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After Service, Cracking/Peeling Around heating controls?
Hi after a full service on a Renault Clio my wife noticed some white bits around the heating controls, on checking closer it was cracking/ peeling? We had cleaned the car the day before & noticed nothing different. Just wondering if so how would this happen during a full service? Nothing like this has happened before after…
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Caught Speeding
Hello, I got caught speeding through Richmond park today. The speed limit is 20mph because of the risk of deer walking into the road and I was going 36mph. An officer was around the bend with a speed gun and stopped me as I approached. He issued me a notice of intended prosecution and said I will find out within 6 months.…
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vans for family of 6
Would appreciate opinions and advice anyone may have We have a family of 6; me, the missus, and 4 boys currently 12, 10, 2 and 1 We want to get a vehicle that can fit us all in; both transporting us (so need min 6 seats) and our piles of luggage… we are very outdoors and active – bikes, camping, climbing, kayaking as well…
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Car can’t be repaired HELP!
I bought a 2015 Hyundai i20 in May last year (2018). I went for a Hyundai for peace of mind with their 5 year warranty. Before Christmas about November time I started with problems starting the car. It wasn’t too bad to begin with and I just put up with it but in the new year jan/Feb time it got much worse and was…
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HELP MS90 😫 £660 6 points
Hi everyone, Iv just checked my online driving licence details and noticed I have a MS90 conviction with £660 fine and 6 points. Background, we moved house last year and silly me forgot to change the v5 document on my car. We were renovating the new house so completely forgot to do this. The offence took place in November…
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Uninsured Car involved in RTC
Hi, this is my first time on any Forum, so here is my story: Early hours in the morning I’ve heard a Big Bang, went outside to check and it’s only my car been hit by another car and ended up 2 houses down. The driver of the other car stopped and we called the police, the driver admitted his fault and found to be 3 times…
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Laser speed camera - distance could be wrong
Hello :) Someone I know was caught speeding using a LTI 20.20 Ultralyte laser speed camera some time ago. The officer was on a motorway bridge, and snapped the victim coming towards him on the motorway, at a specified distance of 521m (presuming the second number down in the top right corner of the evidence photo is the…
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Careless Driving - Need Help
Does anyone know if Motor Legal Protection covers you if get charged with careless driving that's going to court?
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Working for Uber?
Most Uber drivers use their own cars although drivers can rent or lease a car to drive with Uber. Uber offers car rental or leasing via Getaround, Hertz, and Fair and Uber and BYD Auto have a partnership to provide leasing of electric cars to Uber drivers in Chicago and New York City. Drivers must meet requirements for…
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Touching a mobile phone (sat nav) while driving
I know you're not allowed to "hold" a mobile phone while driving but a lot of people use their phone as a sat nav and mount it to their dashboard. But are you allowed to touch the screen of the phone at all? Perhaps to mute a call or turn up the volume on the voice commands? The reason I ask is because I see Tesla drivers…
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What is the greatest car ever?
Can be any I would go for the Ferrari , can't beat a Ferrari.
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Wear and tear items
Quick bit of advice please. Arnold Clark autocare package claims that you can cover yourself against unexpected mechanical and electrical problems. This, on their website stated it includes clutch and gearbox repairs, however, in their policy documents it states they don't cover wear and tear items. Can anyone speak from…
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Cat N motorcycle
Apologies if this is the wrong forum. I'm considering getting a Cat N Triumph Scrambler. Is there an accurate online valuation tool for motorcycles and how much will Cat N status affect the value? Will the insurance premium be significantly increased? I've read the insurance companies require an MOT but the bike is 2017 so…
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Insurance being cancelled because i didn't declare sorn because car remained uninsured before it
Hi, would be grateful if you could suggest a solution to my situation. my car got stolen in November 2018 a couple of days before my policy expiry date. it got recovered and I didn't make any claim. it needed some repairs I arranged this to be brought home on a recovery truck. before repairs, i had to go aborad due to some…
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Returning Vehicle after 6 months
Hi Folks, I’m having a bit of trouble with a car I purchased on HP from a used car dealership. The vehicle is 2009 with 80,000 miles and I originally purchased the car around 15.09.2018. I am aware after the 6 month period I lose rights in terms of returning the vehicle. However shortly after purchasing the vehicle I…
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Car club excess insurance
Just signed up for a car hire excess policy but it doesn't cover peer to peer car clubs like Turo and Hiyacar. Anyone had any luck finding a policy that does cover those type of car clubs where the cars are privately owned? Thanks
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Most tax-efficient way to buy a new van
I run a limited company that needs a van. I bought my current van outright, but it's now nearly 10yrs old and I could do with a new one. What's the most tax-efficient way to buy one? Cash from my company, leasing or a business loan repaid monthly? I would like to spec it which makes me thing something like Vanarama is a…
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Hypermiling......
What's your best mpg for your behemoth gas guzzling petrol? Engine size? Steady sensible driving only, imagine you're trying to impress the green party. (Don't bother if you're one of the 'no acceleration sense' brigade).
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M4 vs. M40..? Quick advice needed!
I have the choice of these two to get to the M25 in the early hours of tomorrow morning. Anyone happen to know which would be least beset by delays and restrictions at night currently?
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At fault for accident?
Hi I'm new here so if I've done something wrong just politely let me know :D . So earlier I was in an accident on a roundabout and after calling my insurance company they immediately sent me an email saying that I'm likely at fault, I disagree with this decision and don't understand how they could come to the decision so…
