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Archives for September 2018

Garage has registered my car in OHs name
Hi, first time poster so apologies if this is in the wrong place. I’ve just got a new car but with a poor credit rating couldn’t get Finance. So it’s been taken out in my husbands name. Peter Vardy have registered the car in his name instead of mine and he’s managed to lose the flaming log book. How on earth do I get the…
Move Me Closer Evans Halshaw
Sometimes I despair reading these forums and the threads about motoring, it really is enough to put you off for life from buying a car but the majority of it is lack of understanding. So this thread is just about putting things into perspective and getting some truth into these threats and dispelling a few myths. Take…
Lease or buy and sell after 3 years
Hi, What would make more financial sense? Lease a car for £280 a month, or buy one ‘nearly new’ for £32,000 then sell it after 3 years? Thanks
V5C Changes
Hi Guys, I just wanted some advice on updating my car's details. As I've moved address I will be updating the Logbook to reflect this but I also recently bought a personalised registration number for the aforementioned car. So I was wondering whether there is a way that I can basically 'hit two birds with one stone'.…
Worse one yet
I have app on my phone and you can put in the car reg and it will check the tax and MOT status. Ive just been to a local supermarket whilst my wife went off on a headless chicken mission i sat in car . A old Volvo pulls up in front exhaust blowing headlight out and a bloke and a woman got out not exactly dressed for the…
Convertible roof broke on first day of purchase
Can anyone help on my rights with a garage just to be prepared? Stupidly paid in cash (although the garage does seem reasonable and fair but just to cover my back) we had a £200 receipt for the deposit with the full car price of £2k listed but when we paid the rest in cash today wasn't given any receipt... Either way, I…
Someone reversed into me in a car park
I went to tesco and someone reversed into me The details, I was parked up having reversed into the spot once I was ready to go I checked the road in front an audi q3 was coming down the road so I waited once she was clear of my space I pulled out as I was going out she puts her car into reverse and reverses into my…
Polo 1.2 - timing chain replaced to then be told the car can’t be fixed (engine block cracked)
Hi, I just wanted to get some advise as this is not something I Know much about. On Monday my car broke down - it started juddering and then eventually cut out. After that it wouldn’t start. The RAC guy towed my car to the garage I usually get work done at. The next day the mechanic gave me a quote of £550-£600 and started…
Citroen C2 - Battery (I don't know the issue)
Hi guys. I seem to be posting a lot about my S**T car, Citroen C2 05 Reg- 1.1L engine. I don't know what it is what is the problem this time, but in the past few months- -My hazards have kept flashing, when my hazards haven't been put on -All lights are flashing or are on constant on my dashboard - when engine is on / off…
Renault ignition key problem
Hi, I'm having problems turning the ignition key in my Renault Kangoo 2014. It's not the steering lock. I suspect either the key or the lock is wearing out (The spring on the lock has broken as I have to click the ignition key back manually now once I have started it). I can start it but it takes a hell of a lot of…
Car accident claim, potential outcomes?
Hi I couldn't find anything online but just need some advice. I know someone who was in a car accident, they told the insurer and admitted it was their fault to the insurer. However, they were originally a student and had since become unemployed. The insurance company have sent this for referral and wanted to know when he…
Is this a hazard?
Picture shows "my" car (black) emerging from cul-de-sac with view to right obscured by red car which has been parked for last 7 days at front of neighbour's house; think car belongs to friends of theirs who are away on holiday This means if I want to turn either right or left, I have to inch out with bonnet sticking into…
Purchase Demotivation Help
This is a pointless and frivolous thread for which I apologise but I do actually need your help/insight if you can provide it. I keep wanting to buy a new (used car) but it's not in my financial plan and don't really need it. We are 2 adults, 1 X 9 month old and another due at the end of Feb. I have a 2006 Clio 1.5dci and…
Car reversed in to me, driver claiming I drove in to them :S
Dear All, Afternoon, A few months ago, I vas driving along the isle in a car park. As I almost passed a car, the car reversed in to me, and crashed in to me. The damage on my vehicle is on the rear left hand side, the rear left door, wheel arch, wheel, and side of the bumper. I was in motion. I was following all rules and…
Vauxhall Astra 09- MOT Failure Repair cost
I received test results back from an MOT, which was failed. The garage is currently putting together a quote for repairs before begin MOT'd again. I the meantime, I wanted to get a quick estimate on the cost of repairs. Could anybody cost each item so to give me a ball park figure? Thanks in advance!…
Beckham escapes speeding conviction
Well that blows a hole in the assumption of deemed delivery of NIP http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-45668735
Hitting another car
Hi, I was reversing out of a parking space today and I accidentally hit a car that was parked behind me on double yellow lines. I know that I am liable for the crash, as they were stationary after all, but will them being parked on double yellow lines and me not being able to reverse out without hitting the car have any…
Classic Car Insurance
I need to insure my old Landrover which does very little mileage can anyone please suggest any classic car insurers?
Pcp
I am currently looking at getting a new car via PCP. I have never done PCP before on cars ive had in the past, and my current car, I paid for in full as at the time, I had the funds to do so and I wasn't planning on changing the car anytime soon. But I will have had my present car 2yrs next April, and although that doesn't…
Grating sound from brakes
I had my Golf serviced in June. At the time, I had a faint squeal from the offside rear brake which I was told was the caliper starting to seize (the car's 10 years old) but that the rear brakes would last until December and I could replace the calipers then. Last week, I started having a heavy grating sound from my…

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