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Showing Documents
I was pulled over today for a routine check in my van and I didn't have my documentation with me (license and insurance) so I have to take them to a station to be checked. Was just wondering what the check is? Do they just look at the dates and make sure everything is as it should? Do they take copies of everything? Just…
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Petrol vs Diesel vs LPG vs Hybrid - pure math
Over last 10 years of all money I spent on car depreciation, petrol and insurance, I spent roughly 60% on fuel, 30% on insurance and less than 10% on car depreciation and repairs. Therefore I am thinking very carefully on how to reduce mpg on my next car. Here is my question: If I spent £100 driving a petrol car 70% in…
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Mystery with Autotrader
Autotrader - why cars from trade sellers usually cost less than from private ones? Assuming trade sellers are supposed to make profit how do they get cars cheaper then private sellers would sell for?
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Electromagnetic Parking Sensors
Hello - does anyone have any experience of these please? I'm having trouble finding recent reviews. Thank you
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M25 speeding
Hi, I was travelling south on the m25 last night (I think around junction 10?) and the variable speed limit changed to 20 mph even though the motorway was fairly quiet (I didn't see it change to this , I just got to part of the motorway that had this limit displayed) . I started to slow down , but literally nobody else…
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VT on PCP Advice
I'm really hoping someone could assist..? I've recently VT'd my car which was on a PCP. I've read all the issues surround paying excess mileage charges. I'm still not too sure where I stand in that respect but my issue is slightly different. I've VT'd six months before the half way point. As a result I've just paid a lump…
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VT inspection servicing
Hi, I have a bad inspection booked for the 19th and they said if the service light is on the finance company (vwfs) will decide whether to charge for servicing. I've got the service due by 28th Sept but collection is booked for the 22nd. What do you recommend I do here? stump up now or take the risk? Will this end up with…
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could i describe this repair by Shorade as fraudulent?
i want to leave a review describing this company as - 'in my experience' - fraudulent, but dont want to get sued for libel they said they would replace a broken headlight washer valve but just glued it into position with resin https://ibb.co/gBsg6v The MD later admited it was not up to their usual standard and paid for it…
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Vent, A24 closure.
The A24 north of Dorking is closed for works. WHY is there no advance warning about this? If there were signs on the M25 we woud have continued on to the M27 as many others would! We ended up in a terrible jam in Leatherhead/Great Bookham area where there were more road works with TTLs absolute madness! Who in their right…
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Contract hire servicing at independant garage problem
Hi All, I'm a first time poster on the forums and have a question about contract hire servicing. I have a Seat Leon on a 2 year contract hire deal from Seat Finance which is due to go back in the next few weeks. I have had the car serviced as per the manufacturers standards and timelines at a VAT registered independent…
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Hire car excess insurance - damaged tyre
I have a hire car which needs a new tyre. My insurance is separate and is the sort which will reimburse me if the hire company charge me some of my excess. However, I need to go to a local garage for the new tyre and the money won't go through the hire company at all, so the insurer won't be positioned to refund me. Has…
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Advice on Cancelling HP
Hi, I need some advice / clarification. I have a HP agreement on a Car. Total Amount was for £5366 over 36 months. I have paid £2085 over 16 months. I want out and have the following in the small print. "If we recover the goods without a court order and you have paid at least 1/3rd of the total amount payable under the…
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trade in car involved in crash
HI All, a relative of mine has today been involved in a car accident in a car that she was due to trade in as part of a new car deal next week. Accident was her fault . She had been offered £1100 trade in off new car. What happens now please???
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Car shopping (pre-owned)....sites
What are the best sites for used cars in the UK? I've been using Autotrader, gumtree and motors.co.uk. The first 2 have a fair proportion of private car sales - the last one is 99.9% trade. Occasionally search through ebay but as yet not successful. Are there any other sites that are worth trawling through? I'm buying in…
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Selling old car - insurance query
Hi All, I'm currently selling my old car, which is sat on the driveway taxed but not insured. My full insurance policy was moved to my new car. My question is, how can I arrange for potential buyers to test drive the old car? 1) Does their own insurance cover them (if so would I ask them to prove it)? 2) Am I responsible…
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VED Refund
I notified DVLA that I my car on Thursday 31st August. Any idea how long it takes to receive the refund of the VED? Surely it doesn't take that long?
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PCP VT Valuation
I've just VT'd a Jeep Cherokee. The valuer has advised me he thinks the three side panels on the driver side have been repainted at some point. His evidence are three tiny bumps in the paintwork he described as dirt in the paint. I have had the vehicle since new so I know I haven't had this done. So there are two…
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Warranty beware
Click for warranty might be cheaper but beware during the signing up phase they do not tell you about the diagnosis charge at the garage before you make a claim . £50/60 pounds a garage can charge so what seems like a good warranty isn't : 😡😡😡😡
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PCP car repairs - where can they be done? £700 for 2 tyres and 2 shock absorbers?
Hi, I have a VW golf on PCP, which went in for a service in April this year (FOC service due to the PCP plan). They highlighted that the front shock absorbers both needed replacing, as well as two new tyres at the rear. They (the dealership) quoted ~£700 for the work, which seemed excessive to me, less than a year since I…
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Accident in Company Car
Hello All, I am after some advice please. I currently drive a company car but am also a named driver on my wife's insurance policy. I had an accident in my CC a few months back which was my fault (minor accident no injuries) which was dealt with by my company insurance. My question is now my wife's insurance is due for…
