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Cyclist crashed into parked car and caused damage
Apologies if this is not the right place but seemed most appropriate. Three months ago a cyclist went into the back of my car whilst riding. The car was parked and I was working inside my home. He went to hospital as he had broken his nose. I took his contact details and he assured me at the time to send him a message and…
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Can dealers declare any vehicle as 'spares or repair'?
https://www.gumtree.com/p/citroen/2010-citroen-c3-picasso-1.6-picasso-exclusive-hdi-5d-90-bhp-mpv-diesel-manual/1387612602 I was aware of this vehicle when it was offered at a fair price of, I think, £2450 - outside of my budget. However the price has recently crashed by £500, making it not only within my budget, but an…
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Straight forward insurance claim ?
Quick question I just reversed into a car that was right behind me on a car park - Minimal damage to their car , barely visible, more damage to mine actually- fair enough my fault - left details - thing is it’s a private car park - I was allowed to be there through work - but they are not allowed to park there and there…
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What compensation can I expect from RTA?
Hi I wonder if any of you can advise what sort of compensation I can expect from an accident back in Sept 2019. I was hit from the rear at speed (third party fault fully) and had back and knee issues. Went hospital for xray, nothing broken but very sore base of spine, right side back area and knee issue. Went back to work…
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losing no-claim bonus -advise sought..
Hi i had accident last year and no one claimed it
on my insurance... this year upon renewal I am losing my no claim bonus as
insurance company closed that case with fault code at my side.. company
says they will look into it and they seem to agree that if no one made a claim
then I should not be losing it.. I am also…
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Goodbye to private motoring...from just 9 years?
If the government gets its way We will not be able to afford a new electric car - so no more private motoring for 50% of the UK population..... It was fun whilst it lasted wasn't it?
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Claiming title on a car.
3 months ago I paid a deposit to a car dealer for a car, the car was never ready , after 6 weeks they gave me a courtesy car, 1 month ago, I found another car from different dealer. Phoned them to ask for deposit back and for them to come and collect the courtesy car. Told to put it in an email, have now sent 2 email 1…
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Fed up. Can I Return/Reject the Car?
I bought a used fiesta from a Ford dealership at the beginning of September. This dealership has now closed permanently but another branch has taken over their cars. It is a 30 mile round motorway trip to the nearest branch. The car has been back twice within the last two months already for faults that they seem to have…
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Where to check for car reviews?
Just being pro active and doing some research on used cars, must be fuel efficient and reliable. Ideally a 1.4L engine and maximum £5,000, ideally 2010 onwards Where is the best place to make my shortlist and see some reviews so I can compare them ? I have a list of about 10 cars which I'm considering and want to know…
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Car bought with a windscreen chip
Hello, Prior to the recent lockdown, I had went a car dealer, test driven a car, and agreed on sale on an agreed date. On the agreed date (I had already done away with my old one), the seller told me everything is good and car has also passed MOT despite a chip because it is not in driver's viewing area. I did not recall…
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Getting a ticket for moving out of the way of an emergency vehicle
I recently heard of someone who moved into a bus lane to allow an ambulance to get past him. His car reg was clocked by a camera and he ended up getting a ticket. The more I read into this the more it seems that you should not move out of the way of emergency vehicles if that involves entering box junctions, bus lanes, red…
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Dodgy Trader - Any advice appreciated
Morning all This is my first post and I'm after some advice. In August, my partner who is a nurse had her car stripped of parts in a hospital car park during a night shift. They literally took the bumper, bonnet, catalytic converter and headlights. Consequently, we had to go through the insurance and she was paid out for…
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Misfire on cylinder 1.
I had someone plug in a code reader as my car is running rough. It has come up with a code P0301 which is a misfire on cylinder one, the plug in number 1 was swapped but it still comes back with cylinder 1 misfire so not the plug. The car is a Vauxhall Astra 1.8 twin top 2008 and we suspect it could be the coil pack , so…
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SORN declaration.
Just done SORN on my car and came across web site called SORN registration services which looks just like government one. When you go through screens when you get to final screen to process SORN you get charged fee for the SORN . The DVLA charge no fee for declaring SORN they are trying to scam people out of money for…
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Driving lessons question
I'll be getting some lessons in soon as I havent drove in a few years ( refreshers) Is it possible to pay as you go and just book one at a time as I'll only need 3 or 4 at most . I'd be looking to do them in mornings as that's when it suits me beet Also is it important to do a lesson at night ? When I had lessons before we…
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Car advice needed - buying second hand on a budget
Hi all, After ten years of living in London, we're moving out to a smaller city as my job allows that and husband is a home worker. I have never bought a car before, and only owned one (a 21st birthday gift - a crumbly KA which I loved but which was not the best investment!). Alas, I lost my Dad a few years ago, and this…
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Help - Purchasing my Contract Hire Vehicle
Good morning, I have been given a figure to purchase my Contract Hire vehicle, just printed off the paperwork to sign and noticed 'Due to contract hire regulations, we cannot sell the vehicle to the lessee'. Does anyone know the implications of having the car put in someone else's name and then them then transferring over…
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New job and car /fuel allowance
Hi first time on here so thanks for any help. I have been lucky enough to get a new job after being made redundant earlier this year. I have been offered a car or car allowance (£3400) per year and have decided to take the car allowance as i already have suitable car which i am happy to use. My confusion arises when it…
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Car Finance - Ford Main Dealer - Daughters mistake always read the paperwork, never trust a salesman
so, my daughter single and in her 20`s returns to the UK after working in the US as a nanny. Moves 400 miles away from home, up North :) ..... purchases a Ford Fiesta on PCP ( over 24 MONTHS, with option to return at anytime) finance from a Ford Main Dealer and starts a new Nanny job in Manchester. All is good for 6 months…
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2010 Ford Focus MOT advisories
Hi all Car passed MOT yesterday but did come back with a few advisories Front wiper Rear indicator bulb Corrosion on front of front coil spring Oil leak but not excessive First two are no problem. Fair enough, the coil spring potentially rust so unsure on the urgency, I am two minds about the oil leak, Im hoping it may be…
