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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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…
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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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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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Seeking advice re "Engine fault" message in Citroen Berlingo
Hi, I have a Citroen Berlingo, details, at the end of this post. On 5th Feb 2026 our local Citroen garage carried out the work required by a safety recall, code NY5. Yesterday when I started the car after going to the shops I got an error code on the dashboard saying: "Engine fault: repair needed", next to a graphic of an…
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Serious Kia Engine Failure, Months Waiting for Parts & Poor Customer Support , Has Anyone Else Exper
Serious Kia Engine Failure, Months Waiting for Parts & Poor Customer Support , Has Anyone Else Experienced This? Hi everyone, I wanted to share my experience and also ask whether anyone else has faced similar issues with Kia uk parts delays or serious engine problems. I purchased my Kia through an authorised Kia dealership…
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How long is reasonable for a dealer keep a second hand car when returned to be fixed under warranty?
I bought a 68 plate Fiesta in December from a (seemingly reputable) dealer and have a 6 month warranty. It has since developed a problem with the gearbox. I took the car to the dealer on 24th March and communication has been very limited, despite chasing. On 22nd April someone finally phoned back and explained that they…
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Intelligent Speed Assist
I enjoy the ISA facility, whereby my car automatically identifies the speed limit and then automatically restricts the car to that speed. Do all new cars have this feature, or is it restricted to more expensive models?
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Buying an EV outright?
I was thinking that the next car would be ev for the wife as she only has a small daily commute to work. With technology getting better and better, I thought it would be better to go PCP and change the car rather than drive outdated tech, much like a phone? Having never gotten a car on finance, I was on Arnold Clark…
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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