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Need advise on what to do after my motor accident with a bus.
My situation is a bit complex and I am hoping someone can help advise me on what to do. I recently bought a car, and as a young driver I found it difficult to get cheap car insurance. One of my friends suggested I use an insurance broker they have used to purchase insurance, as they can "get me prices I can't get". So I…
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HelpPlease CPM ticket
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BMW 1 Series M Sport 2L
Test driving this tomorrow with the Mrs, she needs a car replacement now that her old Peugeout is dead (thank God!) Does anyone here own one, or know anyone that does? We like the spec, reviews seem to be decent as well, anything to be aware of etc? We're also test driving a Golf on Saturday, its a good bit cheaper, but…
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Car (GPS) Tracker
Has anyone any recommendations for a tracker system to be installed in my cars? The cars are not garaged at night and, although I live in a safe area I would like to install such a system for added security. Thanks in advance.
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Dishonest Car Salesman
Hi All I would like to ask form some advise please, as I am unsure of the next step to take. To cut it short, what has happened is:- We purchased a car from a Car Dealer, and it turned out to be a bad move, as it did not last long until it was un-roadworthy, and also, without our knowledge, as he NEVER divulged - it was a…
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Breakdown Cover for a few months?
Is it possible to purchase breakdown cover for the sake of a few months? I'm currently with the AA and just realised my renewal will be at some point in November. But I'm in need of a more reliable and practical car now and that was going to be my next investment just after the new year. Unfortunately my grandad is very…
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looking for used car in london
Hello, I had bought a car from independent dealer using other sites and was sold a car with broken gearbox. Now am in need of a car urgently to replace it. Came across autovolo.co.uk/used-cars/audi/a4/ who offers finance on cars. Have found the right Audi car, and spoken to couple of dealers who sounds promising. Has…
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Trapped in AXA Car Insurance Policy?
I'm looking for advice on getting out of my current AXA insurance policy if anyone has similar experience in this kind of thing. Backstory: I have been driving six years, with six years no claims and clean licence. I've recently bought a new car and the insurance with AXA is £100 a month higher than other comparable…
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Insuring an additional vehicle.
I currently have two vehicles each will their own fully comp insurance and both with maximum no claims. What's the most cost effective way of insuring a third vehicle? I obviously haven't any no claims bonus to use with the third car, so doe anyone know of a good broker who can get the best cost effective cover?
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Brake issues - Need advice
So, I've had a MOT fail because of park brake below requirements and one pad worn on rear Replaced both rear pads, brand new caliper too Handbrake tightened up Resubmitted for test, failed now on imbalanced rear brakes and park brake below requirements on one side. Now I have a new handbrake cable which I'm going to fit to…
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Number plate change
So I have just purchased a new private number plate. What is the fastest way I could put this plate onto my car? Could anyone please explain the fastest process?
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Speeding Notification Scam
This was in my local news and also in Neighbourhood Watch emails. https://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_700,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.louthleader.co.uk/webimage/1.8213598.1508931634!/image/image.jpg Note that: 1 - A genuine NIP will be from an offender's local County Constabulary, or from the County where…
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car insurance query
myself and my wife has comprehensive insurance for our car. my daughter who is 20 year old would like to use it once a month or so when she comes home. Can she get "third party car insurance" on her name for the SAME car? Taking comprehensive would be too expensive,and adding her to our insurance would make our premium…
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insurance extras
Just wondering if any of the optional extras are worth it when buying car insurance? The two that appeal to me are legal cover, although I don't know exactly what it does. And breakdown cover. There are a few other options but those interest me. Can anyone suggest if they are worth getting and how much extra you should…
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Note left on my car accusing me of chipping paint
Just looking for a little advice. I get back to my car today at lunch time to find theres a note on my car telling me I have marked their car and they have taken photos of my number plate, that they have "reported me" and if I don't call them they will "report me for criminal damage". I'm almost always the first in this…
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Car insuarance with Recovery.
I am looking for car insurance with recovery for my wife and on the basis that I obtained that for my motor caravan from an insurer recommended by the Camping and Caravanning Club I tried them but for some perverse reason they don't offer that service for cars. I then tried NFU and found that they don't appear to have a…
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Smartphone (iPhone) sat navs that DON'T use data?
We have a standalone sat nav but this week found ourselves in a situation where we really could've been doing with a second unit so i thought as a backup it would be handy to have a sat nav app for the iPhone (we both have iPhones, not androids) that DOESN'T use data. I'm stressing the DOESN'T part because i've found old…
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Car dealership not been honest over deliver times
Hi all, I'm looking for some advice. Ordered a new car second week of September with an estimated delivery time of beginning of November. Two weeks later I asked if the spec could be changed, yep no prob came the reply. Earlier this month, as I had heard nothing (was told I would be informed on a regular basis) I contacted…
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Help needed with accident
Hi all, So a woman ran into the back of my car today and my fianc!e was driving. Not much damage to my car, just scratches down the bumper. Her insurance have contacted us and want to pay for repair and hire car but when I contacted my insurance they advised if I go with her insurance I will lost all rights to complain to…
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!! First time buyer/insurer !!
Hey all, 35yr old 1st time car buyer/insurer Been driving 17yrs Recommend me a car please !! How do I get my insurance price lower ?? I heard putting other named drivers with no claims/lots of driving history would help?? Being insured on the work van would this help?? Need to be on the road for max £3.5k Thanks all :j
