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Motorbike Help
I'm looking into doing my CBT but struggling to understand exactly what I'm meant to do to get to where I want to be. The Government website doesn't do a very good job of explaining (could just be me). So I'm 25 (26 next month) and have held a full UK car driving licence for 7 years (8 years in Sept). If I do my CBT, can I…
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Road Tax got cancelled
need some advice folks...... I moved last month, I wasn't fast at telling dvla to change address the car is registered at, got the form in the post right now its been in the post for about 10 days, got an email in, for the 2nd time I don't have the cash in the bank to pay road tax, the road tax has been cancelled, I must…
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Want to VT car next month. Any advice ?
Hi Next month when I'm back from holiday, I'll be looking to VT my car that's on PCP. I've not yet paid half, about 3K off half but I'm willing to pay the rest to make it half, which from what I have read is legally allowed. My car is I good shape, just had a dent repaired and the exterior clay bared and machine polished.…
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Used car problem
Tonight we collected a new car that we purchased from a dealer that was one they had taken as a PX. The ad on ebay did not outline any issues, just that it was sold as seen, not mechanically checked and no guarantee or warranty. We viewed last week and test drove with no issue al be it short as there was 7 miles on the…
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Found a car I like at last......
After eighteen months of dithering, I have today paid a deposit on a year old VW Up, so hopefully have done the right thing. Thanks to all who have proffered advice with such patience.
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Driving MOT failure
Hi, My motability car had it's MOT this morning and failed because it has a bulge in a tyre. Kwik Fit might not be able to get to it until tomorrow. I have an important meeting tonight and a hospital appointment in the morning. The garage said they can't return the car to me as they're not insured to drive an MOT failure…
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DVLA Driving clearance after health setback
All, My husband suffered temporary motor issue due to GBS syndrome. He is now completely mobile and fit for driving. We have been waiting approx 3 months to hear back from DVLA Medical team regarding their decision to inform insurance company. When we called DVLA, lady on the phone said to speak to GP and get his advice.…
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Sitting test in own car
Hi guys Am I right in saying that you do not NEED to have a lesson before you sit your test? I am telling my wife to sit her test in our car, but she was saying you still need an official lesson before hand. I never had this when I sat it in my dads car years ago. It sounds like an instructor has told her this, and trying…
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Someone has crashed into me!
Hi all, I went out to my car this morning to find someone had crashed into the side of my car. It's really bad! The passenger door is completely dented in, the sill has a dent in it and there are deep scratches all down the passenger side. No note was left. There is also no CCTV where it was parked and no cars in thecar…
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Buying a car as a learner?
I'm currently learning to drive, I hope it will take me about 3-6 months. I've found what seems to be a very good value secondhand car and just wondered what the situation with buying one as a learner is? It would be on the drive until I pass. Would I need learner insurance, or to make a SORN? Thanks.
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We buy Any Car Valuation *Beware*
Just a heads up and don't know if this has been posted previously on other threads. Was considering selling my car to these and they valued it at £690.00 with price held for 7 days. Luckily I sold my car privately for a much higher fee. Went into the website today just for fun and the offer is now £450.00. So lesson from…
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Engine warning light caused by blowing exhaust..?
Could this be? There seems to be nothing wrong - oil and coolant at the correct levels etc - except for a slight blowing of the exhaust system. A small hole, I think. Would this be enough to cause the engine warning light to show? No other warnings are illuminated.
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car rental companies advice
Official MSE Insert: If you're looking for the latest info our Cheap car leasing guide may help. Back to lle's original post... Has anyone experience of long term (3 month) car rental in UK, which they can recommend? My husband has a car through a company lease arrangement, which finishes on 30th July, so the car has to be…
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Europcar - Help - Please Do Not Use
Dear All, I hope someone can help. I hired a car from Europcar in January and returned the vehicle on the 18th June. Every 27 days the lease was extended so that I can have unlimited mileage. Ive had to chase the depot to take payment each month and extend I have asked them on numerous occasions do they want me to bring…
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Getting MOT done before expiry
My MOT is due to expire on 27th July. I know you can get it done up to a month prior to the expiry date if you have your current MOT and you don't 'lose' any of the time on it ie if I was to get it done today, then it would still be valid until 27th July 2016, rather than expiring on 6th July 2016. I have done this in…
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medium sized dent on rental van - eek!
Hi everyone, i've got a small van on rent from enterprise. I accidentally reversed into lampost (doh!) and there is a medium sized dent at the very top of the back of the van. I've resigned myself to losing my deposit (£200) or praying they don't see it which is very unlikely. I didn't take the damage waiver excess…
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bought car on finance, its faulty what can i do?
I bought a vehicle on 1/7/15 its a £12,000 agreement. I paid £5,000 as a deposit and am financing £6,000. ever since buying the vehicle have had constant issues with it. on the first day I drove it back from the dealer and it ran through all of the oil in 250 miles so the oil warning light had come on. the vehicle is…
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Used car consumer rights?
Last Thursday I purchased a used car from a local dealer for £1800, today Sunday the gearbox packed up. Whilst no warranty or guarantee was included I'm led to believe that I still have some sort of comeback as not being fit for purpose or similar. Looking for advice on how to approach this with the dealer, especially if…
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65000 miles a year
Can anybody advise on a car to last me around 2/3 years to do 65k a year, ive been using hire cars and changing every few weeks. now the terms have changed at work so need to buy. im considering 2 options 1 is to buy a £5000 car that will last a year 2 is to buy a £10000 car to last 2/3 years it needs to have 4/5 doors be…
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Road Tax
Hi.my Road Tax ends on 1St of August ,can i buy new one now from post office?if not how long before i can buy ? thanks
