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Number plate background colour for flag
I need to buy a new set of number plates and am looking for a definitive answer. On UK legal number plates a national flag can be included on the left had side. If people want to travel to a EU nation the EU symbol on a blue background needs to be used otherwise a GB stick has to be attached to the car. I don't intend any…
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Car Write Off
I crashed my car recently and was just after some advice. I took out finance on the vehicle with Santander consumer finance with the bank holiday I haven’t contacted them to let them know yet. i was wondering if anyone has had any experience as I think there will roughly a 4K shortfall in what my insurance offer me for the…
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Vauxhall Meriva 'B' boot / tailgate won't open > trying to change glovebox fuse first
Hi, haven't used my Vauxhall Meriva (2011 Meriva B 1.7 CDTi) in over a month, and when I got it out the garage this afternoon to give a 15 minute run to keep battery from going flat and clear DPF dust build up, was annoyed to see the boot won't open. Pressed keyfob and car unlocked but pressing the boot button under the…
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Car insurance recived cheque now telling me its desputed
Hi i just needed a bit of advice really i was involved in a car accident 2 months ago and had a witness. last week i recived a cheque for the sum agreed at the value of my car from the other drivers insurance company, i have not been able to leave my house to check it with everything going on. I recived a call from a…
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Lexus sc430
I am thinking about changing my car, I have a 20 year old Merc SLK. I don't do many miles so mpg is of no concern, when I do drive I like to enjoy it so I want another drop top. Originally I wanted to upgrade to an Merc SL500, as I want to experience a V8 before they go out of fashion. However I am now inclined to go for…
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Axle damage?
I noticed some kind of leak, possibly oil, on the drive earlier which I have not seen before. I looked under the car and it appears to be coming from near the right wheel. I notice there is what appears a crack on the axle (I think this is what it's called). Just wondered if anyone could work out what the damage is from…
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Car Write Off
Hi all, just after some advice really. My car was vandalised whilst at work around a month ago (I work for the NHS). The wing mirror was smashed off and there was damage to the door (dents and paint work). I needed the car for work and so got a new wing mirror fitted but when I looked at the damage further I decided that…
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Long term Motorcycle Investment
In true money saving fashion I’ve been considering buying 1 or 2 motorcycles which are now peanuts to buy that potentially could be long term money pots, for example look how much 250 2 strokes are going for, and even bikes like Honda C90 are rising fast, I would rarely use the bike, just go for a quick blast once a month…
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Broken Tail Light Cover
Hi, I'm wondering if anybody could help/advise me? I have been looking for a replacement rear left hand side (passenger) tail light cover for my Kia Sportage 2014. I have shopped everywhere and contacted several car garages etc who are unable to help me. Would anybody know where the best place to get a replacement would…
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My vaxhaul corsa sri 2012
My car is overheating. Its had a new water pump and thermostat. Think it needs a new head gasket. Any ideas of prices? I live in Hull. The car still has 3 years of finance on it. So I can't just get rid. Thanks Teresa
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LV solicitors Lyons Davidson are frightening my elderly mum
I’d love some help, I’m out of my depth and not sure what to do for the best Mum has fully comp cover, and protected no claims with LV last October someone reversed into her, admitted fault, and mums car has been repaired £800 all taken care of by LV recently mum received many documents and hassling phone calls from Lyons…
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new car dilemma
Hello, Looking for advice and thoughts on my situation. Collected my new car on the 18th March. The next day it developed a fault and had to go back into dealer. The car has not been returned since, originally the part needed was not available and then the current situation and lockdown. I appreciate the current situation…
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Can you have two insurance policies on one vehicle?
My ltd company owns a van. My spouse wants to use the van from time-to-time for her company business. If my spouse is named on my insurance, she can use the van for pleasure or business use for my business, not hers. So is it ok for me to have a policy for my business, and her to have one for hers? We can't really work out…
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De-coking petrol engine cost
HELP!!! I’m not really sure where to go and hope someone can help. I have a Peugeot 308 (65 plate) auto transmission. It’s had many, many parts replaced over the past 2-3 yrs. Eventually the whole engine was replaced (all under manufacturers or extended warranty). The problem is the new engine is now starting to fail. The…
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Car damage (drain/pothole) on un-adopted road
Hi everyone, I'm just after a little advice if possible. I work at a small supermarket, and around the back is where we park our cars. The other day my car wheel went down a drain and caused damage to my car. On inspection the metal drain cover had flipped up damaging the underside/side of my car. Around the drain cover,…
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List Price
Hi, I purchased a car (PCP contract) couple of moths ago and due to some issues mainly Covid 19 the delivery was postponed. Now, the car dealer is ready to hand over the car in the coming weeks. The problem is that at the time of the original agreement I tried so hard to keep the price under £40K to avoid extra £325 tax…
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Not At Fault Accident
Driving down a narrow road came to a bend with cone at the side ,pulled in stopped to allow hgv to make the bend ,he came too fast hit my car now his insurance saying it was me driving round the bend hit him ,I have a witness who saw him driving but couldn,t see me for height of lorry he has offered a statement but…
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Mis sold warranty
Hi I originally had a AA gold warranty and was told they would contact me to renew it. I wasn’t contacted and during lockdown I become worried that it may be coming to an end. AA forwarded me onto The Motoring Organisation (TMO) they contacted me 27th April and advised that because of the current situation and the fact my…
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Hire Purchase Agreement - Renegotiation
Good afternoon I am about 2.5 years into a 4 year hire purchase agreement on a Seat Ibiza (arranged through Volkswagen Financial Services) and I just wondered if anyone had any experience with renegotiating monthly costs and option to purchase price? My agreement is based on 20,000 miles per annum but given that I am…
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Car insurance
I have just read that some insurance companies will not insure if you move house. I had a driver bump into the rear of my car so I claimed the repair from his insurance. The next year came along for insurance and they quoted me over £800:00 when the previous cost was £250:00 I tried to talk to them and was told eventually…
