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We purchased a small car, for our son's first car, from a small garage for £1500. The next day it seemed to be misfiring, so I phoned the guy. He seemed very helpful and said to return it for a refund....
I'm learning to drive and looking at cars. I would prefer a 5 door, but apart from that I don't know much else. I would probably buy a secondhand car. Any ideas on makes of cars which would be best?
I'm a single mum of a 17 year old boy and would like to buy him a car so he is independent and I can work more hours. I have a small budget of about £2500 - £3000 pounds at the most. What car would you...
I'm 17 and looking to buy a first car. My budget is £10,000 and I need it to be cheap on insurance. What do you recommend?
I'm trying to get insurance cover for my son who has just passed his test. We had already lined up a car, knowing its past history. Although it was 16 years old, its only covered 45,000 miles. It has just...
What is the cheapest way to get car insurance cover for a newly qualified driver on her own car? Could I add my granddaughter's car as a second vehicle on my policy and her as a 'named driver'? Or just...
My daughter is doing her driving test and the cars she is looking at are the Fiat 500, Ford Ka, Toyota Aygo and Renault Clio? Are any of these good? I need it to be reliable for going to university. I...
I've been passed my test just under one year and I've had my new car for three weeks. Last week, I was stationary when someone else hit me from behind. The other driver claimed responsibility straight...
When applying for insurance, is it necessary to insure at the address where you will live for a year? Or is it okay to register it at your permanent address where your driving license is registered (parents'...
I have an 18 year old daughter 18 and 17 year old so, both with provisional licenses. I want to put them on the insurance policy so that they can learn to drive the family car (a diesel Vauxhall Zafira...
 

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