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What Questions To Expect From My Finance Company?
I received a letter from my motor finance company about my agreement ending soon in January and that the remaining balance will have to be paid. I intend to contact them about refinancing my payment, but I’m nervous with phone calls (especially when I don’t know what the other person will say next). Besides them asking for…
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Pink OAT Antifreeze
A couple of years ago I picked up several bottles of Wilko own brand OAT antifreeze, which were on offer. Sadly they are no longer available, so last year I bought the Halford's concentrated OAT antifreeze .. LIKE THIS I'm just wondering .. is there a better option, which as you have all probably guessed i mean .. cheaper…
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MOT fail - repair cost?
Hi. My car recently failed its MOT on following items. Is anyone aware what could be the expected cost for these repairs? It's a Peugeot 206 (08 plate). Kent area. * Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) * Offside Front Drive shaft…
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PCP Next Steps Advice
Hi All, I have PCP finance on my car, which is due to end in June 2020. I am not looking to purchase the car, and currently my mileage is set to go over the agreed limit (approx. 500-1000 miles over). I currently have a SEAT and would like to trade it in at my local Hyundai garage for an i10. I am able to give the car back…
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Vehicle Incorrectly Seized
I applied a private plate from DVLA and notified my insurance on 11/11/19. On 13/11/19 I was pulled for no insurance and no plate. Police didn't even give me the opportunity to show documents and seized my vehicle even though it was showing insured on askmid and I had all my supporting documents. They now have sent me 6…
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A no fault accident has doubled insurance and lowered my no claims
Hi advice please, an accident in July when a lady pulled out of a junction into me admitted she was at fault and her insurance paid out for my car all done and dusted or so I thought, now Zurich have doubled my new annual insurance quote , so I cancelled my policy with them, found a new company who wanted proof that I had…
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Arnold Clark Free Winter Check
Hello, Has anyone tried Arnold Clark Free Winter Check? I’m not sure if it’s worth the hassle but I would like reassurance about my car. Is it truly free and does anyone have any experiences of it? Thanks
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Car insurance problem
I took my car to the garage for an MOT. While the garage had the car in their possession, they had an accident about which I know very little, as I was 18 miles away. I only have the garage owners account of the incident to go on. My insurance company paid for the repairs and are now wanting to reclaim those costs. I have…
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Kia Rio 2008 write off.
My wife was hit by a car and now the front drivers side wheel leans in at the top. Also when wheels are straight the steering wheel is at 2 o'clock. The insurance company had offered £1455 for a settlement. However, if I keep the car and source repair they give me £1000. I don't know what to do, as I am without a car.…
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Re:- Ford Sync 3 Update
Hi there, Hubby has just purchased a Mondeo and we are looking to see if there is an update for the Sync software. We have put the VIN from the log book which is 17 digits long into the website to check for updates and I keep getting the message "something went wrong, please try again later". Has anyone here had any issues…
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Can I still drive my nans car?
Good evening, my Nan has a car and so do I, I am insured to drive other cars through my insurance. My Nan has just noticed her driving licence has expired about 6 months ago, as her car is insured am I still allowed to drive it even if her licence has expired?
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Buying from a dealer - what to bid?
I'm on the verge of buying a car that's listed at £6,500. It's up with a relatively well known dealer that has numerous branches and advertises etc i.e. Not a one man band. They know that I have an alternative in mind that's a similar spec and similarly priced. What's the sensible opening gambit of a bid here and what…
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Car insurance still valid(?)
Am I right in thinking my car insurance is still valid until renewal after I have claimed repair after being hit (not my fault)
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Diesel cars in Bristol
I'm looking to get a BMW 435d GC next year and I live near to Bristol. There is a new diesel ban that has been approved for 2021 for the Bristol centre and I know other places are doing/ planning on doing it too. Personally I very rarely go into Bristol itself so couldn't care less about the ban in terms of where I can…
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ISSUES With Used Car Coming up
Hey there folks. I need an advice. 2 Months ago i bought car on HP finance, its Renault Megane 2012. When been viewing the car everything seemd to be spotless without any major issues, driving smoothly, no knocks or weird behaviour of the car. Looked all around and underneath where possible without putting the car up. So i…
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Really strange problem
Hello everyone, I have a really strange problem, I’ve sold my car on 4th of November to local dealership. He called me today and said there’s an issue with the car and if I can come over. When I came to him he told me he’s done an hpi check on the car (but some different type than couple of days ago) and it’s showing that…
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Can anyone help me with salary sacrifice car figures please
Hi I am in need of a new vehicle, i have the option of leasing a new one through my employee over three years by means of salary sacrifice, i want to make sure i have all the correct figures so i dont end up paying more than i expect, i have rang the leasing company, but i am still not sure of several things: The car value…
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Dealer forgot to send V5C... a YEAR ago!
Good day everyone! I've bought a pre-reg car from a dealership in December 2018 and was a pretty happy owner of a brand-new car for almost a year now. But, as I found out a hard way a few days ago, I am actually not a registered owner of it, as the dealer forgot to send V5C to DVLA, and I completely forgot to chase them…
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Dvla
I bought a car on Salvage Auction without V5C or any registration document, this is specified on invoice l have.I promptly applied for the V5C including requesting for the car to be SORN. I received message stating l could not SORN the car as it was not in my name. DVLA acknowledged my car was off road in their letter and…
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minor collision
stuck in queue cars merging ..i was in the right lane.. car in the left lane made inappropriate gesture and i let her pass me ...she went past and hit the brakes intentionally to cause a minor collision ...police was called in ...i was in the back car...told police everything...insurance said even though it could be my…
