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Can I recover lost no claims
I was driven into while my car was stationary. Foolishly (or unwittingly) I did not have protection for my no claims - so its gone from 8 years to 3 with a resultant massive hike in insurance cost. Is there anything I can do to get any of that no claims back - or just make sure I have it for my next car?
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Servicing: DIY or professional garage?
When it comes to servicing, do you service your car yourself or do you book it in to a professional garage? Do you think that stamps in the service book help with the resale value of a car or does a collection of receipts for DIY servicing go just as further when it comes to boosting the resale value of a car? I'm slightly…
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How to get rid of Dog smell in car
I have been give use of our company car but it stinks of wet dog. I have tried shampooing the carpets, seats, headlining with turtle wax upholstery shampoo and febreeze but the smell is still there. is there anything else i can try? thanks.
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Legal owner/Registered keeper
As I am going to be out of country for a while I want to put my daughter down as registered keeper and the car insurance in her name. How do I prove, if required, that I am the legal owner of the car?
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Tyres
Where is the best place to buy new tyres the sizes are as follows: 235/35R19 y 100 front and 295/30R19 Y100 Thanks
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Paking ticket on broken double yellow line
Hi All I have been working in Leeds and parked on a street where they had been painting double yellow lines. I arrived late evening and parked on an unpainted section. The section was large enough for my car with no part of my car overhanging any line. Next day I was given a ticket. Do I have grounds for appeal? Thanks in…
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lost car key
I'm after a bit of advice as I've lost my only car key for my Suzuki Swift, 1999 car. anyone help with best (& cheapest) way to get this sorted? I need to use the car tomorrow!! Cheers.
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Motor Insurance dilemma
I got what looks like a reasonable renewal quote from my insurance company I'm 65 and thinking about retirement but nothings decided as yet I put my details into gocompare and the cheapest quote was about 25% dearer than my renewal and that of my present insurer was even greater. I ran quotes as being employed and being…
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Insurance on a garage lent car
Hi after car being repaired and long story its still waiting there the garage owner lent me another car for 10 days. I couldn't insure it through my regular car insurance policy (£350p/y) so got temp cover with breakdown cover for £100. FOR 10 DAYS!! As part still not returned I am now returning the loan car so I am…
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Just got our first DVLA tax reminder (v211)
Our car has been sorn for the last 4 years and we've always done it in a timely manner when they send through the reminder. Now luckily this year I remembered about it and posted it but they appear to have not received it (monkeys in the mail room I presume??). By strange coincidence the DVLA did not send a reminder…
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Car crash
My car - Honda Civic (£5k value) was parked in the street and someone dunched into it. They are at fault and their legal reps are handling the claim. They have assessed the damage at over £2,500 and have offered to repair. I've not signed or agreed to anything yet - but I'm not happy. The damage is so great I was expecting…
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Learning to drive...a new car or old?
Its nearing the time when my son wants to learn to drive,so thinking about the options for car ownership Do we Stick him on the insurance of the family car...not ideal as its quite large and possibly not the best to learn in Buy a cheap second hand car...may be prone to breaking down and cost quite a bit to insure or Bite…
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Haggling on used car
Hi, hoping someone can help please. We're about to buy a new (to us car) and wondered if its worthwhile looking over budget with hope that we can haggle down to what we can afford? We have an 03 plate 2l diesel Citroen c8 which has definitely seen better days. A couple of months ago a main dealer quoted £700 trade in…
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Autotrader: lots of spam and phishing
Beware if you are going to use Autotrader to list a car, and if your preferred way of communication is email. Basically, unlike eBay, they don't have a messaging system, so the site will generate an email to you when there is an equiry, and then you reply directly to the sender. In many case, it's just a fake enquiry just…
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Vehicle Registration Fraud
Interested to hear if anyone else as come across this - it seems someone has registered a vehicle at my address! Wouldn't have known about it, except the Police came knocking asking for the other person (he doesn't live at the address). Anybody heard of this please, what was the result, any other consequences to be wary…
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Used car mechanical checklist
What are the key mechanical check list before buying and how can I test it, Timing belt sounds the most expensive! Also I live in London and see some good used car up in Scotland Glasgow, Edinburg. What's the most cheapest and quickest way to get it in London? Any advise much appreciated
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New Insurance Scam: flash for cash.
Just heard on the radio, that a lot of insurance accident scammers are now baiting people into driving out of a give way junction by flashing headlights and them slamming into them. Have to be super careful especially given that the dashcam will not protect you here. Also be careful of anyone whose indicating left to turn…
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Personalised number plate - where can we sell it?
Hi hope someone may be able to give some useful advice,,, we bought my son a personalised number plate for his 21st birthday present, nothing flash but containing his initials. Unfortunately someone smashed into his car last November writing it off and he did not get enough money to get himself a new car. He paid the £105…
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Bump in Supermarket Car Park
Hello Yesterday evening I was picking up my son when I reversed and stupidly rand into the side of a car. It was early hours of the morning and had no pen and paper to write my details on to leave under the wiper. I drove home quickly and got the pen and paper and when I got back the car had gone. I then rang the police…
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MIB uninsured driver - advice needed
Hi everyone, i need some advice and help.... in 2011 after saving for a while i decided to buy a Range Rover, not a new one but one that was in great condition 2.5, i paid £3500 and it was my pride and joy, after a few months of having it , i was driving along with my 4 year old daughter and approached some traffic lights…
