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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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Breakdown Recovery options
My car broke down on the motorway nr Liverpool on Friday afternoon, as we were driving to Wales for the bank holiday weekend. I have been with Emergency Assist for a few years and asked for recovery to home, which they refused, but is listed as a policy option under Section D Onward travel. They have recovered me to home…
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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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Car accident – repair privately vs insurance ( worried that Insurer will opt for r writ-off?)
I’ve recently had a car incident (no injuries) and my car needs some bodywork repairs due to deep scratches. I’m trying to work out the most cost-effective way forward. Damage is some deep scratches around rim. Damaged when car was parked. I have Insurer excess of £500. My One concern is that although the damage appears to…
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Notifying DVLA of blackout
Last month I had an unexplained momentary blackout while at work. I didn’t collapse or faint, and it wasn’t associated with any seizure or convulsions. I did what I believed to be the sensible thing and spoke to my doctor who did some basic checks and a ECG which all seemed OK but he referred me to Neurology for further…
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For those of you who've used WBAC to sell your car
Ideally I'm reaching out to those of you who've sold cars that'd be in & about the £2k area on a private sale rather than any of you who've sold a £20k car. I could be wrong but I'd guess there's not as much wiggle room for them to be knocking you down on a £20k car. And in case anyone's picky, I'm not talking about a car…
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Selling car - repair paint scrape first?
I have a white Ford Kuga, which has a scraped wing mirror. Should I get this repaired before selling? I assume any buyer will want a small price reduction because of it. I have absolutely no experience in doing this kind of repair myself. I guess I am asking this - will the price reduction be more or less than the cost of…
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Comparing Total cost of ownership
Hi all, I'm trying to determine the best approach for comparing the total cost of ownership across different cars and purchasing options. For example: Keeping my current car Leasing through a work scheme Buying a car with a loan I'd also like to understand what age of car offers the best value, taking into account…
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I used a public street charger with my EV today...
Did my first public charge with my Dacia today, to use up some of my Mobilize credit. I found a Wenea 7.4kW on street charger. I put in 9.83 kWh, which cost an incredible £5.87!!! (Compared with £2.07 at home) Worse, it added exactly 30% charge on the guessometer, which assuming a 24.3kWh battery, is only 7.3kWh, so the…
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Found a great cheap fuel finder site
I know there are lots of these sites but I have been using this to find the best prices. https://cheapfuelnear.me I believe this uses official Government price data as petrol stations in the UK have to publish there prices now.
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EV chargers- having to bite the bullet
After a few years of an EV charger at my workplace at 12p kwh, it's being replaced and cost is increasing to 40p kwh. On odd occasion we just plugged in to our 3 pin plug overnight at home. We think we've got to bite the bullet and install a home charger (always put it off as worked out cost vs work charger and the latter…
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Pcp car with clutch failure
have a Ford 2 years into a PCP agreement. The vehicle suffered a major clutch failure and has been with the main Ford dealership since Thursday 30th April. After the clutch repair, the car then became unable to go into gear, and it is now not starting at all, this has all been relayed to me by the garage, they asked me if…
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DVLA medical question -Drugs :(
Hi all, Back in October I voluntarily told the DVLA I was using cocaine twice a month. I have been completely abstinent since then and informed my work too. I have not been part of any driving offence. The DVLA contacted my GP twice because there was an error on the first DG1V form. The second one was sent in March and has…
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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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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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Kia Stonic Brake Pad Cover
I have A Kia Stonic Automatic and have found for the Brake Pad Cover is not large enough as my foot only reaches the outside tip and nearly slides off. Is it possible to purchase where a larger brake pad cover to avoid this happening. If so where can i buy one and will it be easy to fit. Thank You
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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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Brand new car warranties
I'm thinking of buying a brand new car, which I have never done before but I wanted to know if you have to take the car to the same dealership for servicing in order for the warranty to remain valid? The dealership I am considering has a good deal on at the moment but their customer reviews are very mixed in terms of…
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Points for using phone
Was accused of using/holding phone while driving. 6 points and £200. Not speaking on phone but having in hand. What is legal? Drinking tea while driving? Leaning over touching phone while phone in cradle? How do u set up music or phone usage without holding phone? Anyway to get points reduced?
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No fault collision, left without a car due to write-off
Hi, My vehicle was in a collision recently, after coming round a left-hand bend and finding an oncoming vehicle on my side of the road - not just straddling the line, but fully in my lane. The crash was significant in that my vehicle was clearly a write-off, at least to all those attending, e.g., police, members of the…
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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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