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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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An automatic car with around £3k budget?
Know absolutely diddly squat about automatics as never entertained them before in my life ever. However my mother is more than likely going to be in the situation where she needs to make the move from manual to automatic. Her budget is probably going to be in & about the given figure. Can't see it being much more at her…
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Notice to dispose of vehicle - but they don't have it!
I recently broke down on a very busy road. Very stressful. Whilst arranging AA breakdown the police got their contractor to remove my vehicle (my AA van passed as the car was being uploaded onto the truck). The nice recovery man took me 0.5 miles to a car park where the AA man met us. Then he left. I have now received a…
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Car finance/purchasing
Good afternoon fellow forum members. I'm considering a buying a new (to me, I.e. used) car. My price range is in the 20 grand range.I'm in a position where I can pay cash.... but should I ??Reading the all knowing Internet, the opinions are varied.Pay cashDont pay cashLeaseFinanceYou can't haggle if paying cashPaying cash…
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Cleaning cars - Tyre Black rec
I spend a decent amount of time cleaning the various cars in our household but have fallen out with my usual tyre black product. Obviously I can Google but any recs for decent tyre black products that people here have used would be very welcome. Thanks
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Would you buy a one year old car from a private seller?
I am looking at a particular make and model of car and have found one being sold by a private seller. The car has done 3,500 miles on a '75' plate. The asking price is quite low for the spec of the car (it is selling for around the price of a '25' plate from a dealer.) I realise of course that I would have little if any…
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AA renewal £615 - does anyone else pay this much?!?!
Hello First thread I’ve written myself but the MSE forums have been really helpful before. An AA patrol was shocked yesterday when I said I was paying £51 monthly for AA national recovery and home start. I just called the AA customer service who are adamant this is their usual pricing and entirely correct. I will hopefully…
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Voluntary termination of PCP and disputing the bill for damage -Alphera
I voluntarily terminated our PCP and paid the excess mileage but had a bill for £700 for damage from Alphera. I have disputed this in writing as the car was second hand, 5 years old and the damage was wear and tear. I've just had a call threatening me with a negative impact on my credit rating as it is a missed payment. It…
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Yellow box fine - TFL help!
Hi there Wondering if anyone can help. Back in December my mum got a fine for a yellow box infringement. She went to move across the box (the exit was clear) but a car pulled out in front of her blocking her path and causing her to stop in the junction. There is no way she could have foreseen this car pulling out - I was…
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Car Radio Code. Hodnda CR-V 2014.
Hi everyone! I'm looking for a 4-digit security code fo my Honda CR-V 2014. The unit is Clarion QY-5017H-B. Serial number: CLABCD40008827. I've already checked the glovebox and manuals -- nothing the. Thank you in advance!
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My experience with We Buy Any Car.
This is an email that i have written to this company? I shall now put this on here for other people to read. Keep away from these people if you value or mental health. Some of the text I out on originally has been cut out. It was originally put on Trustpilot to help them. Fat chance of that. I still can't get my head…
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EV Car insurance excess
I have been insured with Direct Line for many years for my ICE car. I purchased a new EV this weekend and phoned Direct Line to change the insured car. When I did, I was told the the compulsory excess was going up from £100 to £350, as that is there standard excess for EV cars now Is it just Directi Line with such a high…
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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