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How long will a dead battery hold it's charge (after charging)?
Hi all. Once you've got a dead battery going, and if you drive for about 20 mins (or if the car sits in idle for a similar time), would it last a couple of days before it goes again? Thanks.
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What details do car insurance company need if not claiming after minor accident?
Hi everyone, My daughter was just in an minor collision where she went in to the back of another car at a junction, which caused minor damage to the number plate of the other car. She gave her details to the other driver at the scene but only got the number of the other driver involved. She has messaged the other driver to…
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DVLA wait times ?
Had to declare a medical condition to the DVLA. Filled the form out fully with no missing fields. It's been nearly a month, they said it was received and processed on the 17th November, and has now been passed to the medical team ( that's the info I got last week when I phoned them up) Is it likely to be much longer to…
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Electronic Handbrake
Many newer cars have electric handbrakes. Not sure about the technology. Had anybody experienced costly repair ? What is it like to use ?
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HELP needed about Bayliff company dispute!
Hi Everyone, I purchased a van for £8000.00 off a private buyer. I did all the necessary RAC checks on it and it came back clean on everything. 4 months later I had a Bayliff company out saying the van still had outstanding finance. I did another check on the van there and then and it still said no outstanding finance. I…
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Insurance undervalued my car
Hi guys having abit of an issue here. Have been involved in about 3 accidents in a short period of time. All non fault. Now on accident 2 they have undervalued my car and used the accident 3 scrap value to give my car a pre accident value which obviously i think is a mistake. Accident 1- Valued at £2800 Car repaired and…
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Car heater issue?
Apparently my son's cars heater is only blowing hot air in the driver's side and not in the rest of the car front and back. The rest of of the car it is blowing cold air. The car is a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe with climate control Any ideas?. Thanks
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Electric car + solar panels
So I've bought a full electric car.. would it also be worth putting solar panels on my house roof?? I'm not sure exactly how it works now with the payments for the power you generate. Kind regards Fritz68
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New car- cash or finance?
I'm fortunate to be able to buy a new car with cash. However I have noticed that some dealers are offering a dealer discount if you take out finance and overall works out cheaper. Is it possible or a good idea to deliberately take out the finance and then pay it off within the 14 days cancellation period? Had anyone done…
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RAC Approved dealer - is the 82 point check free when buying a used car from an RAC approved dealer?
Hi I have just bought a new used car, they are advertised as an RAC approved dealer and say they will give the car and 82 point check and inspection. After a few days I noticed that I didn't have the certification for the 82 check, so rang them and they said that that would cost an extra fee. Are they allowed to do this or…
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Car Insurance Renewal Question - Recent Claim done
Hello There, I am fairly new in posting any question in this forum so pardon me for any mistake in advance or my knowledge around the topic. I have a question around my car insurance renewal. For that just a bit of background information - I have a multicar insurance with Aviva from quiet some time, 4 years now. Policy is…
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Boot Struts Sqeak
Every time I open / shut the hatch on my Pug 308, the boot struts creak. Can I apply WD40 or lubricating oil, to stop the creaking? OR, will this cause damage to the struts? Thanks.
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When is road tax due
DL18SV* needs MOT at 26/6/21 (3 yrs). Why do I get a road tax reminder for 31/12/20 ????
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DVLA problems
my sons driving licence renewal was sent in a couple of days before lockdown (Class 2). As he had previously had to give up his licence for medical reasons, the DVLA had to contact his dr to assess his ability to drive, this was returned to DVLA in July this year saying he was fit to drive now. However he has still not had…
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MOT histories
I look after and service my own cars so have an almost perfect MOT history year after year. I wondered if it was possible to spot used cars looked after as well as mine. Basically no. After looking through hundreds of histories you just see a pattern of woeful neglect. Cars failing on tyres, bulbs, washer fluid. All weekly…
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Ever owned/driven at length a MK3 Mondeo 2.2 TDCI?
I'm not registered on a Ford Forum so I'll just ask here. I'm wondering if my MPG is far out or not. Just filled up and calculated. The car said 37.5mpg, an app i've been using and had running every time i've driven said 38.78mpg and working it out properly says 39.88mpg which is an improvement of 1mpg on the previous tank…
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Help!! Bought a car previously in an accident
Any help that can be given is much appreciated! My husband and I have found ourselves in an awful situation. We bought a car in London (we live in Scotland) in March... about 4 days before lockdown. We immediately took it to a local dealership and discovered the brakes discs and pads needed immediately replaced. After a…
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GAP Insurance for Imported/Older Vehicles
I'll be collecting a JDM car from an importer in a couple of weeks, which is 13 years old. I was looking for GAP insurance because a substantial proportion of the car's price is in the importing costs which will not be recuperated once I take ownership. I don't plan to ever sell but have limited control over writing the…
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DVLA - Which date do I use for change of ownership
I am selling my car on to my daughter. Want to choose a date that saves duplicating vehicle tax liability for the month. I can't find anything on the gov.uk website, but I assume that if I put change of ownership date as 31st December she will be able to tax from 1st January. Anybody able to confirm that? Thanks.
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Over 70 drivng licence renewal?
I've just renewed my licence on-line, and I find out I have had to pay £79 :o I thought it was FREE for the over 70? Have I done something wrong?
