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Anyone have a Kia service plan?
I have bought a 3 year service plan for £329. When I go to book a service it quotes me £79. Is it the case that the £329 covers you for parts labour etc but there is still an amount to pay for a yearly service and in this case for the first one it is £79 or should there be no cost? The website doesn’t really explain? I can…
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Blown turbo - guidance please
2006 Golf Plus S 1.9 Tdi, 70k miles Good condition for age, everything works, recent service, cambelt and waterpump, all documented. Until a week ago, in daily use and running well. Last week, suddenly and without warning, it 'failed to proceed'. It simply died, no noise and no fuss, and wouldn't restart. It felt just like…
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Lease vehicle total loss - advice needed please.
I had an accident in my lease car in April. My insurance company have informed the lease company what they think the vehicle is worth which i agree with but the lease company are saying they want in excess of £1000 more. The insurance company have paid out what they think the vehicle is worth as they request on numerous…
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Is a company car enought to leave a job?
This as been half answered through over posts but I am still lost. Forgive my spelling !!! I am considering taking a new job as I am pretty unhappy in my currnet role. But I am looking at the money side of things. My current role is get 25k and I own my car for personal use no work use. My new role would be 21-23k (not…
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envysalvage (134 Feedback score: 134)
Hi, Has anyone dealt with this seller on eBay. He sells insurance write-off cars.
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New car and gap insurance
Hello Just ordered a new skoda citigo , was initially looking at a used car 2-3 years old , however managed to get a new one for £8k so have treated myself Have looked into Gap Ins and also checked my fully comp insurance My insurance covers new for old for first 12 months , so I am thinking that I don't need the Gap…
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Selling a car while being abroad or on behalf of partner
My wife owns the car but she will be moving abroad for a year or more. I may keep the car for sometime and if I move to a Central London where I may not need the car, I may have to sell it. How do I sell the car which is in wife's name when she is abroad? Does it make sense to transfer the ownership to my name before she…
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Dealing with those who photo/video accidents German style
We need police to do this in the UK. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ffetIbzyK8
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Sold Car - Change of Keeper
Guys, when you send a logbook off for a car you've sold, what could cause the DVLA to "lose" the car on their system? In context, MIL sold her old car on a Saturday, posted V5 off with new keeper's details on it, both signed & dated before sending it. A week and 3 days later, she had cause to phone DVLA for info about the…
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Why can't drivers think of others and indicate on roundabouts?
In the spirit of the middle-lane hoggers thread, why are drivers so poor at indicating on roundabouts? I mean the very basic concept that surely everyone can grasp is that as you pass the exit before the one you are taking, then (and only then) you flick on your left indicator. That means that those of waiting to join the…
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Halfords complaint
My windscreen wipers broke last week, I found out that it was a problem with the mechanism/linkage rather than the motor. I took it to Halfords on Saturday as that was the only option at the weekend and they found the required part on their system and quoted £183 to replace the wiper mechanism including labour and VAT. I…
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Speeding fine
Hi. I've read through posts about speeding but I can't find a answer to this. I was stupidly caught speeding. Something I don't normal do, but was caught out in a place it quickly goes from 40 to 30. I'm guilty of it, so not going to moan! Ive received a Notice of Intended Prosecution. I can either pay £100 and 3 points,…
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Most reliable brand
Hi, I'm driving an old Ford Fiesta (52 plate with 118000 miles) and I'm thinking to buy a new car (a nearly used one). In your experience, what's the most reliable brand to consider? My plan would be to borrow £6000-7000 and buy a 2015-2017 Toyota Yaris or Aygo with less than 30000 miles. Is that a reliable car? Thank you
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Peugeot 206 fault
I have a Handbrake light coming on, combined with 3 beeps and the Stop sign flashing red, once I start driving the vehicle. It does not do it when the ignition is initially turned, only when the vehicle begins to move. I have had the Brake fluid changed by a mechanic, and there is a complete brand new brake system fitted…
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Best websites for used car ?
Hello I am vaguely looking around to replace my 2003, 105k mileage Honda Accord Exec Tourer (which I love !) with a younger, identical model if possible. Honda stopped selling these in Europe in 2015. I've set up a 2012 onwards search on Autotrader, but am concerned this won't capture all those available. Which other sites…
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Motor legal protection-Stand alone policy?
I remember reading somewhere on here (I can't find it) that you can save money by acquiring Motor Legal Protection separate from your insurer. Could someone point me in the right direction please? Thanks in advance.
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Reversing out to let a car go past, which driver is at fault?
I was driving down a road leaving my home, and there was another car coming by where cars were parked on the opposite side of the road, meaning it was my right of way. I let the other car go through as they insisted to go forward, so out of courtesy I reversed my car. Whilst I was reversing and with the concern that other…
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What's your cheapest ( current ) price for MOT
Mines due 1st Mot 31st July. The Groupon offer expires 30 May. Any other deals around £20? Thanks
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car buying websites
Hi I am after a new car and searching around for good deals from dealers. Narrowed down to a Toyota or Hyundai. I got some good offers on Car Wow, but are there any other websites which gather deals from dealers directly, rather than agents?
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Skoda city go PCP question
Hello Currently looking for a new car , looks likely to be a Skoda Citigo Never PCP always pay cash However Skoda are doing a £1750 contribution for PCP deal , I am wondering if I can take the PCP and then request a settlement figure after a few months and pay off in full Have looked @ Finance website and states :- The…
