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Covid19 & Buying a New Car
hi after some thoughts. I have been planning on getting a new used car this year. However it seems I need to do sooner rather than later as my gearbox has gone on my jeep. I have 2k to get a new used car. I am a single parent. I don't know whether to get a car for 2K which could potentially cost me money in the future. Or…
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Car issues: Finance
I got a car on finance, was very happy with what I got. Car was perfect. After 7 months (1 month after warranty) the engine management light came on. I was straight in contact with the garage purchase from. They said that it’s not a car type they’re specialists in (they’re a fiat garage, this is a Citroen) and suggested…
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Toyota Aeras Estima
Hi all, looking to replace my old car with a Toyota Aeras Estima about 2010, petrol - not an import. Have you got one, had one and if so, what's your opinion? Thanks!
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log book
last name date change on log book was jan 2020 checked on cartaxchecker. looking to buy of dealer. has this car bought and resold and now up for sale again
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London congestion charge autopay
I have autopay set up on my account for the congestion charge. I entered the zone yesterday but the charge is not showing on my account. Does anyone know how long it usually takes for a charge to show up. Haven't used it in a while so can't remember
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Confused about tyres
Hi everyone! It's time for me to change my tyres, and the sheer amount of options is confusing me. This is the sticker on my door, showing what I can use: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18vcQYrB43wnnfN8P09jlCIT7yORMJwF1/view?usp=sharing I knew my car has 225/45/R17 tyres, but that's about it. Currently I have the 94V XL…
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Audi Q7 PCP new engine just outside warrenty 21k miles
My S line Q7 died on me it has 21k miles on the clock we've had it around 3.5 years on a 4 year PCP agreement but only had a 3 year warrenty.Audi have taken a look at the car and are saying it could be around £15k for a new engine, they say it has a majour engine fault.I have £29k outstanding on the PCP finance -…
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Recommendation against Hasting's Direct
I knew they were an intermediary and insurance is with another company. You have 2 separate contracts: one with Hastings to administer and the other with the insurance company. Just taken out car insurance with them and seems to have gone through okay, though spent around an hour-2 hours going back/forth ensuring…
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Am I missing something - misleading info about EVs?
Just renewed my car tax on gov.uk and clicked the link to find out more about Electric Vehicles. This took me to https://www.goultralow.com/ev-owners/benefits/?govuk=B where I quote "While the price of an EV may be similar to most comparable petrol or diesel cars, the cost of running one is significantly cheaper…
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Lease car damage
Hi all, I've a PCH lease car via Arval/Leasing Options which runs till November this year. I've picked up a dent on the panel. The mark is about the diameter of a 10p coin. The term in the contract relating to damage/wear and tear is as follows: At the end of the Contract Term (or on early termination of this Agreement or…
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Types of fuel
Hi all I've just noticed that I've been filling up my car with normal unleaded but the sticker just inside the petrol flap says I'm supposed to be using super unleaded. The car is a Mazda 6 Takyuma (I think I spelled that right). This may be a stupid question but am I doing the engine any damage? Obviously, I'll be filling…
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Feel misled by car dealer - what are my rights?
Can anyone suggest best course of action? We went in to get our 10 year old car serviced and after a 4 hours sales pitch came out with an agreement to buy a new car. I was a bit worried we'd been pushed into it but as we'd signed and paid a deposit I thought I had to honour it. One concern was that for the first 3.5 hours…
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Driving Licence Renewal - over 70
My driving licence (just for a car) expires in six weeks time when I turn 73yrs of age. I renewed it on-line 3yrs ago at the age of 70yrs but my most recent attempt on-line tells me "Licence cannot be renewed. Your licence is no longer valid and must be renewed". My licence IS valid until 1707.20 and I have a valid…
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So I renewed my car tax but it's still showing as due??
So I renewed my car tax but it's still showing as due?? Is the DVLA living in the stone age so that updates are not made until they pay £625276252763627389499 to a spotty faced 16 year old to get it off need some time next year to press one of the buttons?
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Cheapest/Greenest car to run?
Hi Every time I drive my van I feel guilty about the impact on the environment, but it's so expensive to use public transport! I want to buy the greenest car AND keep costs as low as possible to run. I have a budget of up to £5k for a second-hand car and use the vehicle for infrequent (4 times a month) long distance (200…
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Front shock absorbers
Fair panda 2016 - MOT fail today, front 2 shock absorbers leaking excessively, needing replaced Quoting me £450! Something to do with have to order direct form fiat. Does this seem right?
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Vehicle wheel tracking
In February 2020 I had my tracking done as I had new tyres fitted, and I found the vehicle pulled slightly to one side. The garage said one side was out by 2° hence the slight pull to one side. However, here in June 2020 and I have noticed both tyres are worn down on the inside edge to the legal minimum, but the outside of…
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Finding previously owned vehicles
Hi, Is there a way to find the current owner of 2 cars I previously owned? I know that the two I want to find do not currently have tax which suggests they may have been scrapped or they may just be off the road. One is a classic VW Beetle that I'd like to find and another has a cherished number plate that I'd like to own…
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Company car benefit
Hi I’m after some advice. My wife’s employers arrange for her to have a company car ( on her tax code it states Car benefit £11968.)As of Dec this year they are saying she will now get £550 per month to arrange her own vehicle. They have said she will not be worse off but surely she will be, as at present she does not have…
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Nissan env200 combi battery range
These would seem to be the closest match to my needs if I were to go for an ev, but at 30k new I would need to go for used. So I found this "beauty" of an ex minicab on Autotrader but if you look at photo 12 it seems to show battery charged at 100% bit the range to be just 85mi in eco mode.…
