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Contacting drivethedeal
I've submitted a quote request to drivethedeal a week ago with only an auto-response, no price. Does anyone know any emails drivethedeal publish for queries? Or a web form. Getting rather fed up wasting time on phone calls with a variety of places I'm getting quotes on - fine for the last stage but not when researching.
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Car dealer backs out of deal
I purchased a new car on Saturday. I spent hours on the phone on and off checking the spec etc and they gave me a good price and monthly PCP rate. I got them to double check all the extras were in the quote and the price was correct. So I paid a deposit. They record all phone calls so everything I discussed will be on…
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Careless driving after a crash
I have noticed that drivers, more often than not, don't get any sort of driving conviction after crashing their vehicle, even when the police are aware. Am I right in thinking that, for minor crashes? I get my opinion from watching endless TV cop programs :) Here is a quote from the BBC about Tiger Woods crash ""A reckless…
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Insurance and change of employment status during term
Looking at renewal quotes for car insurance for my son who is currently at University but finishes this year. He finishes this year so the answer to one of the questions changes from 'Undergraduate Full time living away' potentially to 'unemployed' about 2 months into the policy. I suspect that this change might invalidate…
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Frequent MOTs
Just looking at second hand cars and checking MOT histories. Just found 2 that have had very frequent MOTs. About 10 in their first 3 years. First one with less than 200 miles on the clock. Then every few months. Does anyone know the explanation?
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RAC complaint - serious car damage
I'd like opinions please. In December 2020 I called RAC Breakdown from home because my car was idling rough, juddering, and making a knocking noise. The patrolman arrived and indicated it could be a faulty injector. He advised me it was OK to drive it to the mechanic and he'd follow in case something happened. I drove the…
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Mercedes Ad Blue Tank
Hi Has anyone else had to replace the ad-blue tank on their Mercedes car. I’ve seen a number of complaints over many years.
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Mini cooper 2013 car battery advice
I am looking at purchasing a car battery for my mini as it needs replacing. After jump starting the car battery dies if not used in 1 or 2 days. I don't want to spend too much money on a battery as the plan is to sell the car after it's mot due on 1 March 2021. Can anyone advice where I can get a good battery which is not…
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CDT Results
Evening All, My husband had to attend for a blood test on 21/1/21 to ascertain if he could get his driving licence back, we have received a letter today advising that he does not meet the medical standards but we have not received anything with what his CDT % were, does anyone know how we get these please - devastated.…
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Would it be a terrible idea to buy a (diesel) banger for low mileage journeys?
My current car has died, at present I'm working from home and getting online food shopping. I hadn't driven my old car for 6 weeks and in the last 7 months since it had it's MOT I've done 600 miles. When I did use the car regularly 99% of my journeys were under 5 miles. I'm looking to buy a banger with MOT that will…
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Be wary of Honda’s service plans.
Be wary of Honda’s service plans. We bought a five-year service plan for £600 when we bought new Honda Jazz in 2018 (we planned to keep it for 5 years) - which seemed like a good deal. Unfortunately for health reasons my wife is unable to use the car now, so we have only used 2 years out of the 5 services included. So,…
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Bought A Van For My Business.....
Hi, I was wondering if there are any legal eagles on here who can offer any kind of advise regarding my predicament... I own a small business and decided last February to buy a van for the business...the first of many I hoped! All was well but then a few niggling faults decided to rear their heads. If you are sitting…
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Faulty caravan
I have purchased a caravan within 3 weeks it has leaked and caused damage dealer not interested
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Damage from car washes
My two rear lights have been smashed in an IMO car wash. I only recently noticed as not been driving car. What should I do?
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Opinions on Aviva Online car insurance
Its that time of the year again and have been doing to comparison sites as usual. am getting quotes averaging about £220. My current insurer Churchill is quoting £280 an increase of £40 which seems quite excessive . I am looking at AvivaOnline which seems to be as good as my existing policy and comes out at £190 with all…
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Sportage v Alteca v other?
We are looking at getting a new (to us) SUV and are thinking Sportage or Alteca. Probably about 2years old. Does anyone have either of these and would share their thoughts? Or any other similar sized/priced SUVs you'd recommend
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Cheap LWB Van?
Need a cheap van, probably no such thing anymore anyone recommend something that will last to 200k with no major headaches under £2,500 probably around an 05 plate
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Bought a death trap.
Bought a second hand car from a local trader,it appeared fine, had service history and 9 months MOT. As no expert on car booked it for a service and they have said it's not roadworthy, it has break and steering issues alongside other issues such as leaks, I haven't read the report this is just from a quick phonecall. We…
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Head unit / stereo repair?
Got a head unit with a fault. It's pulling excess current when in standby mode killing the main vehicle battery. It's not the wiring as I have isolated it and connected it up to a spare battery and it still drawing nearly an amp in an off state.Local electrical repair shop doesn't want to know. Any idea where/what sort of…
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Insurance - can you avoid paying the "change of vehicle" fee?
So insurers typically charge an admin fee of £50 or more if you change your vehicle during the cover period.What I'm wondering is if you time it so that you change your vehicle just as the insurance expires, and renew on the new vehicle (with the same or different insurer) will you pay any 'change of vehicle' fee?(I know…
