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Opel zafira won't start
Looking for some advice before I go to a mechanic my 06 Opel zafira 1.9 diesel won't start in unless it's by jump or bump every morning I try and start it the battery is dead once I get it going it drives for hours until I turn it off I'm thinking it might be the alternator can anyone confirm if that might be the problem…
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Car paint peeling off at multiple areas
Hi everyone. We recently have purchased a 2014 lexus ct200h and after a car wash a hand size of laquer came off from the bonnet. Lexus fixed this under warranty but recently on the passenger side door the laquer also started to come off, but this time they refused as they said it was due to a chip or someone opening the…
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Changing Reg Plate
Looking to change to number plate on my car and noticed that the plate I want is £155 on PrivatePlates but £250 on the DVLA site. Is there a reason for the difference? Do I have to do anything differently if I buy from PrivatePlates? Anyone any experience or can offer advice ? Thanks
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Small car choice - no insurance history
Has anyone any suggestions for the following quandary? I have had a company car since April but will hand it back at the end of March. I have decided to replace it and am looking for a smaller car but not sure where to start for the most appropriate makes & models to consider. Circumstances: I have no insurance history in…
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PCP - fair wear and tear invoice two years later
It would be amazing if anyone can give me some advice. We had a PCP which ran it's full term and finished in Aug 2017. I received a phone call from Seat two days ago saying that I owe them £117 in refurb and excess mileage (£42 mileage and the rest for a new tyre). When BCA (auction company) picked up the car their report…
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Is eCar Insurance still in business?
Hi all. I was with this (online) insurance company a few years ago, and thought I'd see if I could get another quote with them. For some reason, they appear to be non-existent. Either that or they've changed their name. Any ideas?
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Swapping car to reduce debt
Hi. I appreciate there won't be a black and white answer here but interested to get people's thoughts. I bought a used Peugeot 308 almost 3 years ago. It's done me very well... I have £4,300 debt on a 0% credit card (mostly the remaining cost of this car but also an emergency spend too). I was thinking of selling the…
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Car bought from a dealer developing a fault
Hi everyone, and happy holidays. On 18th of July I bought a used car (59 plate Audi A3 1.9TDIe Sportback) from a dealer. Paid 200 on a credit card, 3500 by bank transfer. Great condition, but clocked at just shy over 120k miles. Pricey, but I thought it wasn't too bad considering the general condition of the car was pretty…
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Paying off PCP early (within 14 days)
If you want to pay off a PCP almost immediately (within 14 days) after collecting the car, are you supposed to tell the finance company that you want to cancel the agreement or withdraw from the agreement, to avoid paying any interest? Reason for asking is that I have taken out PCP for a factory ordered new car (original…
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SORN in my driveway
I've got myself a new car which will arrive on Saturday, and in the meanwhile I'm waiting for my old car to be collected (I voluntarily ended my PCP agreement for the old car) - however I don't think this will happen before I get my new car. For sake of simplicity I was thinking of contacting my insurance and transfer…
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Ran over a dog
Someone lost control of their dog, it ran straight into the front of my vehicle causing about £600 worth of damage to my front bumper. Thankfully I wasn't hurt or any other party, and I was driving well under the speed limit. The dog survived (somehow) In terms of the damage, where do I stand? I'm concerned about going…
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First car
Hi, I'm a longtime lurker of the MSE forums but don't really post (and have forgotten my old login). I'm in a position for the first time in my life where I will need to buy a car asap. I have only recently passed my test (automatic-only license). I don't know anyone who owns a car - friends, family or colleagues - (yes, i…
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First time taxing car messup - am I due a whopping fine?!
First off I'm going to put my hands up and say that I know this is my mistake and that I've messed up. I'm just looking for next steps. So I passed my driving test late last year and was bought a car as a gift from someone I'm not in touch with anymore. I didn't realise that the tax ran out early December until this week…
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Lost Car Key advice
Lost Car keys!! Please help someone this has really ruined our Christmas. My other half has lost his Volvo car keys/fob on Christmas day, we have turned up the house and can't find, also can't find spare key! We aren't sure of they are in the car but can't see them (maybe be in a bag) Car Locksmith is £450 and going to…
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Selling personalized plate
So I bought a plate a few years ago I think it was £399, and it clearly spells out my wife's name..... Anyway we are getting divorced, selling the car and there are immediately two options: 1) leave it on the car for the new seller and be done with it 2) transfer it onto a certificate in which case it's £80 and the ex can…
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Car 'coughing'/hesitation when driving.
Don't really know how to phrase it so i'll just describe it. Wife had mentioned that there was a sort of juddering/lack of power when she was driving & i may need to clean the throttle body out (had similar with a previous car and that sorted it .... for a while). I knew this wouldn't be the issue as i cleaned it in the…
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Buy a "fancy" car or just lease it?
Hi all. This is a question I was curious about in general. Would be great to get your opinions on it in general as well as specifically to my situation below. This month I will be buying another vehicle and have decided to go for a used BMW 5 series. This will be the first car I've purchased after my Fiesta. Starting…
