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Ford fiesta immobiliser malfunction
My car Ford fiesta won't start up. Its been sitting idle for a few weeks. I tried to jump start it with no luck. When I turn the key I get immobiliser malfunction service required Any ideas?
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Sell waiting list place for Tesla?
I have been on the waiting list for the Tesla Model X for over a year, and have now bought something else. Is there a way to sell my place on the waiting list?
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Park at Gatwick - collect at Heathrow?
Hi We are flying out of Gatwick early on Monday morning and back to Heathrow Terminal 5 on Saturday. Are there any recommended car services that allow us to park in LGW and then will transfer the car to LHR? Thanks
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Hyundai IX35 1.6 Petrol S 14plate - Engine Problem
Hello All We have a Hyundai IX35 1.6 Petrol S 14plate with 45.000 on the clock. Car has always been serviced when needed and we have had this car since new. We noticed four weeks ago the car would judder over 40mph and after a few minutes it would correct itself and be fine. We can be travelling at 60mph and getting 42mpg…
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Rejecting Car before repairs carried out.
I bought a car from Stoneacres Wrexham. After 2 days the car had a major failure (the engine dumped its whole engine full of oil) this was not sump damage or a gasket problem. I told the dealer not to repair the vehicle without speaking to me first as I would reject the vehicle if it was not a simple repair. The garage…
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Car insurance comparison sites different 2022?
I normally do car insurance through comparison sites such as MSE, Confused, GoCompare etc and for at least 10+ years the way I have done it for myself and other family members who don't have access to the internet, is to "shop" within the first 30 days of our car insurances expiring. Because the price would fluctuate over…
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Finance Problem (BMW / Polestar)
Hi, Last year (Feb 21) I got an approved used BMW diesel X2 on PCP. I got it on the assumption that I would be going back into the office (10k miles PA) but my company is now going to work from home mostly permanently and we head into the office when needed. The car is nice but as it's currently costing me £490 per year in…
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Black Box Removal
I purchased a car from Arnold Clark in June 20. The battery has now started draining, which I got AC to take a look at, they clearly didn't properly check as I have had no joy (another story). I then got it checked by an independent mechanic who confirmed that there was a black box fitted under my steering wheel which…
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County Court claim - unallocated parking
Hi all, i've read through the newbies thread as well as a lot of other posts since I received this speculative invoice back in 2019. Summary Claimant - SIP Parking Limited Claim - Unallocated parking as I parked in a numbered bay which was not included on the pay meter We arrived at the carpark as we were staying at an…
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3rd Party dragging their heels
Hi this is going to be a little long winded so I apologise in advance… so on 10/11/2021 my other half was in a car accident, he was hit from behind, other driver instantly admitted it was his fault and they swapped details, my OH rang his insurance and notified them & they also advised him to put in a claim for injuries…
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Can i claim delivery costs of car on insurance expenses
Hi,my car was wrote off in a none fault accident ,i have found a new used car but its 200 mile away and they are quoting £300 for delivery . My question is can i claim the delivery as an expense on the insurance claim? Thank you
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Recommendation for a driving instructor (automatic) in Wembley/Harrow area.
Hi, Looking for a driving instructor (automatic) in the Wembley/Harrow area. Found someone online but he quoted £76 for a 2 hour lesson! but also gave the option to book 10 lessons for £360! A possible reason for his high rates are because he's an ex-examiner!The lessons are for my daughter; she's previously had manual…
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Advice on approaching slip roads
Hi all. Been driving for about 4 months now and been getting loads of experience every day. Covered most things myself such as parallel parking, rear bay parking, roundabouts, over-taking, motorways, A roads ( dual carriageways ) , country roads, city driving, following sat-navs, driving whilst it's dark, heavy rain, ice,…
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Children under 16 in the car without stating it on the insurance
What is the legality of carrying kids about on your insurance if you say you have none but take say your sisters kid here and there and have even if you have no accident? Surely if there not yours and only in the car a few times a year would you still be covered ?
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Electric car salary sacrifice scheme - a good idea or not HELP!
Currently I do not have a car as have been working from home and sold my car which I had been intending changing last year anyway. My work place has just introduced an electric salary sacrifice scheme and I have no knowledge of leasing a car or having a company car as have always bought them privately before and owned…
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Vanarama Leasing
Has anyone had any leasing deals through Vanarama before? Iv seen they are offering a free home charger, redundancy insurance and car insurance etc with electric car leasing. My plan is to sell my car and then use the equity to pay off my partners car settlement so it will be owned outright and then lease an electric for a…
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Buying a second hand car Would you be worried about these MOT advisories
Hi all, I am interested in buying a second hand Honda. When checking the MOT history the following advisories have come up: Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories): * Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) * Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Would these be a…
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Window noise
Hi bought a new car recently and there seems to be excessive noise or air getting through the drivers side window or door when motorway driving. Dealer looked at it and said there’s nothing wrong with the window or seals etc. Has anyone any ideas how I could solve this other than selling the car?lol
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Driving struggling big roads
I have been driving for 5 years now, and really struggle with big roundabouts or big roads with lots of different options, normal road I’m ok. For example there’s one near my house, if you in the wrong lane you end up straight on motorway there’s like 5/6 lanes on the same road and roundabout it’s really hard to judge etc…
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Renew PCR or go electric?
My employer has just announced a salary sacrifice scheme for an electric car. I’m tempted. I currently have a car on PCP and have ordered a new car on a new cheaper agreement (I can back out of this agreement). I know PCP is not savvy but I like that I don’t need to worry about services, MOT, and the fact I can just swap…
