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VIN number help!
Hi. I've recently bought an old 1987 Renault Trafic campervan. I need to apply for a new V5, for which I need the VIN number. I found what I think is the VIN plate, but I'm having trouble working out what the number should be. I know it is supposed to be 17 digits, but the plate I found has 19. I have written out below the…
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Mazda 6 2014 2.2 Diesel engine problem.
Hi all, I’m looking for some help and advice please. I have a 2014 2.2 diesel which has just over 79k on it. I purchased it from new, having it serviced by Mazda with all the recommended recalls and updates. So the other day I had the dpf inspection required light come on? So got it booked in to Mazda to get this checked…
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Breakdown cover?
I've searched the forums but the results disappear into the top of the page banner and I can't scroll up them.Until this event I haven't bothered. Driving the West Country I can always ask a local for a good garage and take B&B if necessary which is a lot cheaper overall.Now with places open at odd times if at all and…
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Returned speeding fine
Hi. Today i recived a refund for £100 that i paid for speeding. I nevee sent my license off as per norm i forgot.the thing is the speeding offense was 16 months ago.normally when it goes to court dont they normally issue the refund within the 6 months from the day of the speeding and not well over a year.hope some one can…
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V5 Logbook
Hi I lost my V5 applied to DVLA 3 weeks ago for replacement and its still not arrived, how long does it normally take?
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Engine Management Light issue - 5 year old car recently bought from main dealer.
Hi all I started a thread a few weeks ago on the consumer forum but now reckon its more "car" advice I need than consumer hence the new post. (Previous thread here https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6145248/used-car-from-main-dealer-back-to-garage-twice-in-10-days/p1). I bought a 2015 Jaguar xe 2.0d 180…
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Unorthodox buyer?
Hello MSE forum, This is my first post so please be kind. I am in the process of selling my car privately and a potential buyer would like to have me sell my car to particular car dealer he has a good relationship with, so he can then 'purchase the car on PCP' from them. This seems a little strange to me. I couldn't think…
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Neighbour scratched my car
Hello My car got scratched this morning. I saw this morning my neighbour had very little space back and front and I was wondering how they parked their in the first place. About hour later I saw their car gone and i initially I was impressed with their driving skills until I saw what they have done to my car. I havent seen…
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Next Car - PCP
Hello, I hope that you can help, So I currently have a PCP with PSA Finance that runs out in 8 months or so. I’ve started looking into what I want next and had an appointment at the Audi Dealership to see about getting an A3. The guy valued my car and I gave him my settlement figure to see if I have equity. It turns out I…
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Buying first car - loan or PCP?
Hi all, My partner and i are looking at getting our first car, and have been researching financing options. Does anyone have any guidance on what is better, a specific car loan from a bank or PCP through the car company? In particular, my partner is concerned about loans via banks reflecting badly on credit ratings and…
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Faulty car private sell
Morning, if anyone could help I'd be very grateful. 2 days ago we purchased a ford smax. Advert stated that it's had a full service new spark plugs excellent condition for age few age related marks 6 months mot. We look over the car all looks great test drive went well. We purchased the car. On the way home approx 4 miles…
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Personal loan applications declined, not sure what to do to purchase a car.
Hi all, My current personal lease deal is finishing in August and I want to purchase a car. Looking to spend £4000-5000 on it. My credit score is 940, I have my mobile phone (£22 a month) my lease car (£78 a month) and £200 on a 0% credit card through my bank. I've applied to two providers who I scored 80% on the…
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Can I cancel a lease deal before taking delivery of the car?
Hi there, Any help would be appreciated on this. I agreed to a lease deal for a car late February with delivery due to happen in late March. But due to covid19 the company in question locked down and said that delivery wasn't possible and would be in contact when they could. During this time I have found out that the…
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Incorrect MOT logged by garage 2 years ago
Hello! I am trying to part exchange my car 2014 plate car (Peugeot 208) with a main dealer and my car had an issue come up with the HPI check. It turns out the 2018 MOT logged the mileage 2000 miles less than the 2017 mileage reading, which is obviously the result of an incorrect recording by the garage doing the MOT. The…
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Car Broker Experiences
I'm looking to buy a new car and read several threads on here about online brokers such as Broadspeed/coast2coast/UK Car Discount (I can't use DriveTheDeal as they don't do the make I would like). As most of those posts are a bit on the old side, I thought if any other posters have had recent experiences (good or bad) with…
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Car lease ended during lockdown
My car lease ended on 15th April. The car was due to be collected on 1st April, however this was cancelled due to the lockdown. I booked it in for collection as soon as I received a text from BCA to say that restrictions had eased and it was picked up on 22nd May. The leasing company have just sent me a bill for an extra…
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Nearly have a new car but have a few questions
I've put a refundable deposit down on a C Max. The one I went for stank of stale smoke and really put me off. So they found what I was looking for in Yorkshire so needs to be moved south so I can view. It's a 66 plate 1.5 tdci titanium 20k miles The advert states the car tax is £125 but when I checked online it said £20…
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Instrument cluster change - mileage discrepancy
I've had a glitching instrument cluster for a few weeks, so that the digital speed and rev counter intermittently disappear. After a bit of fiddling around I can get it working but it still fails occasionally, so I've sourced a replacement cluster from eBay and fitted it. Works perfectly but it's showing the wrong mileage…
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Best GPS for a mobille phone
Which GPS app would you recommend for an Android phone?I've been using Gogle Maps all the time, however they are getting worse and worse with that app constantly losing signal.I thought the issue was with my network so have changed it, but that didn't help.Many thanks
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Payment for car
I'm due to pick up a car on Wednesday, have put a deposit on credit card. It's just over a year old, small company main dealer with balance of manufacturer's warranty remaining. dealer is insisting on payment by bank transfer for balance of circa £10k, due to charges for debit card. have spoken to bank who say I can pay on…
