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Vat on work
Hi I had some work done to my car they charged 1.5 hours at £45 then added vat at 20% total 58.50 then put total 58.50 vat £70.20 can the charge vat twice
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Booking a Driving test after covid lockdown
Since the new opening of Driving tests August 2020. Has anyone been successful and booked a new test? We try each week always thousand plus in Que. Just wondering if anyone knows how many tests each centre has each day/week? We are trying to book Bletchley, Milton Keynes. Thank you for reading
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...Suzuki Ignis 2004..High beams wont work in certain situations ?? pls advice
Hi All, I have a slight or major (no idea) problem with my high/dipper beams. I have a Suzuki Ingis 2004 model. what happens is,like in most of the cars even if the ignition is off, your temporary high/dipped beams will still work, by seconds of pulling or pushing the stick. mine Dont work. Say its night time, I sat in my…
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Car leasing/PCP. Am I missing something?
It seems that leasing a personal car is fashionable nowadays, but I don't really get it. Are there any financial incentives compared to cash buying? Surely, leasing a car (or PCP) is a loan and more expensive than buying the car upfront? If I wanted to get a £25K car and have the cash to buy it upfront, are there any…
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Faulty Clutch (Evans Halshaw)
Hi all, Any help appreciated here. In February 2019 I purchased a Peugeot 308 2.0HDI (2014 64) from Evans Halshaw with 41,000 miles on the clock. Four months later, in June 2019, the clutch went when I'd come off the motorway onto a slip road. I had the vehicle recovered to my home and called Evans Halshaw the following…
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Car accident but not got other driver's details
Hi, Since the accident on Thursday, it has been annoying me ever since. Due to my stupidity, I never got the other driver's details but gave him mine, and I've not heard anything from my insurance company. The accident involved me hitting the other driver's left side as it turned right in to a BP forecourt. At the time, he…
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Boot won't open - Corsa 2009
My boot won't open with the remote key. What could be the problem and how much would it cost to fix it?
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Why do the Police want personal information when reporting an uninsured vehicle?
Hi there. I recently reported an uninsured vehicle in my street. I used the Live Chat feature on the Police website and when nearing the end of the conversation, they asked me if I could provide my full name, date of birth, telephone number, and email?! I was actually kind of shocked at this. I thought that service was…
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2011 Fiat doblo petrol ECU repair
Hi, Can anyone advice me how much it will cost to repair the ECU.
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Help with speeding ticket on stollen vehicle
Please can someone help. I was the the registered keeper of my vehicle. I reported my vehicle stollen on 20th July 2020 - having last used it back in March/April pre covid/lockdown. The vehicle was retrieved by police and scrapped on 28th July. On 27th August I received a Notice of Intended Prosecution (NIP). Speeding…
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Refunds for ULEZ charge paid in error
I recently paid the ULEZ (£12.50) thinking that I had driven in the zone. In fact I hadn't, so I assumed I could simply ask for a refund of the charge!! It seems that is not possible?? How can that be lawful??
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Voluntary temination of PCP
Hi, I have read some previous posts but am still a bit confused about the impact of VT. I took out a PCP when I bought my new Ford 3 years ago. That contract is due to end in March next year, but I have got a chance on a really good deal deal for another car now, not with Ford, and am progressing with that. I am…
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Cleaning a small engine air filter
thought I’d ask in this section as most likely get an answer. I’ve got a petrol compactor plate, with a copy of a Honda GX120 engine. The air filter is a kind of metal honeycomb frame with a concertina paper element, covered by a foam sleeve (if you search ‘GX120 air filter’ you’ll see the type) how do i I clean it please?…
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Cost of brake discs and pads
Hi I have a Nissan Juke 2014 model and got a quote from a garage to replace brake pads and discs. Below is the quote. Cost to replace front brake discs and pads £204.90Cost to replace rear brake discs and pads £217.26 I just had work done by this garage on my Juke to renew N/S/F lower suspension arm and driveshaft with…
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best speed camera detector?
After being done twice in 6 months i am after a speed camera detector. What is the best option a app or to buy a snooper etc? any advice?
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Reconditioning and engine
I drive a 2012 bmw 320i and the engine has seized due to the thrust washers failing on the crankshaft. I’ve been told metal has gone through the oil line. I am struggling to find an engine and was wondering if reconditioning the engine would be the next thing?
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What car should I buy to get me to work in winter?
I live in a very rural area and drive an hour to work through very rough single track lanes. I've broken the wheel on my current car as if you have to suddenly move over there are big drops into potholes. I'd like a 4x4 but also do about 20k mileage a year and can't afford the huge running costs. I have a budget of 1.5 -…
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Gear change issue, help! Nissan Note 1.5 D 2012
For some reason, I've always found some initial sluggishness when I change up from 3rd - 4th gear. It's almost like turbo lag and I've always sort of lived with it. Well, today I hooked up an OBD reader and it did return one interesting code and I wonder if there's a link? P0170 NISSAN - Fuel Trim Malfunction Bank Just for…
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Hit by uninsured driver
Hello, On Sunday night,someone hit my car while parked on the street.When I heard the noise I run out to see what is going on,after many lies from the girl who was driving I called police.She been taken in custody because she was over limit,no driving license or insurance.Now my problem stay like this,she wasn’t the owner…
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Car Write Off Claim Advice
Hi, I came home from work last year (April) and while parked outside my house, a large van had somehow crashed into my car and at least two others. My car ending up being a write off and I got a payout. As there was at least one witness, and the van had hit multiple cars, I thought the claim would be put to bed by now but…
