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Archives for February 2022

Astra/Focus size car recommendations
Any recommendations for a Astra/Focus size car up to 7k? I was looking at a Fiat Tipo as they are good value. I have even considered a Suzuki Baleno, as fairly roomy inside.
DVLA V5C address refusal, unable to tax vehicle
Currently living transiently in a converted van and pay for a residential, street address for post. Address is accepted by everyone except for V5C vehicle registration as DVLA claim they "can't" register to a mail drop address as we're not easily contactable, yet they keep writing to us there and we respond. Gov.uk says…
Recommendations for fitted seat covers?
Can anyone recommend anywhere to get decent quality fitted seat covers? I'm hoping to have the car for years and want to try keeping it looking decent for as long as I can, so don't really fancy the cheap badly fitting generic ones. Car is a Citroen Berlingo.
Car finance
Hi all ,I purchased car on finance December 2019...my contract was for 5 years .Last week I got an email from the company ,that I over paid and they owe me 1 months payment .They made refund ,now I checked my account on their website and it says my car finance was settled .I contacted costumer service and asked for a…
Android Auto units - what am I actually looking for? What makes one better than another?
Pretty much in all the time I've been driving I've been on Alpine units. the 103BT, 126BT and 178BT. The sound output was good and more importantly to me - it had connection for iPod at the rear. I could run this cable wherever I wanted, leave my iPod in the car and I could control it from the unit and it would be kept…
Wondering weather to buy a Range Rover Evoque
Hi, looking for some thoughts on this situation My wifes car is coming up on 4 years old, its the older shape BMW 3 series, only done 19k miles but we are trying to start a family and the car has sport seats and not the best for my back (I have a company car so I don't drive hers that much). We are looking at a Range Rover…
Finding cheapest petrol
Anyone know a website where you can put your postcode in and see cheapest petrol availability
Aviva motor claim form
Hi I was involved in an accident 2 days ago and since then I’ve been trying to make a claim. Despite doing all my communication with Aviva via MyAviva in the past and despite trying various contact numbers and the app for the past two days, I’ve been unsuccessful. I tried a web chat and was given a number to call for help.…
Diagnostic Fee - Fair?
I have a 2017 Mazda. I've owned it since March 2020 and it has been serviced and MOT'd twice by the main dealer I bought it from. It was working fine until I took it in for the annual service and MOT on February 14th. I do a very low mileage (3000 miles between the last two MOT's). The second day after the service when I…
Car being held
Hi everyone , hopefully this is the right section to post this. Apologies if not. This issue is regarding my dads car , he had it in a garage to be repaired and he did the garages accounts (he is an accountant). The garage had a scrap yard at the side of the garage that was under another company name. Now the owner of the…
Carriage of goods for hire and reward Insurers
Before I complete the war and peace requested info on the 'compare' type websites, does anyone have any recommendations for cheap-but-ok van insurers specialising in the above? I'm asking because the last time I completed one of these things whilst looking for a car insurance quote it appeared on my credit file which…
How long do you have to update vehicle log book (V5C) after moving?
I recently moved into a new build (a week ago) and have already successfully updated my address on drivers license and insurance. However when trying to update the V5C on the UK government website, it doesn’t recognise my full address yet - it does however recognise my postcode and almost all the houses on the street (mine…
Wrong registration number - Smart Parking
Hello I just found out I have selected the wrong registration number on ringgo app for many time in a car park, the number I selected is a car that I sold long time ago, and today I received a PC. From smart parking charging me £60. Sorry my English not very good, I have tried to read the newbies post but I don't…
Didn't cut my old driver's licence in half before sending it back to DVLA
Will they still accept it? Don't want my application to be turned down because of this.
Low mileage car insurance without a plug-in tracker
I've had a good deal from ByMiles for a very low use car, but their plug-in tracker is killing my battery. And since the car isnt used so often, since getting the tracker whenever i go to drive it, it's dead. So are there any companies that specialise in insuring low mileage cars that don't require you to use a plug in…
Mk3 Mondeo aux belt renewal interval?
I know some have access to databases that give this kind of info. I couldn't find my Haynes this morning in time before leaving for work and I want to contact the garage today about something else so could do with finding out the replacement interval on these. Googling only gives me vague answers along the lines of…
Car Service Care Packages
Is there any previous discussion about if it is worth taking out a service care package with a garage when buying a car? I bought a new car in 2016, found I was paying more than I thought I should be in servicing up to 2020, and then took out a service care package with my garage, but the cost is still around the same? Has…
Rejecting a car on finance due to fault
Hi folks Hopefully someone could help me with this subject as I'm not sure where to turn. I bought a used car less than two weeks ago. Within a week I'd noticed a problem, the car was running right around 30-40mph, and the issue could be felt in the car as a driver. I reported this to the dealership who said to bring the…
Car Insurance or settle privately in a bump?
Hi All, Three days ago someone bumped my car while it was in the garage awaiting it's MOT. The 3rd party was very apologetic, left all his details with the garage, there were witnesses, etc. He has since contacted me to say he would like to settle privately. I have taken the vehicle to a body repair shop who have quoted…
Berlingo Head Gasket
Hello, I’m after some advice! I currently have a 2007 Citroen Berlingo Van (1.4 lx Petrol) with 91K on the clock. Last week, the head gasket decided to fail. I’ve taken it to the garage and they’ve put solution in it for a temporary fix. The reason for the temporary fix is because I have a new van in order, that will be…

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