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New to the Motoring board? Start here
🚘 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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Faulty gearbox on recently purchased second hand car
Hi everyone On 8th August 2025 we purchased a 66plate Ford Ecosport through an independent dealer. Today 5th September it has developed issues with an automatic gearbox fault. The independent dealership we purchased it from is advising us to use the AA warranty included within the purchase, however are we best to take it…
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Third party accident repair - mechanical damage discovered after
Can anyone give me some advice please. I was t-boned at the end of Feb causing damage to drivers wing, whilst it wasn't a fast impact it felt hard. Naively I went through the third party issuer for repairs which turned into a nightmare and only got my car back at the beginning of April. When I got my car back and…
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PCP - When and how to cancel/trade in again ?
I have taken out a 48 month PCP and have been told the sweet spot to change it is 6 months before it expires to maximise the trade in value. Is this correct? Also, has anyone any experience of returning a car after paying the 50% limit on the total cost (think its called voluntary redemption - the one that doesnt impact…
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Why so cheap?
Looking at getting my Son his first car. We've found what looks to be a perfect match, but it's too cheap and I cannot think why. It's for sale at a dealer for £4k and Autotrader says this is £1.5k below asking price. It's a 2017 car with 80k on the clock and a 1.6 diesel. I have done the normal checks and nothing stands…
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Query EV charging point installation
Firstly you will have to accept my totally lack on knowledge on any of this. Before I ask about best charger or best tariff and supplier to use I have one very important question. What do I do if my garage is situation some distance from my house(bottom garden) and with my laptop and partners i pad we cannot get our home…
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Motorway variable speed limit speeding fine, inadequate signage
Hi All, I have received a speeding ticket on a variable speed limit at around 10pm. The variable limit was set to 50 without any prior warning or gradual reductions in speed. All the previous gantries before this speed limit sign and camera were unlit at this time. So I didn't get an opportunity to adjust my speed limit to…
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DART charge (Dartford Bridge) penalty, but vehicle was registered for autopay?
So received a letter with a fine for the DART charge, for a vehicle I added to the autopay months ago. * It was a reminder, with an extra fee, but we never received the original PCN. Apparently I cannot challenge it, as it is too late. What do I do? * I am sure I added the vehicle to autopay earlier. But when I checked…
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Selling Second Hand Car with Service Vehicle Soon Light on
Hoping for some advice here..... Selling my second hand Vauxhall Astra via car auction site (probably Motorway or CarWow). It's valued at £1,450. However, the service vehicle soon warning is coming on intermittently. My mechanic has diagnosed new thermostat needed but advised not paying for the repair if I'm selling it…
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Where to sell your second hand car other than Marketplace?
Tired of dealing with the dregs of society on FB. Absolute timewasters & not just cars but it seems when selling absolutely anything. I've had contact from two so far & both have been morons. So I thought I'd list on eBay but I've just searched & it looks like it'll cost £15 just to put it on. I'm not sure the car will…
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To scrap or not to scrap
Hoping to get some advice on what to do with my 09 Ford Focus. It’s been utterly reliable since I bought it, just the standard wear and tear. It’s now at 140k miles. At the last MOT it passed(!) but with a few advisories around shocks, suspension and brakes. Nothing critical, but will likely need addressing this year. On…
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Online car radio codes
I've recently had work done on my car. The battery must have been disconnected as the radio is now not working. I don't have the code. I've done an online search and found out how to find the information I need to get the code. I don't have time to take it in to a dealership. Can anyone recommend an online code seller.…
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Death of a spouse. Implications for the cars log book
If a
married spouse dies and the V5C log book is in their name, does the
widow/widower become the second keeper on the V5C when the DVLA are informed, so
devaluing the car? Also, does the ownership of the vehicle have to change if the car is owned outright by the spouse that has died?
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Looking to hand car back due to fault
We bought a Hyundai i800 2017 plate with only 34k miles on the clock 3 months ago and had a warranty from the garage for 3 months post sale. Since then we have only done 3k miles, taking it to 37k mileage. 3 days before the warranty was due to end, the car broke down in the middle of the road. We are now being told it is…
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On-line photo licence renewal
A few weeks ago my OH received a letter from the DVLA to renew her licence as she is soon to have her 70th birthday. When we tried to renew the licence on line, it failed with the message stating she had to submit a postal application and include a photo. Her passport was renewed only a couple of years ago. Anyway, we…
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Dangerous problem with 2025 Tiguan
Have took delivery of a new 2025 Tiguan. The car is not safe to drive. Its drive assist system is not working as it should be. The car keeps making an emergency stop sensing a front end collision when there are no vehicles in front. The braking is violent which triggers the horn and hazard lights to go on. A rear end…
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dvla tax refund
Hi, the dvla hasn't refunded my car tax, worth £200, for 11 weeks. I have opened 3 cases, and put in a complaint but still nothing. ie absolutely zero response by email, call, or letter. I am completely in the dark. ps They have my correct mobile number, and correct address, and correct bank details When I ring, the 1st…
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Lease car write off - read this!
Recently I wrote off my lease car and went through the usual processes with insurance company / lease company ( the car was leased direct from manufacturer). Insurance company valued the car around 30k. Both companies were adamant they wanted to deal with each other direct and not include me. I eventually agreed but not…
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Error on speeding ticket
Hello, I have received a Notice of Intended Prosecution
for doing 43mph in a 30mph zone. My mistake, I simply thought I was in a 40
zone. I believe I was caught by a manual police speed camera rather than a yellow box
camera but interestingly they wrote the incorrect road name on the Notice. Does this make any difference?…
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Can DVLA charge both Late Licensing Fee (LLP) and Out of Court settlement (OCS)?
Somehow forgot to pay road tax and got clamped a few weeks ago. Paid fine, paid tax, paid outstanding tax, paid fees to unclamp vehicle. All in one go. Then couple of weeks later got a letter from DVLA stating I owe £104 for out of court settlement. When I called about it and stated I paid all fines and sorted it all out…
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Advice for buying a car when clueless!
My 16-year-old Hyundai i10 is on its last legs and I need to replace it asap. I know nothing about cars and don't know where to start (other than checking service history and MOT record online). As a single mum of two teenagers I need something reliable for the constant ferrying around I do, with a bit more space as it was…
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