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Response time for PE2 and PE3 forms
Hi all, I will submit my PE2 and PE3 forms to the Traffic Enforcement Centre after getting them witnessed today (due to a PCN escalating to bailiff stage that I wasn’t aware of because of a previous address issue). How long does it take for TEC to process your PE2 and PE3 forms and tell the bailiffs to place enforcement on…
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Confused about difference Cat S or damage repaired
Asking for a friend, so I don't have all the details and she may well have misunderstood. She had a side impact damage on her 30 year old classic Audi. Totally not her fault. She persuaded her insurance not to write it off but they agreed to pay for repair ( she has transcript of phone conversation). Now the repair cost -…
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‘Expensive car’ supplement question
I’m buying a used car that will be subject to the ‘expensive car’ supplement. It’s 6 months old, and the supplement should be years 2-6. I’m wondering whether DVLA will automatically adjust? I’m thinking about doing monthly DD. Dealership didn’t know! Many thanks for any knowledge on this 😊
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PureTech nightmare
We bought a Citreon with a 1.2 puretech engine from a dealer last July (if only I'd known!). 2018 plate, has done 56000 miles now. Fast forward to this year and it seemed to start using a lot of oil. I asked my garage to check it when it went in for a service and they couldn't see an issue. We kept an eye on it. A mth…
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Toyota UK Bust?
Trying to export my car but need a CoC, have been trying to phone Toyota UK as they are the only ones who can issue one, but the number on their website doesn't work. You get an answer message saying they are closed, call back between 10am-3pm or 4pm-5pm, which I've been doing. Used the contact form on their website but no…
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Expensive car supplement for car in first year ..
I am looking at an EV car which is 3 months old which , when new, would have been over £50k. The car has been registered by the dealer which means I would become the second owner. As I understand it - in year 1 the road tax (EV) is £10 - therefore I would only pay for the balance in year 1. From year 2 this would rise to…
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Cinch terrible service and potentially dangerous electric car
Cinch have a big brand and we’re recommended to me by a family member. Unfortunately our experience purchasing a Tesla Model Y from Cinch has been beyond disappointing. From collection there were already problems. The vehicle was still linked to the previous Tesla owners account and there was an outstanding supercharge, so…
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Parking motorhomes on residential streets
I've done a several searches and can find no rules. We have one parked at the exit to our cul-de-sac which blocks all visibility. It doesn't belong to anyone nearby. Another at the next junction, not belonging to an immediate resident, again blocking all visibility. Both have been there months and there have been several…
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AA/RAC roadside battery replacement quandary
I'm wondering if anyone can advise. My car battery has died and I've looked at the AA to come and fit a battery. However in the small print they state that the car must be off the road. My car is parked on the street and I can't get it off the road because the battery is totally dead. I've tried a jump starter to no avail,…
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DVLA letter following medical episode
Hi all About 6 weeks or so ago I inadvertently took too much of a certain medicine and it caused me to black out / have a mild seizure. It didn't last very long and I was fine afterwards but in the midst of it all an ambulance got called. They wanted to take me to hospital and asked for the name of my GP but I politely…
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DVAL
issues resolved now with DVLA
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AA Driving School Refunds
A quick note to anyone who had lessons with AA Driving School between April and December last year are eligible for a refund of £3 per lesson due to legal troubles. They contacted me today with a total refund cost of £45!
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Eye sight
A few weeks ago, I had blurred vision, like distortion. It has happened a couple of times, it lasted for maybe 10/15 minutes. I had my eyes tested the previous week. It is a little worrying that it could happen whilst I am driving, although I can still see reasonably well. Has anyone experienced this?
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eBay car sale (private) & receiving bids - what next & how to safeguard against wasters?
So I've actually had someone meet my minimum offer. I've ended up dropping my price £400 from my starting point about a month ago. Looking at the bidding though, this guy came in with an offer an additional £450 underneath what I'm currently asking (£250 under the minimum amount set). He (I assume he) immediately sticks on…
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Reported drive off, but thought payment had processed.
Hi, after some advice, On Saturday 23rd May, I put fuel in at a local garage. I went into the shop to pay for the fuel using my personal fuel card. I made payment & left. The following week we were away on holiday. My husband regularly uses the garage & when he next went in one of the cashiers, mentioned that she believed…
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Nissan Leaf Battery Woes
Hi, looking for some advice... I have a 2019 Leaf that has done 47,000 miles and has had the Service EV light come on. Long story short is the car has been diagnosed by Nissan as needing a new battery which is not covered under the 5 year warranty as it's 6 years old and is not covered under the 8 year warranty for…
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Vehicle Duty - Premium surcharge
We bought a new (to us) car in June 2025 and blythely believed the salesman's assurances that the premium surcharge "about a year" to run. We were both a bit caught up in the moment and didn't check the details. The car was first registered in July 2021 so when we taxed it in 2025 we paid the surcharge and I fully expected…
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withdraw or settle from finance
I have just been given a great finance deal for a used merc. my plan is to pay off the finance early so I can keep the benefits and not pay the interest. I know I can withdraw in 14 days of the agreement but what is the difference between that and settling it. will I keep my benefits of service plan and warranty or will…
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Insurance company - Campervan/day van/Motorhome Insurance withdraw +re-register
I have been insured with the same insurer since 2017 and now they are threatening to withdraw my vehicle insurance. It is a 20 year old Devon Campervan and the V5 shows it and always has shown it as a van, now my insurer states that they will withdraw my insurance in 45 days! (I have been in disagreement and correspondance…
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Can I appeal a fine for entering a restricted route
There is a morning restriction to cars for a road that comes off a roundabout near me in South London. I only noticed the signage late after coming off the (small) roundabout and felt it would be dangerous to try and stop so I immediately did a U turn after I had entered. The photo obviously shows me entering but if the…
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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