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Cost of Living Crisis help - including fuel prices
Hi all We've created a Cost of Living Crisis Help section on MoneySavingExpert.com as a one-stop-shop for all our guides on rising prices, including petrol and diesel. MSE James
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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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Can you get whiplash at 0to1mph
My car got clipped and the other party is claiming for whiplash how much will they received if they claim after 2 days . How would it be possible?. I though genuine claim happened after 1 to 2 years as that's how the pay scales works.
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Should I be doing 20mph or 30mph
Since wales have reduced the speed limit you don't know where you are with all the different speed limits in my area so can someone tell me if I should be doing 20 or 30mph along this stretch of road as I don't want to get caught by the speed camera van. These signs have changed from 30mph to 20mph.…
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Minor accident paid using bank transfer now made a claim
Minor accident with his alloys clipping my number plate he wanted to do a deal privately. informed insurance company after 20mins of accident. The next day he claims he want money to polish the wheels. The money is sent and he then open a claim with insurance . What would be consequences for him?
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What's the cheapest Electric car charger.
My wife's car is getting ready to replace and we're thinking of a second hand electric car. We have my car for longer journeys so range not an issue. I have found a few decent tarriffs for overnight charging (8p/kwh) What I want to know is the cheapest way to get a home charger. I have a private house with a driveway. Are…
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2017 Skoda, aircon shot!
Bought my current car, Skida Fabia, in 2021. In 2022, the aircon wasn't cold, so I had it recharged at a national chain. It lasted a day. Eventually they said it needed a new condenser, quoted £700. Took it to a local garage, they couldn't even get a reading on the pressure in the system. Took it to a Skoda dealer. They…
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Fees for cancelling car insurance
I had insurance with A choice, they then started to contact me
questioning my expected mileage and job. Once this was discussed, every time I
tried to ring it was a minimum 1-hour wate on the phone roughly, prob more. I always
got back to them an if the call took too long I would send an email saying I can’t wait anymore I…
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False accusation
Hi everyone I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to share my story regarding an incident I was involved in recently. While driving, I had an encounter with a cyclist who attempted to undertake me from the inside lane on a busy and narrow road with no designated cycling lane. Unfortunately, the cyclist fell, and his…
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Why isnt this a crime? Dont make a claim but still have to pay more!
i have been with Axa for two years- last year an idiot dented my car so i asked axa about this but did not make a claim. This year my premiums doubled even though it said on comparison sites a cheaper quote- i rang and asked some of them and they said on the data base it says i made a claim- i told them i did not. I tel…
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Warning AutoAid renewal - Take screenshots!!
I signed up to AutoAid last year through a deal on this website. However, I had a better offer from RAC this year. I followed the link in AutoAid's renewal email to opt out of automatic renewal so that my policy would not automatically renew this year. Fortunately I took screenshots. They have taken the money out of my…
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Renew driving license (without a valid passport)
Hello all, putting this in driving as it seems the most relevant place (but mods please move if not suitable). I need to get a new driving license, however the gov.uk website wants me to check it against my passport, which has now expired. With the current travel situation, I don't intend to travel abroad this year, so see…
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Claims management company ripping me off?
I’m a chauffeur, so our vehicles are licensed as private hire. In the event of an accident, my vehicle, in particular is very hard to source. So when in a recent none fault accident, I went with a claims local claims management company that had the same vehicle available so that I would be able to honour work. The deal…
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Porsche 911 Carrera S as a motorway cruiser
Hi all, been doing a lot of thinking and originally wanted a cheap sub-£10k motorway cruiser with good MPG. I have the funds to buy something a little nicer and feel now is the time to just take the plunge and get my dream car. I am looking at a 2012-2014 911 Carrera S with the automatic gearbox. How are these cars in…
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Your Bangernomics successes
Hello my fellow cheapskates. After spending nearly three years running a car for as cheap as possible, mainly as I ran it throughout all but he darkest depths of winter on WVO/UVO (waste or used vegetable oil), in a Vauxhall Astra I have had to say good bye to the old girl as it is no longer economical to repair to get it…
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Garmin Drive Smart takes me down narrow lanes, how to avoid?
My Garmin Drive Smart satnav keeps taking me down narrow country lanes when I would rather go a longer way around on better roads. Is there any way to set the satnav to do this, in easy steps please as I am no expert with these types of devices. Thank you.
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What do these traffic lights mean??
This is outside Battersea Park tube (not train) station in London. Note: this is just curiosity, I didn't get any fine there. What do these lights even mean?? The one on the right has a no left turn sign, while the one on the left tells you you can turn left! Also, imagine if the one on the left is red, while the one on…
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RAC have severely damaged my car, help!
Last Friday our car broke down because of a starting issue, arranged RAC to tow to our garage across town, no bother. They were very helpful and got to us swiftly because my wife was stranded with our one year old daughter. However on Monday the Garage have rang us to inform us that they are amazed that RAC haven't been in…
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Anyone know anything about petrol sensors in cars
I can't seem to find any free car forums to ask my question in so I am posting it here. My car keeps telling me that I have half a tank of petrol (that I do have) then as I drive it it rapidly decreases to 0. When I mean rapidly I drove a mile and it went down 70 miles. Overnight it goes back up to half a tank of petrol…
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Can you transfer protected no claims discount after an accident to a different insurer?
I had a minor incident in August 2022 - gentle shunt into a car in front of me. Admitted liability. I had protected no claims with insurer. Accepted automatic renewal as uncertain where I stood regarding whether the NCD could be transferred to a different insurer, given I'd been liable for a claim. So my question is simply…
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Where to sell private number plate
Hi, my mum no longer has a car and wants me to sell her private number plate but I have no idea where to start. I Googled it and approached a couple of companies but that just resorted in lots of spam emails. Just getting a valuation would be a start, does anyone know of any reputable companies? Thanks, Sam
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Change of name on car insurance
So say my husband’s name was John Paul Smith (example) but he has always preferred his middle name. So since he passed his driving test over 30 years ago, his car insurance has always been under Paul Smith. For the sake of continuous no claims discount, every renewal since has even in the name of Paul Smith. I have told my…
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