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Signed vehicle order form with Arnold Clark help!
So this was my first time ever buying a car usually my ex dealt with the cars. I saw the car I wanted and went to AC to see it I got the car within my budget now this is when I made the mistake! Ask for a test drive but was told I couldn't as it hasnt been through the workshop and if I was to test drive it and there was an…
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Failed MOT when paying for service and MOT
I've had a few problems with the local dealership where I bought my car 3 years ago and have since serviced and MOTed it every year. It's now due another MOT and service and despite these issues I'm thinking of going back there, as it's the only dealership nearby and the car is still under manufacturer warranty. Last year…
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Insurance Company Lost Vehicle Registration Certificate
Hi Need some advice, my dads car was stolen and subsequently "written off" by the car insurance company and therefore they requested all of the car documents (service history V5C etc). After settlement discussions and some time passing the car was found and returned to us and due to the claim we were asked to pay the…
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Toyota 5+ Club - discounted servicing for old Toyotas!
Just discovered this when I went on line to check the check the price of a full service. "If you own a Toyota which is over 5 years old, you qualify for the Toyota 5+ Club. It’s free to join and gives you 20% off Servicing and MOTs. Fill out the form below to join the club and we will we send you your membership welcome…
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Car Park Management UK
So I have received a letter with CCTV photos of my car parked and a charge of £100, £60 if paid within 14 days. I have initially ignored this letter as per advice given. Just want to check that this is the case? I am led to believe that private companies have no authority to make you pay these so called fines?? Any advice…
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Aftermarket warranty who to choose?
OK a diesel VW so I imagine at somepoint... I've looked at the AA but their claim limit is just over £500....and they think the average cost of a turbo is £335... which a dubiously valuation. Any recommendations or ones that you've currently had issues with?
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CCTV
Hi, Somebody asked for CCTV to be checked as alleged damage to their vehicle-work premises. No formal application-verbal. Declined. My understanding is this needs to be written and even if damage by a person or by a vehicle causing the damage the offender can't be IDd- this correct? The rationale is pull up CCTV save it-…
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PCP renewal question
Hi guys first time poster here. I'm in the process of potentially getting a new car on PCP but I have a question that I haven't been able to find an answer to and wondered if anyone can help. If I get a car on PCP over say, 4 years, at the end of those 4 years, we decide to get the exact same car again for another 4, would…
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Gifting a driving companion for legal driving with a provisional license
I need to practice driving. Due to COVID, driving instructors are super busy and don't have free slots so that I can practice. Also, I'm working full-time and can only practice in the evenings, which makes it even harder to find any instructor and practice in his car. I kept booking tests and failed 3 times so far. My…
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Electric Car
I've just been switched to an all electric company car, so no company car tax, problem is, as I work on the road my company tell me I can't claim business miles for work, they/HR tell me, that as I'm paying no tax on the car, that i have to pay for the electric for company business miles?,,is this correct or can I claim
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Bent jacking flange
My nephew manage to muck up jacking his car. Now the flange is bent and warped out of straight, looks pretty ugly. It's an oldish car and taking it to get sorted would probably be worth more than the car. Any suggestions on fixing it DIY neatly?
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Odd brake disc rust / MOT fail
Hello all, Today the wife-mobile has failed its MoT on front "axle" brake imbalance. Testing garage recommended replacing all front discs and pads, but I'm not convinced, as both discs and pads have plenty of wear left. There is a definite problem - the attached picture shows the front offside inner pad is not making…
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Snooper series speed camera detectors (4Zero, 4Zero Elite, 4Zero Elite BT)
So I received this email this morning from the manufacturer of speed camera detectors I've purchased 3 of in the last 2 years: " Dear valued Snooper customer, Import information about your Snooper 4Zero. Updates for all versions of 4 Zero will end 31st December 2020. You may have read that Snooper has been acquired by In…
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Help! Dodgy car or dodgy garage????
Hi All Can anyone help please? I bought my son a car just over a year ago for £1500, a little 56 plate peugeot. We have had nothing but problems ever since, but guess what they only came to light after the 3 month warranty ran out! So, over the last 3 months we have used the same garage (recommended by a friend), the car…
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Any cars that are Road Tax free besides electric cars
Are there any cars that will have £0 road tax besides electric cars?
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Lease company insisting on MOT prior to handing back
Hi, have a car on 3 year lease which ended in May. Whilst arranging collection of car, lockdown happened and the finance company and myself agreed to extend the agreement up to 6 months on same terms. The MOT was automatically extended and is due end Nov. I have contacted the finance co. today to arrange handing car back…
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Citroen head rest.
Hello all I'm looking for a replacement headrest for a 2017 grand c4 picasso , the one that tilts. I've been told by a Citroen dealer £350 which is ridiculous so second hand it is. So does anyone know where I can get one or a part number , also would the previous model upto 2013 fit the 2017. Thanks for any help
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Does a Council Removing an untaxed vehicle Constitute Tresspass to Chattel
I Have recently recieved a notice of removal from my local council regarding my Car Which I have Sorn and Un-Taxed until I could find the money to get it fixed.My Question is, If they remove it without my consent does that constitue `Tresspass to Chattel` or against the Torts Interferance with goods Act? I have included a…
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If you've owned a sporty car
Something that is either known to be fast or looks like it'd be fast. You know the ones - the R's of the Golf world like the R now and the R32 before, STs & RS of the Ford scene, VXRs & GSIs etc etc. Did you ever notice a difference in how other road users were with you? Especially those immediately behind you? Compared to…
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Driving license expiry
Because Of my age my driving license will expire in November and I have understood from DVLA that licenses that expite before 31 Dec will be automatically extended for 11 months My question If I renew now my license will be valid for 3 years If i wait out the 11 month extension will my new licence be valid 3 years from the…
