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New to the Motoring board? Start here
🚘 Here are some threads you might find useful: * A compendium of car maintenance tips 🚘 And here's some relevant content from MoneySavingExpert.com: * Cost of living crisis help * Cheap Car Insurance * Cheap Breakdown Cover * Cheap Petrol & Diesel - Cut prices & improve fuel efficiency * Cheap MOTs * Motoring MoneySaving -…
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"Please cut your old driving licence in two and return it to:"
Just applied online, to renew my Photocard licence (you know, the one that was supposed to be free to renew for life :mad: ), and it says "Please cut your old driving licence in two and return it to: DVLA, Swansea SA99 1ZW" Am I supposed to do this immediately, or when my new one arrives?
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Wet timing belts
I own a Peugeot 3008 .it has a 1.2 puretec engine .last month while on the motorway the car dash flashed up a warning about oil and went into low power mode .So 75 miles an hour to 20 miles a hour with traffic. Got it recovered back to my local garage .I assumed it would be a sensor fault .The mechanic even before opening…
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Which is cheaper to run - petrol or diesel?
Or, more precisely, by how much? Given, say, an 8k annual mileage. I know diesel is significantly more economical, but also costs more at t'pump. Diesel engine services are dead simple and cheap - how much more will a petrol service be? (Not bothered about PDF and all that malarkey.) I much prefer a diesel - torque,…
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TOYOTA PRIUS
Having been a Toyota fan for many years I now have awarning for any prospective buyers of the new Prius.My windscreen cracked after being hit by a stone and so I thought that as I had windscreen cover there would be no problem. contacted my insurer and was booking into Auto glass 50 miles away quite quickly and arrived for…
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New driver insurance
Hi, My 17 year old daughter has recently passed her driving test and looking to add her to our family car insurance. I’ve got a quote to add her as a named driver on our small car (Seat Ibiza) policy with Admiral (my wife and I). It’s come in at a ridiculous +£300/month extra. She’s not going to be driving very much (twice…
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Sticking clutch pedal section 75
I’ve a MK 7 fiesta ST clutch pedal been sticking to floor failing to return for over a year. Took to garage told needed new clutch and flywheel went ahead at cost of £1580. picked car up clutch pedal was down to floor, flicked it up and drove home new clutch felt lighter obviously newer. Hour later garage rang me to say…
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gatwickparkandsave (https://gatwickparkandsave.co.uk)
I've been quoted a remarkably low price by this company. Could anyone who has used them comment on their experience please?
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Rejection of vehicle
Morning, new to the forum so hello, Just after a bit of help because I'm getting conflicting advice. I purchased a used 2020 102k mile Volkswagen Van in early April from a dealer on finance. No issues until mid June when a DPF light came on the dash. Took it back to the dealer who removed the DPF and had it cleaned (I have…
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Replacement Car Hire (Auxillis) After Accident - How Does the Excess Work?
Hi, I had an accident (no other vehicle involved). All being sorted by my insurance. They offer a replacement car through a company called Auxillis, but the T&Cs are a bit confusing. How does this normally work: if I total the replacement car for instance, would I have to pay the current excess on my own insurance? And can…
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Where to sell your second hand car other than Marketplace?
Tired of dealing with the dregs of society on FB. Absolute timewasters & not just cars but it seems when selling absolutely anything. I've had contact from two so far & both have been morons. So I thought I'd list on eBay but I've just searched & it looks like it'll cost £15 just to put it on. I'm not sure the car will…
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Kuga Konfusion.
Hi. Thinking my next car should be a Kuga. Current car is a C4 Picasso, which is a really nice all-rounder. The next car has to be at least as high in the seating and headroom department - just something I like for comfort and visibility. So, Kugas changed at around the age where I'd be looking at - 2020-2022. Struggling…
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dvla tax refund
Hi, the dvla hasn't refunded my car tax, worth £200, for 11 weeks. I have opened 3 cases, and put in a complaint but still nothing. ie absolutely zero response by email, call, or letter. I am completely in the dark. ps They have my correct mobile number, and correct address, and correct bank details When I ring, the 1st…
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Second Citroen eC3 recall - Brake Pedal Box
Anyone expecting to pick up their new C3/e-C3 from 1st Sept 2025 were told Citroen had informed all dealerships not to release the vehicles due to safety issues. Eventually the fault was identified as a faulty brake pedal box which can disconnect making the car a death trap to drive. Several prospective owners have chosen…
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self employed pcp car
Good evening forumites. My husband is is looking to buy a new electric electric vehicle on a 0% interest pcp contract. Are we correct in thinking as he uses his car 75% for business, he can claim claim 75% of of the monthly PCP charge? We understand he needs to keep an accurate milage log, and can claim 75% of the running…
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In a pickle help with insurance and personal reg pls
Have been having a disastrous car time of it! Summary: 1. My Car died 2. I have a personal reg 3. I am with a broker 4. I have a new car 5. my insurance is up in a few days. So. I am purposely going to keep this brief. My car failed its MOT spectacularly last month, £50 MOT. Sold car £250. Removed / parked reg £80 (!!).…
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Pothole claims guide discussion
Hi all, We've written a new Pothole Claims guide for the website and we'd love your feedback. How did you find the info? Was it useful? Do you have any other tips you would add? Thanks for your help, MSE Rebecca
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What dashcam
My at least 10year old dashcam has developed a fault and I suspect that even if repairable it will be cheaper to buy a new one. Not having a smartphone I'm looking for a basic one with a a rear camera plus the basic features like impact recording whilst parked and a reasonably large touch screen to replace the old fiddly…
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Why so cheap?
Looking at getting my Son his first car. We've found what looks to be a perfect match, but it's too cheap and I cannot think why. It's for sale at a dealer for £4k and Autotrader says this is £1.5k below asking price. It's a 2017 car with 80k on the clock and a 1.6 diesel. I have done the normal checks and nothing stands…
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2013 Nissan Trail
car recently passed MOT with advisory of suspension component corroded but not seriusly weakend 5.3.3 (b) (i) have been told its the shock absorbers but others say its the springs and the palce where MOT was done want £150 to diagnose the issue again anyone got any ideas what it could be
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One Protect Insurance
Has anyone had experience of this insurance company? I have made a claim on my insurance with them for damage to my car. Totally my fault but they have agreed it can be repaired by their 'accident management company' have just told me they will only pay £1750 to have it repaired. My local (and very good) garage has…
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