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Change of Address
I sent my license back to dvla at the start of June. It still hasn’t been processed has anyone else experienced the same? Having spoken to someone on we chat function they tell me it is taking longer but I’m concerned it’s now been 2 months
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re: honda civic built in sat nav update
hello there, i currently own a 2014 honda civic 1.8 v-tec hatchback (mk9) and am looking to update the inbuilt sat nav system. i tried several dealers who are quoting expensive prices for the update, not sure if it is a cd disc or sd card for the system. was told by one dealer, the latest thing that they can order is from…
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Sat Nav
I dont know who programs satnav's and if they are illiterate the other day mine was trying to take me to Bury Street Edmunds in Suffolk (should be Bury St.Edmunds) today it was trying to take me to Nor Wich in Norfolk
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Private Purchase - Car has lots of hidden damage!
I recently purchased a car privately and paid via bank transfer. The seller only disclosed one minor fault with the car which I was happy to repair as cost less than £20. However, I have since been informed by a mechanic that the car has previously been in an accident and there is substantial damage which has been…
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Bought used car from dealership with faulty clutch - what are my rights?
Hi, looking for some help form those who may have had similar experiences. I purchased a car from a used dealership on June 23rd that was juddering when reversing and taking off from standstill. I only found this out when driving home from there as they parked the car our front of their dealership for me when buying - the…
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Safest way to take payment for car
Hi I've listed my car for sale on Autotrader and hoping it'll sell soon. I'm wondered what is the safest way to ask for payment? I'm hoping it'll sell for around £11k so I certainly don't want that in cash. I haven't sold a car for this value before so I'm naturally nervous. Thanks Becky
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Cockfosters Parking
Could anyone tell me if you’re allowed to park your car overnight at Cockfosters Tube station please?
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Repair bodywork to sell or not?
I am putting my car up for sale privately, and would expect it to sell at around £5k.I have had an estimate of £660 to repair the bodywork after a lorry scratched the side of it and drove off.Would it be better to sell as is (and drop the price accordingly) or have the work done and hold out for the higher price?.Vehicle…
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Consumer Rights Act - Used car - cost to tow car to garage
Hi, I'm sure the Consumer Rights Act for used car is a common area of questions so sorry if there are other threads with the answer - please point me to them if so. About 3 weeks ago, I bought a used car from a dealer about 70 miles away, after 2 weeks it developed a noise - I've taken it to a nearby garage to have it…
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How to optimise my advertisement for a used car on Gumtree or Autotrader
Has anyone got experience of selling their car via one of these websites? Could you give me some advice on the advert I have produced for Gumtree please?
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Soon to be homeless, question regarding License, Tax etc
I'm soon to become homeless, if Im lucky I might be able to stay on friends/family sofa, but as of right now I'm planning on sleeping in my car. As far as my license and tax what do I change it to? I've tried phoning the DVLA, but their phone numbers aren't working, they've turned off web chat, and I cant post them…
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Car in freak accident
My car was parked on a steep road near my home & got badly damaged when a parked van rolled backwards & hit it (along with 3 others). The van is owned by a local business & someone had parked & was sat in it when it crashed. My car is a write-off & I’ve been offered a fraction of what I paid for it less than 4 years ago.…
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PAYBYPHONE
Are they still operating ? I'm having trouble logging into the on-line account I created on my phone. I reset the password and nothing happened. I logged a support request, received a reply with a ticket number, then nothing. Researching I see that the Trust Pilot Reviews have been pretty awful…
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The rules for MOT renewals for those who had a 6 month Coronavirus extension should be changed
I just had an email from the DVSA suggesting I get my car, which had it's MOT moved from May to November because of the lockdown, MOT'ed now because: "We’re expecting unprecedented demand for MOTs during September, October and November.This is because some MOT due dates were extended by 6 months to help prevent the spread…
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Car dealer arranging road tax
I have paid a deposit on a car and plan to collect it in two weeks and complete the registration. I got a call from the car dealer to ask if I want six or 12 months tax, I said 6 but then rang back to ask: can I not do the tax myself on the day as I don’t even have the green slip or log book, it’s not yet registered in my…
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Citroen Cactus Adblue Fault. Who's to blame?
First time poster so thanks for the help in advance. I purchased a second hand Citroen Cactus in February 2017, my vehicle is a 65 plate. I have tried to contact the dealer I purchased the vehicle from and they have tried to deny all responsibility for the fault, when the vehicle has been subject to a recall owing to a…
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Company Car Fuel Costs
Hi all, I have a company car and a fuel card. I used to pay 11p a mile now I pay 12p a mile for my fuel. The car is hybrid so it is now working out that it costs less to fuel it than I am being charged cos sometimes it does miles using no fuel. Can my company charge me more for fuel than I actually use privately? Thanks.
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Mechanic not doing work but been paid
I fell foul to 3 foreign men and oil into coolant. Luckily I saw through that. This led to... Draining the contaminated expansion tank (as wasnt ran through), i was surprised to see clear liquid. Today (Monday) bought fresh neat concentrate coolant, 2 litres, mixed with 1 litre water. Spoke to mechanic, claims to use…
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Please help car keeps cutting out when slowing down
Hello Everyone, I brought a Peugeot 207 2008, automatic, 6 weeks ago, I understand the car is old but firstly I noticed that the car would click when turning, fine, I got this repaired and now whilst driving on a country lane today I slowed down to let a car go past and the car completely cut out and wouldn't start, I then…
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Hesitation when setting off
As i come to set off in a morning or after work & i'm in 1st gear and occasionally 2nd, there is noticeable lag with the car, as though it thinks about getting a move on for a while before deciding to actually do it. Spark plugs were changed a couple month ago for genuine ones & the throttle body is cleaned each year.…
