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MoneySaving Advice for a Newly Passed Driver

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  • rev_henry
    rev_henry Posts: 4,965 Forumite
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    Well, before you go, ask about tax and MOT cuz it doesn't say. Personally for a tiny car I think that's too high mileage. Also it looks like its been in a front end shunt of some kind because the bonnet doesn't sit properly. Look closely.
  • Diamond78
    Diamond78 Posts: 1,443 Forumite
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    rev_henry wrote: »
    Well, before you go, ask about tax and MOT cuz it doesn't say. Personally for a tiny car I think that's too high mileage. Also it looks like its been in a front end shunt of some kind because the bonnet doesn't sit properly. Look closely.

    Ok thanks. I did ask the car dealer as I phoned up yesterday. He said there is no tax and MOT is till end of March. Maybe I should give it a miss then. Thanks for your help.
  • rev_henry
    rev_henry Posts: 4,965 Forumite
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    Diamond78 wrote: »
    Ok thanks. I did ask the car dealer as I phoned up yesterday. He said there is no tax and MOT is till end of March. Maybe I should give it a miss then. Thanks for your help.
    I'd definitely give it a miss with such little MOT and such a high mileage. I think it will be at the point at which expensive things start needing doing.
  • I went to A PLAN 15 quid fee... but got one years fully comp for a 2002 fiesta for my 18yr old son with legal cover for THE SUM TOTAL OF £1376.00 inclusive of fee. My son had one yrs no claims bonus he is the owner and main driver and is insured in his name with us on the car. Us, being mum and dad. my son is still a student at school with a part time job. he is going to uni around about sept when the car will be left for our use.
    THE DEAL
    keeping miles low per year to 6000 and car kept on drive. plus we were credit checked you have to agree to do this. policy aviva. yep, i tried direct but could not get this deal from them. only through A PLAN DID I GET THIS LOW QUOTE.
    i used the evesham branch tele 01386 421 421 and spoke to Mike and he came up with this deal even though i had speant hours and hours searching on the net. the worst wait for it...........11 thousand lol and the best about to 2 thousand. so i think this must be a pretty good deal and may be worth while looking at or making a call.
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