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Archives for March 2020

CarSupermarket problem due to the Corona
Hi, So I'm after some advice if possible – we have a car on PCP from Motordepot (now known as CarSupermarket) and the MOT is overdue (Mar 17th) which we only stupidly noticed today. When we took out the PCP last April, we paid £490 for the service + MOT package which covers that side of things for the 3 year period. My…
Vauxhall Astra Twintop Boot Problem
Hi I put the roof down today to air my car with no problems. When I have just been to put the roof back up my boot will not close. I have noticed some rubber sticking up that I think are causing the problem but I don’t understand how they have moved because they are very rigid. I have taken a photo but I am not sure how to…
Free parking for NHS staff
https://www.yourparkingspace.co.uk/nhs-parking We’ve got free parking for NHS staff! With so much uncertainty in the world right now, one thing is for sure, there are real heroes out there working night and day, putting themselves at risk to help the rest of us during the COVID-19 pandemic, our NHS front-line workers. We…
Lease car return cancelled
Hi, The lease on my car is up and was due to be collected today, but just got a text from Lex Autolease / BCA saying "due to government guidelines announced last night" they can't collect it. Rang Lex and they say they have no idea when it will be collected and I need to keep paying for it and insuring it until they do!…
Application for parking permit requiring me to change address on my driving license?
Hi everyone, hope you are well. Quick question about changing address on a driving license. My current situation is that I have been "working" in London for around 3 months and renting a room in Tower Hamlets, East London. I have a company car which I park on the road overnight as parking restrictions are only 08:30 to…
Warranty on car
Hi, I was wondering how it works with warranties on cars now. As mine has still got a couple of months left but due to the covid instructions, how does it work? Do the carry the remaining months forward or honour what’s left? Thanks.
Car Servicing under latest "lockdown"
Listening / reading about the latest Covid-19 lockdown scenario. My car is booked in for service etc in the morning are garages non-essential and now closed or are you allowed to drive there?
To section 75 or not, that is the question
Bought a used people carrier. Very pleased with it but the aircon is broken, and after suffering a previous one with no aircon I don't want another mobile greenhouse. Dealer told me to get a quote which I did.... Not cheap as my garage won't patch a leaking main pipe which goes from front to rear as they say it'll just…
9 points (6 for failing to supply details)
Huge stress...... I had no points.... I now have 9...... I got a speeding ticket from a hire car..... Lost paperwork... Emailed the police... Got a letter from. Court.... Completed online saying i was a carer and huge mistake etc apologised.... Now i will lose my job as i drive motability cars..... Can i appeal??? Happy 2…
Help to choose a used car please.
I am looking for a new used car. EDIT: Answered my own question cheaper tax brackets of £0, £20 & £30 came in from 2001 - 2017 I'd like to know what cars from what earliest years qualify for £0, £20 and £30 ? I know of some already like the Citigo/up, Focus 1.0l ecoboost, Kia Picanto, out of these I was not impressed with…
Cancelling car purchase from main dealer
Evening everyone Ten days ago I put down a deposit on a used Kia (main dealer). Deal is on HP with p/x. Didn’t get to see the actual car as it was at another dealer within the group, but I tested the exact same model and all was well. However, with Coronavirus kicking off big time in the last few days, it really doesn’t…
AA parts & garage cover
Any recent experiences as I am considering getting this one? I understand it doesnt cover wear and tear but I am not clear if it covers all other parts and labour or only issues causing breakdown? For example if I discover issue as a part of routine service, would it be covered too?
Mini - convertible or not .
I am a vauxhall man but my wife wants a change . Getting a new mini in august - 2 door ..I can either pay a few grand more and get a convertible or a higher spec hard top . Any thoughts . Only ever had convertibles on holiday in florida . At traffic lights could never hear radio for noise of traffic alongside and the fumes…
Vehicle recall - strange questions
Got a recall letter today for a vehicle that was scrapped a few years ago. I emailed the support team to tell them of the scrappage. They emailed back asking: Is it the **** Model Is there any finance outstanding on the vehicle Is the vehicle located at your home address Why would they want to know any of this?
Toyota Auris 07: check engine
Hello I am inexperienced driver so this may be a silly question. My battery went flat yesterday not sure why but I couldnt start the car. I got a battery charger and charged the battery for about 5-6hrs. I was able to start the car and did about 7 mile drive in the town. All appears to be fine but error message: check…
Chipped windscreen
Driving on the motorway yesterday a stone flicked up and hit my windscreen. It left a tiny little chip which is barely noticable on the lower half of the passenger side. Do I need to get it repaired? My husband says it's nothing but I've read that even a tiny chip can get worse.
Webuyanycar not honoring guarantee?
Hi, recieved a quote for my car on webuyanycar website, emails says price is guaranteed for 7 days. Went to book an appointment for tomorrow, says valuation has expired. Website now says the guarantees are only for 24 hours, they have amended their guarantee to that. A quick look at their twitter shows them replying to…
Interest rates
I’m looking at buying a car but the finance is 9.9 I’ve been told to wait as it may drop is this wise?
Off road conditions
Hi We have 2 cars and have decided to take one off the road as we will be self isolating due to age. We live in a Housing Association over 60s property and there is a small car park owned by the HA. We have been told by both our Court Manager and other residents whose cars are SORN that our car park is classed as “off the…
Coronavirus effect on car prices?
I know this is a small-minded question in these dire times, and I don't mean it in an offensive way but as I was already in the process of looking at cars, it has left me curious. Do people think that the ongoing situation will make it a buyers market or drive prices up? If it's inappropriate to ask, please delete this…

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