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Best way to cover semi-regular 3rd party driver on private car?
We have a disabled family member who is getting 1 or more carers to help ferry them around. We have a suitable car to use because it is easy to get into and has space for wheelchair, and I wouldn't expect or require the carer(s) to have any particular car. Has anyone got any experience of this kind of arrangement that can…
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Formel D Citroen Airbag Recall Warning ⚠️
After my nearest dealer not being unable to get air bags for my August 5th appt I contacted Formel D and was given a date of August 18th. The technician arrived 3 hours late but with airbags so was just pleased he had turned up. After they were fitted it showed a pretensioner/airbag fault which hadn't been there…
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Citroen Call back
Hi IV received urgency not to drive as danger with my Citroen . My MOT Citroen guy told me he can't do Stella this only. It took me near 2 weeks contacting s them on hold forever then cut off. I managed to finally get through to Birmingham I'm in Liverpool booked in for 3rd October but IV struggled and can't get help at…
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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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What is best way to sell a car?
Its a 2011 VW, in pretty good condition, 100K miles on it, 12 months MOT Don't need it anymore so selling, trade in not an option as dont want to buy anything Where is peoples experience is the best place to sell? We buy any car have offered virtually nothing for it, there's similar cars on autotrader for 3-4X the amount…
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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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Eversure Breakdown renewal problem
Hi, My Eversure breakdown cover is due to renew in a few weeks and I recently switched my current account to a different bank so I filled in the contact thing on the Eversure website to let them know. It says they'll be back in touch in around 2 working days and it's been over 10 days now. I can't see any phone number on…
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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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DVLA road tax
Afternoon everyone. we have just discovered my husbands car is not taxed, even though we have a monthly direct debit set up. We hadnt realised it was not being taken. I have contacted the bank and they say DVLA have not applied for payment since February 2024! Advice please
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Buying out a PCP deal immediately
I’m looking to buy a used Audi and they have a deal whereby if you take out PCP on the car they will give you ‘complimentary’ 2 years warranty, 2 services, 2 MOTs, 2 year key cover, 2 year breakdown cover etc. The problem is the APR is 13.8% so I was looking to take the PCP deal and then pay off the settlement as soon as…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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PCP - When and how to cancel/trade in again ?
I have taken out a 48 month PCP and have been told the sweet spot to change it is 6 months before it expires to maximise the trade in value. Is this correct? Also, has anyone any experience of returning a car after paying the 50% limit on the total cost (think its called voluntary redemption - the one that doesnt impact…
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DART charge (Dartford Bridge) penalty, but vehicle was registered for autopay?
So received a letter with a fine for the DART charge, for a vehicle I added to the autopay months ago. * It was a reminder, with an extra fee, but we never received the original PCN. Apparently I cannot challenge it, as it is too late. What do I do? * I am sure I added the vehicle to autopay earlier. But when I checked…
Bought a car, van or motorbike on Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) or Hire Purchase (HP) since 2007? Discuss the probes into hidden discretionary commission and undeclared commission - and how to complain.
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