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Advice Please - Thinking of Buying A Category D Car
Been looking around for a car to share with my daughter as she is just 17 and learning to drive. Have looked at lots of different small vehicles, particularly Ford Ka's and decided we would like one of these as they are cheap ins group, cheap to run and easy to get parts for. Just seen one local to me that seller says he…
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Advice please. going to court for speeding :-(
Hello all Would really appriciate an info on what i can expect here. I had a fixed penalty notice through a while ago and due to issues (yea i know we'vall got em) i completely forgot about it . I have just recieved a court summons to appear in december. Apparently have to answer another offencef failing to produce…
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Driving Instructer recommendations
Hi, My daughter is looking for a driving instructor in the Wolverhampton area.Can anybody recommend someone. There are obviously the big players like BSM & AA. Any advice would be welcome. Thanks
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MOT while car is SORN
After an extensive internet trawl I cannot find the answer to my MOT question! I am declaring my car as SORN for 14 months from Jan 2008. Do I need to arrange to have an MOT during this period, or do I not need one while the car is registered as off road? Many thanks!
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Car dealers in Kent?
I've posted this on the local money saving forum, but thought I'd try here aswell. Does anyone know of car dealers in Kent that will buy a secondhand car with no MOT or tax? My car runs wells but I hardly use it so not worth keeping to be honest. Also, not sure if I can drive it to a dealer with no MOT or tax on it. I…
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renault clio problem please help
Hi, i have a renault clio which has been great, Y reg.. I went out to use it about 20 minutes after last using it this afternoon and it just wouldnt start. I got a jump start and it was fine to get me home but it would not start after that. We charged the battery but still no go. Then we had the battery tested and bought a…
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Private number plate Query
Ive sold my gas guzzler and bought a smaller one. Just working out how to i transfer the number plate from my old car to my new one. The DVLA site says it costs £105 to put it on retention does this include the transfer to another vehicle? Thanks Martin
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Hertz Promotion: Holiday Car hire offer for £1 a day
http://www.hertzoffers.com/splash/splash.aspx?OfferId=149&CountryCode=GB&LangCode=E&UID=41320A372C31268731613A
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Golf 2.0 Auto, my opinions after driving one.
I normally drive round in a 1991 BMW E30 318iS. 17 year old, 1.8 16v engine, about 130BHP and a lot of fun. I borrowed a Golf 2.0 Auto today. 140BHP I think. It does everything competantly, but as for basic driving pleasure it has virtually none. Sure, it has a lot of grip and is unphased by big sweeping corners. Maybe Ok…
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how much to fit tyres?
i am considering buying new tyres of ebay and i am wondering what is the cheapest i could get them fitted for? any suggesstions please
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Ash & soot from fire on car
My new car is covered in ash and soot from the neighbours garden fire. Its completely coated! Of course, I'll have to go have words.. but I was wondering if the ash will have damaged the paintwork. The fire was only a few feet away. I've taken some photos and am going head out thre now and give it a good wash (or maybe I…
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Which one will save me most?
hello, I'm inreceipt of motability allowance and my car is due for renewal and i want some help with the maths as to which car will save me the most. I am looking at two very different cars, a Honda Civic (possibly the sexiest car on earth - after the Bugatti Veyron, which they don't do on Motability:cry: ) and the most…
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ProbleM with car?
HI, Part X'd my old car for a newer one. went to the dealer on Saturday, he gave me a price for my old car I picked the newer car and took the difference on finance, picked up the new car today. Here is the problem, I didnt go to the dealer in my car i only went to look around so i went in my company car. The salesman gave…
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www.0carfinance.co.uk - anyone heard of them?
looking at the site, cars are good when comparing them to book price, the finance deal is rather good, almost too good to be true, which is what worries me. anyone heard of them/ used them? just want to be sure they're legit before I start handing over my details.
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Threatening To Take Me To Court
hi , I do hope someone can help me here we bought a car in feb 07 from garage it was secondhand and we got it on finance. we had it 7 weeks and all the time we was telling garage there is something wrong . In the end they agreed to have a look at it . they had it 6 weeks and in that time they gave us the runaround and the…
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Dealdrivers.co.uk
Looking at buying a new clio and found this website www.dealdrivers.co.uk offering approx 25% off the price of the car (£12000 car offered for £9085), its a referal site that does not charge a fee just searchs for the cheapest car. My question is - Has anyone had any dealings with this company? and do you think it looks…
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Need car with more boot space
Help needed urgently. We have a Scenic at present but need something with more boot room. I have looked at Tourans (not sure they are any better), Zafiras - dont really need 7 seats but even so the models up to and including 2005 are apparently the same length as an Astra estate. We have an Astra hatchback and that isnt…
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How often should you service your car?
Yearly? Every 6 months? :confused: What do you reckon peeps?
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Moped Wheel Turns by Itself! Help.
I took my Camino moped out on its first ride on Sunday. Unfortuantely I came off and did some damage. Now, up on its stand, I can see the back wheel turns and gradually speeds up on its own even though the throttle seems to be in its off position! This is lethal. Any idea what is wrong? My guess is, I may need a new…
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Advice On Where To Buy Car From Please!
I am looking to buy a used Mercedes Clk. I have between £10-£15k to spend. What would be my best options? i.e. Car autions, privately, dealers etc.. Also does anyone know how to get reposession cars?