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BMW X5 Diesel - Used or New - why so expensive do you think? + Pessimistic GFV
I have noticed that the price of the AUC BMW X5s in the UK are really still very high. Is this Covid related stock issue? i.e. dealers maximising on the only stock they have? Noting the whole industry is in a weird place and hybrid sales are up ( not sure why ) and EV are up, I am a wee bit confused. GFV - BMW say in 4…
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Would you expect any issues to develop with a car that's been sat unused for a while?
"Well how long is a while, 5 minutes or 5 years" you ask. 4 months. I still have my old car. I kept it in case this new one turned out to be a lemon. Good job too.Without boring you with detail, the old car needs to occasionally be moved around (all on private ground for the SORN police here so don't worry) from time to…
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Private plate “removal” when selling cars
Clutch went on my car on Christmas Eve, on the motorway, driving home for Christmas! Not an economical fix so will be selling it / scrapping it. Car has a private plate on it - a gift from a now, ex boyfriend. I might have the paperwork from the purchase of the plate, but obviously was purchased by ex. How do I remove the…
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Smart Car Stolen
I bought my gf a 2017 Smart forfour back in October, and she has to park it on the street in East London. She was surprised to be phoned by the police last week to ask if she'd been involved in an accident. She hadn't, but the car had. It had smashed into a parked car, and the young driver ran off. She went over to…
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Selling a car privately?
Hi guys and gals, I'm selling my car privately (it has electrical issues). I've never sold a car like this before, is there anything I should be wary of, are there any common "scams" or anything?. I'm a bit paranoid that someone will take the car and do a chargeback or whatever it's called to get their money back, can they…
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Parking Fine in Edinburgh
Looking for some guidance on a parking fine issued to my daughter. She is presently living in Scotland using my car registered in England. She was issued with a fine on the 16th November. She ignored in citing it was private land and she saw a report on MSE that fines cannot be enforced on Private Land in Scotland. On…
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Start problems with automatic gear stick - in K12 Micra
I've been having problems starting the car as I need to jiggle the auto gear stick, when in park, to start the starter motor. If I don't do this then the ignition key turns, but nothing happens. Lately its been getting worse. Sometimes the car does not start at all, and I have to keep jiggling the gear stick, while in…
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Is it possible to make the car battery last 'forever'?
Hi all. Let's say you drove your car every day for about 20+ years, would it be possible for the battery not to die? Yes, it may get weak, but personally I think it should start up without any major issues. I've a battery that's lasted nearly 9 years and still going. If the car's started up on a daily basis, I can't see…
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How much should it cost for a garage to fit new brakes?
Hi ordered front and rear brake pads and discs, wondering how much i should expect to pay for a garage to fit them for me? My car is a 2007 mazda 6. thank you!
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Overcharged for repairs by a car rental
It happened in Germany with a reputable car rental brand (if there is such a thing). Some other car scratched the side of mine while I was in a shop - a large scratch, but no dent. I called the police and the car rental, the police recorded the incident and opened an investigation. Car rental charged me the full excess…
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Personal Contract Lease Car and Lease Swap
I have been leasing my cars for some years now and am due to change my wife's vehicle early in the New Year. I tend to try to keep to a budget but the steady increases in PCL costs are making this difficult. I have seen in my research that specialist in Lease Swaps are now getting more common. Has anyone experience of…
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Car vandalised
Hi all, I have a new build flat, the builders haven’t completed the car park in over a year which means no designated/defined spaces. If you get back late in the evening there is a lack of spaces. One such evening I had to park my car round the corner (still on the development) in a space closest to the public park. The…
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NISSAN main dealer wont accept rejection or fix vehicle
I purchased a brand new Nissan Navara at the end of 2017 with a 5 year warranty, and on day 1 it went back to the garage. Over 25 times later, a 3 year old complaint with Nissan UK, many major engine components replaced including the engine, a 2year old case with the Motor ombudsman, and now Nissan main dealers have banned…
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The high cost of car ownership? Has anybody tried car clubs or p2p car rental apps?
I am someone who didn't own a car for most of my life, so I was blissfully unaware of just how expensive it is to have a car. This year has been the first year of car ownership, and because of my history of walking everywhere or using public transport, I've barely needed the car. I've only used it for driving to visit…
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HELP NEEDED TO FIGHT CAR DEALERSHIP & SANTANDER CONSUMER FINANCE
Hi Everyone, I am at the end of my tether with a car dealership (Parks MotorGroup Ltd) & Santander Consumer Finance Ltd. I purchased the vehicle on Thursday 3rd September 2020 from Parks MotorGroup Ltd, through financing the vehicle with Santander Consumer Finance. After noticing issues as soon as the vehicle was picked up…
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PCP advice - take it not?
Hi - hoping for some advice please! I've never bought a new car before (only ever had company cars) and am a bit flummoxed as to what would be better for me financially. I'm looking at a new car at £80k, and have the choice of either buying outright with no discount, or taking PCP with a £1k dealer contribution. My plan…
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Astra H indicator fault?
Just wondering what the likely fault is with this indicator unit. I don't know what other cars have indicators like these. If you've ever driven an Astra H then you'll know what i'm talking about. There's no mechanical click at all. I remember the H coming out and a lot of people on the Astra forum at the time were getting…
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New driving license at 70?
My wife was 70 on the 28th. July. She didn't receive anything from DVLA to say she should apply for a new license. She still has her old paper license. Is this process affected by the virus situation?
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PCP ending - Webuyanycar?
Hi all, Hope you can help as I'm in a bit of a conundrum. My PCP is ending mid January, I have a settlement figure from the company as they have sent it in advance of the end of the agreement. I was just going to hand it back as I've got a company car coming in February, but someone mentioned that We Buy Any Car might be…
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MOT advice on old Renault Clio
Hi, looking for some motoring/MOT advice My Renault Clio has just failed its MOT. A dangerous defect was that the fuel tank exhaust shield was missing. The garage have informed me I need to go to a Renault dealer/garage to get this part before getting them to fit it. My question is, the same garage that undertook my MOT…
