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    Is this advisable or no

    I've towed far bigger with much smaller. Listed weights are as much to do with safety (stability) as pulling power..... but, it's an auto not a manual, and I'm guessing you have next to no run up before you hit the hill, so I wouldn't do it. Find someone with a 4x4 manual or pay a tow company...
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    Issue with car trader

    Proof is everything. I've had peeps lie like no tomorrow. In this case for example if the garage said something like "oh that was there when we sold it, he knew it, he said he would fix it if we gave a discount, we agreed and gave him a discount, we even noted this on the receipt by putting...
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    Issue with car trader

    Been here before on both sides of the fence. Small claims is often not worth the hassle - you may get settlement. If not, you'll need better evidence than those posted SMS, so I hope you have more or the receipt indicates they were going to fully rectify the damage. If not and they...
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    It should be illegal to service/fix your own car

    For conventional powertrains, pretty much, yes. At least for the moment... IMI have kicked in a another whitepaper to Whitehall on electrics though
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    It should be illegal to service/fix your own car

    AFAIK there aren't any planned licenses for DIY
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    It should be illegal to service/fix your own car

    It's going to be interesting to see how electric and hybrid cars change the picture over coming years... A new technology, coupled with a few electrocutions will be of interest to the media. What an opportunity for the automotive industry to lobby to maximise profits. This could lead to a knee...
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    It should be illegal to service/fix your own car

    Yup, stupidity. I once trusted a mates automotive group to fit new calipers as I didn't have the time. A well respected company that involved in the race scene and has several dealerships. I drove the car down south on a 8hr round trip, and heard a bang bang noise every time I braked when I got...
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    Finally happened my CLK has blown its injector seals

    Unless the audio quality isn't picking up something - that's fine, it's normal CDI chatter, they're talkative engines hence all the soundproofing!
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    Finally happened my CLK has blown its injector seals

    Great news, just the rattle to go - either way how gutted would you have been to ditch a car for £132! Always, always get a second opinion even if the first is a mate in the trade - I do!
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    It should be illegal to service/fix your own car

    I think SEEMS is the right word - at a wild guess it's because: 1. More cars are seen by professionals, so more failures/mistakes. 2. Professionals work to a schedule to make money, so more likely to be up against a deadline, tired and rushing some jobs ('that'll do' attitude). 3. Home mechanics...
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    It should be illegal to service/fix your own car

    Spot on, that's why I say regulating or legislating against stupidity and ignorance is futile. Stupidity will occur regardless (e.g. getting in a car you personally haven't maintained properly or not being competent in the first place when working on à safety critical system), and ignorance...
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    It should be illegal to service/fix your own car

    Really interesting POV there, as you don't often hear that from mechanics, technicians or even chartered mechanicals IME. Can't say I agree with you, but good on yer. However, the bottom line is you can't protect people by regulating or legislating against stupidity and ignorance. History...
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    I need some advice please.

    You' re fine then - no tax implications until above 10k miles.
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    I need some advice please.

    You could read it either way, but if his employer is providing a one off car allowance for purchase it'll be taxed.
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    I need some advice please.

    That's good news - do check that you actually have £10k to buy a car with though as tax rules almost certainly kick in. In other words they may give you £10k but then HMRC taxes it as they would salary.
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    I need some advice please.

    Make sure you do stick below 10k business miles per year and discuss/agree with your manager how you will be reimbursed if you go above it as there are tax implications. There may also be tax implications to buying the car too. I do this for all my staff and managers - wouldn't want to see you...
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    I need some advice please.

    No worries mate - just didn't want you to miss what was good advice.
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    I need some advice please.

    Not sure. I have always run my own car for business, rather than a company car or car allowance. I find that I actually make money this way as long as I keep below the 10,000 mile limit for HMRC. Tax wise the others do not make sense, and at 45ppm it more than covers cost. As an example a recent...
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    I need some advice please.

    Think that was his point OP and it's not a bad one - if it's Merc you want, see what MB models and years the taxi drivers are using. It's a good steer as they need reliability, mpg and parking to be good.
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    I need some advice please.

    Mine seem to mostly be driving stretched Hummers at the moment to end of school parties - if you can get a teeny increase in budget.... thought of a stretched hummer OP :D
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