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Tesla seatbelt problem and trader ignoring emails
hi there my husband bought a 2016 used Tesla about a month ago from a garage specialising in electric vehicles. From the first journey the passenger seatbelt has randomly tightened during normal driving. We emailed the seller and he suggested we monitor it. We did so and drove at varying speeds, braking, accelerating,…
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Hit and Run accident at a junction
Hi folks, I am hoping for some advice. Event: I approached a busy junction looking to turn right, the coast was clear by a fair distance on both sides after checking so I decided to proceed. As I pulled out, out of no where on my right I saw a car overtake another car at roughly 60-70 mph in a 30 zone around a traffic…
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HELP - Blacklisted from insurers!!!
Hello all, A few months ago I sold my property. Not wanting to delay the sale I decided to rent until I find my next property. Due to this, I decided to do some research and see how different areas would affect my car insurance. I therefore did a lot of quotes, utilising multiple addresses and 3/4 different cars. I kept my…
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1.0 litre engines
Hello I love Nissan micra cars and an opportunity to purchase one has came my way I live in a rural area lots of steep hills My concern is will a 1.0 be powerful enough for these I have see various 1.0 models pass through here but not the steep side of things I really want this car Any advice would be very welcomed please…
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Driving Test Booking Help
Hi everyone, my wife just passed her theory test to get her driving license; she is now trying to book a driving test but it seems almost impossible to find a slot available (she is looking to book at the Hither Green Driving center cause we live close by and she has been having her driving lesson around the area). Is…
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Santander Consumer Finance - Reducing monthly payments
Good afternoon I’m after some advice regarding my car finance. I took out a credit agreement for a second hand car in 2019 with Santander Consumer Finance. At the time my credit rating wasn’t great so I ended up agreeing to slightly higher monthly payment than I ideally wanted. Fast forward a couple of years and due to a…
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Driving Licence Renewal
Anyone else think it's unfair to require passport to renew your Driving Licence on line. Mine is due for renewal next month and again in 2 years time when I turn 70.
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Maneuver out of tight space.
How on earth did he do that? You can't possibly properly see whether you are an inch away from the other car. It's a serious question, I would love to learn that. https://fb.watch/7fiqL83rnz/
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Car Finance Can I Still Cancel Car Finance
We bought a car through car finance (in house). It will probably be delivered next week, just paid £100 for deposit. Now I want to cancel the finance and just pay everything in cash. Is it still possible? Help.
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Car registration number and number plate not matching BMW Used Approved...
Just came across a vehicle on BMW used approved. https://www.group1auto.co.uk/bmw/used-cars/5-series-saloon/m-sport/520d-m-sport/2440443 The car reg is supposed to be GY17 WZG but the printed number plate on the car is showing GW17 WZG. Surely, someone would have noticed that during "official BMW" inspection and…
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Forgot to display my blue badge
Hi went into Manchester last night and forgot to put my blue badge in, I was late I was rushing I have fibromyalgia sometimes I have brain fog I actually thought it was there put a ticket what can I do can anybody help me to appeal please
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Insurance query - gap between car sale and car purchase.
Hi Everyone, My situation is that I have an old "banger" which is 27 years old. The MOT runs out in 2 months time and will require significant expenditure to pass the next one. I love the car and it has served me well, but the time has come to move on :/ Rather than scrappng it, I planning to put the car on Ebay this week…
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Sold a car to dodgy chap
Hi all, Just sold my car that was on SORN, its the first time I sell a car and I am not sure I have done it correctly. I sold it to a car business I have printed a sales contract from the AA and got them to sign it. Then the chap gave me the attached from the V5. I thought I should keep the V5 and send it to the DVLA but…
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E10 fuel 1.3 Toyota Yaris
Started using E10 for the first timeIm very worried to be honest as it potentially is offering 20% less mpg... Is this even possible to be that much less? What have other people found? Im not sure if its purely a E10 issue or somit else? Either way future looks expensive if this the sort of reduction i am expecting. 😐
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Scrapped vehicle- tell DVLA?
Young Mr Tenchy scrapped a vehicle a few years ago but put it on SORN. Occasionally he gets stuff, directly or indirectly, from the DVLA about it - vehicle recall notification, London Low Emission Zone letter and the like. Is it worth notifying the DVLA about the (self) scrappage, or might that open a hornet's nest? For…
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What to do if your car was recovered long after it was stolen?
Could you pls advise what one can do in this situation? Your car was stolen a few months ago. When it happened, you had to call your insurance company and did everything necessary. You bought a new car and told the insurance company. You informed the police, etc. And now a few months later suddenly the police told you that…
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Better financially to buy or lease?
I have been leasing a new Ford Fiesta for the past couple of years. It's brilliant and couldn't fault it. It's coming up to the time where they either let me buy it at a discount or lease out a new car. I'm not sure which is the more financially sensible option, as a new car will need less potential repairs and servicing…
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XSDirect saying I owe them £51,000 !!!!!
Back in January 2018 I got into an accident which was my fault. I received forms to fill out to detail what had happened. I posted the forms back to XSDirect. They claimed they had not received the forms so they cancelled my policy as apparently I had not cooperated and sent them the forms back within 14 days. They…
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Can you change name on Finance Agreement?
My son has a BMW finance agreement on his car, he is struggling to pay. Can I take over the finance agreement and register the car in my name? If not has anyone got any other ideas. He has only paid off 12 months so I don't think it is an option to hand back thank you
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Car Dealer Extras
Hello, off it a dealer to view a 2-year-old car today and I'd appreciate a little advice. I was just sent this morning a purchase form stating the pricing, which is now 1600 above the advertised price. It now includes: Diamondbrite 300 Fuel Charge 300 Motor Assured Warranty 600 Insrauce 300 there are also a few other items…
