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Early MOT test
Looks like I have my MOT test booked too early (by two days) , I'm wondering whether it is 'worth' moving the date or just going ahead with the test (assuming it passes)?
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Returning Second Hand Cars
Can I return a second hand car on finance to the dealerships after having it for 12 weeks and experiencing engine fault from 6 weeks?
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2nd hand car warranty help
My do has bought a car and it's still under the 3 month warranty. This is the 2nd time he has to call the aa out to help recover the car due to faults. My question is as its a 09 plate and he's driven it (also had black box installed) is he entitled to a refund? I don't want to go to the garage and argue the point if I'm…
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Scratch and dent car cover... Is it worth it?
I've just put a deposit down on a mini and the dealer is trying extremely hard to get me to take their finance, rather than the loan we've been approved for at 2.9%. They've adjusted all their figures to be £80 more expensive in total than my bank loan, with a scratch and dent policy included for 3yrs. ( £260 normally a…
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Car PCP coming to an end - Unsure of next steps
Currently have a car on VW solutions PCP. My contract finishes in February 2021 and they're due to start contacting me about what to do for my next car. I have exceeded my mileage by a significant amount and also the car has damage (dints on bodywork assuming from other car doors plus a cracked bumper from an unpleasant…
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Ball joint. £90…?
Just been quoted £90 for a ball joint replacement. Is that a bit dear? Seen 'em on carparts4less for £10 and I've been told it's only an hour's labour?
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Frustrated with Enterprise and their invoices!!! Pls help
Hello- my husband had a head on collision and that evening enterprise (recommended by my insurers ) were eager to drop off a brand new VW T-Roc. The VW arrived close to 11pm and dealing with hospitals and kids I went out to sign the rental agreement. The Enterprise gent told me it’s too dark to take photo evidence of the…
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New reg plate purchase
Stupidly I have bought a reg plate that is newer than my car has anybody else been this stupid. I have spoke to the reg company and they just me to pay them to sell it for me and this could take maybe never and that’s £600 down the drain. I ordered on my phone so could see the smaller saying this information and terms and…
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Corsa C air leak?
Hi I’ve had some trouble with my corsa c revving high when the engine is warm when idling or in neutral. I’ve found this when looking under my bonnet could this be causing an air leak and how do I remove the gunge? https://vimeo.com/457416194
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Is it worth reporting theft of catalytic converter?
So we went to Crystal Palace park on the weekend. Upon leaving the car got extremely loud and although I initially tbought I just had the silencer damaged I today found out in the garage that some jerks cut out catalytic converter. The question is, is it worth my time reporting this to police at all or it will be 100%…
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Can I insist on car insurance repairing a car if it's less than the value of the car?
Hi, I've just had a prang and I'm slightly concerned my insurance is going to attempt to write my car off. I know they can say it's uneconomical to repair and declare it a writeoff if say the cost to repair the damage is 50/60% of the value of the vehicle and such, but in that situation could I just refuse and demand they…
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Buying a new car
What are your rights if when you buy a new car it cannot be delivered to you as there is a defect on the car ...this is 2weeks after the car is taxed and registered
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DVLA fine - appealing
Hi I have been sent an £80 fine for not taxing my vehicle back in Nov 2019. However I part exchanged the car with a dealeship, who told me to cancel the direct debit and they would send the V5 off. So i gave them all the paperwork and presumed everything had been done. Now I have got a fine, I appealed and the DVLA have…
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Fault with car days after sale - Update
I bought a used car from a main dealer earlier in the month. Before I picked it up I was told that it had a small issue to be fixed before I could take it, the salesman believed it was a brake issue. I didn't encounter the problem myself when I test drove it. It was taken to be fixed before I picked it up but it either…
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How can I find out who supplies toyota brake shoes
I need a new set of brake shoes for my toyota yaris but toyota want £62 so how do I find out who supplies toyota so I can find the one's I need then I can match them with another supplier. I'm thinking they use Automotive Prouducts
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Dart Charge account closure -
Anybody else get a Dart Charge account closure email today? They say, "In accordance with our terms and conditions, your account will be closed if it remains inactive for a further 90 days. You can keep your account open by topping up your balance or by making a crossing in a vehicle which is linked to the account."Seems a…
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Having a laugh?
So it looks like I've apparently made the fatal mistake of buying the oil and filter for my interim service. Garages are flatly refusing to do it as 'their insurance doesn't allow them to fit customer supplied parts'. What a load of rubbish. Who wants free oil and a filter....
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Nissan Micra K11 key
I cannot find my central locking fob Nissan Micra key for my 2000 Nissan Micra. I have a spare but without the central locking fob. Luckily I know I came home with it, but have turned the house upside down and cannot find it. I can only think I threw it out by mistake after I used it last and of course the bins have been…
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SORN/TAX/INSURANCE HELP PLEASE
Looking for advice please. My parents have bought a newer car & declared SORN on the old one. The old one has an MOT and is registered in my Dad’s name. They have very kindly offered to give the old car to me and it’s sitting on their drive just waiting for me, but I don’t know what to do in order to be able to collect it…
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Ankle surgery - Automatic
Hi all, I have had recent left ankle surgery 7 weeks ago and my cast is off and I am undergoing physio. I am still only partial weight bearing and must use crutches when mobilising. I know myself I wouldn't be able to drive a manual at this stage due to the clutch however my surgeon and physio both said driving an…
