Taxing a car...

[Samdy Gray]

We'll be heading down that route as well soon, Sam.  If you don't mind me asking, what was the mileage/age and how much did you end up paying?  (PM fine if you don't want to post publicly.)

Thanks.

It's an 06 plate with 60,000 miles. The ticket price was £5977, we negotiated a deal at £4088 plus our car as p/x.

What spec is yours sam?

It's the 120bhp with Club trim. Basically the same as the standard 1.9 CDTI, just doesn't have half leather seats.

[Ardiles]

Nice deal!

[Arriba]

surely the garage can advise how to tax it?

[Power to people]

I'm looking at buying a focus in the near future (probably 08 onwards) anyone own one to know if they are reliable or anything to look out for ??

[Samdy Gray]

Have a look at the review's on whatcar.com

[Ardiles]

I'm looking at buying a focus in the near future (probably 08 onwards) anyone own one to know if they are reliable or anything to look out for ??

We are going to be selling the Focus (05 plate) we bought 3 years ago in the near future.  I have nothing but praise for it.  The only time it let me down was last week when the power steering fluid started to leak.  Overall, very reliable and a nice car to drive.

[Bob's Orange]

We are going to be selling the Focus (05 plate) we bought 3 years ago in the near future.  I have nothing but praise for it.  The only time it let me down was last week when the power steering fluid started to leak.  Overall, very reliable and a nice car to drive.

I had the ST170 a few years back. No hint of a problem, would recommend a Focus to anyone.

[Iffy's Onion Bhaji]

As far as I am aware (I've dealt with a few of these at work when we've sold our cars off) there is a way you can obtain tax from the DVLA without the MOT Certificate. I do however think you need part 10 of the V5. Tbh i'm not entirly sure on how it can all be done. It's probably best you check with the DVLA or better still tell the seller to get you the bloody log book and MOT Certificate as surely they should be able to provide it?

[Samdy Gray]

Yes, they have it but obviously I won't get it until I go and pick the car up. Then, by law, I shouldn't really drive the car on the road without tax.

I believe the Carshop's normal process is to point customers in the direction of the nearest Post Office, however at 6pm it will be closed.

However, I've found out from a colleague at work who also bought from the Carshop that they will let you drive away without ensuring the car is taxed, so I'll probably just drive it home and get the tax the next morning.

[Samdy Gray]

Also, anybody had any dealings with extended warranties? Carshop have offered me one through the RAC at £25 a month. Seen others for around the same price and I'm wondering if it's worth my while getting one.

[Batch]

Also, anybody had any dealings with extended warranties? Carshop have offered me one through the RAC at £25 a month. Seen others for around the same price and I'm wondering if it's worth my while getting one.

Worth looking around and getting a few quotes, e.g.

http://www.warrantydirect.co.uk/ (not a recommendation)

Never bothered myself, but if you do be very careful to read the T&Cs regarding, claim limits, exclusions and conditions (how often/where servicing has to take place/mileage limits/secondary damage/pre existing faults etc).

[Iffy's Onion Bhaji]

I guess it depends what you want the warranty to cover and if you think you'll need it. Most warranty options allow up to 24 months so if you think you're buying a motor that's going to have dodgy parts in a years time it might be worth it. Then again if nothing goes wrong then you've paid £25 a month or whatever amount a month for no reason. It's a bit like mobile phone insurance. Up to you really.

[Samdy Gray]

That's the thing, I'm not sure whether it would be worth paying out say £500 over two years when my repair bills may not even come to that.

I've had a search around and there don't seem to be any common faults with the car, so I may just make do without it. I get a dealer warranty for 3 months so if anything was wrong with the car, I'd hope it would show within that time anyway *touches wood*.

[Leggett]

I had the ST170 a few years back. No hint of a problem, would recommend a Focus to anyone.

same as, i bloody loved that car. now i have the Seat Ibiza instead.

Regrets? i've got a few...

[Bob's Orange]

same as, i bloody loved that car. now i have the Seat Ibiza instead.

Regrets? i've got a few...

The only thing the ST lacked was a bit of real power. I've now got a V6 Audi A3 which certainly does the job!