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Heated Washer Jets
Hi all. I would appreciate some advice please.I would like to know whether heated screen washer jets are as effective as a heated windscreen (as fitted to Ford amongst others).Many thanks in advance.
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Charging a discharged battery - never done this before!
Hi I've got a Toyota Verso 1300 cc that had the boot left open for a number of days and now there is not a peep out of the engine/lights, etc. so I am surmising that the battery is dead. I've found a battery charger in my shed that was used on my previous car (I think), a Focus, but it says 'over 1800 cc and Diesel'…
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If Iv cancelled not them
Hi. New here and in need of advice. Last year whilst owning a car and having insurance, i went and bought another car. I ended up getting insurance for the new car from a different insurance company as when I rang the insurance on my 1st car they wanted to make it a multi policy but that would mean instead the the…
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Section 88
Hi there, I really need some guidance. I have been waiting for my new license from the DVLA for over 3 months now. I was disqualified for 6 months until April 7th for totting up of points. Can I drive under the section 88 rule? The booklet implies I can but I'm not getting a yes or no from the DVLA. I'm looking for…
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Anyone replaced 17" Peugeot 3008 wheels with 15" wheels for a softer ride? I have 225/50R17 Thes
Anyone replaced 17" Peugeot 3008 wheels with 15" wheels for a softer ride? I have 225/50R17 These convert to 225/60R15 or 215/65R15 Which would be softer 225/60 or 215/65? 215/70R14 are exactly the same overall diameter and would be even softer but would they fit? Clear the discs?
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Car Lease
Hi, I was expecting a new lease car to be delivered on 25th April. It was delayed due to covid to the end of June and never transpired, now I've been told it will be the end of July. I'm having second thoughts now and am thinking of cancelling and just buying something instead. Am I tied in to the arrangement or can I walk…
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Car insurance cancelled unfairly
Hi all, Please can you advise me on available routes for a dispute on a car insurance cancellation? First, I have made the now obvious mistake of taking a policy from 1st Central (I know now) in March 2020. First payment was taken on credit card, and I subsequently called to set up a direct debit with them. 1st payment due…
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Car finance deferral APR
At the start of the pandemic I contacted my finance provider, motonovo as they offered payment deferrals for their finance agreements. It was made clear that there would likely be two options at the end of the agreed ‘payment holiday’; pay the arrears in one payment after the deferral period or pay it back over a longer…
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What are my options - faulty card bought from dealer
Bought a car from a dealer - cost around £8k, mileage around 13k, dealer around 200 miles away but used before a number of times with no issue. Car broke down after 28 days and no more than 700 miles - towed home by RAC who couldn't find any obvious fault. Spoke to garage who said as I was some distance away, get it fixed…
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Trader is demanding money for a fault on my part exchange
I recently traded in my car to purchase another used model and the dealer has now contacted me to say he sold it on to another garage and it has developed a fault. My used car was in excellent condition, had low mileage and had recently passed an MOT. There were no warning lights indicating any problems and it was driving…
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DVLA - V11 Form
I have received the V11 form from DVLA to renew my vehicle's tax. At the bottom of the page in the 'Tax at Post Office section', where it explains what is required, it states 'for vehicles registered with a Northern Ireland address a certificate of insurance or cover note.. and in brackets it states ' downloaded copies are…
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Returning license before new one arrives
I just renewed my license online and used my passport details so it seems I do not need a photo.It says I will get a new license in the post within 2 weeks subject to checks and that I should cut my old one in half and send it back to them. Will they wait to get my old one before sending the new one out? If not, should I…
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Post Vehicle sale issues
I have sold a vehicle - it’s private sale I am not a trader. the buyer is a trader and came a couple of weeks ago to buy it, he was here for around 45mins test drive and inspection etc... and he bought the vehicle, less than 5 mins later he called to say it had an issue and came back with it. there was indeed a minor issue…
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Paying VAT when someone else crashes my car
Hi there so about 6months ago my car was parked outside my house a truck driver damaged it doors was completely gone on the right side the car was insured at a family business as it was cheaper to do that due to my location anyways now I have recived a letter to pay VAT which is around £1000 pounds on the car repair cost…
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Cheapest option for a car for 3 months
Evening all,I'm after some advice on what the best option is to get me around for a couple of months. I'm living in north west wales where used car options are limited. I'll be moving to chester area in a few months where once I'm settled I plan on finding a new car. My current car MOT expires in a month and it's not worth…
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PCP Deal
In July 2019 I took a car PCP deal when work was good, due to the Coronavirus the company I work for has lost circa £20million revenue as a result have made people redundant. Unfortunately I am one of those people so I would like advise with regard to returning the car as I have no job and am unable to make the payments,…
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European breakdown cover on privately y owned 7.5 tonn lorry
I cannot find European breakdown cover for a 7.5 tonne lorry that I own ad am using for two journeys to France with furniture. Any suggestions would be welcomed. Thanks
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Ford Focus servicing
I have a 2 yr dealer pre-paid servicing plan which covers the cost of all 'manufacturer approved servicing'. The dealer wants to charge me £49 for brake fluid changing. Does that sound right?
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Do i need to inform the DVLA/car insurer?
I wasnt sure if i should post this in disability or here, My car tax and insurance run out on 10th August i have just realised, as i was searching for quotes i noticed the disabilities section, i suffer with anxiety and depression which i take medication for, i have also found out recently that i have two slipped discs in…
