gearbox oil leakage
Hello, Bought a Vauxhall Astra around 26 days ago from a dealership for £6500. Paid £6300 by debit cars and £200 by credit card. The car had it’s MOT done on the same day of the purchase. Took the car for its service today and found out there is gearbox oil leakage. The garage that did the service is ATS euromaster. Need…
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Mk1 focus c-max dpf issues
I have a c-max 1.6 tdci (euro4) , ever since I purchased it, it has had dpf issues. I had a new dpf fitted 9 weeks ago and it blocked up again within 6weeks, forced , worked out I needed the eosyl additive which has been added, and gone back into limp mode again , after 3 weeks. This car has gone on a diagnostic machine…
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Dealer took SIX months to repair my motorbike
Hello everyone. Sorry if this is a bit long. Does anyone know if it's possible to ask for money off the bill, for an unreasonable delay in repairs to a motorbike? No fix time was agreed when I initially took the bike in to the main dealer's service department, but I didn't ever imagine it could be six months - to replace a…
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Private car damaged in work car park
My car was parked in the works car park. A work mate reversed a company car into it causing damage to body work and paint etc. The car park is private property but does allow access to the public. There is a sign however saying the company take no responsibility for damage or theft on the premises. Does this mean that I…
