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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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Tyres
I need to replace the tyres on my Toyota Aygo. I drive about 4,000 miles per annum, mostly on city roads/motorways. What should I be looking for/any recommendations?
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Electric cars and solar panels
I'm likely to buy a small EV in the next few months. I've got solar panels, not a storage battery (i.e. I don't sell back to the grid exactly what I produce), so I get a certain amount of electricity "free" when it's bright, and a quarterly payment. The FIT system. In the past, I've not been able to have a smartmeter…
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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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A puncture now equals a breakdown !
Electric cars now can’t usually have a spare wheel or a spacesaver. So a puncture, unless it’s a simple hole in the tread repairable by the noddy repair kit, results in a breakdown scenario. The car is taken away and you are dependent on the maker’s ‘Assistance’ arrangements. All for want of a spare. That’s progress for…
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DRIVING AIDS
Hi Folks I'm in the process of buying a used car (Fiord Focus). Are there any driving aids on the market which could help me to: Get a more clearer view of the rear. Help me park in tight spots (e.g. car assist) Help in assisting the width of the car Thanks in advance.
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Early Exit from NHS solutions lease
My husband works for NHS and I'm a named driver on a second car leased through Fleet Solutions. It has come to light that the business insurance is only for NHS business - I work in children's social care and notified this at the start of the agreement. We have had discussions but they say we can not pay additional…
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RAC Breakdown Renewal Quote up 37%
After many years with the RAC for breakdown cover for 2 x cars (vehicle policies not personal ones), the time has come to go elsewhere for cover, as the premium looks to go up by £125 for the year to an eye-watering £440 (one car 8 months old, the other a 22 year old Ford Fiesta). I have quotes of between £45 -£110 from a…
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New Small Family Car Suggestions?
Hi all, I am in the market for a New or 6 month old petrol manual gearbox small family car. I have had a Ford Fiesta for my last two cars over the years. I was thinking Suzuki Swift or Skoda Fabia, but would appreciate suggestions, as to what you would go for. I have a budget of £20,000 approx. Any replies would be very…
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How to ask for a Speed Awareness course?
Hi all Hope this is in the right part of the forum. I have just received a NIP from Devon and Cornwall Police for doing 76 in a 60 limit. Fair cop, but acc to this site this puts me just 1 MPH over the threshold at which the police have the discretion to offer you a speed awareness course -…
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Fixter - A spectacular horror story
This is hopefully a useful warning to anyone out there. Normally I am very careful with apps and websites that promise the world. These guys had good reviews and seemed legit, plus I would have got a nice bit of cashback from TopCashBack if I had ended up paying for anything. But strap in if you're reading this. I promise…
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Volvo EX30 battery charging recall
I need help to reject my Volvo EX30 which I have on PCP finance with VCFSUK. I bought the car new in Mary 2024 and have had serious technical issues since Nov 24 which were all highlighted to the finance company the local dealer. This car was released to market far too early before it was tested and it was clear early on…
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HORIZON Parking Camera
Hi guys I hope someone will be able to advise me on this as it isn’t just me but feel it could be happening to others all over and may mean they are being [Some text removed by the Forum Team] charged in error. I dropped my granddaughter to school on 22/5/26 at 07.47 and parked in Tesco car park I also went into Tesco and…
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Leasing Experience from HELL
Hi everyone, I’m looking for some advice regarding my Jaguar I-Pace, which I lease through my business. The car was fine for the first six months, but then a battery cell died and needed replacing. Since that error appeared, I’ve been limited to a 70% charge—around 130 miles—which isn’t practical for work. I had to wait…
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Bought a car from a dealer and discovered several faults. What should I do?
The situation: Bought a car for £8500 from a dealer around 3 weeks ago. Paid £299 on credit card, the rest by bank transfer. Have since discovered several faults I believe were 'pre-existing'. Specifically: The door handle broke within 24 hours. The car battery died within a week (inspection report subsequently showed it…
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Audi Etron GT 2022
Good morning, all! We purchased an Audi Etron GT in November 2022 via a PCP from an Audi Dealership we have a long-standing good relationship with. However, from the first week post delivery, the car has been dogged with problems, too numerous to mention, including recalls and, most importantly 3 complete electrical…
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Tesla PCH terms
My current car (VW) is coming to an end on its PCP deal which I am going to hand back, I have came across a brand new Tesla on a PCH deal 2 year lease around 295pm for 2 years. This seems a really good deal but I have never leased before, was just wondering if there is anything I should be careful of as I know new cars may…
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Voluntary termination - talk to me
I can VT my car in around September, full hand back is end of March 2027. I'm quite interested in doing this as the payments that were decent in March 2023 are now shocking and I can save around £150 a month just for the same car, or get a much better one for the same money. At the same time, for the sake of a few months…
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Lease Vehicle Who Pays
Out of curiosity if a fault develops on a personal lease car .Lets say Engine management light comes on . Who is responsible for sorting the issue out and if any costs involved paying them?
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DVLA renewal
hi I'm after some advice on how to re apply for driving licence. last year when my licence ran out, I sent it back to DVLA as at the time I wasn't able to renew the licence. I haven't got any medical conditions or been disqualified. I have picked up a d1 form from the post office to fill in but there is no option regarding…
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Evolution Warranties Ltd
I am/was a customer of Evolution Warranties after purchasing a 2nd hand car in July 2025 and was offered a “Reputable Warranty Company” as an extension to the dealers standard warranty. "Evolution warranties" has since liquidated and supposedly passed all policies onto “Evolution World Group” even though they have 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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