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Archives for May 2019

VT before 50% mark
Hi all, So i came across someomes response on one of the really old threads where this person stated that you can VT before the half repayment mark, however the finance company would expect you to pay the difference that would bring you to the 50% value (which is fine), eg. Say you only paid 10% back and decide to VT at…
Somewhere to stop?
We have made the journey from N Lincs to West Birmingham before and have never found a decent place to stop. Somewhere around Leicester, A46 to M1 then M69 ??
Buying GAP from ALA Gap Insurance
Hello looking at buying gap insurance Have looked @ ALA website as get good reviews on-line , any one else used / recommend ALA ? Looking at buying Back to invoice GAP insurance Bit confused to what to include in invoice price There help says "Invoice price of car (inc deposit): Please use the vehicle cash price, including…
Parking sensors and insurance
Hi all I called to renew my insurance today and mentioned to the agent that I had parking sensors on my car after having read on here that it can lower your premium. The agent asked if they came with the car as standard and that if they did it isn't a modification. I get that I didn't have this added to the car but do…
v5 details changed in error.
I 've filled in all the new keeper details on my v5 when handing on my car to a family member. The details should be still mine as I have to be the registered owner , . If I were to sell the car and change new keeper will I need a new document or do I just cross out all the information and put a signature on each section.
Mature PG student: PCP loan
Hi, I’m looking to purchase a car and unsure if I have a chance of being accepted onto a PCP finance plan due to my current position of being a postgraduate student. I’m 29, studying for a PhD which is funded (salary is on par for graduate jobs) and was in full time work previous prior to returning to university. My…
Insurance approved repairers list
I am about to renew my car insurance with LV= having the most competitive quote. However, they, for the first time, have added a written clause to my policy viz:- "Not using an LV= recommended repairer* - you'll pay an extra £200 Excess". *Applies to accidental damage, fire & theft & glass replacement excess if you use a…
Michelin CrossClimate SUV
Hi when booking the fitting of Michelin CrossClimate SUV Tyre Size 235/60V18 on kwk fits web site A box comes up saying they only fit CrossClimate's in pairs on the same axle. What is the reason for this please and what would happen if we got a punture and put a different type of tyre on the axle? No other web site states…
Admiral Recovering Costs From Me!
Hello everyone I am new to this site so please be gentle with me... About a year ago I got convicted of drink driving. I have been on the drink driving course and have been also punished by the law. It was very out of character for me and I am very grateful no one was seriously hurt and I will never ever make this mistake…
Court summons for speeding fine
Hi there In Nov last year, I was unfortunate enough to receive two speeding tickets. One I paid the fine and one I booked on the speed awareness course. Fast forward 6 months and I’ve just received a court summons for one of the offences. I have proof of payment for the fine which was never refunded and proof I attended…
Stoke to Nantwich avoiding dual carriageways
Hi, Does anyone know the best route from Stoke to Nantwich for someone who is a nervous driver and wants to avoid dual carriageways? Thanks
Thrifty Flexi Fleet
Looking at getting a car on long term rental, has anyone done this? Mainly because I wanna change my car regularly has anyone used Thrifty? Any help appreciated :money:
Is it possible to lease a used car?
Can someone please clarify whether it is possible to lease a car that is a 65 plate (so out of manufacturers warranty) or do lease companies only lease new cars that are within the manufacturer's three year warranty? Although it maybe obvious, by lease I mean the lease company is responsible for maintenance, repairs,…
PEUGEOT 207 Keeps running after key is removed
Appreciate and help ... My 56 plate 207 (TDI) has had a problem for a while where when I take the key out it keeps running. The dash lights remain on and to stop it I have to stall it in a controlled way and disconnect battery or the battery drains. The car will start normally but the problem will persist for a time…
Car finance issue
Hi there. I need some help. Over a month ago, I got a new car under a new Hire Purchase agreement, that paid the dealer £1,000 more so that it could be used to pay off the outstanding settlement figure for my old car. I had signed everything off over to the dealer and he assured me he would be paying off the outstanding…
Corsa D spanner light and other issues
Hi I have a vauxhall corsa D (2012) SXI 1.2 litre petrol. Over the past few months I have had a number of issues and wanted some advice. I had the engine management light come on and had it checked using the OBDI machine I have at home. It threw out a p0101 code (fuel too lean), which I had diagnosed by a garage as a fault…
How long before a car is declared a total loss
So my car suffered some serious damage, I went to the manufacturers part department of the make of the car and got a breakdown of parts needed to repair the vehicle the total costs exceed £10,000 minus the labour the garage will charge for the car which will be a few thousands. Based on the parts alone the car is a write…
New car insurance
Hello Pick up new car on Saturday , have selected registration number Car is going to be registered on Friday by dealer with DVLA Need to contact current insurer to swap vehicle on policy however currently not registered Can I do this now using registration details or do I need to wait till Saturday ? Ideally would want to…
national mileage register?
I received a letter headed "national mileage register", regarding a car I previously owned, saying that they had got my details from the DVLA and asking me to go to their website hpicheck.com/nmr and enter the mileage of . The thing is, I MOT'd the car just before I sold it, so the mileage is officially recorded. Further…
need help with rejecting the car - legal advice
Hello , So on 24th of April I have purchased a car from a trade company - they are classed as a garage but they sell cars as well. Long story short: On 21st I reported the fault to him , because I went to local garage and they said tell the company I bought it from to tow it back because its under 30 days. The trade told…

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