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Uk car in Europe without upgrading insurance?
Dear Forumers, I am going to stay in Germany for about 6 months and I would like to bring my car with me. The DVLA indicates that: "All UK vehicle insurance provides the minimum third party cover to drive in other EU countries." (https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-insurance/driving-abroad) But my insurance policy says: "Your…
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Help with Accident - Fault finding
I was involved in an accident yesterday. I am just trying to find out who was at fault as I am post trauma and just shaking as dont know who was at fault. Just to get my confidence I need who's fault was it. Even if its mine at least I will get educated and will help. So how this has happened - I was driving on 40mph road…
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Looking to buy a new executive company car
Hi, I am in the market to look for a brand new executive company car and will be looking to finance. I do have disposable monies to pay in cash, but want would to invest else hence the (n my view) more flexible finance route. I want something fairly sporty, comfortable, swift and has a bit of luxury. I only want a petrol,…
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Learning to drive on Carer's Allowance
Hey all! I'm twenty-seven years old and full-time carer for my mom who suffers from Fibromyalgia and CFS/ME. In the next six months or so I am looking to learn to drive as she has gotten worse over the past two years that I have been looking after her - to the point where she is pretty much bed bound most days. She only…
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corsa exhaust emission indicator
I have a 1.2L Corsa 53 plate. A new exhaust was fitted by Kwik Fit in Nov 17 and we had no problems till last week. Then when we tried to start the car the emission light flashed grey, the engine wouldn't fire, and a thumping sound came from the front offside. Green Flag said they thought it was the ECU - it may have got…
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Didn't swap details when rear ended
Hi, a quick bit of advice would be appreciated. I was rear-ended this morning by a driver as I was joining a roundabout. Pulled over, couldn't see any damage to my car - she was a bit shaken up and had cracked her number plate but all seemed ok and I was in a rush so I just got on my way. When I got home and opened the…
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Best way to sell a car relatively quickly?
So I've just accepted a job offer in which I will not longer require a car. I'm currently halfway through a PCP on an Audi A1. I've contacted audi finance and they've said... £3.2k + additional fees (like mileage etc.) to cancel early. or £12.2k to just buy the car outright. A quick valuation of the car on webuyanycar.com…
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MMD Should I pay a dealer for fixing a faulty car?
This week's MoneySaver who wants advice asks... I bought a second-hand car and got the dealer to knock £200 off. After two days, I realised it had a major fault which he agreed to fix for £200. Should I pay him? Unfortunately the MSE team can't always answer money moral dilemma questions as contributions are often emailed…
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Autoaid breakdown/no cooling off period?!
Like many of you I took up the autoaid mse offer as it seemed a good deal. My breakdown doesn't renew until 27th Feb so I took it out for then. Called rac and they matched the quote in fact the did it £11 cheaper so I took that and rang autoaid to cancel that one. I was told they charge a £15 administration fee to cancel,…
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Will Autoglass tell insurer if I cancel?
Have just booked Autoglass - online not via my insurer's "glassline" -for a windscreen repair in three days time but am now thinking of phoning local windscreen firms to see how their prices would compare with the £100 excess I'd be paying to Autoglass. If I go direct to another firm and cancel Autoglass, will my insurer…
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PCP advice please
Hi any advice greatly appreciated please.... Coming to end of my PCP agreement in July 2018, figures as follows:- Balloon payment / GFV - £11,200.00 Mileage allowance - 15000 Forecasted mileage 34000 therefore 19000 @ 0.08 = £1,500.00 penalty Car valued as of 2 days ago £9,700.00 Current settlement figure £12,200.00 What’s…
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GAP Insurance - split or pay upfront?
Hello, Apologies if this has already been posed previously or is in the wrong place, newbie here! I’m purchasing a new car and have the option of taking out gap insurance, which I’m going ahead with. I can either pay £400 upfront, or split this with zero interest over 12 monthly payments. I don’t usually like having too…
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Wrong car info on database
Hi there. I have a Range Rover Evoque that when any search for insurance it says the car is Manual but in fact it is a Automatic car and has always been that way. I am in the procces of a trade in and the Equifax database throws it up as manual. I have been in touch with them and they are changing it to Auto but they said…
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Big torch under exhaust/car engine
Hi Guys I would like to know my rights with the dealer doing not doing the job properly. Work was done on my car to change the oil pressure switch (2 months ago) and last week I found out though local garage that there was a big torch left under exhaust. That torch is partly burnt and haven't approached the dealer to…
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PCP Decision Dilema
Hi all, This is my first thread and I’ll do my best to keep it straightforward but including all the detail. Your thoughts/tips/advice would be greatly appreciated, especially from anyone that’s been through a similar situation. -4 yr PCP on Volvo V40 coming to an end in 3 months. Currently pay £250/month. Car is in great…
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Car dealer indemnity insurance - why do I pay?
I'm in the process of buying a 2 y.o. car from a car supermarket. On top of the price of the car, they are charging me £150 for "indemnity insurance". As far as I can tell, this is to protect the dealer (presumably for professional negligence?) rather than me; why am I having to pay for this? Does this insurance protect…
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is it worth trying to get the price down?
Off to have a look at a couple of Grand Vitaras this week - looking at 06 to 08 plate, so somewhere between 3k and 4k. Was just wondering if there was any point in trying to barter to get the price down? Thing is I am paying in cash and there is no part ex involved (going to be a second car, something for me and my son to…
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"Great price" became "no deal" - what happened?
I'm hoping that MSE-ers who are more experienced in buying/selling used cars can help me understand what happened to me when I tried to buy a used car today! I need a small run-around and had done my research and identified 3 possible models and specs. As a cash buyer I have a budget, and I had checked Parkers for a price…
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Water getting into ford fiesta ztec spark plug wel
My partner's car keeps on getting water going into the spark plug well when it rains. Its getting in via the jet washers. A garage has seen it twice and put some black silicone around the washers, which worked for a few days but now the engine warning light is back on again. Does anybody have any experience with anything…
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Negative equity
Hi everyone, I have a situation that I’d be very grateful for help with. I’m expecting a baby in June, and have realised that I urgently need to replace my 2door golf cabriolet with something that fits a buggy in it, and that will be easy to get a baby in and out of. Unfortunately, the golf, which that I bought through PCP…