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Tax On New Car

I'm looking to buy a new car tomorrow (second hand), but it may not be taxed! What is the procedure on getting tax for a new car? I'm due to work on Tuesday (job involves driving), so just wanted to...

BradleyGas

Car Dealership In Bristol

Can anyone suggest a good dealership in Bristol, or perhaps one NOT to go to. Its a used car I'm after.

mrspask

Panoramic Roof

Is having a panoramic roof on a new car a bonus?

porkchop

Buying New Car With Cash + Trade In

I am considering buying a new car Price £12000. My trade in is selling at an average price of £6000. I understand that i will not get this price but any idea what amount i should be paying for the...

porkchop

New Car Delivery Charge Rip Off.

Why do these retailers of new cars require extra for delivery. I know they have to be brought to the garage for collection but surely the charge should be swallowed up in the price of the car. Another...

Fish the Mod

One Headlight To Bright

recently purchased a second hand Renault Megane and the offside headlamp is brighter (full beam) than the nearside ( others drivers keep flashing) I changed the bulb and made sure it is the correct...

09nat969

58 Plate Astra Sxi 1.6 Won't Start, Has No Ignition?

Hi I have a problem with my Astra it's a 58 plate 1.6 SXI. For some reason you put the key in and turn and nothing happens other than the headlights coming on. We have checked all the mother boards...

stevieweevie

Thinking Of Buying A Rover 45. 1.8.

Has 50.000 on the clock, for £850.00, has anyone had this car, or knows about them. thanks...

whistonian

Frightning Noise

When I tried to start the engine this morning it made a loud rattling noise like pebbles in a can. I tried a second time and same thing happened. On 3rd attempt the rattle stopped and engine purred as...

Maydup

What To Buy?

What car to buy next? I would like a 1.4 engine, medium size hatchback, up to say 4 years old, RELIABLE, not too worried about appearances or handling but am not keen on Fiats. i can go up to about...

davidk65

Satnav Wont Nav

I have posted this elsewhere on this site in Technology but because now wonder if it would be better here in Motoring. So here goes! This concerns a new Audi car and a number of satnav's that stop...

Graham-W

Power Steering Problem

Very infrequently, when turning right, I loose the power steering for a split second. The belt sounds like it's starting to squeal, briefly, then catches and carries on as normal. The PS fluid is at...

cassa333

Spanner Light?

A spanner light has come on on the dash board of my car. What is it? and should I get it checked out?...

kloofnek

Car Service

We just had a full service done on a car we have just bought...what exactly is checked when this is done.

moggie 939

Ou Regstration Prefix On Cars On Tv/films?

This has puzzled me for some time. I know that prefix OU means registered in Oxford but.............................. Over the last year or so I see cars on TV/Films usually driven by celebrities for...

wakeover

Jeep Interior Lights

A friend has recently bought a 56reg 2ltr Jeep, (don't know exact model) but has an issues with the interior lights that fade approx 7 minutes after he has parked and locked the vehicle. Is this...

Tilly2

Squeaky Brakes

Since having my car serviced two weeks ago, the brakes are really squeaky. Will they settle down or do I need to take it back in?

gilesdonovan

Am I Better To Go For Personal Contract Hire Or Purchase A New Vehicle?

I'm looking to get a new car and I'm totally overwhelmed with information about what is the best value for my needs. Basically I'm looking for the cheapest way to get a new vehicle, not too fussed...

nightrunner

Hillman Imp

Hi there, does anybody know what year the Mk2 Hillman imp was introduced, as mine is 1966 and some say that it is Mk1 and some say that it is Mk2. thanks...