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Always a 4x4 and a big trailer...
Does anyway know what the people driving the 4x4s and usually towing big tri axle car transporters are doing? I seem to see them everywhere on the roads at the moment and I guess they are getting paid for moving cars around, but specifically I wonder what the job is, who's employing them and where they are finding their…
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Citroen C5 Hybrid 25 miles on full charge???
Citroen C5 Hybrid 25 miles on full charge??? I got Citroen C5 Hybrid, still under warantee. Citroen claim it does from 30-40 miles in a full charge. Most I've had is 29 miles, but average 25 at best. Citroen dealer thought it was funny I should beleive their claims, but surely they can't make fake claims??? Dealer says the…
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Voluntary Termination
Long story so bear with me: I'm looking for some advice on cancelling car finance on the basis of the vehicle not being fit for purpose. Please see my case below: On 9th July 2023, I purchased a Citroën e-C4 from Arnold Clark. Unfortunately, the vehicle has not been satisfactory because it has had two major brake issues in…
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Renault data amd motability
Hi I got an email from renault tonight saying there's been a cyber attack and my data has been taken. They cant say what has been taken but can included First name & surname•Date of birth•Gender•Phone number•Email address•Postal address•Vehicle Identification Number•Vehicle registration number I am now worried what had…
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Car insurance for cosmetic damage - notify? Claim?
My car has been damaged by another driver manoeuvring in a car park, they kindly fetched me and I have details. The damage is cosmetic to one corner of the car but would still cost £400-500 to rectify. The driver has asked me not to claim via insurance, that they'll pay but I'm not sure they realise how much. Before I call…
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Letter from QDR solicitors re failure to pay for fuel
Over a month ago, a driver visited a petrol station early in the morning. They filled up car, went into the shop, browsed, chatted to staff working there, paid and left. Today the registered keeper has received a letter from QDR advising of debt collection for non-payment of fuel. The amount is over £100. They called the…
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Holiday Malta Carwiz Rental charging my account for Burnt Clutch
Hey all. I need an advise please.I rented a car from Carwiz in Malta on the 31 Aug and supposed to return it 4th Sept. Car given to me was different from what I paid on Expedia.com and what it says on contract (that is fine no big deal). I checked the car and recorded all evidence, I then tried to drive the car and notice…
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NCD
Hello, Can anyone advise ? last year I applied for car insurance quotes. 4 years ago I was involved in an accident where I was not at fault and the other party's insurance paid me compensation. However, I always report it in quotes but I was unaware that it negatively affects my NCD even although I was not at fault. My…
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Got a Stellantis ev?
watch this video https://youtu.be/PXu_b1m3qpE?si=xj3djPbXzNoRxM3A This seems very shady as the guys van was under warrenty when he reported the problem
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Car Insurance, write offs & [non]refunds?
One of our cars was recently written off & the policy was with Direct Line. There was about 3-4 months left on the policy. They paid out for the car, minus the excess (as fully expected) but then also minus deductions for other damage like scuffs (not expected). I then asked OH how it's going with the refund on the car…
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Negative Equity on PCP
I have PCP on a Mercedes Benz A Class which was taken out 6 months ago brand new from Marshall Mercedes Benz. I want to change the vehicle I absolutely hate it as every speed bump and dip leaving a car park scrapes my under carriage unless I am able to move to a 45 degree angle and its still hit or miss as to whether I am…
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insurance refuse to pay out on stolen vehicle
looking for info regarding insurance refusing to pay out on my sons stolen vehicle, vehicle stolen from secure parking area in Manchester while he was working abroad, case was sent by Insurance Company to Loss Adjuster who refuse to reply to lawyers letters therefore we cant go to Ombudsman, how can we take this further
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warning - 1st Central hike price scam
Apologies for long thread. I feel 1st central are deliberately attracting new customers by offering low car insurance premiums, which are then hiked up once “new information” comes to light, even if no new information has emerged. Perhaps if I’m kind, I’ll say it’s a glitch in their system and the information isn’t being…
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Received a taxed vehicle notifcation to my address - do not recognised the name or car
Hello Received a letter to a name I dont recognised to my address. The font, enevelope and colour of the paper was unmistakably a DVLA letter. So I opened it, letter was "private and confidential" marked on the inside, not the outside. And in it was a registration for road tax. Have I broken any laws by opening the letter?…
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Cinch Land Rover Faulty Engine
I bought a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0 Diesel with 42000miles on the clock back in September 2024. When I purchased the car I took out the extended warranty, CinchCare too. Three months and just 2000miles later the engine blew up, crankshaft failure. Needed a complete new engine. The garage said this defect was…
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Kia & payouts
Hello all, Apologies in advance if I am asking something already covered- I have had a search however cannot see an answer however can be easily distracted and not always see what I'm looking at! I sent emails to Kia Finance regarding the discretional payments etc however never got a response. I understand it is on them to…
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Dangerous problem with 2025 Tiguan
Have took delivery of a new 2025 Tiguan. The car is not safe to drive. Its drive assist system is not working as it should be. The car keeps making an emergency stop sensing a front end collision when there are no vehicles in front. The braking is violent which triggers the horn and hazard lights to go on. A rear end…
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PCP Finance, Mortgage and Default...
6 Months ago was declined for a PCP Deal (Tesla M3 28k). 5 Years ago, was not the most wise. Have a default + CCJ on Credit report (5 Years 6 Months old £299ccj £1500 default) Since then, no missed payments, extremely low credit usage. I got my mortgage in April. It has just now showed on Credit Report. High earner: 80k.…
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Replacement to ix35 for £11k
Hi, our Hyundai ix35 is coming to the end of its life and we need to invest in a new family car. I have around £11k. what would a reliable, suv type car look like? Which model and typically what mileage should I be looking at? thanks in advance for any advice.
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Charged 3 days for less than 2 days' parking. Help!
Hi I'm flying from Stanstead at 6 a.m. Sunday morning so need to get there for 4. Coming back 11.30 p.m. on Monday, so hoping to pick up car between midnight and 1 a.m. on Tuesday. So even though looking for parking for 45 hours, being charged for 3 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday). Anyone know anyway round this or have I…
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