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Car insurance comparison sites - different quotes for the same company
I hope this is the right board to post this on........ I have been looking at car insurance on confused.com and compare the market. For the exactly the same details, I got two different quotes for the same company - confused.com quoted £536.68 with e-car and compare the market quoted £819.13 also with e-car :confused:…
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Car damaged by stolen 'Minimoto'
Hi All On Christmas Day the Police knocked on the door to tell me that my car had been hit by a stolen minimoto. The damage is on the bumper and I've had one quote so far of £500. I rang my insurance, I would have to pay my excess - £250 - and I would lose my NCB. I've done an insurance quote without a NCB and my insurance…
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MOT retest question
Hi there Just took my car into local garage for its MOT. Pointed out to the guy that the wipers weren't returning properly when turning them off. Duly got a call saying it had failed for this reason and I'd need to take it somewhere else to get it repaired. This would be annoying enough, but I now can't get the work done…
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Wiltshire drivers please keep a look out for a Silver Hyundai Accent. (stolen)
I am a bit annoyed - I'd just spent a month fixing a Hyundai Accent coupe up for my sister and had just got it finished. It was stolen 2 days after she started using it. We suspect that it was an opportunist and it won't be far away. Last seen in Westbury (Wiltshire) on Dec 28th. Reg V272 HWO
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URGENT! car swap problems
hi all my bro in law has advertised his 1.2 ren clio v reg for sale since september, early november one of his friends said he'd swap his 1.4 saxo for his clio as the insurance was cheaper for his m8 on the clio. they swapped cars week before christmas after BiL's m8 test drove the clio checked it over BiL has explained…
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Cam Belt fail only 9 months after replacement by dealer - what would you do?
Hi all, I would appreciate some ideas on how to proceed with this one. I have an 04 reg Vauxhall Zafira. I bought it when it was 3 years old and have since had all the annual servicing done by my local Vauxhall dealer. I've not had a car this new before and wanted to ensure it was a reliable car for the forseeable future,…
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Tyre choice advice
I've had an advisory note following my car's MOT, saying that two of my tyres are worn down. They passed, but I assume they'll need replacing asap. It's the first time I've had to buy tyres and I'd be grateful for any advice about what's worth paying for - there seems to be a huge range on the websites and I have no idea…
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Booking theory test online
I am booking my theory test online on this website (https://pt.dsa.gov.uk/tests/tests_E/tt/data_processing.asp), which I found on the direct.gov website. After enterping my postcode to search for the nearest test centre, and selecting the date/times, I select 'Next'. Then it displays a message 'Please wait while we process…
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Door lock problems.
Came back to my Vauxhall Combo after work last night. Press the key fob to open the doors, the lights flash, but I can't get in. After much humming and hawing (and swearing) finally manage to get in, scrape the inside of the windscreen, and drive home. Checked a bit more when I get home, and the following is the state of…
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Eurostar and a snowboard bag? (NOT ski train)
Hello A group of friends and me (7 total) are going from Ashford Intl to paris and then onto the alps. We are taking teh standard eurostar and not the ski train. Is it possible to take one board bag on the train with us? We have heard about registering the bags but youhave to do this at St Pancras and seen as we are…
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Virgin train travel - in london?
I'm hoping for some advice regarding train travel - am off to London for a day before the new year. Nearest train station is Birmingham Int, but could also leave/travel from Birmingham or Coventry. If I travel from Birmingham (moor st), I can take Chiltern railways to London, and the price includes travel on london…
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worn tyres
Hi the front tyres on our car have worn on the INSIDE edge. what could the reason's for this be? I know the outside edge is the tracking but the inside edge???? The car is a hyundia Trajet front wheel drive. Thanks Niall
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Failed Driving Test
I failed my driving test in Nov with 7 minors and 1 serious fault. The serious fault was for going over the other side of the road when doing the left reverse. I have another test booked next week and have not done a left reverse since! I feel confident that I will fail! Mt instructor just says that my left reverse is fine…
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Declaring modifications
Might sound like a stupid q but im really not sure about it. In terms of car insurance, should every modification be mentioned or only certain ones? Only asking as buying a 2nd hand car from a dealership who has informed us that the previous owner had a tow bar and parking sensors fitted. So do i need to mention these to…
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Renewing photo card driving licence, a quick question
Does anyone know if your have to renew your photo card by the date when it expires if you're not driving at the moment? Let me explain, my brother's photocard part of his licence expires on Jan 17th, at the moment he doesn't have a car so is not driving, and will be moving in the next couple of months, so doesn't want to…
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Best deal government scrap page scheme
Hi I have a van that will have been in my ownership for 12mths and meets all requirements to use this scheme What is the best deal out there at the moment? I discussed 1 particulate car( Renault Twingo sport with cup pack) with 3 different dealers and managed to get the cost down be different amounts best offer being…
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Change of Registered Keeper
My step-daughter purchased a car from Arnold Clark with finance arranged by them. The car was registered in her boyfriend's name with the finance in my step-daughter's name. Unfortunately they have now split up and he has taken the car and all relevant documentation. In an ideal situation her ex-boyfriend would obtain a…
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Car Insurance Renewal & claim pending
Hi all, can someone give me some advice please? I have been driving for 7 years with no accidents and I had a very minor bump in March of this year, I rolled into the rear on the car in front of me at a junction at under 1mph. The other party is claiming 12/14 months rehab for whiplash and phycological injury for her and…
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Car Insurance - named driver no claims?
Good morning and Merry Christmas. I am after a little assistance. We have helped my younger brother buy a car, and a month or so ago had a quick look at insurance quotes for him. Now from what I recall, there was at least one company that had an option / choice online where you could advise that he had been a named driver…
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Driving other vehicles.
Hey guys, a quick question. My BIL's old car (which is taxed and MOT'd) is currently being unused and parked outside my house. I have fully comprehensive insurance and am allowed to drive other motor vehicles not owned by me. Now if the car itself isn't insured by anyone else (when my BIL was using it, he had 3rd party…
