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Dvla code
I have just had to get a code from the DVLA for my insurance company. This code lasts for 21 days but seems to say that it can only be used once. I shall be hiring a car in this country in a couple of days and next week in two different places abroad. Can they all us this code??
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driving license and car accidents
Hi, this isn't money related at all, but I am not a member of any other forums. I just tried to join the RAC motoring forum and they wanted a lot of details like postal address and stuff, so I came here instead. I am trying to find out what happens to people's licenses when they have car accidents. The reason I'm looking…
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Advice on new car purchase
Hi all, I am about to complete on a deal for a brand new car which is costing me 32k. A while back I made a nice profit on a house sale and would be in a position to pay cash for this car rather than financing it. I'm at a cross roads with wanting the new car but also regretting spending all that money on a car! With the…
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Do I have to accept Market Value on my total loss?
I'm wondering if someone could help me please. I was involved in an accident last week, my insurance has made me an offer today as my car is a total loss. I'm wondering if I have to accept their offer or if I can refuse it. Although my car is old (17 years) it was in good condition and had low mileage. I can't see how I…
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Overlapping insurance when selling a car
I'm planning to sell my car soon and replace it with another vehicle (will be 2nd hand). I've been offered a rubbish value for part ex and I know I can get a lot more on a private sale. I want to keep my current car until I've purchased the replacement because I never know what kind of delays I'd have. However, this will…
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Overtaking a police vehicle
I was on the motorway yesterday and it was raining a fair bit at night. I overtook a police van (which was driving with me a few miles). I pulled back into the middle lane as soon as it was safe to do. The police van then flashed their full beam headlights at me, overtook and speed off. I believe I was doing 70. I am…
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Scrap Car but keep number plates.
[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]I well have to scrap my old car and buy a new or nearly new one, but would like to keep the number plates either officially transferring them or just physically removing them as a keepsake.[/FONT] [FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]If I do it officially using this process:- [/FONT] [FONT=Verdana,…
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fumoto oil drain valves
Hi Anyone use these quick oil drain valves? They are pricy but I wanted to know if they are easy to turn on/off. I'm finding it annoying to drive to a safe place to jack my car up and do oil changes (I don't have a drive and the road outside my house is not safe to work under a car (even for a few monutes). A pela pump…
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Rejecting a car and part exchange
Hi All, I have a dilemma and was wondering if anyone knows the answer to the below. Long story short, we part exchanged our old car for a new car on finance. There were a whole host of issues with the new car and the dealer are allowing us to exit the deal. They still have our part exchanged car but we don’t want the car…
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Cancelling insurance, outstanding claim in progress
Ok, so my son had a very minor knock earlier in the year and of course this led to a whiplash claim from the other party. He has as of yesterday sold the car, as hes moving abroad for a couple of years and thus wants to cancel the insurance. The insurance company have told him there is still an open claim against his…
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Esure - liability?
Hi, Apologies but this is a bit of a saga. On 4th May this year I had an accident. I was turning right out of a junction; to my right, in the street I was turning into, was a pedestrian crossing with traffic lights, and in front of me a filter lane for people turning right into the street I was turning out of. So, I was…
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Insurance claim following accident.
Sorry for long thread My husband is a delivery driver and while on holiday he arranged for his deliveries to be carried out by a relief driver. The relief driver would use his own vehicle and he would receive payment for deliveries made. My husband left his vehicle at work Base as this was more secure. While still on…
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citigo rad fan problem
Any advice welcome... I can't go to a Skoda Forum, my browser won't let me. Skoda Citigo, equal to VW Up or Seat Mii The rad fan does not kick in when engine too hot. Usually not a problem as the engine, even in traffic will still sufficiently cool itself with the radiator. but in the hot weather in July that we had and…
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BMW timing chain snapped
Hi, in need of some advice from all you fellow motorists. My wife has a BMW 1-Series 61 plate, diesel, 80K mileage. Last week the timing chain (aka Cam belt) broke without any prior warning/noise while the car was in motion. The car was towed to a nearby independent garage. The car is out of warranty hence i figured the…
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Car On Finance with broken engine
Hiya Need some advise, bought my Vauxhall insignia 3 years ago and had it on a 5 years finance deal, took out the extended warranty and gap insurance. About 5 weeks ago had a issue with the car where is struggled to start or wouldn't start at all, got the car recovered to my local trust a trader garage who after having it…
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cheap dash cams
Hi i'm thinking of gett ing one of these dash cams , Not much of a budget in truth about £30 . Do they need to be wired in to the car or can they run of a usb port say of my Mp3 player
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Used Car Issue (BMW 118i)
Hello everybody I was advised by the Consumer Rights board to post this here :) I purchased a BMW 1 Series 118i three weeks ago, from a registered dealer. I paid more for the car because I wanted something with low mileage, which would be more comfortable and hopefully a little bit better on fuel than my previous Mini…
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Car Insurance Question
I was in a collision recently and it was my fault. I had only just renewed my policy and have paid for the whole year up front. When I get another car can I continue on the same policy or do I loose the whole years money?
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Leaving your car idle
Hi, What happens if you leave your car idle ? By that I mean if you don't use it at all for a while and not turning on the engine and leave it running- so leaving the car unused for say a month - how will the car deteriorate if not used? thanks, habib.
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Car trailer
Evening all, I am in a bit of dilemma as to whether buy a trailer or hire one What i hate about renting one is travel 30 miles to pick it up and another 30 miles to drop itnoff In addition they make a note of the trailer condition sort of like car hire and you are liable for any damage. Most trailers can get scratched on…
