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Dealers offering 12 months MOT with car.
Hi there, Been searching for a new car for a while and found one I particularly like. The Mot is running out shortly and the dealer are offering 12 months MOT with sale. However I'd prefer to see the MOT before purchasing the car, as depending on the advisories it might mean I don't want to buy it. Any advice with this?…
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No call center/app only insurance - experiences?
Currently using Hasting who have a call center I can ring up if need be. Checking quotes online and Aviva came in very low but they don't offer a call center and it's all via the app. I contacted Hasting a few times last year when my windscreen was damaged. As it was peak of COVID it took some effort to arrange it all so I…
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Continued nuisance parking of large white transit van - what can I do?
Over the past few months 'someone' keeps parking a (roughly, this is not my area of expertise) 8ft x 10ft white transit van with ladders attached belonging to what appears to be a roofing company, on the pavement right smack up against my garden gate (which is the only point of access to my home), overnight through the…
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No claims bonus
Hi, I've just taken out a new car insurance. I thought that I had 6 years NCB but infact I have 5 ! The insurer hasnt asked for proof as of yet. Does this matter ? Do I need to change this on the policy? TIA
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UPDATE - Requirement to provide Details of Driver
update - I have contacted my insurer, I have a legal cover with them, they got solicitor involved, I couldn't reach anyone on the phone in summons office, I wrote an email to the case worker letting them know about solicitor making enquires, I filled the paper work and stapled a letter of circumstances. Today I received a…
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Problem Renewing Photocard Driving Licence online
My driving licence photocard is up for its 10 year renewal. I'm having problems renewing online after inputting all my details it says 'Your licence is no longer valid and therefore can not be renewed' My photocard licence, as far as I can see, is valid until 11 July 2021, so has not run out yet at all. Called the…
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VW Polo replacement key Fob
Need a new replacement VW Polo key fob for my 2012 model car. The cost is mega if bought through a VW retailer. Anyone have recommendations where they can be purchased reasonably.
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No fault claim - which option to take
Hi, my son's car has just been damaged in a car park. The other driver basically tried to park next to him and scraped down the rear quarter of his car so there is paint damage and a smallish dent. He has the other person's insurance details and also an independent witness in his favour (luckily). So he's insured with…
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Mercedes SLK350 v SL500 - thoughts?
If you happen to have owned either a Mercedes SLK350 or an SL500 (Around the 2004-2010 model years) or know them inside out - which might you go for if offered a choice of either? The SL500 does appear to have its fair share of potential gremlins (including the ABC system) and the SLK seems to be a bit more reliable - but…
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Car Insurance for a 17 year old
My daughter has just passed her test and she's only got a 1.1 Fiesta but insurance is around the £1700 mark (reduced by adding a parent as a named driver) I've gone through all the comparison sites but are there any specialist companies or companies that keep off the aggregators that people recommend?
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I'm being fined by the DVLA for a company offence
Back in April I was driving a company van when it was pulled over and seized by the police. Turns out it was untaxed, which I knew nothing of. It made a right mess of my day, but I sorted out the release, returned it to work, and thought no more of it. That was until last week, when I recieved a penalty notice in my name,…
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How long can I keep my car?
Most people seem to buy a new car every so many years. Mine is over 10 years old and I still like it. It is a Cat N now following a minor accident (the other driver's fault) so it isn't worth much to sell. I pay for tyres, MOT, insurance and occasional oil etc but it's pretty efficient (60+MPG). Tax is almost nothing as…
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Used Car Help
Hi 👋 I have found a 1 litre 2014 used car to replace my 17 year old model. The asking price is £6500 (plus £200 delivery as it is 200 miles away). The price is in line with others on the market so I assumed the high cost was down to it being an automatic and a Toyota. Parkers have valued its dealer price at £4335 and…
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Car lease price increase - after delivery?
Hi all I've taken delivery this week of an electric car on a lease agreement. Just had a phone call that as the car was allocated to me prior to the change in list price (which brought it under the new cap for government grant) they can't in fact claim the grant so would need to revert to higher pricing. I had signed a…
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Exchanging Full Licence
Hi guys, I have a Full Rep. of Ireland drivers licence which expired 4 years ago. An oversight on my part, due to the fact that since moving to the UK I haven’t been able to afford a car, plus 2 deaths in the family plus the pandemic made me a little hesitant in having to send my Irish passport to the DVLA in case I…
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Purchasing a car that you have had on PCH
Good morning, I am looking for some advice on purchasing the car we have leased with Lex on a PCH basis. Lex have confirmed that due to tax implications the lessee is not allowed to sell the vehicle to the lessee directly however will provide a quote and sale to a friend or relative not a spouse and register it as such.…
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How do I put an unresolved claim on a new car insurance policy?
I'm in the middle of trying to get car insurance to pay out for someone reversing into me in a car park but there are loads of delays. My insurance company are confident I'm not at fault but the other party hasn't accepted liability. It's looking like the claim won't be resolved in time for my next insurance policy, which…
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USB not reading in 2017 Citroen C4 GP Flair
Normally stream music from my phone to the vehicle i.c.e system but there's a facility to also plug a USB in so that whatever is on the stick comes up on the display, all the albums and tracks etc. But I've tried to load all my old tracks off my laptop onto the new 128gb flash drive (high speed USB 2.0, MS 8.1 + MS 10 So…
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Speeding, Notice of Intended prosecution 4 months late
I have just received a Notice of Intended Prosecution for speeding. The date of the offence was 24/12/2020, and the notice dated 30/12/2020. I received this notice in the post today 15/06/2021! I haven't had any correspondence in the meantime, I am the registered keeper of the vehicle (owned for 18 months) and have lived…
