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Buying outright, bank loan or PCP
Hi there I am currently looking to buy a new car, after spending all my savings on a new house and paying a monthly mortgage I am wondering what's the best way to buy a new car. I currently drive a vw polo worth about £2,000. I would use this as either a deposit for a new car, part exchange or sell it to help cover the…
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Need to buy a car, know nothing about them, help!
I just passed my driving test and looked into buying a used car, i have a budget of about 2 to 3k, i thought i would just grab a car everyone drives like a fiesta or corsa. Then realized there is a lot more to it, i honestly know nothing about cars, i just need to get back and forth from work when i move home. Whenever i…
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Head on crash
Hoping for some information and / or advice. My husband had a head on crash in his van just over a week ago . He is fine other than mild whiplash, which is the main thing. The other driver was driving the wrong way around a roundabout, hence the head on collision. The mini roundabout is on an industrial estate where my…
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Pcn help please
Hello guys am at a bit of a loss what to do. I recieved a pcn parking fine for parking at kinross service station my car was playing up . So pulled in. Cut a long story short 2 local lads helped me get my car going again and i left immediately. I went into the services to look for help as had no AA cover. Purchased items…
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Got hit by a car - how to claim for injuries?
My mum was riding a bicycle on a roundabout and got hit by a car - leaving her in hospital with a hand injury and she had to take time off work. The driver was at fault and he was apologetic at the scene for not paying attention. His insurance company then contacted her and asked if she wanted to make a claim. She wasn't…
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Seeking Return with VW
Evening all, first time poster looking for a bit of advice (as everybody seems to be!). I bought a Volkswagen Golf a few months ago, but sadly it is blighted by a flaw with the engine (1.5 EVO) that causes the car to judder, bounce and the power to fluctuate. Having checked with the dealer before ordering that this wasn't…
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Ford Focus Fuel Filter
Anyone know the going rate to have a fuel filter on a MK3 Ford Focus 1.6 TDCI changed at a garage? I broke down today on the way to work, AA got me going again but says the fuel filter is full of sludge and that is what made me break down on a cold morning.
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Failed MOT after repairs done
My car failed last year on anti roll bar linkage (nearside) and track rod end ball joint. I paid just under £600 for all repairs including some other minors. Today it has failed again on the same things I paid to be repaired last year. Its also failed on brake hose front (near and far side) excessively deteriorated which…
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Car insurance nightmare
Help! so, I have been insured with the same insurer for a couple of years now, my policy auto renewing each year and payments being taken monthly each pay day. I was stopped over the weekend and charged for having no insurance, something I was unaware of. I assumed, as per previous years the policy had auto renewed and had…
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Non fault claims
Hi everyone, I'm hoping someone can give me some advice regarding a non fault claim. I was reversed into when I was parked (I wasn't in the car) and I'm using an accident management company to pursue the costs for repair as I'm entirely not at fault and the third party has said this. It's looking like my car will be…
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QuoteMeHappy car insurance - £50 voucher not received
I have a car insurance policy with quotemehappy.com (part of Aviva) and my wife also has her car insured with them so we get a multi-car discount. When we renewed our policies earlier this year we got a promotion code for "refer a friend and both get a £50 Amazon voucher". Our daughter's insurance was due for renewal a…
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Cost of towing car
Hi all Car broke down today and for the sake of time got it towed to a local garage up the road which I have never head of or used (AA driver recommended them). I have checked the Ford website (it's a Fiesta) and the cost of replacing a clutch cost less than £500 including parts and labour. In case this garage tries to be…
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No Claim Discount -
Hi if i had 7 years no claim discount and and if there was a claim to be made against me then how many years of no claim discount i will be left with the next time i go renewing my policy... if i paid £1000 originally for my policy then how much would it increase by... many thanks..
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Car Insurance increased - mid term
I had a very minor scrape in my car a month ago. I basically scraped it along a wall and damaged the paintwork on the rear door. I reported the accident to my insurers but as my excess is £450 decided to sort it out myself. I notified my insurers that I would pay for the repairs myself. Today I got a phone call from my…
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Sun Visor
When changing my sun visor from the 'down' to the 'up' position I heard a 'snapping' noise. Now the visor is permanently in the 'down' position. I've tried every which way to get it 'parked' against the ceiling but no joy. On comparing it with the passenger seat sun visor I can't see any obvious difference or defect. Any…
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Service History
Hi I have reserved a car from Evans Halshaw, it’s a 2013 Audi. I have asked about the service history and they said as no log book is in the car it will be online as Audi stopped issuing them. The said they can’t get access to it with Audi so they can’t seem to tell me if it has a service history or not. They said they…
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Buying approved used online & auto vs manual #2
Hi, Many thanks to everyone that responded to my first post - I had a follow up question when buying approved used.... Does one still need to get an independent assessment of the car (ie. RAC or AA) condition prior to purchase or is buying "approved used" already taking that into account? Thanks
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Ford Fiesta Eco boost buzzing noise
Hi guys i bought a Ford Fiesta Eco boost 1.0 100 on finance in the end of September 2019. The car was brand new (69plate) and is on finance. two weeks into me having it, a buzzing noise appeared when ever my car is on or around 2000 revs. The buzzing noise Predominantly comes from around the glovebox area at the passenger…
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Overseas Speeding Charge
11 months after a visit to Italy in our own vehicle we had a speeding fine from Italy giving 7 days to pay although there wasn't a clear indication of when those 7 days started as the letter had no date and there was only a franking date on the envelope. (The fee increases after 7 days)The website information was not…
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Ford KA problems need help
Hey, This is my first post so go easy on me. I am struggling to find time to get to a garage with work etc so want to quickly ask here before incase anyone has any information. I have a 2008 ford KA with over 55 miles on the clock. I am noticing a more obvious vibration when idle or stopped and when I look for the bite the…
