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Transporting Car between Arnold Clark Branches
Hi, We are based in Newcastle and are interested in a car that is on Arnold Clark's website, but in their York branch. We have called the branch today to see about getting the car brought up to our nearest branch for a test drive. We have paid £100 to get the car taken 'off sale' for the moment, and are discussing having…
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New car
Hi. I've just recently purchased a car, from a dealer selling from his home. Drove car home, no issues. Took it for a drive following weekend where it developed a mis fire, as the dealer was a distance from home, booked it into a local porsche specialist in Cardiff, where on diagnostic, faults were found. Had to replace…
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Keep existing car registration number
Hi, I am just about to purchase a new car and want to keep my existing registration number to put on my new car. The registration number is one that came with the car not one that I've purchased separately. Can anyone advise how I can do this?
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Small car recommendations please?
Any recommendations please for small cars from 2007 onwards that are economical to run, good in old age, that can handle hills/motorway? Do I need a 1.4 or would a smaller engine cope? Spending £1.5-3k, looking for petrol not diesel, manual gearbox. Could be as small as a 2-seater, as long as the engine copes. Many thanks.
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Parking Rules - Blocking Driveway Etc
I've seen a number of threads on here about parking problems, and saw this item today about the law, so thought I'd post it for referenece.FYI I've had a discussion with Kent Police about people parking across the dropped kerb access to my garage, and providing it's blocking my access to the road (and not blocking getting…
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Great used cars Ltd
Has anyone heard of this company "Great used car Ltd" they claim to be selling repossed car at very reasonable price. The problem is you don't see the car and they send you the payment instructions. Has anyone buy a car from this company that confirm their genuineness. I don't trust the testimonies they put on their…
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Council closes road to create moneybox.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8096445/Hammersmith-Fulham-London-Borough-Council-installs-cameras-fine-drivers-using-rat-run-130.htmlIt seems they are closing a road to all except permit holders (can they do this) which forces drivers onto another road with nasty box junction. How low can they go.
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Can I haggle with Volkswagen over used car
Hello I saw a car I think would suit me at a Das Welt Volkswagen dealer. It's a 2016 5-door Move Up. Do you think I could negotiate the price and/or their interest rate on HP down? (I've sort of tried already, but no luck.) Thanks!
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Auto XS (Aldi) Car Battery Charger- Ok for agm type batteries?
https://www.aldi.co.uk/car-battery-charger/p/090030347442700?gclid=Cj0KCQjw9ZzzBRCKARIsANwXaeLhBn2tAJddvhvEwKsJ2ExtMALRE0BC6aiX_6n-hmyhzHJCSWf1YRMaAstJEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds My son has just bought one of these for his old Yaris that has been Sorned for a while. His other car is a Polo with stop start and a gel type battery.…
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Car park bump
Edit: thanks for your advice. I've taken legal advice over this and the issue is between the garage and the owner, not myself.
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Van hire company recommendations?
Hi AllWe need van hire on a Saturday and were looking at Sixt initially, I've heard certain companies have been known to invent damage and charge extortinate amounts.Are there any companies known to be more reliable then others? in the above case their own excess waiver insurance (reduces to £150 rather then £1k) is only…
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To service or not to service
I have a 2011 Nissan Qashqai, that does a tiny 3,000 miles per year. I have religiously serviced it every year up until now, along with it's MOT however I'm now wondering if I'm just wasting my money. This has been especially highlighted to me by some intermittent issues I'd been having with my battery - every service and…
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Emergency Assist ltd
I am a bit miffed. I have just taken out breakdown cover with Emergency Assist ltd and noticed that cover isn't for 12 months, it is for 11 months and 29 days. Cover does not start for 48 hours after the yearly membership commences! Anyone else noticed that? Mark
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Clutch
I have recently bought a 2nd hand car (5/6 weeks ago) I've subsequently been told that the clutch is slipping although I have not felt it or seen any signs of this. If I require the clutch to be replaced, is the dealer responsible for the cost because it must have been sold with an underlying problem.
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Reliable automatics
I've always driven manuals but am likely to go automatic for my next car, longer runs and town driving is tiresome when having to shift gears constantly, wife may use the car and she prefers automatic too. I have seen a lot of horror stories on auto's going caput and needing expensive work e.g: early DSG issues on VAG…
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2020 EU parking ticket
As we are no longer in the EU, does a parking ticket issued in Italy still have to be paid or is it unenforceable as it was before we joined?
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C4 picasso locking problem
Just bought a C4 Picasso 11 plate. Got it home and used the fob to central lock the car. Just happend to try the drivers door to check it was locked and it wasnt. In fact opening the door unlocked all the doors. It will lock them all with the key inserted. However I did notice if the key is used to lock all the door you…
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Front impact damaged parking sensors
Hi not sure I’m on the right thread, so please send me packing of I’m in the wrong place. My Tiguan was in a front driver side collision a fortnight or so ago. Up until the bump there was nothing wrong with the car. Immediately afterwards the reversing camera was not working and now it’s being fixed the garage have said…
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Non fault rear collision claim.
Hi In December 2019 whilst stopping in stationary traffic the car behind me crashed into the back of me. Details were exchanged and I informed my insurance company of the accident and made a claim. Thought it would of been a straight forward claim but it appears not. 3 months on, the other party is still refusing to accept…
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PCP or Lease Range Rover Evoque
Hi everyone, I am currently considering buying the new Range Rover Evoque and thinking whether to get it on PCP from the dealership or on lease. I will give more details about both options and hope that you can share your opinion with me. Option 1: New Range Rover Evoque P250SE R-Dynamics (PCP) Cost of vehicle £43,800…
