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Coolant loss
Hi Guys, I'm losing coolant and every few days I keep needing to top it up, I'm also getting a loss of power, I put my foot down in second gear and usually it is an instant response but now it takes like a second or two before it really moves. I havn't seen white smoke or any smoke from the exhaust. I cannot see bubbling…
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Tailgate warning Light and Courtesy Light not Showing when Tailgate is Open
Hi all, I have an Astra H 2006 1.7 CDTI SRI From the subject heading you've probably realised I'm having trouble with the tailgate open warning light. It doesn't show when the tailgate is open and the courtesy light doesn't light up either. The warning light does show when the driver and passenger doors' are open. Things…
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Insurer undervaluing vehicle
Hello, I am new here, thanks in advance for any help. I have been to court once and won and it has been a straight forward process. To get my deposit back from a rental with no agreement and dangerous living conditions. Now, I had my motorbike stolen. Cut long story short, The insurer offered me £1000, then 5 mins later…
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1 Year License expires 15th May
Hi, I lost my licence in May 2014 for drink driving. Please don't judge, it was a massive mistake, and I've tried to learn and move on. Anyway, as I am classed as a high risk offender (due to reading), I was granted a 1 year licence, which expires on 15th May. The DVLA are not responding to any queries and will only…
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Driving License Renewal
Hi, can I just ask if the DVLA will still be issuing new Photo Type licenses during the present difficult times. I need to renew both my husband's and my own. They both expire 21st this month, and require new photos (which we have taken recently) and new address details. I have requested and received the DA1 forms, and if…
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At what point do you call it a day
Our Audi A4 is a 2003 model, we’ve owned it for 11 years now, it owes us nothing and aside from the occasional sensor/switch needing replacing (£50 a time aporox), it’s had a new clutch and DMF 2 years ago (which cost £1,000), it’s been pretty much trouble free. We only do between 3k and 5k a year in it. Few more things…
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HP car faulty
Hi, I took out a second hand Astra GTC on HP From a local dealer, I've had it 6 weeks and now it is losing coolant, I first noticed it a few days ago and topped it up and didn't think nothing of it until last night when I went to go out and the car alerted me to top up the coolant again. What should I do? Should I call the…
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PCP ending but finance company can't collect
We have decided to hand back our Nissan regretfully at the end of the 37 month term. We contacted Nissan Finance and the date of 30th March was set for it's inspection and collection. We have gone to every expense to ensure that it's ready to be collected in more than reasonable condition. A few days before the collection…
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Still insured?
I am named driver on my husbands policy, he lost his licence, am I still insured?
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Mercedes car finance.
In the current situation re covid. I cannot pay my Mercedes benz finance. I have applied for a payment holiday but like everyone else our pleas are being ignored. Surely in the circumstances missed payments can be allowed.
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BEWARE of MOT Extension
My MOT would have run out today, so I had my car MOT'd yesterday- luckily, it passed. But here's the problem. Last year's MOT would have expired on 3rd April, but the new one expires on 1st Apr 2021. So I lost 2 days because the new MOT does not include the unexpired days. And the reason for this is due to the 6 months…
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Buying a relatively cheap reliable used car, advice?
My old Vaxuhall Astra has just died and I need a new car. I have always bought cars around the £1000 mark, and as you'd expect its been a gamble, some have lasted years, some broke on the way home! At what price do you think you start getting more reliable used cars, above £2000? Or is it still a gamble. I am currently…
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Car at dealer indefinitely - can I SORN it?
My car (purchased new 31st March 2019) developed a major water leak last year. I won’t bore you with the details however after numerous failed attempts at fixing it the dealership took it in on December 18th and gave me a courtesy car. Well, In short it is still there, not fixed (waiting for parts) and the dealership is…
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Breakdown cover during coronavirus
My breakdown cover is due in the next few days. With the current corona situation, I don't need to travel for work and with the lockdown, can't go very far at all. It seems pointless renewing my breakdown cover as I can't/won't use it. However if I don't and many others don't, the breakdown companies could go out of…
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Courtesy car
I currently have a courtesy car from my dealer due to my car being in for repair under warranty. I have to call my broker every week to get it renewed but last week i was told that my insurer will be charging me from this week? I cannot contact the dealer due to them being closed due to the virus. But i am still paying…
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Ordered a leased car which never arrived
Hello all, I'm looking for some advice, please can you help? I ordered a Mercedes with Nationwide Vehicle Contracts. Once their £200 fee was taken they became very difficult to deal with and get hold of, Arval is their finance provider. So once all the paperwork etc was signed I thought I was through the most of it and all…
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Driving licence renewal during COVID 19
My licence expires in a couple of days and the online forms won't allow me to renew. I'm unable to speak to anyone at DVLA. Is it illegal for me to drive or am I still able to drive my car until this virus threat is over. I am an NHS community care worker and need my car for work
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Cost of getting a tow bar fitted
I recently bought a tow bar for a Toyota Corolla off the internet and fitted it myself. I have fitted tow bars to cars before without much trouble, but fitting a tow bar to the Toyota seemed to be a massive job requiring me to take off the plastic bumper, inner bumper, rear silencer of the exhaust system. I also had to cut…
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Enterprise car rental won't pay (ignoring me) my £250 damage excess for hire car bump - NOT MY FAULT
Hi all This issue is on behalf of my Sister who doesn’t really know
where to turn next and unfortunately is one of those people who would just
shrug things off because she “Doesn’t want to cause any trouble”. I only recently found out the true extent of
this story last night and I was upset at the way she had been treated…
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Constant problems with brand new motorbike, what to do?
Hello.To save double information I am just going to copy the email I sent to KTM customer services (as obviously all dealerships are closed).I purchased a brand new KTM duke 125 from the above dealer in January and have had consistent problems with it since day 1. Now I cannot fault the dealership with how they have acted…
