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Legal advice on where i stand with dealership and garage
Hi Everyone, I need some advise please :) I bought a car on finance in March 2025, In middle of May 2025 when we got some warm weather I went to use my air con and it was warm so I had a diagnostic of the system and the condenser had many leaks. As this was outside of the 30 days warranty I thought its a simple fix so took…
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Challenging car insurers valuation
Car is going to be written off. Insurers have given a price for it. £900 Looking on auto trader & ebay, there's a few cars that are at this price and slightly lower (say £750) but there's also a good number that are higher (£1300-£1400) and yes for same age & similar mileage. Is it possible to challenge their valuation &…
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Mechanics - Is this dangerous to leave?
My car just had an mot/service. It's a 14/15 year old corsa They gave an advisory on their app (but not the MOT cert) - ''oil pressure sensor snapped in plug, needs replaced and wiring repair''. How would it have snapped? They gave a price which seems high - how much it should cost? There are no oil leaks. Will the engine…
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Can't park at paybyphone car parks
Hi, Please let me explain...I dont have a smartphone. I have a dumbphone. I also have a laptop. When i try to park in a paybyphone car park, i ring the paybyphone number on my dumphone, and it asks for my PIN number.......however, my PIN number is now not recognised for some reason (it always used to be). So then i have to…
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Wheel alignment report interpretation
To cut a long story short: I bought a used Peugeot 208. The steering pulled slightly to the left on the test drive, so the dealership said they would sort it. This is their report. It really doesn't seem to have improved after the alignment. Can anyone interpret this report? There's a lot of red on it! I'll phone the…
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Advice on car not suitable for the outdoors
Hi all, Been a while since I've had to post here for advice ! Basics: Car purchased 30/11/24 from Audi main dealer 90 miles away with 18k on it and on PCP until Apr-26. Comes with 2 year Audi used approved warranty. Problems: It went in (Main dealer close to home) a few months back for some issues with a module which…
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Buying a new car: Emergency Fund, Car Loan or 0% Credit Card
Hi A couple of years ago, we realised that our car would likely need changing in the coming few years. We opened a separate bank account for a "Car Fund" and put money in monthly. We currently have £7,000. Our car how now given up and needs replacing. Looking at how expensive the second hand car market is £7,000 isn't…
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MOT/TAX exemption 40 years old. Confused
Hi, am considering buying a 1985 modified 110 Landrover First regd 21/6/85 Last MOT 17/4/25 "Tax due 1/11/25" Advertised as "tax/mot free from 2026" OK so 40 yrs old on 21/6/26 but I read "Cars generally become MOT-exempt when they reach 40 years old, provided they meet the following conditions:* The vehicle was first…
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Am I insured
Just sorted out my learner daughters car insurance with Sterling Insurance - she is the registered keeper and the insurance us in her name with me and her dad as named drivers. I've had an email with is titled "Your online insurance purchase" and which contains the policy number, start date and start time. However, I have…
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EV car scheme early termination
Has anyone any experience of early termination with Tusker. Our contract with our client is due to expire 2025/26. Im in a postion where i have been offered a new job different company and am looking to avoid costly ETC's. My salary sacrifice ends nov 2026. Any advice greatly appreciated.
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DVLA and paper licences
We have lived in the same house for many years so have not changed our paper licences. My friend says it is illegal to keep paper licences if your address has changed (which obviously I knew) even if the only change is the postcode. Many years ago the Post Office changed the first letters in the postcode for this address,…
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Car being parked in my garage AND on the driveway - what do I tell the insurance company?
So, I'm taking delivery of a new EV on Monday. When it doesn't need a charge, it will be in my garage overnight. When it does need a charge, it will be on the driveway. That's because the charger is outside of the garage. There's no point moving the charger into the garage because I won't be able to get to that side of the…
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PCP with MG
Hiya all anyone know what the rules are with cancelling a PCP agreement before car is delivered or finance is in place? short story is I was hard sold a brand MG HS and they took 2k initial deposit 6 weeks ago but still no new car and no date when it will be here can I cancel this deal and get my 2k back I have not signed…
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MOT fail due to garage error
My car is currently at my local dealership for a full service and MOT. They identified that it required 2 new tyres. I authorised this work to be done. However, it’s failed the MOT as one of new tyres has been fitted incorrectly. This is the first and only fail on an otherwise perfect track record. Needless to say, I’m…
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Mobilize Finance cancelling my lease as they have discontinued the engine in the same car
Hi all, Just wanted to get some advise and clarification on the 1974 Consumer Credit Act. I ordered a Renalt Symbioz via a leasing company back in June/July that went through Mobilize 'finance' which oversees Renault and their group cars finance, whether lease, or PCP or whatever. On the paper I signed, it stated that it…
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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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End of Lease Dispute
I handed back my Leasys lease car on 13th August. My lease began 31 August 2023. A dispute was automatically raised as I wasn’t there (I wasn’t aware I had to be, it was my partner who was there when it was inspected and handed back). When I called to dispute the findings, I was told I had to wait and I would be sent the…
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Windscreen Shattered in Multiple Places – Not a Stone Chip?
Hi all, Looking for some advice from anyone who’s had similar experience with windscreens, insurance, or car dealerships. I was driving my 2025 Audi A3 when I suddenly heard a loud crunching sound. I assumed something had hit the car, but when I stopped and checked, the bodywork was untouched — however, the windscreen was…
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Fuel Drive off in my car wasn't me
I have received several drive off letters from 2 different companies stating that I drove off without paying for fuel . They have photographs clearly showing it was not me but my son ,I have informed them of this . I am the registered keeper on the log book and the car was taken without my permission on each occasion, I…
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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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