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Audi e-tron & EV surge protection?
I have a leased Audi A3 e-tron and during overnight charging the car has been damaged by a power surge. The car has been unable to be fixed by Audi under any form of warranty and from their final written response the liability for any such damage lies with the owners of vehicles - i.e. the car has no surge protection and…
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Car Finance Cancelled
Hi guys Purchased a car on PCP, day before lockdown March 2020. First payment went out, then they refunded me. Queried it with Ford Credit and they advised the dealership cancelled the finance and to set it back up after Covid lockdown. Flagged it to dealership around August, finally signed the paperwork today. Now because…
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Shortest time frame you've owned a car?
I saw the thread asking about the longest you've owned a vehicle. I'm in two minds as to whether to try sell the car i've not long bought. I'm wondering if i'll be happy with it even if the major problem can be fixed at decent cost. If it can't be fixed then the car is a problem anyway as it's not reliable for A-B-A/C…
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Driving with glaring sunlight
Hi All, Have bought a used Peugeot 2008. While driving today in the sun with sunlight direct on eyes, it was pretty difficult to see in front. Is this common. What can i do to improve visibility. Thanks
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Parking at rear of house in garages
Hi all - I hope this is the right thread. My property has a rear gate which accesses council garages. Weve been parking at the back gate with no problems for a year. The council began some renovation works in these garages which were stopped due to coronavirus. I contacted the council to ask when they would begin works and…
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Lost Log Book
I have stupidly misplaced my log book. I applied on DVLA website for a new one and it says it should take 5 working days to arrive. Has anyone else used this service to apply for a replacement log book? Does it really come within 5 working days? I have searched all over the web and can't find any verification on this.…
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PCP/used car advice
I have always bought used cars, paying £1-3k and keeping them for a few years. Sick and tired of the big expenses with repairs. Just had to pay £700 on repairs and that's a few months after the MOT repairs. I plan my finances down to a T but I can't plan when my car expenditure fluxuates so much, it's a nightmere. And I…
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Car insurance Given 21 days to buy a new car -threatening to cancel but now we are in lockdown
Hello everyone, help please I have always had the replacement car before selling my old one but this time round, I had not yet found one to my liking when my existing car was snapped up on 'AT' the car selling site. I proceeded with the sale as although we are down to one car, we are currently working from home. On…
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Ford Used Car Warranty
Hello hive mind. My grandad has bought a used car from a Ford dealer where we live and I am going to collect this with him today. I've found out that he was offered a used car warranty for 3 years and has accepted. I have problems with the cover as there's lots of exclusions and it's not worth it (£700). Exclusions: Parts…
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Choosing the proper car/engine size for 50-mile commute in London highways
I am confused about what engine size is more suitable for me. It's very confusing what kind of car is best for me now. I need to buy a used car (£2-3K budget) for commuting on either of these roads every day: * “A40, M25” (50 miles round-trip, higher speed limit) or * “M4, M25” (40 miles round-trip, lower speed limit /…
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car door mouldings.
up untill about 5 years ago nearly all cars had door mouldings- ie a plastic moulding about 1/3 of the way up the car door, some painted body colour and some plain black. but new cars don't have such a thing. I wonder why?.
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No MOT at time of crash
Hi all, Looking for advice please. My car was in the MOT centre having had an MOT and failing it. While there and stationary, another driver crashed into my car. So technically my car has been been involved in a crash while not having a valid MOT. Would this affect my insurance if I'm going to make a claim? Also a caveat…
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Electrical - Lights
Hi there im not a mechanic but wondered why when I press the break my my fog lights come on and no break lights come on. 15 year old Renault Clio What’s the cause Please Best rgds Mark
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Backed out of car sale - deposit paid to dealer but no documents signed. What should I expect?
Hi all, Looking to get some opinions on my situation. I test drove a car at a main dealership and decided to go ahead with it. It was late in the day and they were closing, so I paid a deposit (£1k) to secure the car and they said they would send me the forms to sign electronically. I didn't sign anything at all, either in…
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NIP sent to old address
Hello forum Moved house over a year agoLogbook and licence immediately updated to new address. NIP for speeding has been sent to the old address.Does that mean it's invalid?
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Buying a cheap car
I'm new to driving but looking to get a car soon. Budget is about £1500 Do most people buy cars in cash or bank transfer?
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Private Car Park Used To Keep Untaxed Cars
I live in a property overlooking the car park of a block of flats. Doing the summer months when sitting in the garden I could smell strong paint fumes. I noticed that a guy was spray painting a car in flats car park. When I mentioned the strong fumes he was very rude and intimidating so I just left it and walked away.…
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Car Insurance renewal hike when moving house
My car insurance is due for renewal on 15th November. I had some quotes saved on comparison websites so knew what I was likely to be paying. In the last few days, we have completed the purchase of a new build house about a mile from where we are now and will be moving on 9th November. When I've re-run the quotes with the…
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Shared Electric Gates
Hi all, I'm looking at getting some gates installed on my shared driveway (rentals have right of way). My house is on the right and the neighbours on the left, driveway through the middle. I do not want to attach to his wall as that isn't right or fair and I would be mad if it was the other way round so how would this work…
