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Can I get my car serviced during the second coronavirus lockdown?
Some idiot slashed my tyres (and others on my road). My car is due for a service so was going to get that done and everything else at the same time. When I go on the Ford website however, none of their locations are showing as open (I have a service plan with them). Have all the garages shut down too?
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Tyres 215 vs 205
I ordered 2 x Avon ZV7 in size 215/55/R16 97W online from ATS. Went this morning for fitting and they claimed I had ordered the wrong size tyres even though every tyre checker out there recommends 215/55, they said it happens sometimes and that I should have 205/55. Luckily he said, we have the 205/55's in stock and he…
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Car insurance renewal options?
Right guys Ive been offered a insurance renewal. I usually pay annually. I'm thinking of selling my car come January , February and buying a new one. Would it be better to just pay monthly insurance so i can cancel it once the car is sold? Or would it not make a difference? What also happens with NCB ? Ive got a few years…
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Caused a prang - to go through insurance or not?
So one day last week I came out of the gym and backed my car (gently) into the front side of a car parked perpendicular to me. I caused damage to the panel around the wheel arch. A very minor dent on an 8 year old ford fiesta. So I went back into the gym and found the woman who owns the car and we agree I will just pay for…
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Getting car insurance
Had some reasonable quotes ( £48 per month for a fiesta ) Until I forgot I had to declare that I'd had insurance cancelled in the past, which I did have one cancelled 8 years ago as an irresponsible teenager . This then increased the quote to about £65 Do I still have to declare this even if it was that long ago?
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New car breakdowns
My fiancé purchased a brand new vauxhall grandland x 18 months ago,it has been in their repair shop 5 times for a total of 4 months in that time. Obviously they can't seem to put it right as it still breaks down. Its on 5 years Interest free credit,we do not want to keep the car but the only option they offer is for us to…
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Alloy wheels badly tarnished;...cleaning advice pls.
The front alloys on my son’s Vauxhall GTC have become really
grubby and badly stained/tarnished in recent months. They seem to have degraded
all of a sudden which is a pity as they were in very good condition with no scratches
or kerbing whatsoever. Normally the alloys are very easy to clean;...a good scrub
with car…
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Cancel car finance
Hi I bought a car from a well known dealer on 14/08/20 since buying the car it's been in for repair 2 times it now needs to go in again as engine inspection light on again does anyone know my options can I just return the car ? The dealership are a nightmare and don't answer my calls !
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Tips on buying a used car
Hello, I'm looking for a 'new' car. The process is more complicated than I thought! I try to look at each vehicle very responsibly and avoid scammers. Maybe I'm too critical, but I need a reliable car and don't want to have a lot of problems with it in the future. So, I need some tips that are helpful to know before buying…
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Is it stupid to complain about car repair one year later?
I had a repair to my car last October, the catalytic converter was stolen so had to have it replaced which I did through my insurance. I thought for a while after that I felt the car was a bit sluggish and the exhaust a bit noisy and rumbly but i didn't get round to sorting it and then I was out the country for a while,…
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Company Car Allowance; Tax, etc worth it?
Hi all, I'm desperately seeking some advice regarding a company car allowance which I am in the process of negotiating. To give some background, I'm employed in a construction business at Management level where I am expected to travel for my work. I've been with the company approximately 9 months and was previously given a…
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The RAC
There is a poor lone lady who has been sitting in her car outside my property since early this morning with a puncture and still now at 17.50 has not received a call out from the rac.
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DVLA wait times ?
I now have to fill in an M1 form and send it to the DVLA to declare my medical condition ... They then write to my consultant and ask for their opinion, I then get a letter with a decision as to whether I get a 1,2, or 3 year restricted license . Or possibly an unrestricted license . What are the current wait times ? It…
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Economical car
Hello, I'm looking for a car. It's my first car, so I need a bit of advice. The main requirement for me is that car should be economical because I have to ride long hours every day. Do you have any suggestions? My budget is up to £7000. Thanks in advance!
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Parking issues
Hi, Can anyone tell me what the rules on parking are for small privately owned flats? We have recently had a non-resident park their work van here for a week or more and has recently started to park here again! Apparently as his mother owns 2 of the flats he is “entitled” to park here even though neither he nor his mother…
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Car Tax - Late Payment Fine?
Hello Looking for some advice please from anyone else who may have been slightly late in paying their car tax... Due to having a family bereavement and going to the funeral this weekend, I completely forgot to pay our car tax - it was due on the 31st Oct and I paid it online yesterday, so 3 days late... Obviously I…
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DRS (ardent credit) debt email, volkswagen services, please help
I had a lease agreement with Volkswagen services for 4 years. I returned the car in August this year, the BCA did the collection/inspection. The BCA person emailed me the inspection letter, it had a total bill of £400, but he said it wouldn't be this much, as a lot would go down to fair wear and tear, that BCA weren't…
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AA breakdown cover
I have cover with the AA & paid £230 last year & this
year they want £ 440 ! So of course I rang them up & they were surprised that I wanted to leave because of the price increase! I hadn't had any call outs in the previous 12 months & I have been a member for 11 years. They offered me a 'discount' down to £250 but I said…
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Cheap breakdown cover that covers the driver on older cars?
Anyone found any cheap breakdown cover that covers the driver on cars older than 15 years old? Thanks for any recommendations
