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🚘 Here are some threads you might find useful: * A compendium of car maintenance tips 🚘 And here's some relevant content from MoneySavingExpert.com: * Cost of living crisis help * Cheap Car Insurance * Cheap Breakdown Cover * Cheap Petrol & Diesel - Cut prices & improve fuel efficiency * Cheap MOTs * Motoring MoneySaving -…
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Anyone able to do a check on a vehicle for it being involved in an accident?
Long shot I suppose this one. Just wondering if anyone reading this has some kind of unlimited check account where they can run a reg check to see if a vehicle a family member owns has been in an accident. More to the story which I'll happily give you the info via PM if so but if this check isn't available then no problem.…
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2014 Ford Focus instrument cluster removal
Hi DS is attempting to remove the instrument cluster but has come unstuck with disconnecting the power cable/electric connector. There is a lever you are supposed to use to free it but it won't budge. I would be grateful for any suggestions.
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My Diesel Claim - Pogust Goodhead
hi all, I signed up for the claim a few years back through Pogust Goodhead. I received their email on July 31st explaining the decision went against them but they will proceed with an appeal and I need to confirm I am happy to proceed as part of the appeal. I’m considering withdrawing from the process as it seems like an…
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Accidental duplicate vehicle insurance
Hello, over the past 3 years I have been sorting out my dad's van insurance, with a policy from Van Compare which has auto renewed each year. Out of the blue he received a letter from dial direct saying his payment details have failed, they are looking to charge an extra £20 because of this, and a £50 charge to cancel the…
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ABS sensor pump - ford cmax
I posted the other day about my car being recalled, I initially thought this was to scan the DPF as some have cracked, but they also did a power train software update. This was done on Tuesday. Car is 9 years old, diesel and has 93k on the clock. I've owned it 6 years. Tuesday evening my Husband did a short drive and said…
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Ford DPF recall - now abs fault update
Hi all, I have a Ford 2016 C max, I had a letter a few weeks back about the DPF recall and my car had to be scanned to see if there was a fault and have a software update. It went into the dealership yesterday, it was fine to start with but last night it was a bit sluggish. This morning no warning lights came on but it…
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Problems with new (ex-demo) MG4
We bought an MG4 EV 11 days ago from an Ancaster dealer. It is an ex-demo, first registered in September 2025. It came with a 7 year manufacturer's warranty (6 years still remaining). The day after we collected it we noticed a couple of minor faults: the A-pillar cover by the windscreen had come off, and the dashcam was…
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Can someone else have my own car repaired on my insurance.
Long story short. Someone was using my car, noticed a stone chip, said they'll fix it for free as a thank you, for loaning them my car. I agreed as they're in the motor trade and assumed they had a friend that could just do it. I have friends that would have done it for next to nothing, but allowing them to do it made them…
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no claims discount query
I bought a second car in Sept 2023. It seems as if you start from scratch regarding NCD with a second vehicle. So my question is, now that it is Sept 2026 should that mean I have three years NCD associated with this vehicle? Can't see why not, but looking for advice/info. Also am I able to protect this or does it need to…
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2gether Breakdown - Left Stranded -
Following being stranded in a different part of the country we called for assistance We were told We would have to find a garage for the vehicle to be removed to, we asked which garage, don't know the area, and which garage would come out at this time (was late) , the response was, that we would have to find a garage -…
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Car Hire following a collision
Pretty annoyed at the moment - yesterday afternoon a car pulled out of a side junction immediately in front of me and I didn't have time to brake. She has admitted liability as she got her flip flop caught under the throttle pedal and couldn't brake (you couldn't make it up....) Police attended and gave her a reprimand for…
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Looking for: Van or MPV for occasional day trips with dogs (£5k max, all-in)
Hi all, on the hunt for a vehicle to convert into a simple day van — used occasionally, not daily. Budget is £5k max, including the vehicle and any small mods, so looking for something realistic rather than showroom condition. Here's what we're after: Seating: Either 3 seats up front (no rear seats needed), OR 2 seats up…
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Honest John is No More
"After 25 years of helping people choose, buy, own and run their cars, HonestJohn.co.uk is now part of drive.co.uk." drive.co.uk is owned by Volkswagen Financial Services, so perhaps not the first place to look for independent advice.
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Milage deduction
In need of advice . I purchased a car back in February. I reported faults to the garage within the 1st few days of having the car and told them I wish to return the car . To cut a very long story short it's taken till now to get them via my finance broker to have the car back as the garage was forced to do a independent…
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Correcting Mileage
Has anyone attempted to correct car mileage recorded by the DVSA, and does 'clocking' affect the insurance for a car or driver? I recently noticed that the DVSA records for my 2005 registered car which I've owned since 2008, incorrectly suggested the car had been reduced by around 5000 miles between an MOT performed in…
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Fault on 2nd hand car - who pays diagnostics
would appreciate some advice. Bought a 2nd hand car. Light has come on after 2 months, need diagnostics. I have a platinum warranty, they don’t take responsibility for initial diagnostics but will refund it if fault is covered. Retailer says they will repair but initial diagnostics is down to me. is this correct within the…
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Salesperson prevented me from seeing Car Logbook
I recently purchased a 3 year old Yaris Cross from a Toyota Main dealer, during the sales admin I asked to see the cars logbook as i was interesting in seeing the formers owner details on the DVLA log book The dealer was emphatic that under GNPR privacy conditions this was no longer possible . Was this a zealous…
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10 year old car but only registered with the DVLA this year?
I'm looking at changing my car soon and stumbled on a car that looked promising. When I checked the MOT history via the registration number it only has one MOT for Feb 2026 and only registered with the DVLA this year. Its a 2016 car with UK plates, can anyone suggest what could cause this?
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Veygo learner insurance
Anyone used Veygo by Admiral for their kid to practice on their provisional licence? It seems so much better than Marmalade, almost too good to be true. Marmalade need the car they're practicing in to be insured already ( which her car obviously isn't ) - Veygo don't appear to need this, not mentioned anywhere I can see…
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Expensive Car Suppliment-Additional rate VED
Hi, We purchased a car Sept 2025 which was £43,000 and at that time was subject to the additional VED charge. This luxury car limit was up-revised in November to £50,000. My road tax renewal has just landed and its a shocker at £640 for the year. I have read that this was retrospective and as we purchased after April 2025…
Bought a car, van or motorbike on Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) or Hire Purchase (HP) since 2007? Discuss the probes into hidden discretionary commission and undeclared commission - and how to complain.
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