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decreasing new brake discs
I am about to fit new Brembo discs and pads and whereas in the past I have always decreased them first the supplier tells me that it's not necessary.Any advice please.
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Anyone help me locate a brand new Dacia Sandero 1.0 TCe Bi-Fuel Essential 5dr please?
Hello all Anyone got any connections to any dealerships or savy with locating cars online? I am looking for a brand new Dacia Sandero 1.0 TCe Bi-Fuel Essential 5dr turbo and having trouble finding one without putting one on order and have a 4-5 months wait. Doesnt need to be Bi Fuel but must be a TCe. Not bothered about…
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Advise on Car Tyre replacement
Hello Hope everyone is doing fine. I have attached few images of car tyres condition. The mechanic has told me all the tyres need replacements ASAP. * Should i change my car tyres ? Please advise (refer images below for the car condition). * Also If i take my car to MOT with these tyres, will the car pass MOT ? Thanks
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Handler Protect - Extended second hand car warranty
Hi all, I've just bought a 2012 Ford Fiesta. The car came with a 3 month warranty with Handler Protect. I paid £100 to extend the warranty to 2 years. I have heard that these extended warranties aren't worth the paper they are written on. Has anyone had experience of this company and/or can recommend an alternative…
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Moved: HMRC applying credit to self assessment tax return payment?
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Water in diesel fuel
Has anyone exeprienced problems with diesel fuel contaminated with water? I recently had to have my fuel tank drained, flushed out and new fuel filter and the water/fuel sensor replaced. The garage told me that my fuel was 50% water and that the only way that it could be like that was from the fuel I put in to the tank.…
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The finger of blame?
I don't know how accurate it is but from reading the odd who's to blame post over the years, it appears to be (from what I've read) a flow chart based on size. Example... cyclist vs car - car at fault, regardless.pedestrian vs cyclist - cyclist at fault, regardless.car vs van - van at fault, regardlessvan vs hgv - hgv at…
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Driving Test Cancellation
Hi everyone, Sorry for the long post! I had been getting lessons from Red Driving School and had been waiting for my test date for over a year. My test was in early Dec, however, due to my driving instructor not wearing his mask, the examiner cancelled my test. DVSA is not refunding me for the test as it is not their…
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Mis-Sold car that was missing prop shaft- how can I prove this?
So I bought an Antara back in May 2021. It was advertised on the dealer website as 4x4, given a full MOT, and had been returned to them 2/3 times in the first 6-8 weeks for minor faults. We were recently driving the car and noticed it had started to become extremely loud. We took it to our mechanic who we have used for…
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Want more for vehicle but have it in writing that it wouldn't.
Last July we ordered a new van. Before signing due to it being at the top of our budget, I sought assurance from the salesman that the price would remain the same, he said it would, he put this in writing in an email with his name, job title address of dealership. We signed, paid deposit. It was meant to be delivered by…
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Car insurance renewal rip off
Just had renewal quote for car insurance with Admiral. What a rip off. Its more than last years. Thought it was supposed to be the same or cheaper. Decided to go elsewhere. Just be careful with renewal quotes. Please shop around u will save money which we all want. Just wanted to warn people.
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Claim from received
Hi All, I'm hoping you can help me along. Some great advice on these forums that I've looked at.....but I'm trying to establish if I have a defence worth fighting! I received a claim from the County court business centre. For a parking charge not paid from Dec 2020! This is the first I've ever seen of the charge and it…
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Advice on buying a car? Kia Rio, Dacia or a MG?
Hello all, My wife needs a car and she cant make up her mind and hoping some people can give some advice? either a 1) New Kia Rio £15,495, 2) New MG MG3 1.5 VTi-TECH Excite 5dr £12.645, 3)New Dacia Sandero 1.0 TCe Bi-Fuel Essential 5dr £10.745. Most important to her is a) a good warrany which is honoured well and length of…
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V5 fraud
So my mother died in December and left her estate to me. Her partner who lived off her for years as he's lazy failed to give me all her documents when I asked. He also wouldn't let me in the house. He has signed the v5 of her car over to himself after she's died. What the hell do I do. Seems if you have the keys and the v5…
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Blue badge question
Parking bay says "9 am till 6pm max 30 mins stay" Can a blue badge holder park here for 3 hours?
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Admiral Multicar - Am I going to get stung by fees/increase due to selling one vehicle?
I've got 2 separate car insurance policies with Admiral, but done both were done through comparison sites & not direct as was a bigger saving so not done through their multicar discount. Had my renewal through now & it unexpectedly was miles cheaper than I could get anywhere else - either way I rang them said I had a…
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Car for a new driver - options
Hello. I understand that used car prices are very high at the moment, so I am considering what my options for getting a car as soon as possible. I passed my test a month ago, but I'm not finding any affordable used cars that would suit me. Would it be a good idea to take a year lease for a car and wait for prices to settle…
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Buy a car outright or lease?!
Hi all, stuck on a decision to lease my next car or buy outright. Both have their pros and cons, unsure which is best financially. I’ll try to lay it out clearly below. Buy outright: No monthly payment, but use all money from current car being sold. Car approx 70k miles. 13ish plate. - No left over money from sale of…
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Damage potentially caused by service
Hello, looking for a bit of advice on my situation. In Sept 2021 I had a service and oil change at Halfords Last Friday, my car broke down. The reason is the sump plug had come out and the oil had all leaked. It was taken on a flatbed to a local garage Today, the (independent) local arage I took it to, have said the thread…
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What's the best way to insure a learner driver ?
Our daughter has been having lessons for several months and has her test booked for next month Now for the last few weeks I want to take her out in my car for some added practice. What's the best way to insure her .. adding her name to my own policy, for a few weeks or by using one of the 'third party' type of short term…
