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Archives for November 2020

The EV announcement - How will you act now The Quiz.
1. I will keep what I have until they bring down the cost of EV's and EV's have a personality. 2. I am currently looking at horses as my mode of transport. I might get a brown one. 3. I will carry on changing on PCP in the great PCP loop as this will enable me to move into an EV with the same manufacturer. 4. I am going to…
Can anyone explain all these new online car things to me?
Can anyone explain all these new online car things to me and why we need them? I get the Car Woo one, but the others like WIZZYBING and CAZOWWEE confuse me. I like the notion that buying a used car on the internet allows you to have a long 7 day test drive. But boy is that embarrassing if you hate it and want to give it…
Breakdown cover
Last had breakdown cover two years ago (new car had breakdown cover included so have not needed since). Back then you could always get basic cover with either the RAC/AA for about £35-40. These prices were easy to find on their websites. Looking now, firstly its not the simplest of processes to find the pricing on the…
Car Subscription Service
Hi, Does anyone have any experience with a car subscription service, i saw this online today and wonder if anyone had any views? caasta.com/cyber-monday
Catch 22 with deceased car
My dad recently passed away. As part of the death registration you have the use of a 'Tell us Once' service which informs various government bodies about the persons passing. One such department is the DVLA. We received a letter stating that Dad is no longer the registered keeper of the vehicle and the tax has been…
Lease Car repair evidence?
I have been charged hundreds of pounds damages for a returned lease car which I argued both on the inspection and since. There were some extremely small scratches with I think are fair wear and tear. I have requested evidence for the repairs that I have been charged for but have yet to receive any response. I have it on…
Insured to tow?
A friend has asked me to tow his caravan from the coast back to his house. The caravan is insured, and I have scanned my car insurance, but there is no mention of towing. Will the caravan be insured when someone other than the owner is towing it? If there was an accident, do I claim on my insurance or the caravan's if it…
Cigarette lighter voltmeter device question
There are many of these devices available on Amazon, and no doubt elsewhere, where you insert the device into the cigarette lighter and turn on the ignition to show the "battery voltage" to one decimal place. Starting the car shows the "alternator charging voltage", about 2V above the former value.What puzzles me is that…
Catalytic converter - how do I know if my car has one?!
Hi all, like most areas these days, catalytic converter theft has gone through the roof. I think the car makes a real row if the cat is cut out, but how do I know if either me or my husband's car has one in the first place?
A/C condenser dryer?
What's this 'dryer'? As i'm looking at images and don't really see a difference in listings that are for the condenser and those that include the word dryer? Had my wife's car in for A/C regas but it couldn't be done as they said the condenser is goosed. Looking at it, i'm wondering if it can be fitted just by removing the…
MOT and BMW Lights
Hi All, Those of you that have a BMW, have you carried out an MOT at a non BMW service station and have they reset the MOT light for you? I got mine done at a local MOT place last year and they couldn't reset the light so I've just lived with it for a year. Annoying now so want to make sure its reset this time round. My…
When to change headlight bulbs
Interested in what people do and what they spend. Do you wait until one fails or have a time to replace.
Merc AW169 2011
Having spent a lot of money repairing most recent car now very careful. Went to start car , sbs light stayed on and engine wouldn't start. Called AA Kept well distanced. Within a couple of minutes car was running and he said nothing to see. Left quickly. Concerned he might have taken some shortcut, is there one. Anything…
The best MoneySaving way to have a car
I'm 29 and I've had a driving licence for 11 years, but I've never owned a car. I've always wanted one, but never needed one for work or to get around and so it didn't make financial sense to pay the high cost. I've rented a number of times, so my driving skills are still fine. But right now I really want the freedom of…
The best MoneySaving way to have a car
I'm 29 and I've had a driving licence for 11 years, but I've never owned a car. I've always wanted one, but never needed one for work or to get around and so it didn't make financial sense to pay the high cost. I've rented a number of times, so my driving skills are still fine. But right now I really want the freedom of…
Michelin CrossClimate Tyres
On Kwik fits site is says Please note, we will only fit Michelin CrossClimate tyres in pairs fitted to the same axle. For the best performance, we recommend they are fitted in sets of four and not mixed with any other tyre on your vehicle. I think ATS stated this last time i purchased some but cant find that statement now…
Cash purchase of car, or PCP. Help needed
I'm in the fortunate position of being able to buy a new car with cash from my savings. However when I discussed this with the salesman yesterday he was trying to persuade me that it would be a no-brainer to take out PCP, and even if I cancelled after taking it out I would still be quids in. I have attached the quotation…
Unsuccessful warranty repair
Hi, My car is just over three years old and has a seven year warranty. It has developed a leak in the roof. The main dealer has tried to find the origin of the water penetration but so far has been unsuccessful. They have called in the manufacturers technical team to have a look. If they are unsuccessful in finding the…
Gear Box Failure on Ford Mondeo Hybrid Any Advice Please
I have a 5 year old car, 55,000 miles on clock. It's a petrol and battery hybrid. One month out of warranty (lockdown chaos) it was diagnosed with gear box failure. Ford dealership said they do not repair and £6,500 to replace. I found a company who initially claimed they could do a repair but then told me due to parts and…
Absolutely in bits! Please help
On my way to drop my kid to school (next town near my office but I was off today), I drove dangerously and a police car stopped me over. the gentleman rightly told me off and I am still in shock after what I have just done (worrying about reaching late over reaching safely). I promised the officer to never let this happen…

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Ofgem proposes new 'no standing charge' Price Cap – but Martin Lewis warns vulnerable customers need to be opted in or it won't work
Ofgem has today launched detailed proposals for a major shake up to its Energy Price Cap that dictates the price over 80% of homes in England, Scotland and Wales pay for their energy bills.
Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to cut overdraft rates for millions but hike them for others – here's what's happening and full help
If you're a Lloyds, Halifax or Bank of Scotland current account holder, the interest rate you're charged for using your overdraft could change soon as part of a fees shake-up. The Lloyds Banking Group, which owns all three brands, says millions of its customers will pay less after the changes – but a "few" will pay more.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more low-income households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Martin Lewis: At last a chance to fix Council Tax flaws impacting millions – debt collection, difficulty challenging your band, discounts and more
Major flaws in the Council Tax system in England could finally be fixed in future, as the Government has launched a wide-ranging consultation to review hideous debt collection practices, the difficulty of challenging your band, the overly complex and horribly-named Severe Mental Impairment discount and more. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis, who has long campaigned on these issues, shares his response and analysis.
Energy complaints to be dealt with more quickly and Energy Ombudsman to get new powers under Government plans
If you have a complaint about your energy firm, it may be resolved more quickly in future, as the Government has announced a raft of proposals to strengthen consumer protections in the energy market. The planned changes include giving the Energy Ombudsman new powers to force firms to comply with its decisions – but it's still very early days. Here's what we know so far.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Base rate held at 4.25% – here's what it means and when it might be cut next
The Bank of England has held the base rate at 4.25%. Below we explain why, when it might be cut, plus what it means for your mortgage and savings.
Applied for South West Trains 'boundary fares' compensation? Act now to claim it
If you applied for compensation from South West Trains before the deadline in January 2025, you now need to provide your bank details to the claim administrator so it can be paid to you. Here's what you need to know.
Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payment this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.

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