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Repair or scrap
Hi there, I have a 2008 Peugeot 207 with 115,000 on the clock. I've had it from 30,000 miles and has never broken down on me. I've had the clutch done and the head gasket/water pump/cam belt done at about 80,000 miles. I have recently had a burning smell coming from the engine (I believe it is oil spilling onto a hot part…
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Can I wire dash cams into Van wiring (instead of Cig Lighter)?
Hi all Our insurers have offered us a discount on our fleet policy if we have dash cams installed in our 3 vans. They haven’t recommended any brand and I am free to choose any brand of dash camI was going to buy 3 cameras for our 3 vans but before I do I want to know how to wire them. I asked a mate who is a commercial…
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Garage put wrong mileage on MOT certificate
About 2 weeks ago, I put my car in for its MOT. Yesterday, I noticed on my new MOT certificate that the value for the mileage was wrong. In fact, it said I had [FONT="]travelled [/FONT] 22,000 more miles than I actually did! I checked on the gov.uk website and it said if it was less than 28 days since I had the MOT…
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My car hit by van who then drove off
Hello My wife was driving our 6 month old car today when a van pulled out on her and damaged front wing and bumper Said white van then failed to stop and drove off :mad: No witnesses and no dash cam sadly As wife can't remember the vans plate , thinking the only option I have is to pay for repairs myself and not go through…
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Reversed into Lorry, 2 months later got a letter?
Hi guys. Very stupidly, 2 months ago I was leaving the gym, A lorry was parked down the centre are the carpark. I reversed out and backed towards the lorry, but stupidly I took it out of gear, and put it back into reverse instead of 1st (Both are top left of the gearbox). I bumped into the edge of the tail lift, and broke…
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Insurance company paid out over £3000 for an claim against me, now admit they shouldn't have paid it
Basically my insurance company paid out over £3000 for a claim made against me back at the start of the year and they have only just informed me of this. They've investigated the amount and admitted that basically, the claim should never have been paid and that they didn't investigate it. They say they can't claim the…
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Unjustified parking ticket - no reply to appeal
I was the driver of my dads registered car. I parking in sainsbury’s for 1 hr and 39 mins when i was allowed 2 hrs. I got a parking ticket sent to via my dads address. I have appealed to horizon parking- it is now 16 days days and they have not replied. I sent my instore receipt which shows that i was refunded £3 which you…
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Reversed into Lorry, 2 months later got a letter?
Hi guys. Very stupidly, 2 months ago I was leaving the gym, A lorry was parked down the centre are the carpark. I reversed out and backed towards the lorry, but stupidly I took it out of gear, and put it back into reverse instead of 1st (Both are top left of the gearbox). I bumped into the edge of the tail lift, and broke…
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DMFlywheel 2 year old Fiesta 17000 miles
17 plate Ford Fiesta with 17000 miles on clock. Put it into Ford garage but am being told it is wear and tear. Of the Dual mass flywheel. My previous cars had over 80000 miles on the clock with no clutch problems whatsoever. Purchased car with 5000 miles on the clock from Ford Dealership. Where and who does private…
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Overwhelmed Range Rover
Hi All, So this is a bit of a strange one, I’m a father of 2 I drive a 2003 Nissan and Micra and yesterday my brother surprised me with a Range Rover Sport Autobiography 2015. We went to the showroom and he just said here you go. I’ve woke up this morning still in shock and all I have to do is pay for the car insurance.…
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New Family Car
Hi, I am wondering if anyone could share any thoughts/experiences of the cars we are looking at. We want to replace our Punto for something that is higher, better driving position and has more space. Currently considering either: 2016 Suzuki Vitara SZ4 1.6 petrol approx 45k miles full service history. 2016 (66) Ford B Max…
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RAC Warranty Refusing to Pay
My car is currently at my local garage for repair after going into limp mode. The garage called the RAC warranty company this morning to make a claim after the discovery of a Cracked/Leaking Inlet Manifold. I have been informed that they are refusing to pay for these works. My policy wording states that the following is…
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DVLA V888 Request For 3rd Party Driver Details
[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]Has anyone obtained the 3rd party driver details from the DVLA following an accident/damage by sending off the request form V888 and £2.50?[/FONT] [FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]If so were you given the details and how long did the DVLA take to reply?[/FONT]
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Need advice buying first car please. No idea what I am doing
I have just passed and am looking to buy my first car and to tell you the truth I don’t have a clue what I am doing or what to look for... Do I go with a dealer or a private seller? Surely there’s more risk with a private seller as I imagine dealers have to abide by certain laws/standards? How much should I pay? What…
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Holy mother of GOD! Insurance quote I just received
Hi Guys I am 28 year old and just passed my driving test. I live in the Haringey area of North London and have just received an insurance quote on a 2004 Renault Clio 1.2 litre for £305 a month for THIRD PARTY ONLY... Yes you read that correctly - £305. I did the same quote but changed the address to my mums in Kent (just…
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Roadworks outside our house, 3 months
I wondered if anyone could help, we have just been notified that there will be 3 months of road works Outside our home. There will be a parking restriction in place, and the people undertaking the work have said for a period of time we will not be able to park in our street. I have 2 children under 2 and carrying them to…
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Changed my mind about buying
Hi, I was interested in a car available at Peter Vardy but it was not available at my local store however they said they would move it over for a deposit. I did not pay the deposit but did sign some form of order subjected to viewing. After viewing the car I was discussing the proposed price with the sales guy but going…
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call to 01782781500 oneinsurance & got transfered 3 times?
Hi All, Has anyone had experience with Oneinsurance or Sterling insurance as this happened to me today. I called oneinsurance on 01782 781500 (stoke-on-trent) for a car insurance quote. I went through all my details & the cockney woman i was talking to told me to hold why she spoke to her manager about quote with hertz…
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NI reg car insurance
Hi all Looking to buy a 3 year old second hand car with an NI number plate. Does anyone know why my insurance is about £50 more for an NI plate car? There is an identical car with an English plate at the same place and when i switch it on the quote the price always drops :(
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Choosing own repairer
New driver here. I need to make a claim from my insurance (unfortunately my own fault) for some body work. The insurer's approved bodyshop estimated that it would cost about 1750 pounds. I think if I go to a bodyshop myself, the quotation would be cheaper. I know I won't get a courtsey car. However, I was wondering if the…
