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Kid accidently smashed rear windscreen
The rear windscreen of my car is smashed and needs replacing. I have fully Comprehensive Car Insurance with Octagon. What is the money saving expert way of getting my windscreen replaced that wont affect my car insurance premium when it comes to renewal? Thanks
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National Driver Offender Retraining Scheme
On wiki there are four awareness courses offered potentially in lieu of a court appearance when considering driving offences. They are: 1]National driver alertness course (for non-serious collisions and complaints by 3rd parties) 2]National speed awareness course (for speeding up to 10% + 9 mph over the speed limit)…
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Motor Insurance Pemiums
Hi Just read the following on a legal website - cannot believe that insurance companies are getting away with charging us more for car insurance:- "A leading claimant firm says insurers’ own figures prove they have saved a huge sum in claims costs this decade. Figures obtained by national firm Thompsons Solicitors from the…
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advice pls
Hi I am getting a new car on Friday and my husband is getting rid of his and having my car. Do we need to change the log book into his name?
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Europarts
get 25% off europarts online with coupon/voucer code SALE25 entered at checkout. Just used it and saved on all items on multiple purchase
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Who do you call when the Police takes your car?
Hi, I wonder if anyone can give me any advice. On Friday night there was a stabbing that took place right by my car. On Friday night I spoke to 3 police staff and informed them all that my car was right where it happened, I live about 30m from where it took place. No one bothered to take my details and I was given mixed…
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Most reliable used MPV, SUV or maybe estate for £10k?
I've got a 51-reg car at the moment, which is starting to give me loads of issues, so am looking to buy a replacement used car soon, having ruled out leasing. * Must be automatic * Must have lots of space e.g. MPV, SUV or estate * Not bothered about brand or gadgets * Priority is reliability Any suggestions or experiences…
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Intensive driving courses
I've been looking for an intensive driving course to help me knuckle down and pass my test finally! I am 33 and have never taken the test, but I have had about 20 hours of lessons. I'm thinking about booking with http://www.oneweekintensivedriving.com/ or one of the other schools that specialise in one week courses. Does…
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Best way to improve driving skills?
Hi all, I passed my test 10 years ago but hated driving so I avoided it altogether until last year, when I got a job that requires me to drive regularly. I now really quite enjoy driving and I've recently got my first car, but I'm conscious that my driving skills are not the best - despite my best efforts I'm still easily…
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Cyclist collision at mini round about
Hi advice on whose at fault. Last night at around sunset, a cyclist hit me at a mini round about drivers front wing. I pulled up at mini round about and saw the car to my right stationary so proceeded to enter the round about. I then hear a thud and a cyclist has collided with my rhs near the mini round about. I didn't see…
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Confused about car fuses
I've attempted to replace a J type 30 amp fuse which had blown which looked like this from the back titled 30A Pink PAL Pacific Type J Case Female Slow Blow Fuse for Car but received one like this which doesn't seem to fit however hard I push. You can see some slots are staggered in the second one, although this doesn't…
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New driver questions on clutch help please don't want to burn it out..
I don't want to burn out my clutch and I am a little rusty on driving. So at traffic lights when waiting can I leave it in first with clutch down with brake on or is that bad for clutch? When breaking is putting the clutch all the way down and breaking at the same time bad? Should I break then put clutch in at last minute?…
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Accident abroad
Hi, I was hoping someone could point me in the right direction. I had an accident when I was abroad. I hired a solicitor based over there and he has now asked me to get a medical assessment here in the UK as it would be easier and would be fully valid to use for the claim. I've asked my GP if he know where I can go to get…
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Best roadside cover for multiple cars
Hi We would like to get Roadside cover for three cars at home. it should include Roadside assistance,National Recovery and ideally cover at home & misfuelling cover.Response time is also important for us. Cheapest quote we are getting is from 2gether and most expensive one from RAC. Would appreciate any advice from others…
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Voluntary termination v5 log book
Voluntary termination v5 log book I'm having my car taken tomorrow after voluntary termination of my finance, by British car auctions who's details do put on the v5 the finace company or british car auction and which part do if I fill in any help on this greatly appreciated..
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Removing black box? (Admiral)
I currently have a black box policy with Admiral, my insurance is up for renewal soon and I am most likely going to switch insurers. Does anyone know if the insurance company will remove the black box? I can't find this anywhere on their website.
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Replacing Tyres on a Lease Car
I have a Nissan Qashqui on lease and I need two tyres changing. I don't have a maintenance package on the car so will have to pay myself. Seeing as I only have a year left on the lease, I don't want to spend a fortune on the tyres. I spoke with the guy who I use for tyres and he said I will probably have to replace them…
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Motor Insurance On Benefits
Which insurers are best to try if you're long term unemployed? Has anyone had any better than sky high quotes or is it wishful thinking.?
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used car tyre advice .
Can anyone advise on this please . I went viewing a used car last week at a main dealer . I picked up straight away that one tyre had significantly less tread depth than the other 3 . I mentioned this to the salesman and he hummed and arred , said he would look into it . I'm going picking the car up tomorrow and again…
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Parking Eye
Anyone know what the limits are to enter, park, purchase a ticket and depart? The camera films you at the instant you enter and depart.
