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• Peugeot 308 - Peugeot Problems!!! 6 Apr 2020 (Forum)
  We’re taking it to another garage tomorrow for a second opinion, but if anyone could give me any advice as to whether I can take this up with Peugeot, or the finance company as in my opinion a car of this age shouldn’t be having this kind of breakdown. Thanks (Edit: paras inserted so that people don't lose the will to live.)
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  What are the best offers on new cars, including free insurance? 13 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
  We're looking to insure a 17 year old driver. We are unsure which strategy to pursue, buy new - including free insurance - or buy a used car for £1000...
• Buying a pre-reg online - advice please.....! 15 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  Now here is the bit that's concerning me.....the paperwork dropped through the door this morning and it is structured in the form of a 12m contract deal with no interest on it through a finance company called CPL finance and quotes an arangement through "4wheels4u". It is set up in such a way that it takes into account the deposit and then requires payment of the balance (8900 ish) and then shows a "balloon" payment at the end of £115.
• Peugeot 3008 - Limited Dealership Warranty if having service ... 20 Feb 2023 (Forum)
  I had a Pug on finance but paid it off early. Part of the deal was a limited 5 year warranty (mainly engine failure). (The roll bar came up as an advisory last year but was not covered). If I don't have my service with them this limited warranty is void.
• 10 year guarantee - sign of things to come? 12 Sep 2019 (Forum)
  A limited run of Fiat Tipo 1.4 "Street" models are up for grabs for €11,350 (obligatory 5 years of financing at over 10% APR adds another €4000 and you have to trade in some kind of working motor vehicle in return!) but the interesting detail is 10 years of roadside assistance and a warranty (2 years "Legal" and a further 8 years "Commercial" - whatever that means.)
• Volvo XC90 - Non regulated Business Hire Contract Termination 11 Jan 2019 (Forum)
  The dealer has made three attempts to fix under warranty, but has failed. I wish to reject the car, but I understand that I won't be covered by consumer law, or finance as it's an unregulated hire agreement.  I understand that I am covered by contract law, but the lease contract has exemptions regarding the guaranteeing the quality of the car.  I would like to now buy something Japanese!
• MG3 Re-vamp 20 Aug 2018 (Forum)
  But if you treasure positive steering, grip and handling and the feeling of being at one with a car, the MG3 is truly worthy of its MG badge. There are no deposit finance packages from just £149 a month. And a 7 year, 80,000 mile warranty.  
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  What are the pros and cons of leasing versus buying a new car? 23 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
  What are the pros and cons of leasing versus buying a new car?
• Ford EcoSport - Compensation for lack of spare parts 14 Dec 2016 (Forum)
  Currently waiting on some other part to finish the repair. Thankfully her insurance company are still paying for a courtesy car. This car was financed through Ford Options. Having kept the payments up, should she be able to claw back this money, as she has been paying for a car she has not seen for almost a year now. Both the garage and insurance company put the blame firmly at Fords door for not having the ready availability of spare parts.
• Buying used car 17 Sep 2016 (Forum)
  I am 33 years old so the insurance is not as high as it could be with younger people but still a pain. I am considering my options. Should I take up finance and buy a new car or shall I buy a used car as I'm a new driver? I don't mind a used car as such but I haven't got much knowledge about cars so advice would be appreciated. How old the car should be, does that affect reliability?
• Vehicle check question 8 Feb 2016 (Forum)
    Quote: Finance agreement recorded They have provided the details so I will ring tomorrow (in a few hours) to confirm if settled in full and if so confirm by email.
• Madza 3 - Broken Con Rod 28 Jan 2015 (Forum)
  Mazda and the dealership will only pay 10% as a goodwill gesture towards the costs. I've only had the car 23 months and it's still on finance. The dealership have carried out their diagnostics and found no issues. Is someone out there that can give me some advise please.  I haven't had any problems with the car up to that point.
• kia spprtage 1.7 crdi diesel - Will short journeys from col damage diesel engine 2 Dec 2014 (Forum)
  Aside from dpf possible clogging but by all means air your views on that, would these short journeys damage the diesel engine anyway without a dpf. Not thinking of removing dpf by the way! It would obviously help my son's finances if I took the diesel car off him.
• Chevrolet Captiva - Chevrolet Captiva 2.2 Diesel Bargain 7 Jan 2014 (Forum)
    If only Chevrolet would not have been realistic about their place in the motoring world (budget not mainstream) and would have priced their vehicles accordingly, they may have been a success. http://www.chevrolet.co.uk/offers-finance/offers/best-deals-ever-captiva.html Edit - I think you mean "£12,295 for...." in the first line.  Amended for clarity.)
• Skoda Octavia - can I still haggle? 19 Dec 2013 (Forum)
  Im test driving the 2.0 150 ps dsg tomorrow. my local skoda garage are offering 0% interest finance and I wnated to know wheter or not i can still haggle on the price, as it will be a brand new car. the 0% is only availiable on brand new cars. the 0% is on the pcp contract (not aware if on hire purchase) but also comes with 3 yrs/ 30000 miles servicing as well as 3 years warranty no mot obviously and free ensurance.
• Seat Ibiza - Part ex - damaged vehicle 10 Jun 2013 (Forum)
  Hello,   I'm looking to part-ex my vehicle when starting a new finance deal at Honda. I have a 2005 Seat Ibiza 1.9 TDI Sport 100 with the following issues:   103,000 miles All 4 alloys scuffed Engine management light on - issues with turbo Both front brake pads scored Large dent/scratch on passenger side doors affecting both doors Radio knob missing Minor cosmetic damage elsewhere.
• Volvo c70 - Returning faulty car to dealership 12 Apr 2013 (Forum)
  Does anyone know what my rights are..I have spoken to citizens advice and they quoted an act dating back to supply of goods act 1973.. But the finance company are saying they do not recognise this act...I have lost complete confidence in the car and would prefer not to pay out over next 4 years on a car that has a 3 month warrant and a recurring fault..what happens after the warranty has expired and fault comes back!!!
• BMW 1 Series - Please recommend some reliable car dealerships UK 15 Mar 2013 (Forum)
  Hi all, I want to buy a new car from a dealership (as I have had bad experience going private) - can you please recommend any reliable honest dealerships where I can get a good price, honest salesman and a well looked after car? I am not after anything flashy, just a 2005+ BMW 1 Series. I will be getting this on finance and of course I know it will come with it wear and tears over the years, just dont want any extreme unexpected surprises. Please give recommendations of dealers that you use or have used, or dealerships that you have heard great things about.
• 2xQuattrac3 + 2x Rain Expert ..mixing all weather 1 Feb 2012 (Forum)
  With 12k on them , and with fronts most worn on my Front WD diesel, was considering putting 2 vredesteine quatrac 3's on the front..with a view to going to all 4 eventually. Finances a bit tight, as is storage space so winter tyres not an option. I plan to keep the car another 2 years..I know it is not good to mix winter and summer tyres, but would mixing all weathers with regulars be a safety issue..I hope it would provide some improvement over the coming months should the weather turn yukky again..thoughts ??
• Toyota falls behind GM 21 Jan 2012 (Forum)
  ' http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/transport/9027917/Toyota-plays-down-fall-to-third-slot-in-global-rankings.html' Toyota loses number 1 spot to GM after having production affected by the Japanese Tsunami and floods in Thailand.