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The Car Buying Company
Does anyone have any experience/information of using this company?
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No entry sign
Hi. Last night by mistake i just drive into interchange ignoring sign off no entry exc buses, due to heavy rain, couldnt see where i was, just when it was to late so i just drive out. Do i gonna get fined for this?
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Astra H boot interior trim
Hi all, Just a quick one before I go breaking plastic trim. Own a 2010 Astra H Active 1.4. I have no interior boot light (no voltage present, fuse good) and the boot is not registering as open on dash with key in ignition. Have researched this and found that the most likely cause is the Lock Switch Assembly gets corroded…
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Average speed camera question
On the motorway today I was driving through a stretch covered by average speed cameras. The speed limit is 50mph. Today there were bad driving conditions on the motorway so the signs were showing 40mph. I was driving along at just under 40 but was being hassled by lorries and other drivers shooting up my backside then…
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2010 Polo issue
Got a 2010 Polo 1.2 The timing chain failed a few months ago and engine got destroyed opted to rebuild the engine for £500 instead of buying a new one for £900-£1200 (should of done this instead) the car was fine for around 3 months however now it’s showing error code P0341 with engine and traction light on (both for P0341…
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Registered and Financed but later delivery
Hi, I have ordered a new car from a local dealer and its been delayed in arriving until the 5th of October. The dealer wants to register the car to me and for me to sign the finance documents now and then get the car on the 5th. I asked what the implications were for me and was told that the car would just be 5 days older,…
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Is Protected NCD a con?
i remember talking to a guy some time ago who worked in the insurance industry, as a passing comment one day to make another point he said that 'its as big a con as protected no claims discount.... we put your premiums up anyway if you claim!' I didn't get the opportunity to follow up with him at the time and he's moved…
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Electronic handbrak in automatic
So a hire car was delivered while I was at work today. They have delivered an automatic despite my request to ensure it was manual!!!!! I have never driven a automatic and it has an electronic hand break. How do I do a hill start! I live in the Cotswolds so I am going to need to know how!
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Mokka or Captur?
Not sure if I've asked this before (but no trace after search). Capture: - low £30 tax, good styling - on the outside, economical. But: - basic looking interior, looks crapped e.g. lack of legroom, small engine = it in your lap in a crash!! Mokka: - seating looks more stylish and comfortable, looks spacious inside, bigger…
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Nissan Dealership gave me the wrong finance agreement...
Hi! I have a slight issue with a Nissan Dealership! Although I highly doubt the salesperson at dealership in question isn't a genuine person, I need some advice about my options regarding a financial agreement. I recently purchased a vehicle from a Nissan dealership a month ago. My end of the bargain was two options: Pay…
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Dvla car tax fine.
Hi, I have just received a dvla car tax fine going right back fron June for £270. The vehicle was sorn off road had mot and insurance still on it. Anyway it has been parked up on a private driveway sorn the whole time with a broken head gasket. I was getting bricks delivered up my drive way and moved it to the side of the…
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OLEV & allocated parking spaces...
Recently, I've decided I'd like an electric car - I've read so much about city air pollution and diesel particulates that I've made up my mind to get rid of my diesel powered car soon. Setting aside the arguements for & against battery electric vehilces, I understand I can get a grant towards the cost of the installation…
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2017 Seat Leon sat nav firmware update?
I was in a “2020” Seat today and noticed the sat nav display looked a lot nicer than mine. Do the older models receive firmware (as opposed to map) updates when they are serviced by a main dealer? If so, has anyone had their screen display improve? The map display on mine looks quite dull and boring compared to the newer…
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Peugeot 207 needs a new starter motor
Any ideas how much is a fair price, VAT and Labour inclusive? Many thanks
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What do spongy brakes feel like?
I drove my car yesterday and the brakes felt normal, however this morning during the heavy rain the brake felt spongy. Usually when I press down on it the brake engages almost immediately but this morning I could press it down about an inch and it didn't feel like the brake was doing anything to slow the car. The best way…
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Crash compensation claim
Hello I am in the process of using a no win no fee solicitor to process a claim following an accident. I want to be sure I am getting the right amount for my claim. Whilst I know they are all unique it would be good to understand a ball park figure if anyone has any knowledge on this. This is what happened.. Waiting at a…
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Best way round Birmingham?
On Friday we will be coming down the M69, then M6 and need to go to Halesowen, should we head north or south way round?
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Bought a Used Car - it's had a replacement engine
I recently traded my car into a used car dealer and bought a used Grand Vitara from him. The car had some problems, dpf light, glow plug light, injector light, losing power, etc. I took it back to him and we had a chat. I could have had a refund but did a deal for another car, an i20 with 34k on it. This was last week. So…
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Admiral Plug and Drive, how long do you keep it?
Hi everyone. Just out of curiosity, did anyone use their Plug and Drive and for how long did you need to have it in your car? Originally they were supposed to install the LittleBox, which goes behind the dashboard, but after paying for the insurance they changed it to "Plug and Drive", a device which you keep plugged in…
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On phone when driving
I’ve had a letter saying I was driving without due care/attention. It came within the 14 days and said I was going at 0mph. I didn’t know what I’d done wrong until I rang and they said a member of public videoed you on your phone. It’s stupid and I shouldn’t have even looked at. I wasnt talking to anyone I would have just…
