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Car insurance void
Hi Looking for some.advice, I was recently involved in a car crash that was not my fault other driver taking full responsibility. My issue is that my insurance company has voided my insurance back to 2019 as they say I did not inform them of a motoring conviction from 2018. I am sure I did call and inform them at the time.…
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Cannot contact DVLA due to Covid?
I sent all my paperwork to exchange my foreign driver's license to a UK one, including my passport. It was received on the 2nd June (I know that because it was a registered mail). DVLA has 3 options to contact, phone, webchat and email. Neither works "Due to the corona virus outbreak" ! How am I supposed to know whether…
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Disputing 50/50 motor insurance settlement
Hi, I'm after a bit of advice regarding a motor insurance claim which my insurance company has decided to settle 50/50 against my wishes. I know this has been covered before, but please humour me. I need to vent. I live in a hamlet with a single, narrow country lane running through it which leads to a farm, i.e. it's a…
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Pcp missell
I got my car from arnold clark 2018 and now feel that when I look again through the paperwork that I have been done. The PCp says there was a hire purchase fee of £3187. My trade in car was £9700, I paid a £300 deposit, was given £4000 cash back I was also talked into taking gap insurance. If I want to complain, can this…
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Speed camera van
Hi was just wondering if speed camera vans have to have there windows on to be in use
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Rights when notifying of VT and insurance question!
Hi guys I have just notified finance company I wish to VT car. They say due to covid, there is a backlog and may not be picked up for up to 5 weeks. Also to keep insurance until such time What are my rights? I have a new car so wish to end old insurance asap. Old car will be kept in private drive. Do I need to keep…
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Dieselgate!!! Renault/Nissan 2009 - 2019
See from mainstream Press that the Dieselgate affair has spread to Renault/Nissan Also see that certain vulture No Win/No Fee lawyers are jumping on the bandwagon (50% charge) Have had 2 Renaults that may be part of this claim Any advice on how to proceed - don’t fancy getting involved with 50% charges - know Martin Lewis…
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Will there be a vat cut on new cars .
Going going for a test drive on Friday . I would expect garage would be looking for an order after this . Should I hold off till next week . It is a petrol car I want . I am thinking only electric cars might have a vat cut . Anyone with a crystal ball care to speculate . Also read even if there is a vat cut garages might…
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Pass date
I dont have my actual driving license but need to know the date I passed????
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PCP Car Finance
Hello Thank you for the wealth of information always available on here. I want to know if it's possible to ask the finance company to review my agreement. This is because I think I may have been short-changed in the first place. Thoughts will be appreciated and if you need any information, I am willing to provide Below is…
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How best to buy a new van?
Hi, our van (Citroen Berlingo 2014 plate) is due an MOT and will definitely need new tyres and possibly other work done so we're wondering whether it is a good time to buy a new van. Last time we bought from the dealer and maybe we should again when it opens but I'm noticing eg UK Vans Direct offer the same vehicles £6-8k…
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RAC - Auto renew scam? Be careful or you will lose £25
I was with RAC and the cover was ending this month. I received an email saying that they have a renewal quote, they didn't say that it is due for auto renewal. I checked my account and there also there was nothing to suggest that it is due for auto-renewal. Then I saw that payment was taken from my bank account when I…
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Noise when turning corners after new tyres fitted.
I've just had my front tyres changed on my FWD car. I opted for the same brand and same size tyre as my rears. Once fitted I drive away and noticed closer to home that when turning only fully left that there was almost like a scraping noise. I tested this at low speed forward and back and to the right but nothing. I took…
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When to buy new car?
Good Morning, I’m at a loss to know when to buy a new car! Was at point of purchase as we went into lockdown, only to find now the price has gone up over £1000.... gulp. Should I wait till things settle in the hope prices go back to pre Covid, or buy now? Advice appreciated, thank you, Craftycarrot
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4 years driving experience but no NCB due to lease car use
Has anyone used a particular insurance company for the above? Massive difference in cost outcome when having to put in zero NBC on the insurance sites. No way of knowing if the company will take this as evidence of NC driving experience except phoning round. I do have a letter from the lease insurance broker to give to the…
