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Consumer Right question
hi there - I bought a second hand car at the end of January from a car dealer with around 40.000 miles but now after few months is having problem with the engine and the injector. I called them because it has 6 months warranty with a warranty company and I discovered that injectors are excluded so I had to pay a mechanic…
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Used car help - Faulty car after 1 month, dealer not accepting fault
Hi My fiance purchased a 4 year old smart car from a dealer (not main) with low millage. After a few weeks it suffered from a radio glitch (turned it on and off and it resolved so didn't report). After 1 month 5 days from purchase, a mega loud deafening sound came out the speakers on constant repeat. My fiance pulled over…
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New Motorcycle disintegrating
Hy, I purchased a new motorcycle April 2018. Its been the subject of two recalls which necessitated riding in the winter to take it to my local (80 mile round trip dealer). Aside from that its been ridden a few times throughout the winter and washed after every ride except the last time after the engine management light…
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Should I replace both coil springs?
Hey! I’m having my car fixed as I hit a speed bump and busted my coil spring in my front drivers side. The car is only 3 years only and only has 20,000 miles on it. The mechanic was surprised the coil spring was broke as he said they wouldn’t break naturally with the car being so young and having such little miles on it.…
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Car Tax Rise - V11 inaccurate
I received a reminder (V11) to say that my car tax was due by the end of April on 8th April, It says that my car tax is £140. There IS a note in red saying "The rates of duty shown were correct at the time of printing. If they change in the budget, you may need to pay a different rate" Well of course there is no spring…
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Mobile Tyre Fitting Time Slot
Hi all, Was wondering whether anybody could give me a little advice. I punctured a tyre on Friday and booked a mobile tyre fitting the following day. The service allowed you to book a specific time slot, so I did because I knew I was going out and needed to get ready. The time slot was between 12-2pm. The fitter turned up…
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Vauxhall Lifetime warranty
[FONT="]Hi,[/FONT] [FONT="] [/FONT] [FONT="]I have an Astra GTC 2.0 Diesel car covered by their lifetime warranty.[/FONT] [FONT="]I recently had it in to Peter Vardy my local Vauxhall to have the warranty re-activated for another year, this was done, no problems there.[/FONT] [FONT="]They also carried…
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Motoring offence in another county - which court?
I've had a letter re: a speeding offence committed last month. Smart motorway and I was travelling at 70 when it changed to 40mph restrictions. I was slowing down from 70 when I went past the camera and was clocked at 54. I thought I was doing the preferable thing by braking gradually rather than sharply at that speed, as…
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Manufacturers Warranty - MOT fail courtesy car
Hello! I was hoping someone could give me some advice. My car failed its MOT with a major. The garage advised me that I could only drive it home and to/from somewhere to get it repaired and re-MOTd. It's still under warranty and the local dealership has confirmed that the issue is covered, but they dont have the part in…
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Auto Aid?
Evening All, Has anyone got breakdown cover with the above please, are they any good. Thanks, Carol
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Voluntary termination: Experiences with Barclays and condition of cars query.
Hi all, I've read a lot on here about Barclays and it seems I have a battle on my hands. What was the condition of your car and what was your experience with handing it back? Did you end up having to fork for minor damages, did you take it to court etc? Trying to figure out how pedantic I should be with the cars condition…
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CSMA Boundless car care warrant 5
HiAny CSMA boundless members out there? I have just bought a low mileage 3 year old ford, just out of manufacturers warranty. I am tempted by the Car care 5 warranty offerred to members for £176. It covers the car up to 5 years or 60K miles. Just wondered if any one else has bought this and what they think of it, your…
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London drivers to face new ultra low emission zone from today - check if you'll pay £12.50/day - MSE
Some drivers in central London will be hit with a new charge of £12.50/day from today, as the the ultra low emission zone has replaced the current T-Charge...Read the full story: 'London drivers to face new ultra low emission zone from today - check if you'll pay £12.50/day' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t…
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Used 7 seater required - new to buying cars!
Hello, I need some help please. I have recently left my abusive marriage with my children but my husband has kept the car as it is his and in his name. I really need a car, and it has to be a 7 seater due to the amount of children I have. I previously had a quashqai +2 and an x trail. Due to the abuse in the marriage I…
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Best Budget Sat Nav
Tom Tom are refusing to update my old sat nav Tom Tom via Live 120 I've probably had it 8 years and it's been great, especially for the live traffic and speed camera warnings. I would like something similar again, certainly under £150. I need the same features, but reading about some of the ones on sale now it seems to…
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PCP agreement extension
Hi, I’m having a lot of trouble with my existing pcp agreement. My local dealership extended my pcp agreement without my knowledge after I accepted a deal for a new car from them. I’m not sure why they have done this. I now have an extended financial agreement with them until July, however the brand new car I ordered is…
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Spare wheel
My Suzuki came without a spare - just a can of foam - I would prefer the security of a full sized spare - and looked in to the cost - Suzuki want over £300 for a steel spare and tyre - Tyreman want £200 for a narrow alloy with a 125/70 17" continental tyre, jack and brace - supposedly the same overall diameter as my full…
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Declaring criminal conviction. Direct Line.
Hi, I have a live non motoring criminal conviction that resulted in community service. It is spent as of May 2020. During the application process with Direct Line I was not asked about non motoring criminal conviction. Their policy document…
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Mileage claim
Hello. Can anybody offer any advice. I'm trying to claim mileage allowance for a previous job. However I've spoken to HMRC who are saying as my employer didn't contribute anything of the 45p then I can't claim, whereas if they contributed anything then I can claim the remaining amount up to the 45p. This seems a bit wrong…
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Mitsubishi Breakdown cover
I have this on my new car. Anyone any experience ? Worthwhile ? Am wondering whether to renew my existing Autoaid cover, (as well), or not thanks
