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Dash cam recommendations
Hi folks. I've been mulling over the idea for a while but I've bitten the bullet and decided to buy a dash cam. I recently started a new job which involves a 95 mile round trip on the M4, and the number of near misses I see every day is shocking. So I'd like a dash cam to protect me in the event if I'm involved in a…
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Motability car
Hello I am looking to get a mobility car I am disabled and in full receipt of PIP higher rate I don’t have any letters about my entitlement and it states on the motability car website I need to take one to the dealer will I have to wait a month or so by writing to the dwp asking for this or can I go into my local job…
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Car tax Increase coming up
My car tax is going to increase by £25 when it comes into force on the the 5th of april, my current tax runs out 30th april so cant renew before the increase. If I cancelled my tax online on the 31st of march then would I get the full month back for the next month and then simply apply on the 1st of april for new tax to…
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land-rover-wins-court-dispute-over-chinese-copycat
Wow. They almost got away with it https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/land-rover/106394/land-rover-wins-court-dispute-over-chinese-copycat
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2015 Clio tyre pressure warning
2015 Clio check your tyre pressure dashboard warning. Averaging once per week. Got a valve drivers side wheel last week. Warning returns yesterday. Couldn't pump up past 27psi passenger wheel petrol station air machine failed to error. Other three wheels went upto 32psi fine. Second trip to quickfit today though couldn't…
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Tax savings for electric company car?
Hello, Our family car has just died. It was however used mostly by my wife who used it for valid business trips to clients several times a week. I am still trying to make head or tail of the tax implications of an electric replacement company car. She is a joint director of our non-vat lmt company and a paye employee of…
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Car clamped although have SORN
I have SORNED my vehicle quite some time back and it was on DVLA and I had a reciept of the SORN. As I have 2 other cars which are currently in use, my car has always been parked on the pavement of my house. A clamp was put on the car by cartaxenforcement. I had to pay 260 pounds. I don't understand how it can be said that…
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PCP Finance Deals - Mercedes
Hi, Has anyone taken out a PCP Finance deal recently just to take advantage of the discount with Mercedes and cancel within the 14 days cooling off period, If so did you get to keep the discount?
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Would you buy a late 90s Japanese car?
Looking for a reliable, dependable, trouble free family car for me, my wife and 7 and 3 year old daughters, don’t like modern cars as they’re pretty soulless, seen a 1999 Honda Accord 1.8 Auto Executive with 2 owners and FSH, 42k for £1300, looks a clean motor, also like the old shape Primera GT , am I being sensible or…
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Car insurance con
So, I have just taken out a policy with Brightside insurance and I was quoted £30 per month which was £10 less than my old insurer, so I signed up. However I have since had an email stating that they have increased my premium by £85 a year (now £39 a month) as apparently I failed to disclose a claim. Last year, a guy fell…
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BOSCH S5 Battery issues
I bought a new Bosch S5 battery in January 2018 from a UK firm Just Car Batteries. I gave tried to contact them as my garage has found faulty cells and requires replacing. As the firm no longer exists, i have contact Bosch and had the fob off from Jack Rice stating i need to take up with company i bought from and not them.…
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Car Service Cost
My partner's 2017 Peugeot 108 is due for a service. It's got about 20k miles on the clock and the local Peugeot garage have quoted her £380 which seemed quite a lot to me. Is it just to protect the warranty?
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Service plan
I've been offered a service plan for £22 per month on a small car. When I looked at booking direct it was £140 for a full service and £209 for a major service. Are service plans meant to be cheaper than just booking direct or is this normal? This is the first time I've dealt with this so wondering about peoples experiences.
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Used car Warranty
Sorry for the long post.... I bought a used car on 2nd of march and was given verbally a months warranty. Within a few hours we noticed the car had a noticable engine knock. With it being the weekend I planned to ring them when they opened on the Monday, however, the car got me to the school run but then totally conked…
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Buying car to last 15 years?
I guess this is a two or three part question. To give you an idea of what I want I have in mind a Volvo V60 D4 is currently rising to the top. I want an estate, SUV or hatchback (in that order). Need the boot for dogs and horses but not for towing horses but still need to tow 1,500kg infrequently. I want comfort over all…
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Knocking sound when braking
Hi guys. I’ve been to mechanic to get this knocking sound looked at. It’s a fast knocking sound, and gets faster as I come to a stop. It sound like it’s coming from the front left of car. It only occurs after / when I’ve done a long-ish journey (45+ min). It only happens when I ever so slightly touch the brakes to come to…
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Service Reminders
Morning all Just a quick post, I’m having a healthy debate with my car dealership about vehicle service reminders and the fact that their reminder was after the 12months I needed to get my car serviced which voided my warranty. Now whilst I understand I have to get my car serviced, due to me driving around the country for…
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Large car low running costs for low miles
Any suggestions? Currently have a Lexus LS460, it's nice but the VED is a killer (£570 as of next year). Ok 23mpg isn't great either, so could save some cash there too. Any suggestions for replacement? Large, parking camera (or retrofit?), lower VED, better fuel consumption. Doesn't need to be fast. But comfortable.…
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Insurance renewal 1 day after non fault accident.
I was hit by another driver on Friday. Nothing too bad but will be expensive to fix as I'll need a new door and wheel arch trim. I phoned my insurer to make a claim on the Friday. Come Monday the third party insurance company told me they would like to do the repairs and give me a hire car as their policy holder had…
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Should I buy 20 year old Jeep?
I have always admired the Jeep Cherokee, and actually had a test drive in a used one about twenty-five years ago. I did not like the automatic box, and forgot about it. Recently I found a low mileage manual diesel, which is not in bad shape. I am wondering what problems to look for. I have looked at Youtube, but most of…
