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PCP Help
Hi all, I would very much appreciate some help and guidance on how to deal with an issue I have on a PCP agreement. I purchased a car earlier this year from a motor trader. Paid a deposit via bank card and the balance is supposed to be on a PCP. The problem that has arisen is that no payments have been taken under the PCP…
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Morrisons starts charging for air at petrol stations - MSE News
Morrisons has scrapped a scheme which offered customers free air for their tyres when they spent £15 or more on fuel at its petrol stations...Read the full story: 'Morrisons starts charging for air at petrol stations' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply.
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Timer belt problem Mini on PCP deal
Hello I was wondering if anyone has any advice. I bought my car, Mini Cooper Countryman two years ago on a pcp deal. Sadly it’s now out of warranty. It broke down yesterday, I had it towed to Mini who charged £120 for diagnostics and have now advised the timer chain has broke. They need to strip the engine, further £400,…
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Legalities around company car and parking fines
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Parking fine from local council
hi there I'm hoping someone can help, I parked in a residents parking permit area in Ashtead, it has recently changed and I wasn't aware. I would normally park in the car park and saw a space on the road. I wrote to the local council Mole Valley and they have refused to cancel the PCN . There was only a sign at the start…
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Cheapest spare key for 7th generation Ford Fiesta 5 door?
Hello please. So, I share a car with a friend. I have a key and I cannae find it. Hopefully I will, but it ain't looking good so far. Thus, I am here, at the hive mind for all things bargainy, to feed upon your wisdom. It's a 7th generation (2019 I think) sporty Ford Fiesta automatic.. I thiiink it's a keyless ('remote'?)…
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Advice needed please
Would very much appreciate help and advice regarding vehicle recovery. I live at the top of a very small cul de sac where my Son has been parking his vehicle. Then due to the vehicles engine breaking down he Sorn his vehicle and did not renew his Tax/MOT due to repairs cost. Yesterday a recovery vehicle plus 2 gentlemen I…
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Advice needed
My son brought an Astra cdti 1.6 diesel in December 2018 from a large well known car trader. In March of this year it ended up in the garage as the DPF valve was blocked and the filter 89% blocked. He paid £400 to have the valve replaced and the car ran fine. He was told he needed to run it at 3000 revs every now and then…
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Paying finance off with a loan..
Hi, Has anyone taken out a loan to pay off their car finance?
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Car Accident caused by a Local Council Dustbin Lorry
Hi there - my mother was in her car when a dustbin lorry started reversing into her car. She instinctively starting to reverse herself to stop it hitting her and in the process she then backed into the car behind her! Amazingly no damage was done to her car, but the car behind her was damaged. The dustbin lorry however…
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Voluntary termination hp
After a bit of advice if poss guys. I've repaid over 50% of my car and decided to hand it back executing my right of VT. My finance company accepted and said they can either collect the car or I can drop it off at one of their mannheim locations (the nearest one to me being about a 45 min drive). For collection they have…
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cosmetic repair comanies
Hi Would one be able to suggest any good companies for cosmetic repairs for body and alloy wheels..many thanks
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car write off, is it worth going through insurance?
Hoping someone more knowledgeable can help. My son rear ended another car this morning. His old Astra worth £1-2K is a write off. Obviosuly his no claims will be gone because of the claim from the other driver but should he bother putting a claim in for his own loss? Will this impact on his premium on next renewal? If it…
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LPS Parking Charge Notice
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Zero NCD - best insurance company?
Hi My newly widowed sister in law is having to sort out her car insurance. Whilst she has been the main driver, my brother was the policy holder. She now knows she has zero no claims discount. Does anyone have recommendations for best insurance company that could take into account her good driving record?
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Back Order (Ford UK)
Hello, Just looking for ideas from anyone "in the know" on this issue. In brief, my car (66) has been off the road for over a month now. The dealer (who has been good,and have offered to source a hire car in the meantime) has been informed by Ford that the part needed is on "Back Order". It appears to mean that nobody has…
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Pay Balloon or another PCP?
hi all So my balloon payment is due 05/08 and I can't decide what to do. Balloon is £11200. Car is a 2015 BMW 318d M Sport which I have had from new and has covered 44k miles. I am relatively happy with the car; had no issues with it and just had 2 rear tyres fitted at a cost of £350. I'm about to book it in for its MOT…
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Green flag renewal
Hi all, just had my renewal letter from green flag. As usual, the price has jumped a bit, despite no call outs. One line says I'm on auto renewal, and cancelling my policy will result in a £10.08 admin fee. Is this legal ? Charging me to NOT renew my breakdown cover ? Cant be, surely ? Help needed asap please Thsnks
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I want car that won't wake up my neighbours
Due to a change of jobs I'm likely to be driving to work more, until a planned railway station is built near my workplace. My 2011 1.25 litre petrol fiesta is noisier than I would like when starting from cold in the morning. Is there any trend towards quieter starting in the latest cars? For example the latest Fiesta has a…
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Hastings Direct car insurance - claim process? Very confused.
Hi all, this is my first post on here so sorry if it's formatted wrong! I'm 19 and was involved in a rear end shunt a couple of days ago - it wasn't my fault and the third party admitted liability at the scene in front of a police officer no less! This is the first time I've ever had to claim on my car insurance and I'm…
