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How to keep car battery charged?
I’m having surgery soon and won’t be able to drive for at least 4 weeks after. I have no one else who can drive the car so I’m wondering if the battery will run down. I thought I would just start the car up every few days and let it sit idle for a while but now someone has told me that the car actually needs to be driven…
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UKCPS parking ticket even though paid displayed!
I went to Bury last Sunday and paid £3 for a ticket that I left on my dash as its a none sticker type. This was valid for about six hours. I was away for about two. Four days later I get a parking ticket asking for £100! Reason of issue: Without a valid pay and display ticket (or prepayment arrangement) The ticket was…
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Car insurance write off but finance not in my name.
Hi. What a nightmare this has been, hoping for some advice! Sorry, it's long. On Monday the 5th of this month a young boy pulled out of a lane straight into the side of me. I reported to my insurer (co-op) and they arranged recovery to a local garage, and put me in touch with a claims company to provide me with hire. The…
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First time leasing - costs
I am considering taking out a car lease for the first time and want to understand what all the costs are. I understand the 1+23 format and that there is an arranegment fee. Do I need to factor in GAP insurance for the 2 years? Is there a prudent amount of money to factor in for the final condition check (car park dents…
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Citroen C3 Aircross - any good?
I'm thinking of buying one of these and wonder what owners think of theirs? Mine would have automatic transmission and Parking Assist. Any experience of these would be especially useful. Many thanks
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MSE News: Pothole damage payouts double after harsh winter
The number of successful pothole claims following incidents on motorways or major A-roads more than doubled in the last financial year... Read the full story: 'Pothole damage payouts double after harsh winter' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply.
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How PCP works when it finishes
Hi all I have a car from Evans halshaw on a 3 year PCP. The guaranteed value after the 3 years (providing I stick to the agreed mileage) is £6995. Now, when the 3 years is up I understand I have 3 options: -give the car back and walk away -pay the balloon payment and own the car -trade the car in for another using the…
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BMW 7 series fire
In August this year - Our 13 month old BMW 7 series car ( not a recall model ) caught fire as we were driving home from our son’s wedding . Luckily a motorcyclist in front of us flagged us down to alert us to the fire under the engine area of the car. We got our 14 year old daughter and 3 year old granddaughter out in…
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Policy holder vs named driver?
My car insurance covers me, the 'policy holder', for commuting and for travel use within my job. My OH is listed as 'named driver'. Is the insurance likely to cover her for commuting and travel within her job?? I have checked all the documentation and nothing is stated and it is not in FAQs. I will of course phone…
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KIA Stonic experiences?
I'm looking to buy a new car soon and have narrowed the choice down to something like the Citroen C3 Aircross. But I've now seen the Kia Stonic advert that looks very similar. Has anyone got one of these please? I'd be grateful for both overall comments and, if applicable, views on the automatic transmission and/or the…
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PCP and Car Fire
Hi All, Yesterday my 2013 (63 plate) BMW 525D stopped midway through journey and started to catch fire on its own - My wife was lucky to make it out alive. Whatever was remaining on the car was towed away for my insurance to take a look. I spoke to my insurance company today where they confirmed that it is almost certain…
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When to tax a vehicle
I've not had to tax a vehicle for 20 years - had a company car, so a bit rusty on this: I retired last December and taxed a new car on about 28 Dec. My tax runs out on 30th Nov. If I tax it a few days before that date will the DVLA steal a month off me, meaning next year I have to tax it at the end of October, or will it…
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What conversation do I need to have with the garage?
Hi there, I bought my daughter a 2004 mini as her first car on the basis it was in excellent condition and had a load of work done on it by the previous owner. One thing that was replaced in June this year was the power steering pump and unfortunately it has failed again. I have the receipt for the work and my garage has…
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If someone coming the other way is on my side of the road, do I have to move over?
There's a realtively long, straight, wide single-carriageway road near me. People often decide to overtake while there's oncoming traffic by forcing the oncoming traffic to move hard to their left to create a magic overtaking lane down the middle of the road. Today there was litter-picking happening - a van parked on the…
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Car finance is not helping me at all regarding faulty vehicle
Hi, I have been having issues with my car which was bought from Cargiant. I have reported the issues before it was 6 months and since then i took my car back twice for repair. Now i took it again yesterday and told them i want to hand this car back in as i am refusing to keep it due to the issues its causing me. Since i…
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Taking dishonest driver to SCC regarding accident!
Good morning to you all. Please take it easy on me as I have just joined and it is my first post on here :-) I had a car accident in July 2018, wherein I was driving down my road, in the left hand lane, when suddenly TP (who was partly in the middle boxed area and partly in the right lane and not at any point in my lane)…
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HELP! address on V5 and license different to insurance doc - will it invalidate my claim?
Hi, my car was sadly written off in an accident recently (my fault) and I've just realised that I forgot to change the address on my V5 and driving license when I moved house in June. Fortunately, I did change the address on my car insurance back then so that is correct. Does anybody know whether the difference in…
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Made a mistake with V5 form on late fathers vehicle
Please I could use some advice/help. My dad passed away last year and he owned a vehicle to use as spare parts. One of my fathers friends offered to take it, I gave the car to him free of charge. When filling out the paperwork he offered to post the V5 forms for me which I accepted (as it was only a week after my dad's…
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Stopping on a roundabout
Hi. Can anyone tell me where I can find the law pertaining to "Stopping on a roundabout"? I stopped to briefly to pick a friend up and a Police officer said I committed an offence. I have searched the RTA Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2002 etc. But can't find any reference to this offence.
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Which blower motor resistor?
The blower motor resistor on my Fiesta has gone. The options are: Unbranded from under £4 upwards on ebay. Hella £16 Febi Bilstein £17 Ford £30 ish I don't mind getting one which doesn't last long because I can replace them quickly. I seem to remember that they get hot and can potentially cause fires? Which would people…
