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Archives for December 2019

Rear Door + Panel repaired or replaced
3rd party accident yesterday evening -only noticed I couldn't get into my car this morning as another vehicle rear was against my car. Details have since been exchanged etc 3rd party accepted fault was their error. Thinking ahead until 2nd week Jan when mines gets uplifted for repair. 2015 Clio -since Back Door + Rear…
Car accident help
I had a car accident almost 3 years ago, the solicitors which my insurance company put me on to, haven't been great. I have been left with tinnitus and I had an offer last week which is a small amount. I said I'm not accepting the offer. They've now come back saying the 3rd party won't budge on the offer and they haven't…
Trade Plate Question
We have someone who lives near me who leaves untaxed cars on the road for weeks at a time but has trade plates in the windows. I thought they were only to be used to travel between trade places (Showrooms, garages etc.) not for personal use or leave on public roads. Has anyone any advice on this please.
Can we do anything?
Ok so we have lived in our home 6 years and in that time there have been four crashes outside our front door due to speeding motorist. On two seperate occasions these involved our parked car and two of our own cars written off. Last night around 10.30pm we heard the dreaded screeching wheels and then bang! Another…
Speeding Six Months Ago
I was caught speeding 42 in a 30 on 2nd July 2019. Was a genuine mistake. The limit changed from a 30 to a 40 and the police were stood just in front of the 40 sign. I thought the limit changed further down the road. I admitted everything and the police gave me a long white ticket which says Part 2 Driver / Keeper Copy…
Parker’s guide price help
Hello I am looking to go view a 2008 car tomorrow but the mileage is super low for the year so I wanted the accurate Parker’s guide valuation with mileage. I wondered if anyone can help to save me a tenner in subscription! Can provide the reg and mileage in private message! Thank you
First car accident what do I do?
At 40 years old I have had my first car accident. Another car went into the back of me on a roundabout while I was stationary so not my fault. He’s reported it to his insurance, I haven’t yet as mine are now closed. But I’ve had a message from his insurer and I’m wondering if I even need to inform/involve my insurer. This…
Nissan Micra 19 plate
Anyone driven one of these? Any words of wisdom? Saw one in the show room today and thought they looked quite funky for what they are. Looking to change my Jeep Renegade and won't lie the price was tempting.
Leasing a Tesla Model 3 through work...?
Hi guys, merry christmas & a happy new year. An interesting proposition has come up for next year which I am currently debating and was wondering other peoples thoughts or experiences of this. I've never gone for a lease because I have always liked to own my own vehicles but now there is no benefit in kind tax for 2020 it…
Used car extended warranty
i purchased a used mini with still 3 months to go on the warranty, as i didnt realise this i purchased an extended warranty for 2 years from the showroom at evans halshaw at the point of puchase i told the sales guy that i was rejecting the warranty and he said that it would take a day or so to re-process the paperwork, i…
non fault claim - how to proceed
hi guys, yesterday i was involved in an car accident. the other driver was at fault. he took reverse (in one way lane in parking lot at super market) without looking back and hit my car. he asked me not to contact police and insurance and said he will pay for fix - i agreed to it. however today he denied paying me the…
Nissan Pixo boot, how to open?
Been to see a lovely wee Nissan Pixo 2009 and the only thing that seems very odd is that to open the boot, you need to press a little lever inside the car under the driver's seat, similar to the petrol cap lock. There is a keyhole but the woman selling it doesn't have a key for it and has never had a key. They key for the…
Should I replace gearbox?
I bought a second hand car about 2 months ago. It had been driving fine until yesterday when it wouldn't go into reverse. I've had a mechanic out who has said it is the gearbox and would be at least £300 to replace with a 2nd hand one. It is worth it or should I just cut my losses? I only paid £500 for the car, it has…
Paper Driving Licence
My driving Licence expires in 2024 (aged 70) I only have a paper one, when I renew it will I get a Paper Driving Licence back or will I have to suffer having a photocard licence. How soon before expiry should I apply?
Non-fault accident claim help 7 months ago / now insurance renewal.
I have a family member who is having difficulty with a non-fault accident that happened around six-seven months ago. Their car is likely to be an write off as it couldn't be driven shortly afterwards. This was their first accident/claim. They couldn't afford their insurance excess of £800. It was mentioned to them that…
Roa Tax: £620 owed to Marston and a missed court hearing
Hi everyone, forgive the long and rambling post... The other day my partner received a letter from Marston's debt collectors saying that she owed them a debt of £620 which will go up of someone has to visit the property. We had no idea what this was for so she rang them today and found out that it's for non-payment of road…
Do I change my car?
Ok, here's my dilemma. I have a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TDi BMT (150bhp) 4Motion R-Line 5d DSG, with 10718 miles on the clock. Fantastic car. However, my monthly payments are quite high. I am now looking at a newer car, which is the Skoda Kodiaq 2.0 TDI 190 Sport Line 4x4 5dr DSG. The Skoda gives me a newer can, 5000…
Gladstone’s legal action
Hi I’m after help. I’ve received a ‘letter before claim’ from Gladstone’s. I’ve received nothing in the post previous to this letter. The letter states the fine was originally for £60 and now for £145. There’s two people insured of the vehicle and neither of us can remember parking there let alone receiving this original…
What to think...
Got a call from a dealer over a week ago regarding a car I had expressed an interest in a while ago, couldn't get a good deal back then and never thought any more of it, until this call recently. After a couple of days back and forward with the dealer negotiating part exchange etc, we agreed on deal for new car, and for…
My car has been seized from private land with a valid SORN.
My car has been impounded, it was on a private unadopted road with a valid SORN notice, where it has been for the past 10 months without issue. I received a letter from the council that gave me 10 days notice that my car has been reported as abandoned and would be removed if I take no action. I immediately moved it to…

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