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    Insurance write off

    It is indeed a very fair offer. T'other half just wants rid and get a new one. My brother however wants to buy it so will ask to buy it back for him Currently the offer is still verbal. Still awaiting written offer as the assessors report was recieved by the insurance company this morning...
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    Insurance write off

    Just an update. Firstly thank you for all your help. The insurance companies engineer has been out just now. Confirmed it a write off. He has offered a value of £3650 which really surprised me. Just awaiting for claims team to get in touch
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    Insurance write off

    Thanks all. Just waiting for the independent assessor to come tomorrow Some slight good news. My claims handler called today to say because i have a witness. Reported to plod and have the registration of the other car i come under the uninsured driver promise. Alteast no excess to pay
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    Insurance write off

    Thanks all for replies. I have beeb checking autotrader and like for like is around £3k mark Good idea about webuyanycar. They quoted £2350
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    Insurance write off

    Hi all. Despratley need some advice Had a lovely c class. 54 plate. C220 avantgarde. Had it for 7 years and looked after it like a baby. Knock on the door this morning. Some scrote has gone into it whilst it was parked. Neighbours got the registration and surprise surpirse my insurance...
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    w203 facelift mirror

    Wanted - complete mirror with glass for a 2005 c220 cdi. Ideally with audo dimming glass. Current mirror has wire and not a plug. housing not needed but doest matter if one has Thanks
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    driver side mirror

    Hello all. Im after some advice. Last night some nob jockey decided that my car would look better without a driver side mirror. Woke this morning to find the mirror in three peices. Luckily like a jigsaw i have put it all back together again and the adjuster motor and folding function work...
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    Advice on care and funding

    power of attorney over welfare and finances are the two different types. "The upper limit for all costs to be met is £23250, the lower limit below which no contribution is required is £14250" this is also correct. by saying you have a relative that needs care i am assuming that you...
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    new tyre advice

    hi people, just need some advice on some new rear tyres. currently i have conti sportcontact 5 (245/40/17Y) i drive about 5000 miles a year with a odd occasional motorway journey three-ish times year. new contis are working out 120-130 each. i have seen some other premiumish budget...
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    Mercedes garage in leicester

    Star Motors Leicester 91 Gwendolen Rd, Leicester LE5 5FL 0116 273 0742 Star Motors Leicester - Mercedes Benz Repair and Service Centre been using his services for past 4 years, not one complaint so far by me. only touches MB's and is a previous MB technician with STAR diagnosis system to hand.
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    White smoke

    Thanks for all the advice so far. Just got back from work and here's the update Started the car this morning with trepidation. No smoke on start up at all. Got the car out the street and up the road. After driving about 100 yards got some white smoke for literally 30 seconds and then nothing at...
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    White smoke

    I do have a code 474 on the data card and I read somewhere on this word that this refers to having a dpf? Is that code correct?
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    White smoke

    Could it? Journey from work to home is only 4 miles so I wouldn't imagine the revs to stay up long enough. I didn't even think I had a dpf
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    White smoke

    Hi lovely people. Just want some advice. I will set the scene. Was driving home from work today all was fine and dandy. Came off a round about and round the bend, after I got past the bend I put my foot down and the autobox kicked down as expected and I accelerated. The car got to 4k rpm...
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    Closing bank accounts of the deceased - advice please.

    only if he possesses the correct legal paper work. i.e probate certificate, letters of administration.
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