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Boot Protectors for dog owners
Hi everyone, I'm currently considering buying one of the Boot Buddy Versaliners for my car and just wondered if anyone had one and would recommend it? I have a very hairy Husky who travels in the boot so need a liner that will protect the sides of the boot area and also with a flap that will fold out to protect the bumper…
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Nuisance neighbour parking commercial vehicles
I have a problem with my neighbor parking two commercial vehicles (plus four other vehicles) on the path opposite our house and wonder if anyone can give me any advice about what I can do so that I don't spend hours on the phone in a wild goose chase (have already phoned the council, been put on hold, been transferred,…
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Supermarkets vie to cut fuel prices
Motorists will pay less for fuel at many supermarket forecourts as a string of stores have cut petrol and diesel costs...Read the full story: 'Supermarkets vie to cut fuel prices' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply. If you aren’t sure how it all works, read our New to Forum? Intro…
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Car Insurance - drive other car in EU (Ireland)
Hi, I'm 24 years old, and visit family in Republic of Ireland every month or two for a couple of days. Does anyone know of any car insurance companies that allow you to drive OTHER vehicles in Republic of Ireland once you are 25+ years old? Most companies I'm finding only allow you to drive your own vehicle abroad, rather…
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Windscreen Replacement - Claim?
It's actually a rear screen but I guess the same sort of applies. I know nearly every insurer will replace them for free and it won't affect the no claims discount, but then surely you have to list it as a claim, which will then push the price up on next renewal? Reason I ask is that my new used car has a large scratch on…
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Car written off with high excess - should I claim?
Hi all, I'm a young driver (19, had my licence/car for 1.5 years) and yesterday had my first accident. It was my fault - I was stressed and didn't properly check when I was turning right into a side road - the visibility wasn't great and I turned into the path of an oncoming vehicle. Both my and his vehicles were fairly…
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caught doing car insurances job
This is totally stressing me out Last year some 14 yrs old boys stole his mothers car an audi A3 convertable and smashed and wrote off 7 cars inc his mums 6 cars were parked in a residential area, My car was written off, I had to make do with a measly £800 pay off, and I was offered a courtesy car. which I had for 4 weeks.…
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Lost driving licence dilemma
Hi all, Hoping for some advice and guidance here. Yesterday my fiancee lost her wallet and it contained both her and my UK photocard driving licences. We are due to go on holiday to Slovenia this Saturday (6th August) and have a rental car booked from Ljubljana Airport with Sixt. We have both ordered replacement driving…
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Know exactly what I want..is distance buying a good idea?
So, after extensive research and a test drive I know exactly the make and model that I want, what spec, budget etc. My problem is, there aren't too many of them for sale in my area and most of the better value cars that meet my criteria seem to be miles away. I have read on here, that some people will travel miles to test…
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Car Written Off - What To Do?
While on holiday in South West Scotland, my family and I were travelling on a country road in good driving conditions. My husband was driving my car. As we were unsure of our bearings, we saw a cottage with a large driveway and decided to pull over to check we were on the right road. There was a car speeding behind us,…
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Short Term European Breakdown Cover
Hi, going to Belgium for a few weeks and going to be driving via Dover to France then onto Belgium. Was wondering if anyone has any recommendations for breakdown cover for short term ?. Thank you.
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Pcp ripoff
I have s bow on a pcp deal, basically the car does not suit our needs anymore ( 3 dr) so I'm looking to trade it in for a 5dr car. I contacted Audi and found a car, after being messed about by one salesman I struck a deal with another salesman. They offered me £23750 for my car against their car £27350, the deal was £2k…
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DVLA letter to my house under a different name?
Hi all. I am not sure whether I am overreacting or not, but can you just help me out here please?! Today, I received a DVLA letter and it says someone else's name (who doesn't live here) and my address. I went onto whowroteme and apparently it is a V5 registration certificate (I think it is as I had the same letter and…
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Finance on a car that keeps breaking!!
Hi! I am hoping someone could help me... I got a car on finance two months ago, a DS3. Within the first two weeks the driving seat mechanism had broken and wouldn't lock into place leaving the car unusable for a week. Citroen replaced both of the seat mechanisms which was fine as they assured me that would be that and it…
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Best Car checker service?
Hi Ladies and Gents Looking to pick up a car tomorrow but wanted to get it checked out online first. Can anyone recommend a good and cheap car checker online? Most appreciated :money:
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The Legalities of Car Insurance
I am going to be doing some housesitting in exchange for free accommodation from September onwards indefinately. But what are the legalities of car insurance/driving licence etc if I have no permanent residential address? I have a work address I can use if acceptable but for those of you out there who don't have your own…
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Land Rover/Range Rover insurance
I know someone who is looking for a good insurance deal on the subject vehicle. Any recommendations or should he just try the usual comparison sites?
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Bought a car with a false MOT?!
Hi All I bought a second hand car almost a year ago from a well known Car dealer, with 15 months warranty and a years MOT . It has come to the time of year that the car needs it's annual MOT, so I took it to local garage I trust. I was shocked when I was told it did not pass as rear break pads are below 1.5mm. When I…
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Halfords glitch 20% off :)
I ordered a dash cam from Halfords online priced at £89. Hit click and collect and 20% off. Collected an hour later for £71 It seems it should be for part ex ing an old old but no questions asked
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DVLA ordinary land line number?
I am having my brother's car but at the moment the taxation class is 'disabled' which is free. I need to change it so that I can tax it for me - not disabled - but the only number I can seem to find for the DVLA is an 0300 number which is 45p a minute on my mobile. I haven't got a working phone attached to my landline so…
