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Mercedes Benz rust warranty
Hello, I'd appreciate advice from anyone who has been in a similar situation please.... We have a 2011 C class, bought in 2014 from a MB dealer and we've kept up the full MB service history from dealers across the northwest. It has been found to have a corroded rear subframe on latest servicing on 2nd December and declared…
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Leased car - moving abroad
Hi there, just wondered if anyone had any experience with this, and what advice might be on offer... I have a leased car with about 2 years left on the contract, and due to changing circumstances, it's likely I will be moving abroad (Italy) in the next few months. I know I can drive the car abroad etc with the right…
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Autodoc dispatch time
Hello, I was wondering if anyone had experience ordering from autodoc? Want to know how soon do they normally take to dispatch parts to UK? Maybe my expectations are too high, I ordered some parts around 11AM today (Monday) and it's still processing - I would have expected them to dispatch them same day given enough time.…
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Private car sale, buyer asking for their money back (U.K. Sale)
10 days ago I sold a 32 year old classic Ford car privately following an advert on eBay and now the buyer wants to return the car and get their money back. The buyer contacted me through eBay and we concluded the car sale outside of eBay after a large amount of further conversations, WhatsApp discussions, 28 minute phone…
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Lease car - insuring unlicensed driver?
Hi I was hoping to allow my OH to drive my leased car (under my supervision) and wondered if this is even possible and what kind of costs I might expect to pay? She has only a provisional license and 4 driving lessons under her belt. Many thanks Z
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AXA Car breakdown cover
Looking to buy nationwide coverage breakdown cover - AXA comes out quite good on reviews but wondered if anybody had any experience of their service? Annual policy cost coming out at around £70 which seems cheap compared to RAC and AA. Never had breakdown cover before so any useful hints and tips welcome.
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We bought a faulty car, taking seller to court- please help on witness statement!!
Hi Guys I have been asked to pick up on this case. its a family friend/my boss Car passed MOT on the day or so before sale. no issues 16th December 2020 On the day of delivery, it was driven and left for 3 weeks Went to start the car, wouldn't start. - RAC checked it, and it got towed in to the garage. Who kept it for over…
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Buying a 58 plate Corsa
So I’m thinking of buying a car for my partner but it has these advisories 🤔 but wondering if it’s worth it. • Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, butnot seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (li)) • both rear shocker covers missing and bumpstops deteriated
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When would be the best to renew my car insurance ?
My car insurance runs out Jan 24th, when would be the best to renew ? The cheapest is £554 currently UGH.
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Unable to tax car
Some help needed please. On the 28th December we used the online DVLA service to apply a private plate to one of our cars. The car tax was also due at the end of Dec. We are now unable to tax the vehicle online with the V11 reference number not being recognised and likewise for the V5. As far as we can tell there is no way…
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Alloy wheel refub
I have a tyre that needs filling every ten days, I'm pretty certain the alloy wheel has become porous as I replaced the tyre and the problem persists so not a puncture. I'm trying to find a place that will do it and so far any local recommendations that I'm getting are for things like chips away but I know it needs to have…
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Buy or avoid ?
Looking to sell my 2018 Octavia VRS and move into a car like a VW Tiguan. I've found a model that I like which is a 2.0 TDI SE-L so quite well specced. It's priced well and has about 15-20k less miles than others at the price point. I found a few issues when looking at it: Discs corroded all round. Slight dent in black…
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Electric car least likely to be stolen / have parts stolen
Hello I'm considering buying a second hand or new electric vehicle. I'm trying to find out more information about vehicles that are least likely to have parts such as their catalytic converters stolen and least likely to be stolen. Would be grateful if you can signpost to any information or if you have any information to…
