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Buying a second hand car
I'm pretty sure that I'm posting on the wrong place but I couldn't find a better match. Please forgive me as it's my first time. I would like some advice about haggling with a used car salesperson. I know we're supposed to ignore the windscreen price but I have no idea as to how far I should push or what I should be aiming…
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Speed kills
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78Q2wvB-6Zc
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Clueless person needs to change car, help greatfully appreciated !
Have finally decided that really we need to change our 10 year old Toyota Corolla after Christmas as we can fit the four of us plus my Mum in it. We've enjoyed 6 years breakdown free motoring with practically no repair bills which was a far cry from the Citroen Xantia we had before that. Can't face going back to worrying…
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Sony Sat Nav Updates
My parents purchased a Sony sat nav last year and it has never been updated. Apparently if they want to update it it will cost them approximately £60, think it was £59.99. Is there any way that they could get their sat nav updated for less? :confused:
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R U Buying Annual rail card in Month or Two?
Hi All, I hope this will help commuters to save 10-100's of pounds. As the railfare increase every year by around 6% in january, which is going to be same from next 2nd January 2009. So If your annual ticket expires in january (or even for some people in february) it's worth looking how much fare rise going to be. My…
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Dealer Service - is it necessary?
Hi, I have a 2006 Focus I bought from a dealership last year. It's due a service and my local Ford dealer is offering services 'from £175' - from being the operative word! I have a good independent garage - do I really need a dealership service? Does it really affect the value that much? Thanks M :confused:
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renault radio code ,,,plz
hi,, am desperatley needin code 4my radio as my gf yaps 2much in car,,,plz help model=22dc278/62b product=fdo403250511011 t0z427 rn278f30511011 bar code=8200057681tz427 all help gratefully appreciated thanx
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help needed: Taking car dealer to the court for breach of contract.
Hello there I need some help and clarification in this matter if you do not mind read the whole story and let me know what you think. Are we right to ask the £1200/= plus court cost? we are asked in Allocation questionnaire if* EXPERT report is to used and * If we want to settle the matter using HM courts services My…
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Sat Nav
I am looking to buy my son and son in law tomtom sat navs for xmas. I am looking for basic cheap versions. Could anyone tell me what the difference is between the v3 and the v4 or recommend a cheap tomtom. As a non driver I am baffled by the jargon but would like to keep it as a surprise for them so dont want to ask them.
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National Express Codes?
Hi Guys! First post here ... Just wondering as we are getting to the nitty gritty of Christmas and what not, if anyone had any discount codes or tips to buy a cheaper ticket (return) from Swansea to Birmingham on the 28th of December. The lowest I have got so far is £40 but as three of us are going, £120 is quite a lot at…
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Sold And Changed My Mind
Need Advise Badly, Thank you Well this is a weird one, I had a deal with a buyer that wanted my vehicle and gave me a deposit, now I have another offer much higher! First of all the first person is very rude, treats people like they have mental problems, and didnt pay when he said he would, and changes is story when he is…
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Garage mis represented car history
I recently visited Wayside Milton Keynes garage with my friend to buy a second hand vehicle. As this is the very first time I have purchased a vehicle I chose to go to a main dealer as I had more confidence in them. I saved up £8000 to buy my first car. With this amount I believed that this main dealer would offer me a…
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EuropAssist £59 breakdown takes 10 days to be valid in Europe
Hi, just to save anyone else hassle. If you are taking your car to Europe, the EuropAssist £59 breakdown cover is great annual deal - BUT take it out at least ten days before you are due to travel. The first 10 days of the policy does not cover you for Europe, only for the UK, so if you leave it till the last minute,…
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judging car battery condition from charge rate fall-off
Bit of a daft one for any car 'leccies. Don't use car much. Decided to charge the battery roughly every six weeks using a standard rate charger. Does the fact that the charge rate starts at say, 7 whatsits on the charger, and within half an hour has dropped to 3 or 4, actually give any indication as to the condition of the…
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Baby on way - how to upgrade?
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica][FONT=Arial, Helvetica]Hi, I'd be grateful for any advice anyone could give on this... We just found out that we're expecting our first baby so will need a bigger car. We currently have a 53 plate 1.1 Peugeot 206 which we've had from new and think that a '04 Ford Focus 5 door (probably TDCi) would be…
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Waterproof SatNav
Appologies if this has been covered, I have searched but couldn't find anything... Anyway, I have a motorcycle and would like to fit a SatNav. I know there are specific ones for bikes (such as TomTom's Rider) but they seem to have inflated prices just because they are for bikes. I have been told that there are some…
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MSE; Buying a Second Hand Car
* if this is in the wrong place feel free to move it! Im due to take my driving test this month, after which I will have £1,250 to spend on a car and tax if needed. What/Where is the best place to go to for a 2nd hand car. are there any money saving tips that people have? Due to my business ( dog walker ) im looking for a…
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eCar Insurance - cheap insurance including home start breakdown cover
The people behind https://www.ebikeinsurance.co.uk and https://www.evaninsurance.co.uk have now launched https://www.ecarinsurance.co.uk I insured my bike with eBike Insurance last year. I got my annual premium down to £208 with full home start breakdown cover compared with my best quote of £265 with no breakdown cover. I…
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Mot !!!!
My car focus had its MOT at Bristol street ford and it failed. It seemed that the brakes had seized think it was the drivers side (front). As it was deemed unsafe to drive i left my car there and they would investigate. Got a telephone call and they said that i will need a new kaliper now price quoted was £320 Ford part or…
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what used car to get?
i just passed my driving test and im looking for a car. my budget is £2k and i need the insurance to be group 3 the most. at the moment i was looking at corsa,punto and polo. can you please help me