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Selling a car with engine light on!
I need a new car! The engine light is on (problem with drive train??) and after a day at the garage the mechanics have narrowed it down to a ‘couple of things’ but they need to keep the car in for a bit to fully diagnose it/fix it. This isn’t really an option due to the job I do and having no other access to a vehicle.…
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ULEZ + Congestion Zone - Paid but typo on reg number :(
Went to London a few weeks back and paid for the Congestion Zone and ULEZ but got 2x 80 quid fines due to my own stupid fault of entering in my Registration Number incorrectly - entered and R instead of a T and they are next to each other on the keyboard! Is there any point at all trying to contest this as it is a genuine…
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Have tyres gone up in price?
In early/mid April I priced up a set of Michelin Crossclimates at roughly £90 a tyre. I remember comparing the SUV to the normal version, and reckoning about £360 for the tyres plus fitting. When I checked last night to get a new ball park, it's £125 a tyre. It's entirely possible that I originally priced on the regular…
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Problem with garage repair - should I pay?
I took my Volkswagen Passat to Formula One to get the brake pads and discs changed. They sheered off one of the front caliper mounting bracket bolts, so I bought a new caliper carrier and bolts . Later, they told me that they could not do the rear brakes because they could not open the rear caliper mounting bracket bolts.…
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Volvo c30 glowplugs
2007 diesel manual c30 1.6. 99000 miles. How long is piece of string question. When should glow plugs be replaced ? If one goes does it present any safety risk ? Anything else to be concerned about at this mileage ? Really wondering when to get rid. Full service history and never scripted on maintenance.
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Pre Mot checklist?
i have looked at the first post but not spotted a pre MOT checklist. is there one which reminds me what I need to check, eg oil level, before I take my car into my council-run test centre? Car was serviced a few months back but MOT deferred due to Covid; usually I'd get the garage to take it in but I thought I'd be brave…
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congestion charge and ULEZ?
Hi I understand that Vauxhall Bridge Road is outside the congestion charge zone, but it's a hazard because going south, if you turn left, you go into the congestion charge zone.? or ULEZ zone? If you have an ultra low emission car, then is that exempt from congestion charge? I'm kind of confused on the difference between…
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Your next car, will it be electric?
For the first time we are considering an electric car. Never been in one or a hybred for that matter. A bit off putting as the closest we have been to an electric car is the bumping cars years ago, or the underground so I guess its a bit like that, ie fast from 0 to ?? but then the power zaps out quickly. If one is to…
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Electronic car park gates closing unexpectedly
There was a post in 2018 about car park gates closing unexpectedly causing damage to a car. I have a similar issue, happened a month ago. I opened the gates with my fob then drove forward. Halfway through the gates sprung back, scratching one side of my car. So I did not try to ‘run’ the gates. I have made an insurance…
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New tyre goes flat after less than 24 hours
I replaced a tyre yesterday that I was told was required to be changed. TBH in my opinion it had a few months of light use left on it as the tread wasnt below or at the depth market.But ok.Bought a part worn tyre, they fitted it... put it in the water tank etc...Drove straight home 2 min drive, parked up.next morning was…
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Car insurance renewal - unemployed / current not in employment
Just wondering what peoples' thoughts are on this - car insurance and unemployment. Do you normally advise insurance companies that you're currently unemployed, however temporary this may be? Or do you just leave it. What's the worst that can happen; whether or not you claim? Do they (how) verify your employment status?
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Car written off/settlement
Hello all, Last week my son was stationary at traffic lights and a car slammed into his car ( which has now caused me pain on the left of my body but that’s another matter altogether) The damage looks like it’s just the bumper but I'm no expert so goodness knows, anyhoo his insurance company were just simply going to write…
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Does this sound a good buy?
69 reg Kia Sportage 1.6 GDi Platinum Edition with 4 miles (yes, 4 miles, not 4k) on the clock - full 7 year warranty for £20,995? Kia dealershipWill probably keep for 7-10 years. Trade-in would be a 2013 (13 reg) Honda CRV SE 2.2 DTEC Auto 4x4 5 dr 71k miles (parkers says £6.2k part-ex) Edit Oops, removed auto from Kia…
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Refund under Consumer Rights of second hand car
We bought a second hand car in cash from a second hand car dealer on 17/08/2020. Within a few days of having the car we noticed an issue with engine noise whilst in the first 3 gears and another intermittent issue with the car suddenly losing power as if we were pulling in a wrong gear. We spoke to the dealer and we took…
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Car Insurance Query
Hi all Hope someone can help with a quick question. My car insurance is due in 3 weeks so looking to sort a renewal today. Adding my dad to my policy as a named driver brings the cost down. My question is, does this affect him in any way? Realistically he will probably never drive the car. Is that a problem? If I crashed…
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2014 Ford Focus Power Steering Failure
Hi AllJust wanted to get some feedback on a power steering failure on a 2014 Ford Focus.Yep, its a 6 year old car, that was great....till the main power steering motor went whilst driving in France. I'm getting it looked at now, though facing a very costly bill.A bit of research seems to show this is a common issue with…
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car insurance
Recently sold my car , rang to cancel car insurance and was told there was a charge of £79 for the priveledge ! This must be a new way of insurance companies making money as ive never encountered this before . How many people sell their car on the same day as the insurance expires ? , not many , so companies are on a…
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Accident advice on motorway roundabout
Hi all I have a question just to give myself some reassurance from an accident I recently had on the roundabout from the a1 going onto the m18 towards doncaster i was in an accident, I was in the right hand lane that is marked m18 and a1(m) south, the third party was in the left lane marked m18, I attempted to join the…
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IX35 Turbo actuator issue - Getting Hyundai to cover cost of repair
I have a 15 plate ix35 which intermittently started showing a warning light a couple of days ago. I took the car to a local trusted garage and they said the fault code came up as a turbo actuator issue. They looked but could not find any obviously wrong. They cleared the codes and said to contact them if it light shows…
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Help please
Hi please can someone help I recently got a car on hire purchase when I went to pick it up the paintwork had not been touched up and there were stone chips visible it had not been valeted seats were filthy as I was part exchanging my car and I had stopped and changed insurance and travelled 63 miles I felt obliged to take…
