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Who is at fault?
I think I know the answer to this but I thought I would see what the views are on here. Very busy junction B road joining an A road and you have to take your chances when they arise. I was at the give way on the B road waiting to turn right on to the A, clear for a good distance back from the left, checked right and…
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Accident insurance claim
I wonder if someone could advise. I recently backed my car into a parked vehicle and damaged their front passenger door. The owner wasn't around so I left my contact details. Owner calls me later that evening and says that he wants to get the damage fixed but doesn't want to go through insurance. I asked them to obtain 3…
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Popla Appeal Rejected
I received two parking charges from Smart Parking within a few days due to an administrative error. I use the app to pay as it is safer to use when shopping with two young children. Unfortunately, I forgot that I had changed my car two months previously and didn't update the app with my new registration details. I appealed…
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car repair taking too long?
Hi, my vehicle was involved in an accident 1 month ago. The vehicle is a 66 ford focus ecoboost and had front end damage. It didnt seem like massive damage, it needed bumpers, bonnet, radiators, headlights etc,on the 1st feb they said after stripping it down they had found out the chassis legs needed replacing. Ive had a…
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White strobe lamps in front grill?
I’ve just seen a hearse with a pair of white strobe lamps being driven along a road... I can’t find anything in regulations covering such use, but it’s confusing to road users and probably not legal. Any ideas?
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Write-Off, can insurance company deduct scrap valu
Hi All, I'm hoping that somebody will be able to help me. My car has been written off and I am being offered a value by the insurers which they say they will deduct an amount from if I choose to have the physical car back (I was planning to try and get a bit more money by selling the car for scrap). The car replaced one…
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Corrosion & failed MOT
My car failed MOT due to "excessive corrosion" in a certain part of the body. It went through a master services and very expensive repairs only about 3 months ago. If the corrosion is so bad, would the garage be responsible to point this out? If they should have pointed it out, what are their obligations for failing to…
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Leasing: Maintence vs Manufacturer Warranty
Hi, I have recently had some new tyres fitted on my leased car (Audi A1). I called my leasing company who I have the maintenance package with who then sent me to Audi. My problem is that as it is a new car under the Audi warranty I am entitled to new tyres without needing the maintenance package with my leasing company. I…
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Nudged car while parking, no damage
Hi MSE-ers, While parallel parking on my road, I nudged another car (my rear bumper, their front, extremely slowly). I went and parked in a bigger space and as I was getting out of the car, a woman was waiting for me saying "I saw you hit my car" - I immediately apologised and walked straight back to look at her car (which…
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Extended car warranty
Any advice welcome - I pick up my used car from Evans Halshaw on thursday- today I think I foolishly got talked into a 2 year warranty at over £440- it’s too much and I want to either cancel it or reduce to 1 year? I have signed all the necessary forms. Can I do this. I pay for the car when I pick it up and so far just…
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£35k to spend on a car ....what would you choose..
I want to treat myself....what would you choose? New? Nearly New? Vintage? Sports? Electric? Etc etc.....bring it on, my loves.....
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Finding out vehicle info from VIN/Reg
Trying to find out if my van has ESP. Is there a way I can do this using the reg or VIN? I’ve tried Vindecoderz, and had no luck. Trying to find out as I need to order new calipers. Can anyone advise please? Thank you
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Non fault accident
Had non fault mini round about accident so stressed out and afraid of driving as second accident in first year of driving. First one was my fault and still ongoing. My car is on finance possible 99.9 percent write off. Other party accepted liability but her insurance company tried to convince me to deal directly. I didn’t…
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How long have I held my driving licence?
Just a quick one - I've had a full motorbike licence for 18 months, and passed my car driving test 4 months ago. For car insurance purposes, have I held my licence for 18 months, or only 4? Thanks!
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PCP Car return
Hi all, After a little bit of advice any you can give would be great fully received. My PCP car was returned in September 2017. At the time some charges came up all of which one I accepted. The remaining item I disputed was the carpet having damage which I did not agree with. The collector said chances are you will not get…
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put a deposit on a car that has pcp
Hi, my son has put a deposit and taken a loan for half the cars price on a year old car with a main dealer, he has been saving so he still has the other half ready to pay. He went to a main dealer for peace of mind, they have said that the car has PCP and they have sent him an email confirmation that they can guarantee…
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Garage didn't replace oil filler cap
Morning team. Looking for advice really.... Took my car for an oil change last week. On Friday evening my oil light and battery light came on and I noticed some oil drops on the road outside my drive so assumed I had a bit of a leak. Just popped the bonnet to have a look and it seems the the garage either didn't replace…
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Tyres and repairs
My car - as with many new cars - came with a puncture repair kit (can of foam) rather than a spare tyre - If I use the can - can the tyre be permananently repaired afterwards or is it a write off ? In which case - in the case of a puncture, I will call out my breakdown service !
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Diesel tax
Can someone explain the new diesel tax to me as hubby is saying we need to sell our car to buy a petrol because of this new tax, is he right do we need to sell ASAP?
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Incorrect emissions on V5 - check now!
I discovered today that the 'check your car' website to see if you will be affected by the forthcoming Ultra Low Emissions zone in London that my 2016 registered Mercedes Diesel is down as not qualifying, even though all cars that new must meet the necessary standard. (I can't post the link as I'm a new user, but search…
