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MOT Fail advice
Hi, My car [2006 mini cooper] just failed its MOT on the following; Repair immediately (major defects):* Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) * Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d)) It is an old car so I was expecting to pay for some repair work, I was quoted £220-£360 by…
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Breakdown cover for 18 year old car
I am pretty alarmed at how much breakdown cover has gone up this last year, especially Auto Aid. My 2002 Polo that's done 115k is even higher due to its age, despite the fact its a reliable, well made car with good engineering. I am getting basic cover quotes in the high £70’s. Even more off putting is the fact we hardly…
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Section 88
I’ve been ill but can now drive under a section 88 from DVLA. Does anyone know who will insure me?
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Accidentally shifting into reverse
I'm used to manual cars which have reverse at the bottom right below 5th.However my new car ( polo or yaris )may have reverse on the top left and I'm worried I could accidentally choose reverse instead of first gear when slowing down. Or is that not possible?
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I think the garage is liable - the garage doesn't
Hi, Half motoring; half legal. All advice welcome. Oil light went red on my 2010 Plate 120k Mazda 6 Diesel 2.2 Sport. Dipstick oil level was above full. I booked it into Mazda Garage for Full Service and to investigate oil light issue. £399 paid and oil light off on vehicle return. Next day, on my way to work, oil light…
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New car?
Hi Guy's, I had a couple of questions and was hoping for some opinions or if anyone has similar experience. I got my first car back in March (Vauxhall Corsa SRI 2017) and I really like it. I took this out on finance through Evans Halshaw which from reading on here, proberbly was not the best option due to interest rates…
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Tyre fitting problems, advice needed please.
Hi Guys, After a bit of help and
advice, two parts to my thread 1st applies to all car
owners, and 2nd current or past tyre fitters. Background I had two new tyres fitted
yesterday afternoon, brought via “Blackcircles.com” with fitting
at my local branch of a UK wide tyre fitting company (no names no
pack drill) I have…
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BMW Swarf in fuel leading to major damage
Hi I am hoping someone has had some experience/heard of this: BMW 330D broke down last night, got towed to garage, car is 3 years old, I have been told that there was swarf in the fuel system. I have not misfueled the car or let it run dry , I always keep topped up, and they are telling me whole fuel system needs replacing…
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Leased Kia Sportage 2020 - Engine Failure
I've had a leased Kia Sportage for 12 months and three weeks ago it got a check engine light on. After booking it in through Kia I took it to their local dealership at Arnold Clark. Initially I was told there's a serious engine issue and they need Kia technical to respond and it would take up to 4 days to get a response.…
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Insurance Nightmare
I
have been involved in what feels like a vicious and never-ending
insurance nightmare, where a lack of accountability, professionalism,
and desire to see the matter closed is completely non-existent. I
would appreciate any advice or assistance. 4th
of June this year, a car was involved in an accident with my…
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ABI Code - Insurance problem.
Hi All, Long story but I'm having problems trying to insure my second car as it isn't listed on any insurance database, so I've been in touch with Thatcham Research who were extremely helpful and quickly assigned an ABI code to my vehicle and updated their database. However the insurance companies & brokers haven't updated…
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Speedometer in the middle of the dashboard?
Some Toyota yaris have the speedometer in the middle ( to the left of the driver). How do you find this? If I was to get a yaris it would be one which has the dials and speedometer in front of the driver Any experience?
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PCF Voluntary Termination
My son has a car on a PCF and the term is up, he can either hand the car back and walk away or trade it back in and get another. Ford's naturally have given him a crap trade in price so he is inclined to walk away. However his mrs was at the dealers today and some smart !!!!!! salesman was telling her that if they handed…
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non-contracted charge from Lease deal - RCI/Nissan Finance
Hi guys strange problem, I have looked it up but believe this a newer issue due to covid. My three year deal finished on the 2nd of November. no issues except i didn't get it serviced this year so rightfully received a charge for that. Separately, their collection process due to covid has been book an inspection only, then…
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Enterprise Car club demanding damage payment despite evidence showing
I'm an enterprise car club user. I received a notification that I was liable for damage during a car hire, and that I would be charged the £750 excess. Basically, someone has driven past and clipped a wing. At the end of each rental, I video the key computer, which shows the time, and then continue to video the rest of the…
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PCP - Rejection
Hi. I purchased a new car in May 2019. Due to a number of faults, I rejected the car but the dealership would not accept. I therefore went to the motor ombudsman in September 2019. They have finally concluded the case and upheld my complaint. I am now able to reject the vehicle (with money taken off for mileage). However I…
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Privately selling my previously stolen car - should I tell them?
Hi, So, my car was stolen a few months back. The thief used a screwdriver to get the door open and then used a computer to start the engine. I went through the usual channels (police, insurance), but fortunately he only had it a few hours before he dumped it and I miraculously found it. The damage wasn't too bad - a dented…
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Halfords free brake check
Hi guys just posting this issue for you all for some advice maybe, I took my car to Halfords to have a free brake check yesterday (a 12 mile journey) because I had a great deal on parts and thought If I’m coming close to needing new pads or discs I’ll buy them now while on sale. well I waited 3.5 hours finally called them…
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Audi Servicing Now Charging Customers for lifts.
With the industry on its knees. More and more independent servicing options. I was stunned to learn that 4 Audi dealers in the South West are now charging customers to £20.00 for a collection or courtesy car and not offering a drop off and lift service. BMW offer a drop off and lift, and shelved charging customers for…
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Are used premium cars as BMW 3 series really expensive to own and maintain?
Hi, I see that a reliable bmw series 3 is with high mileage and a bit aged is affordable to buy (I wish I could have a jaguar xe but probably is too much). Are really parts that expensive? or can those parts could be second hand and work done in the car for independent garages? a friend who owns and audi, told me he takes…
