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Archives for November 2017

Dealer knowingly selling faulty car
Long story short...go to buy second hand car from dealer yesterday...discover the auto box is knackered,soon as under load it wont change gear or accelerate,so reject car. Looked online and dealer has it back up for sale for same price £2795 and no mention of knackerd auto gearbox. My question is can he sell a car he knows…
Selling car with 2 months left on policy. Let it run?
I have someone coming to buy my old car tomorrow - I've since bought a new car with a new policy (at the time it worked out cheaper to do this than transfer the policy to the new car), but at present the old car is still insured with the old provider. I only have 2 more months left to pay on the old policy. If I cancel it…
PCP, PCH or loan?
Hi folks, We really need a new(er) car but don't have the cash available to buy something newer outright. I've had a bit of a look in to buying with PCP or leasing with PCH but it's very confusing and I'm struggling to work out what are the best value for money options. I'd be happy to look at something second hand up to…
VW PCP finance + Admiral Insurance - who can repair the car after an accident?
Well it had to happen one day... over 15 years trouble free motoring but this morning ran into the back of someone. Having never dealt with this before I suddenly feel totally unknowledgeable. Firstly, my insurers (Admiral) say it's a "fault accident", i.e. I am automatically at fault for running into the back of another…
MOT run out on broken down car involved in court case...?
Hi, got a complicated problem I hope someone might be able to advise on... We bought a car in April this year that broke down after a week; dealer refused refund so taking to small claims court, court date in January 2018. Car has been parked in residential car park ever since, taxed and insured. However, the MOT ran out…
Insurance Claim (Write off Motorbike)
My motorbike was written off in october and 2 weeks ago the defendant accepted liability. I had a phone call from my insurance company MCE insurance/plantec saying they will call me within 5-10 days and i should get paid. They said the mechanic has valued the bike at £1975. But you prob wont get this as its up to the other…
Voltage regulators - how do they work?
One for the techies. I'd be interested to know how a car's voltage regulator works. I know what it does, but how does it do it? Reason for asking - I am trying to sort out an electrical problem with my Land Rover. One thing I have noticed is that when I set off from home (unlit country lane) I can see the light from the…
A good quality mat for servicing / working on car?
I know what i'm looking for but you can imagine what i get when searching for a 'car mat'. Those thick sponge like boards you can put down to lay on for when working on the car. Like big kneel pads. Or is there something better, without talking about daft money? When i work on the car the surface is 20mm chippings so not…
Monthly road tax
Next year I will be largely abroad with only a couple of visits back to the UK. On these occasions, it will still be pretty useful to keep my car, so I guess I will hold on to it. Where I live would make taxis, hiring, selling and buying a pain. Its an old car so any missed depreciation, and the cost of a gap in no claims…
Bought car with heated windscreen, doesn't have one
Hi I bought a used car two weeks ago (from a large dealership) which was advertised as having a heated windscreen. I've been unable to find how to work it as there is no button in the car and the manual doesn't mention anything. I've tested all the buttons that show a heating symbol - the seats, steering wheel and back…
Mini Cooper Creaks and Clunks!
Hi guys, I have a 2005 Mini Cooper which has only recently started making clunking/creaking noises from what sounds like the rear drivers side (coincidentally, since it started getting bloody cold!). The only issue is that this noise only starts after the car has been driven for about 30 minutes, settled, then driven…
Rejecting a faulty replacement car after 30 days?
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Car Service advice
My 2011 Fiesta is due a major service now, but I've been holding off because of the expense. Since I've had it I've taken it to the local dealer where I bought it from, but they don't seem as reliable nowadays, and have put their prices up! They're quoting me £239! However, my stepfather has offered to service it for me…
Told I need a new car engine!
My car (Ford Focus) wouldn't start after work yesterday. Had recovery tow it to a local Ford garage. They contacted me today saying that it needs a new engine! It's around 4 years old with around 50k miles on the clock. Excellent condition, serviced annually, and no trouble until yesterday. I bought the car from another…
Hit my moving car and drove off
This evening in the dark on a busy roundabout coming off motorway someone obviously thought I wasn't moving fast enough and hit the back of my car, I pulled over to a safe place expecting them to follow but they quickly changed lanes, did a left and sped off. My car looks ok but now I've opened the boot it won't shut so I…
Someone hit my parked car and drove off
As per the title, but someone saw and gave me their reg number. Looking at my dashcam, I can see the car was parked a few away from me when I arrived. It's left a hefty scratch on my bumper which I'd imagine would cost a few hundred to repair. These things happen, but what has annoyed me most is the fact they just drove…
Fined for not renewing car tax
Admin - please move/delete, or advise if I've posted in the wrong place. My ex partner received a penalty for not renewing her car tax recently. Due to her health issues she does not actually pay anything. It is the standard £80, reduced to £40 if paid early, and a further £11.25 arrears!!! The only excuse she has is that…
Ford Tourneo Connect advice
I’m looking for a Ford Tourneo Connect / Grand Tourneo Connect . Can anyone suggest the best engine option? Also the best choice / cheapest place to buy a used one (2014 onwards model) Thanks in advance.
Will I need a new tyre? Accidentally parked car with half-tyre on the kerb.
Hello all, Couple of evenings ago I accidentally parked my car where the rear tyre was half parked on the kerb. It was like that all night until the morning where I adjusted it and parked properly. This morning when I was checking the tyre pressure that tyre hard 10PSI. Normally the tyre pressure would be 32 PSI. I…
Car wax / polish
Hi guys I spend a fortune getting f my car washed and polished and mini wallet. 23 pounds. I rather do it myself. Can someone recommend a decent wax , police etc ? Is it easy enough to do ?

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