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Rover 25
Need to buy new car & have seen Rover 25 for £3695.00 W2000 reg. Looks & feels like my kind of car but is so long since bought new-ish car(currently have K reg vauxhall cavalier) that don't know if A this is a good price B this is a good make of car Anyone out there want to give this helpless female some advice? Can you…
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Vehicle Licence Stamps
I've just found a savings card containing £30 worth of stamps that I previously bought to spread the cost of car tax but I don't have a car anymore, and it's unlikely I'll have one in the near future, so these stamps are of no use to me really. I phoned my local PO to ask if they would refund them but they said no :( Does…
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Buying a 3yr old car.
In the past I have suggested to people wanting to buy a lowish mileage, one owner second-hand car to consider buying an ex-Motability Lease car from a Motability Auction at either BCA Motability Auctions or Manhiem Motability Auctions. Motability is a scheme to enable those on the High Mobility rate of Disability Living…
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Accident, not my fault, should I even tell insurance company?
Hi, Last week a guy on the motorway crashed into the vehicle ahead of him in the fast lane, then swerved into my lane and hit my side. My car doors were quite badly damaged. I've got all his details and that, and I assume it would be his fault and covered by his employer's insurance (he was in a company car, well van).…
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Ditch the car!
We live between a nearby suburban train station and a major bus route. I go to work on the train and my partner works from home. We don't have a garage (in common with most of our neighbours) so we have no choice but to park on the rather crowded road outside our house. Three years ago our car was due for renewal so we…
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AA Petrolbusters
My apologies if this has already been posted. when signing up for the petrolbusters site. Why not sign up for emails alerts for home and work.(ie enter two postcodes) I have recently done this and managed to save a couple of pence a litre. http://www.aapetrolbusters.co.uk/
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What does this acronym mean?
Hi, I read motorcycling magazines, and often see an acronym in the "For Sale" section - WHY often with a question mark, WHY? I can only think of "What Have You" as the meaning, but does anybody know? It's buggin me. Thanks
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Antifreeze Help !
I called the RAC yesterday because my engine was overheating due to the engine being very low on water. Unfortunately he put water in it but he only had a few drops of antifreeze on him so he put what he had in the radiator. I have never put antifreeze in the radiator before so I would like tips on how to do it. How much…
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My Little Performance Bargain
My last two car buys were imports, an A Class Merc for my wife on which I saved £3700 and later traded it in for an imported Megane II Diesel which was £3500 less than UK list, again for my wife. With motorcycles claiming my mate and his daughter life some 18 months ago then my brother in law (just injured) last Nov I sold…
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Beware Of Hpi Checks On Used Cars
People buying second hand cars should be aware when purchasing HPI checks. Having done one myself, which came back stolen recovered on one site, did not appear on a HPI done by the trader with a differenct company . Why....apparently, because it was returned to the owner and had no insurance claim on it. It was therefore…
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Cheapest place to buy a new Nissan car.
Where is the cheapest place to buy a new Nissan car? Has anyone had any dealings with https://www.new-car-discount.com if so how did you find them, as they do seem to be cheap. Regards Dave.
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Renault Laguna 1.9D, Fuel Injection Light coming on!!!!
I have only this weekend bought a 2001 1.9D Laguna Sports Tourer. Already we have had the Fuel Injection Light Come on and the Car go into Limp Home More, which means it stays at a maintained speed so as to get you home. We turned the car off and Started again, seems fine and we have done 100 miles since. I have been…
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Pay At Pump Caution
Caution! When I went to fill up with diesel this evening at the PAY at PUMP, the previous user had not replaced the fuel nozzle completely in its holder, and had therefore not fully closed their transaction. Ensure that you replace the nozzle properly and check that the display says 'sale completed', otherwise unscrupulous…
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G.p.s
I was wondering how many people out there have/use a GPS, Global Positioning System in their cars or work vans. How many people use it daily? Is it the only thing to have if you are making deliveries all day? Or is it just a new gismo that "works great when it happens to work properly".
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Failure to relicense vehicle
stupid I know....however I have got it now and am just after some basic thoughts....im not too clear..... my car tax ran out of last november 2004. its just been left in the garage, I should of declared sorn....but forgot! anyhow I have been fined..... it says I have 3 things I need to do 1) pay a penalty of £40 2)license…
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AA, RAC or others.
Please can you help. My RAC cover is due to expire at the end of the month and costs me £70 for myself and partner (with no home start). I feel this is too much and was wondering if anyone had found any good deals out there. Many thanks.
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Car Hire Promotion Codes
Just a quick question to see if anybody knows of any car hire promotion codes. Have been very surprised by the cost! Have had a long look at a lot of sites so if anybody knows of any cheap options any help would be much appreciated. https://www.sixt.co.uk are the cheapest so far. They hire out those Smart cars (the really…
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Car Buyers Inspection Service
About to buy a second hand car - found a suitable make / model / price & have agreed with the seller that I'll have a proper inspection done before parting with my hard earned cash. I know I could 'ask around' & probably find a friend of a friend mechanic but... if they miss something (major) it all gets a bit tricky & I…
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Breakdown cover
Anybody found anything decent, mine is up for renewal and I need half decent cover but must include travel in Europe (going to france for a week), is there any search engines i can use ? All replies appreciated.
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London - Gatwick
What is the cheapest way to get from London to Gatwick Airport.