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What you/your car need to have in order to scrap a car?
Been a long long time since I last scrapped a car but am probably now going to have to scrap the old one. First off - as far as the documentation goes, I have the old style V5C as in I bought the car in 2008. Something tells me I got a new V5C for it around 2015 though. I'd need to find it and check. It's unlikely i'll be…
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Theft and accesses
Hi all, 'You must report thefts, arson or malicious damage to the police and give us the crime reference number within 24 hours.' In a policy document, does this refer to theft OF the vehicle or theft FROM the vehicle? If a car side window is smashed and something worthless is stolen from the car, does the excess come…
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New car spec not as described
What are my rights regarding a new car I have just collected from a large dealership? I test drove a car which I was informed had the same specifications as the one I would receive, however there is no reversing camera on my new car and there was definitely one on the one I tried. TIA.
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LPG level sensor dodgy?
Anyone had experience with LPG level indicator gauges? I have a digital one that lights up (Livello LED Remote Gas Level Indicator) although it has stages mine appears to go from green to red and there's really no indication on the bars how full / empty I am. Full is basically green, and getting empty is red. That's as…
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Dealer servicing
Advice please from the knowledgeable car owners out there! I have had my series 1 BMW serviced by my local dealer since I bought it from them at 1 year old. It's recently had its 7th birthday and I now need a service: oil change, air conditioning, pollen filter, brake fluid - quote £390 all in which seems awfully…
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Nissan Qashqai battery
My car is under 3 years old with 14400 miles but the battery has failed to start the car. The mechanic who jump started this under an insurance included in a fee paid monthly to a building society stated this was the fifth he had attended on Qashqais and that I should take it to a garage to get replaced. I phoned Lookers…
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drink driving car insurance
I am just about to start looking for car insurance post a drink driving conviction. this has been my only conviction in 34 years of driving ( parking tickets not included) I wasnt actually driving but I was in my car . The disqualification ended in June last year and I have decided to buy a car ( now purchased ) and I am…
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Work commute
Hi, Sorry if i've posted this in the wrong category. I just wanted to ask what people may think is a reasonable commute to work driving? I have a job interview tomorrow and fingers crossed, I'm succesful. I'm looking to move to Crook in County Durham and the job is in Newcastle. From my understanding, this is around a 40…
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MOT Advice please
Do all garages have the same MOT guidelines? Or could one garage say it depends on who ‘checked’ it over? My car was due it’s service & MOT and it failed it’s MOT on rear axel bushes & emissions.I had 10 days to get it fixed and return it to the Ford garage for a free re-test, under my service/Mot plan. I felt the price…
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MAPFRE Tyre Insurance
Has anyone had any recent dealings with this company, (based in Bristol)? OH has had insurance for his tyres with this company that covers punctures etc. He successfully claimed for a new tyre in January 2020 and they paid out. On the 14th December 2020 he got another puncture and this required a new tyre which cost £111…
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Battery, alternator or starter motor?
Drove home from work yesterday (5 miles) and when I started it, it took a couple of turns to start. Sure as ever, this morning it didn’t turn over at all and I needed a jump start to get it started. Currently have it on charge. How can you tell what’s at fault please? What simple tests can I do to determine if it’s the…
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Need a jumpstarter. Please help
Can someone please recommend a jumpstarter that would do the job well for my 2.2 petrol Vauxhall Zafira?Thanks a lot
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Reporting to Police
My car spun and I ended up a grass verge. no damage to anything. Few drivers stopped to make sure I was ok. Do I need to report to Police- the first time in such a situation! Appears if damage to property inc animals or people I do.. None of that applies. guys pushed me onto road and I carried on. But I did wonder- should…
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Reporting to Police
My car spun and I ended up a grass verge. no damage to anything. Few drivers stopped to make sure I was ok. Do I need to report to Police- the first time in such a situation! Appears if damage to property inc animals or people I do.. None of that applies. guys pushed me onto road and I carried on. But I did wonder- should…
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car not starting, i tried jump starting, it doesnt turn over. doors open via fob - help
hi guys my car isn't starting and is stuck on my drive, i tried jump startting and leaving the it running for 10 minutes etc and see if that would make a difference, but the car doesn't turn over i have had battery issues in the past, but this looks different as there is life. the fob opens the car door, lights come on.…
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Car pcp
Hi, just looking for a bit of advice my pcp car deal is due up March and now they have contacted me to upgrade! So my car is nearly 4 years old only done 5000 miles as I walk to work (but I do need my car) I look after it well and I do really like the car! ( it’s a Mini Cooper and I feel they hold some value in them) with…
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Pro rata millage on pcp VT
I have recently gave back my car to alphera finance after paying 50%. full term millage would of take it to 70000 but I handed back on 58000 they are now trying to contact me for a payment of £236 for pro rata miles. Do I have to pay this legally? Do I contact them or simply ignore all letters and emails? Thanks in advance
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Buying second key for Ford Focus
hi there I recently bought a 2010 Ford Focus which only came with one key. I have never lost a car key in my life but have always previously had 2 and so am thinking sod's law it may happen. My question is, is there any merit in buying a second key now rather than waiting until I possibly lose the existing one? I mean in…
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Company trying to chase an unpaid parking ticket from 2016 without proof
Hi all, I'm looking for a bit of advice. I received a letter from DCB ltd a month ago from the post saying they were collecting debt from 2016, for an unpaid parking charge. I asked them for a SAR and to also provide me with proof of the alleged charge as I have never seen a ticket. They say "We write further to your…
