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Car insurance /private number plates
Hi can anyone help at all . I transferred onto my car a private number plate yesterday and my insurance is due for renewal today . Did it all on dvla website all ok . When I went to put the cars new reg on comparison insurance sites to purchase insurance it doesn’t recognise the new number plate ! I rang dvla but they are…
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Is oil flushing over maintenance when replacing engine oil?
Do I have to do oil flushing when I change engine oil? I think it's over-maintenance. What do you think?
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Driving offence -no ticket
Hi all, I just need some advice. I recently got stopped by police in a borough of London. It was an undercover car with 3 uniformed officers. They stated I overtook 2 cars and went through a red light. I didnt try to argue my case and just apologised and kept it simple apologising for my stupid driving. They checked the…
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Car tax
Hi there, I am about to get a new car (First car) so does the car tax include emissions tax or is that different. Sorry if that sounds stupid to some of you but im new to all this. Thanks in advance!
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Theory Test Extention
Hypothetical question for me, but will no doubt apply to thousands of learner drivers. What would have happened if someone who had passed their theory test roughly two years prior to lockdown, but was so far unsuccessful in passing their practical test, and had a test booked for just after lockdown was announced, would…
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VW Emissions Claim
Is there a way I can find out what VW / Audi cars I have owned between 2008 & 2015? Would the DVLA be able to assist if I provided, name/address/DOB/driver no? I have had both but don’t have any records going back that far - thanks
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Car Insurance
Just received renewal email form Aviva. Premium has gone up by 25%, about £140. No claims on any type of insurance in several years, certainly not in the last 12 months. No explanation available other than two car discount reduced for 20% to 10%. Lots of waffle about 200 items that "the computer" considers in setting…
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Car Accident - Council denying liability
Hi All, I am new to the MSE forums so not sure if this is in the correct category but here goes. In March I was had car accident where I hit an unmarked road crossing in the middle of the road (which had missing luminous bollards). As described this crossing was unmarked and virtually impossible to see at night for road…
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39 in a 20. Just wondering how many points that will be.
Police using speed gun caught me doing 39 in a 20. Just wondering how many points that will be. Not drinking, wide road, no passengers, on my own etc, going to work. Clean license currently but did an awareness course about a year ago for doing 26 in a 20.
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ending car agreement early - advice please
Hi all i hope someone can offer any advice or may be in the same situation as me. a few years ago i took out a car agreement with BMW at the time i was in a well paid job but due to personal circumstances and work circumstances i became quite ill with mental health, long story short I set out to do something i love and…
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Mitsubishi ASX 4th Service
I bought my car new in 2017 and I bought service plan for 3 years for £450. I have been in touch with two dealers today asking how much for a 4th and 5th service plan. Garage where I bought car from said £600 and the other £660. I understand this is the big service with gearbox oil change and filters changed. I only do…
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NET ZERO C02
Saw this elsewhere , and whilst it won't affect me in 2050, it will affect anyone who might want to drive a 'classic'. OR as per usual, they will probably move the goalposts , until it does affect all of us https://petition.parliament.uk/peti...LpctaYIGf_fXohUDaz5A-JFZ4fQ6zdLOxx0HKFOAIUSxo
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Expired NCD + company car years. Which insurers would offer something?
so basically I’ve always driven a car and up until 2016 I had 9+ NCD on private motor insurance. I then since have been on a company car and obviously the 2 years has passed with the NCD. I have never made a claim and always driven and clean license etc. Are there some insurers that will take all of this into account and…
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PCP Balloon Payment Error
Hi, hoping someone can provide some advice and guidance. I have had an Audi on a 4 year PCP which ended yesterday. I notified Audi / VW Financial Services 4 weeks that I wanted to arrange a hand back of the vehicle at the end of the PCP which they acknowldged by email and confirmed that Manheim Auctions would be in contact…
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Insurance due, but don't use vehicle and want to sell when lockdown eases. SORN?
I have an van I was about to sell and then lockdown happened. I don't drive it and will sell it the moment the market picks up again. But my insurance is due and I don't really want to spend £600+ for insurance only to then battle to get a refund/pay fees etc. once I sell it. Should I SORN it? If so, what happens when I…
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Car leasing query
Hi, hoping someone can help, I choose to do a car lease (not pcp a true lease) signed the documents and paid £200 in January, company is Leasing Options, actually recommended on this website. Delivery was due 30/3. That didn’t happen due to the current situation and I am happy to wait. However I realised that as the car…
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UK citizen repatriated to UK with expired UK driving license
An 80 year old relative of mine has repatriated back to the UK after living for a long period abroad.He has an old style UK driving license which expired on his 70th birthday and wasn't renewed.He's got a current US driving license and an International driving permit.He is now back in the UK to stay and a) wants to drive…
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No Claims Discount Expiry/Renewal (Car Insurance)
I haven't driven for almost 2 years but wish to keep my previously accrued No-Claims-Discount. Is there a minimum amount of time I must re-insure myself for? Or would insuring myself for a day/month fulfill requirement of driving every 2 years to maintain the bonus.
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Car radio code
S/n 8275458 d/n 7612830092 date 12/03/27
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Cancel Car Lease (PCH) - lease broker uncontactable
Hi Everyone - hope you guys can help I ordered a car on PCH back in January with delivery due in April. Obviously with the Covid situation i expect things to be a bit tricky; but the last contact i had with the broker was in March. Now their 0300 number redirects to a mobile answerphone that's never picked up and emails…
