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Motor Bike licence
Daft question guys, sorry. As I look at my Driving licence Card, which letters of classification, tell me which motorbike type, I can legally ride, if any? Pretty sure I passed the motor bike test in maybe 1970 ish. Haven't actually ridden two wheels since 1983, Kawasaki Z200.
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Insurance wont pay
I've previously posted about my 2011 polo, it was at a local garage and I was being told that somehow unknown to us all water had gotten into my ECU the bloke at my garage took it out and tried to dry it out, put in back in the car will run but wont get out of 'limp mode'. Took my car to an actual VW dealers garage. They…
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van repairs and insurance
On New Years day my van was crashed into while parked on the street near my flat. Unfortunately the person drove off, without leaving a note. It’s a pretty significant bit of damage but luckily it’s only cosmetic, the van still drives fine. At the time I opted not to inform my insurance company as my premium was already…
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Returning a new car - SOGA
I am beginning to worry my new car is going all Christine and is trying to kill me. She was was bought from brand new in November and currently has been into the dealerships Garage once per month since I got her. She is stalling on stop start, She is stalling on idling, she is regularly hunting for revs (the rev counter…
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M25
I was driving on the M25 yesterday and saw a lot of white cone shaped devices on the side of the road on medium height metal posts. Can anyone say what they are and used for? My first thought was some type of communication device.
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Roadworthiness and Breakdown Cover Validity
Hi everyone, I was double checking my breakdown cover this morning, and the policy documents state that in order to ensure the company (Emergency Assist Ltd) attend the breakdown, "The vehicle must be maintained to a good state of mechanical and electrical repair and is of a Roadworthy Condition". "Roadworthy condition" is…
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OE qualty or OES quality
I'm looking to buy 2 drop links and 2 track control arms but should I choose one that's OE quality or one that's made to OES (Original Equivalent Specification)
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Failed MOT
Our 2006 Ford KA went in for its MOT yesterday and failed on: - the num plate bulb is out - exhaust having major leak of exhaust gasses blowing from front flexi, - nearside front subframe excessively corroded (floor holed), - offside front suspension excessive movement at wishbone pin - nearside front seatbelt anchorage…
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Waiting for a part
My son's car failed the MOT a week ago because the hazard warning light button does not work. They will not allow him to drive the car until it is repaired but the part is not in stock in the UK and they are waiting for it to come from Spain, which could take a while. He needs his car to visit clients and is having to rely…
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Car Fuel Benefit
First Post Hello, I have a company car and take the option of 'free fuel' using my company credit card. ALL my private miles are paid for. I have calculated that my private miles are so small the tax I pay in FUEL CAR BENEFIT ( £4972) I would be better off by opting out of this scheme. SO , my question.... the £4972 I pay…
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Second hand car issues engine sensor 1st 3 months
Hi all. I need some help understand my rights regarding a second hand car. If this is not the correct place let me know. The issue: -Just less than 3 months ago I bought a second hand car, 12 years old, ~83000 miles. -After about a month, the engine management light came on. I called the dealer and they told me to take it…
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Britannia Driving School - Consumer Right Exist?
Duplicate thread here, please see the original post: 5797937 Sorry!! (Don't know how to delete a post yet.)
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Britannia Driving School - Consumer Right Exist?
I'm posting this new thread wanted to raise a discussion over the Learner Driver's Consumer Right. Does Learner Driver also have the Consumer Right? or How the Learner Driver's Consumer Right is safeguarded after they've paid the tuition fee to a Driving School? On 31st January 2018, I sent over my Feedback after received…
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Council cleaning bill after accident.
Hi can anyone give advice, my son had an accident on a little road last April. The police came out and left agreeing it was 50/50 the insurance paid on same grounds then he got sent a bill for road cleaning which was forward to insurance. Yesterday he got a final demand for full amount pay or legal action, checked with…
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KA Key
I have a 2012 KA (mark2) and the original Key Fob no longer electronically unlocks the car. This is due to the contacts within the fob becoming loose and there is nothing that can be done to rectify this. On advice from a Ford Dealer, I bought a "new" key from eBay (from a scrap dealer) that I was told would be easy to…
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Not charged for fuel - what should I do?
Hi all, After some advice please. I am currently away with work and went into a petrol station to top up the tank in my car, which came to £15. Went in to pay, grabbed a sandwich and headed to the till. The lady wasn't particularly attentive, it was noisy and I was still half asleep. She asked me any fuel, to which I…
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Confused about civil enforcement claims form help!
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Car Purchase Evans Halshaw
Hi I recently purchased a pre reg Vauxhall Viva from Evans Halshaw Nottingham. When i went to test drive it had 125 miles on it.So i rang later that day and paid my deposit and arranged to collect in 2 weeks time.When i went to collect the vehicle it now had 466 mile on it,When i asked how it had gone up i was informed…
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End PCP agreement
Hello folks, I have a car on PCP finance which I would like to end early but not sure what, if anything, I'd be liable to pay. The cars price was £30k, I paid a £2k deposit and the monthly cost is £450 for 48 months with an £11k balloon payment. I have so far made 29 payments (£15,050 including the £2k deposit). I read…
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Insurance write-off, but not Cat C or D?
I'm thinking of buying an old Toyota Prius for my partner to learn on. It's less than £1000, so I don't expect too much! (And that is the expected price for a car this age with 100k miles.) But the vehicle report says it's a write-off. The owner says it had a "reportable accident", but is not Cat C or D. Is that possible?…
