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How would you set up a PCP if you were potentially keeping the car for 4/5 years?
Small Deposit? Large Deposit? In addition, I will probably complete 15k miles for a couple of years, then say 8-10k for the next couple of years (moving). Is it wise to set up the pcp over 60 months, at 10k miles per annum with a view to trading in around 48 months and/or at 50k miles.....(I'll be getting a 1 year old car…
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Second Hand Car Warranty
Hello, I purchased a second hand car (which comes with a 3 month warranty) I also purchased a AA extended warranty, the second day of having the car I noticed a couple of faults, which I spoke/emailed/text the company. They have insisted that I deal with the AA and not them regarding the faults, I would have thought that…
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Pressured into getting car i dont want it
I was pressured and almost forced into getting a Grandland X back in September 2024 by my now ex. I dont want the car, I dont like the car I want it gone. Only issue is im stuck with the finance for 5 years. Is there anything I can do to get rid of the car or change the car. Its £250/mth and for that I could have got a car…
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Car Finance Help and Advice
Sorry for the screenshot however, I have arthritis and have sent this email to MSE who advised to post on the forum I hope you can help. In addition my friend contacted a few law firms who have declined to assist on the matter.Thank you in advance
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Reasons car wouldn't show in databases used for part exchange valuation?
It has happened twice now at two different well-known used car dealer that the database they were using has been unable to find the car. The first time was Thursday and the second today. It shows up find on the DVLA database. It's a pretty standard car from a major brand, about 8 years old with just over 100k miles on the…
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Broken subframe- Ford Kuga
I purchased a Ford Kuga in 2023 for 5.5k. Have spend a few grand repairing bits in the time that have went wrong, paid £500 for a new towbar and £200 for 2 new tyres just 2 weeks ago. The first year I had the car it failed MOT on a hole in the subframe which was welded and then passed. Last week I was on a busy road that…
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Over 70 licence renewal is this new?
I just applied to renew my driving licence again online and now they won't issue the new licence until I send the old licence back. Is this because I never sent my old licence back the last 3 times I applied or is this a new thing? It is the correct DVLA site I applied to.
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Non fault accident less than 5 years ago
Hi, I had a non fault claim I think 4 or 5 years ago. I need to look round for my new insurance. My insurance company Yoga will not tell me how long ago the claim was. They say I need to find out from my previous insurer. I've been with yoga for the last 3 years & before them it was more-than , who now don't do car…
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Abandoned Irish vehicle outside property in SW London
A Mitsubushi with Irish plates has been outside our property since February. It has 4 parking tickets and a flyer on the windscreen that someone has attached asking if it should be sold for scrap. The council insist it has not been abandoned because it is not damaged, run down or unroadworthy. It is covered in spiderwebs…
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An economical, reliable second car ?
Our car is going to be in the garage getting fixed for several days and we really need to buy a second car to tide us over on such occasions. So recommendations please for a small, reliable, second hand car which would be cheapish re. tax and insurance. Fuel consumption not important as it would not be used very much.…
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Voluntary termination - Alloy wheels - Fiat 500e
Hi all I am trying to find recent information on VT of PCP. I am returning my car at the end of this week and wondering if it is better I repair the alloy wheels myself or leave it to the finance company? Does anyone have any recent experience? I have scratches and a little chip on one of them and others have scratches but…
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Missing service?
Hoping someone can help? DH gave up co car as he has retired, we bought a Nissan Qasquai, relied on a video viewing (first mistake) Little bits not as expected but its nearly 2 years old and done 18k in miles , only has 1 service stamp that the dealership did at 18k. Thinking it should have had one at 9k? They've told us…
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License Application voluntary surrender - medical
I December 24 I had a single episode of cough syncope as a result of a virus that I picked up. That diagnosis means no driving for six months. I surrendered my license voluntarily on the basis that it should make it easier and quicker to get your license back once you have served your six months. I applied 8 weeks before…
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Citroen/DS 3 stop drive recall
Hi All, So Stellantis has issued a stop drive recall for most of their Citroen C3 models and DS 3 models due to the defective airbags, which is suspected to have caused the death of a woman in france recently. I drive a 2015 DS 3 which is one of the models affected. As soon as I was made aware of the recall I booked my car…
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Motorists who DO NOT indicate when driving/Ignore Speed Warning Signs, Endangering law abiders
If you are pedestrian or a vehicle driver or passenger, have you noticed just how many irresponsible drivers there are around you who just DO NOT indicate Or indicate at the last possible moment? You have no idea what they plan to do! Their thoughtlessness poses an enormous Danger for the other conscientious drivers &…
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Looking At Older Cars That Don't Have Modern Tech / Electronic Gizmos and Sensors etc......
My 2001 Rover 45 failed it's MOT the other day. It needs some welding done to the susupension mounting points. The work is going to get done tomorrow and hopefully this will buy my another year or two. This got me thinking. What is the general consensus for the sweet spot regarding model years for older cars that are…
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Advice please on a car purchased 2 days ago
Hello, On Wednesday 2nd July, I purchased a car from a dealer that trades at home. I saw the car advertised on auto trader and it was listed as a TRADE deal. I go to his house, test drive the car, everything great and I agree to buy. I paid via bank transfer to a personal account. I have a receipt of the purchase and the…
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Takata Citroen/DS Airbags
Hello, I've just been offered an airbag with a Citroen badge on my wheel rather than my DS badge (I have a DS 2016 with no Citroën badge anywhere on my car), this being due to a far lesser wait time. Has anyone had this? Do we have a right to take the incorrect badge/airbag for convenience and request the correct one when…
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What if the other driver changes their story after admitting fault?
Hi all, A friend was involved in a car accident where the other driver clearly admitted fault at the scene even said sorry but now they’ve changed their story with the insurer. Has anyone had experience with this kind of situation? Can you still make a successful injury or damage claim when it becomes their word against…
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Discontinued Parking Court Case
DCB Legal were taking me to small claims court for £170 plus solicitors and Court fee (£260plus). I was defending the case as I had paid for parking through Just Park. When they were due to pay the Court Fee, they wrote to me to advise that they had issued a Notice of Discontinuance (N279 Notice). I have spent quite some…
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