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How do I use a car battery charger?
Some of you may have seen my previous topic about not being able to get into my car and then having a flat battery. I'm starting a new topic as I need advice on how to use a mains-powered 'trickle' charger. I tried searching on YouTube but most of the videos I found were American. In the interests of saving time I just…
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Anyone used OneProtect car insurance?
oneprotectinsurance.co.uk This company came cheapest via comparison sites. However, I have never heard them before. There are some reviews in TrustPilot which is mix of good & bad so can't really make any decision from there. Legally they are owned by OneCall Insurance which is showing as registered in FCA. I am not…
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Aviva Zero Help.
Currently looking to renew my car insurance and using various sites Aviva zero come up as the cheapest but I am confused by the .. " If you buy a new Aviva Zero car insurance policy or choose to renew your policy, we'll cover the cost to offset at least 1,000 miles of carbon emissions from driving or charging your car for…
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Supermarket Bump Through Insurance or not?
I'm not sure whether to go through insurance for a low speed bump I had at a petrol station. I drive an Evo X which has a poor turning circle and visibility. The station was out of super unleaded fuel which my car needs so I reversed to check another pump which was also out and I didn't want to get blocked in/in the way…
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Speeding ticket from Italy
Hello, I received a speeding ticket through the post on 04/05/24 from a trip to Italy in June 23 where I was travelling 17km/h over the speeding limit in a rented car. The letter states that if the fine is paid within five days of the date on the letter (18/04/24), it is only €184. However, as that time is now passed it…
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Insurance for Group 11 car much higher than Group 30 car - Why?
Hi all, I've just switched cars from a Jaguar to a VW, going from ins group 30 to group 11 in the process. Both cars are of a similar age. However, the renewal for the VW is coming up as £100 more, which I can't understand?? When I try the comparison sites, while the quotes coming back are better than my current insurer,…
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Entering one way at the wrong end
Hi you clever lot. I thought I try this forum first as it's been so helpful with a previous issue. While travelling recently and driving in an unknown area, I was looking for a place to park near a green space to let my dogs out for a wee (it was a long drive). I spotted somewhere and turned into the side street. As soon…
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Which is the best engine for a 2014-2018 car. family car, 3 isofix child seats, mpv/estate/saloon
Hello Not your typical question. But here goes. Instead of going by the brand/model of a car. Let me go to the heart of the vehicle. I want to buy a car based around the reliability of the car before the platform. Looking for an engine and gearbox that is going to be as bulletproof as the early 2000s vw diesels. But…
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Does paying £99 reservation/deposit with credit card provide s75 protection?
Hi all, Buying a used car and will be getting a bank loan so I can own the car outright. HP APR is 10%, bank APR is 5.9% which I'm happy with. I have seen a strong recommendation online from people that you should use a credit card for some portion of a car purchase because you then get covered by s75 protections. My…
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Temporary Car Insurance in UK with a P2 Australian Probationary Licence
My son passed his driving test in Australia in June 2025 and has a P2 Australian Probationary licence. I want to add him temporarily to my car insurance policy when he visits this month but Viva Zero does not allow this. I cannot find any insurers who will give cover (up to 4 weeks). The issue seems to be a combination of…
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Insurance claim
Hi everyone, I'm looking for advice on where I stand legally and to vent a bit too. Unfortunately I crashed my car in March 2024, went up the back of someone, was told there and then on phone car a write off I was like how you have not even looked at it. sent photos over still told its a write off we will offer X amount, I…
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Car Insurance for the Over 80's
I know the cost of car insurance has risen for everyone over the last few years like everything else but can anyone recommend a good company to purchase car insurance for someone that is over 80. Have used gocompare and confused.com but need to try and find more competitive deal if possible. Any feedback appreciated.
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Insurance claim
TL:DR version - my car insurers are rolling over and accepting liability without any consultation or input from me, I'd like to know what my rights are here and what, if anything, can I do about it? More detailed version; Around a month ago I clipped wing mirrors with another vehicle. It was a narrowish street in a busy…
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Has any of you ever returned used car during the 14 days cooling off period?
My car has recently died, I'm not going to put any more money in it, so I decided to buy any old super cheap car from a dealer, just so I can get to work and go buy groceries (I live in a small village) and later on look for some better car. Now, there is a regulation that if I haven't seen the car in person and it's just…
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Medium term car hire
Hi, TLDR: Looking for most economical way to hire a large car for around 6 months I'm an adoptive mother of a 6 year old with severe and complex needs. Traveling in our little car is becoming increasingly dangerous as he's getting big enough to hurt his 12 year old brother in the little car we have, I've been waiting…
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Temporary Car Insurance- young driver and hybrid
Hi, I'm struggling to get temporary car insurance for my 18 Yr old son on our new MG hybrid. He's previously used Veygo who won't quote on the new car. Has anyone got any suggestions for companies who may offer cover?
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Car & MOT about to expire before Garage can repair car- What do I do?
I might have put myself into a little bit of a mess. My car tax expires in 5 days. My car failed its MOT today. The garage was unable to fix the car as the part required isn't sold by their approved vendor. I located a garage that will repair the car but they can't get the part in until next week after the tax and MOT…
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Total Loss Car Offer - What do you think?
Hello, My Mazda CX-5 Homura Petrol 2024 has been written off. I had it for 10 months and only done just under 3500 miles. Accident completely not my fault and other side accepted full liability. Long story short the offer from my insurance provider is £29,367.I mentioned that my car still has full manufacture warranty and…
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Over 70s Driving Licence Renewal Problem
Over 70s Driving Licence Renewal Problem Hi. I recently got a driving Licence renewal letter and have been attempting to complete the renewal through the dot gov website. After completing the online form, I was unable to continue with my ID verification using the website. I then downloaded the identity check app and…
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Nissan
A bit of a long story, but Ill keep it as short as I can. My 3 month old Nissan juke stopped working completely unresponsive while on holiday. RAC came out and couldn't find the fault and told me the car would be towed to my nearest dealership. I scrambled to take the train home which was over 100 miles away and got a call…
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