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PCP car agreement
My PCP contract with Nissan had another seven months to go in February. Nissan offered me a better deal to terminate the old agreement early and purchase a new car, PCP again. Unfortunately, due to the Coronavirus, I have not been able to collect the new car because the Nissan garage is close but I still been making the…
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Company car Tax
Hi Peeps Not sure if this is the right section , but i couldnt find anywhere else to go :( Ive had my job since the end of november , mobile engineer , with a company car. Please bear in mind this is my first ever job that included a company car , so my questions might seem a bit noobish :pensive: I know i have to pay a…
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Ebay Car Purchase - Proof of ownership?
I was looking to buy a car and my boyfriend showed me a good option on Ebay. We went to see the car, and as I don't have an ebay account and as the bidding was finishing the second day, in the heat of the moment I told him to bid on the car. Now, I think this may be a problem as i have to pay for the car...but the payment…
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Ford Cmax regeneration?
Car is an ex-motability 2013 Cmax 2,0 diesel usually used for longer journeys and towing a caravan overseas, now 70k miles, gearbox oil just changed again, not cheap but IMO worth it. So in lockdown we are just doing short journeys, under 3 miles to go to a quiet wood to walk our dog. Today came home and engine cooling fan…
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My parked car was hit
Hi all, Just looking for some advice. Friday night a truck hit my parked car reversing. It's caused some damage but thankfully nothing is broken, just scratches. I have this captured on my CCTV. The truck is not MOT'd nor when I checked the MIB database is there any insurance on the vehicle. The truck stayed parked in…
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car jump starter pack
My car battery went flat, so I had to get a jump start so I thought I should get a car battery charger. Then I thought, maybe a car jump starter pack like this.…
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Car service
Hi all I am looking to get my car a second hand Audi A3 2016 serviced. I have been quoted £200 from Kwik Fit, £250 from Halfords and £350 from Audi. With my previous car, an old Golf I used to go with Halfords who i thought were ok but since my Audi cost a bit more and is my family car I am bit more cautious. Do you have…
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Voluntary Termination Help
I’ll keep it short and sweet. Any advice gratefully received!! i have an agreement with Hyundai Finance whereby it’s possible to voluntarily terminate the agreement, however they are being difficult in the advice they give! total amount payable at the beginning of the agreement: £12,914.04 balloon payment: £3,060. even…
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RAC Renewal HELP
Hi Guys, I have made a massive error by not cancelling my auto renewal with RAC, they have just charged my account over £500 nearly double what it was last year. I lost my job due to Covid and there is no way I can pay it. They have taken the entire amount and I am worried sick as I simply can't afford it, I have literally…
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Can't remove fuel filter from MK5 Golf TDI
I was going to change all the filters on my sisters car today as it was due. We're about a month overdue for some of them (fuel filter included). I went at it today and just couldn't get the damn thing out. I've done it before, once, using a genuine VAG filter. IIRC there's different filter housing on these so for any…
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Moved house, V5C log in (locked) workplace.
I've just moved house and wanted to update my address. Apparently I need to mail in my logbook with the new address. However, my V5C logbook is at work which I cannot access, the building is locked. I could say I lost it and get a new logbook, but I need to send a £25 cheque. I do not have a chequebook. Suggestions?
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PCP Finance
My car finance finished last month and I have made my last payment - the car was supposed to be collected weeks ago as I am handing it back however the company who collects the cars are not working due to the problem with social distancing. My car is currently sat on my drive with no insurance and is on sorn due to tax…
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Dacia Service Query
Hi All I have a 2019 Dacia Duster and its just had its first service at the dealer garage. The service interval is 12months or 18k miles (whichever sooner) - its a 1.3 petrol engine. I was surprised at the low cost of the service considering its the cars first one, but even more surprised that the oil isn't changed on an…
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Car PCP
Hello everyone, I am just looking for a bit of advice I am nearly at the end of my pcp car deal, is it worth while buying my car out right with a loan from the bank? My car will be 4 years old very low mileage I have kept it in immaculate condition! But I know with a new lease you get a 3 year warranty and service! I just…
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Failed MOT - don't need to drive do I SORN?
Hello, Wondering if anyone can help, I've tried google and I'm baffled. Car has just failed MOT on a headlight thing. Garage say need to contact a main dealership as it may need a specific part but they are not sure which bit. Main dealerships mostly closed due to current CV situation. Car is at home and not parked on…
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Don't be fooled by 'Check Your Car Tax online' google link
Just by way of a 'heads-up' to anyone caught in the same way. After doing a search on google to check to see when my car tax would lapse the first link that showed up took me to a sight that APPEARED to be the GOV site I went to before, because it had the DVLA badge at the top. I put my car reg in and clicked the find my…
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Don't think I caused the damage
Hi everyone, I was hoping for some advice. In a supermarket car park today, spaces fairly small, when I opened my car door, it touched the car next to me (I mean touched, didn't slam). When I got out of the car I noticed a huge 12 inch white scuff mark on their door, (I wished I'd rubbed it with a tissue now, to see if it…
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Merged: Code for car radio
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Vehicle tax refund
Sold my car in January after I had just taxed it. Automatic refund hasn’t come and I can’t claim it back on the DVLA website. The bot is useless. Any ideas how to get my refund I could do with £500.
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Dates for paying a fixed penalty fine
Hi My other half was recently pulled over on the way back from Wales (Gwynedd) for having an incorrectly spaced number plate. We received a Conditional Offer Of Fixed Penalty about 10 days ago. She was pulled over on the 15th March and the date of the fine letter is dated 15th April. I just want to check that these kind of…
