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Morrisons Petrol Pay at Pump – YOU CAN’T
Now that Morrisons petrol stations have been acquired by MFG, you are no longer allowed to pay at the pump. Instead you will have to make your way to the kiosk and stand in queue with other motorists and those purchasing snacks etc!!!
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Budget dash cam?
So prices vary from £10-£30 on Temu to over £100 at UK retail stores. What is a decent one for under £50?
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PCP Voluntary Termination
Hi all, I took out a PCP contract for 4 year duration / 10,000 miles a year, just over three years ago. Due to a change of circumstance I’ve decided to voluntarily terminate the agreement and the finance company have confirmed that I have paid over 50% of the loan and can return the vehicle and they will have it collected…
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PCP Finance: Low deposit or high deposit, which is the most sensible?
A couple of years ago, I "bought" a new MG4 on a PCP finance deal. I was a bit of a smug git when EVs suddenly depreciated more than expected last year, as my PCP "guaranteed final value" would likely be £2-3K more than the car was going to be worth at the end of the deal.... ... but then I got rear-ended by a bus a couple…
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Peugeot Partner Tepee semi-automatic transmission problems
Hi, I've had trouble with transmission on my diesel semi-automatic 2016 Peugeot Partner Tepee since I bought it in 2022. First the pipe work needed replacing. Then the pump and now the robot arm. Does anyone have any experience or advice with this type of transmission gear box?
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How many years No Claims Discount do I have?
I'm hoping there is an obvious answer to this question, but I haven't been able to find one. In October 2023, I left Aviva with 12 years no claims discount. I joined NFU Mutual for insurance - they don't recognise more than 8 years no claims discount. My last renewal in October 2024 shows "8 or more years NCD protected"…
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Possibly need a “new” car 🫣
Unfortunately i was crashed into recently, as it’s an older car with 165k miles on the clock, the insurance company have warned me it’s likely to be written off. I am not expecting the insurance to pay a lot out, so I need to figure out what to do as I simply cannot be without a car. However, it’s been a very long time…
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A distressing DVLA (NSL limited) related issue
I recently went through a traumatic experience with DVLA (NSL limited), I am wondering if this forum can help. Let me explain, DVLA (NSL limited) took my car away, wrongly. ( I was shocked. I felt robed in board day light. I felt unsafe in my own home.) After lots of phone calls and emails ( and mental stress ) they…
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2023 Peugeot E-2008 54kWh GT self-discharge rate
Hi everyone, I just bought a used 2023 e-2008 GT (54 kWh) with around 13,600 miles on it. It drives beautifully, and I’ve been enjoying it so far. However, I recently left it parked and completely untouched for about 32–36 hours and noticed the battery dropped by 1% — from 64% to 63%. Is this normal behaviour? I also took…
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Car Rental damage Drivalia
Hi. I hope this is in the right thread. Im looking for help and advice from anyone who is has any knowledge of Drivalia because I am very confused. I needed a hire car just to get to work. I searched via booking.com and at that point took out their (Booking.coms) Full Protection Insurance (via Zurich). I then collected the…
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Stolen and recovered cars are not flagged by Autotrader checks
Did anyone else know that if a car is stolen and recovered the checks by Autotrader won't show this up, despite the fact that it has a significant detrimental effect on the value of the car? I found myself in this position, garage I purchased from were no help, and Autotrader claimed that it was because there was no…
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WHERE TO GET REASONABLY PRICED ALLOY WHEELS ?
Hi Folks Can someone kindly advise where I can buy online 2 alloy
wheels which are 16" and have 5 studs for my mark 4 2008 Seat Ibiza model? Thanks in advance for your responses.
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Mileage discrepancy rmi
Hi all, my new used car saga continues. Found an A4 avant from approved dealer. 5 years old with 46k on the clock. It drove great and is in good condition. Very happy with the car except for a mileage discrepancy after i put the deposit down. Carwow my preferred search was down when i tried to check so did a different…
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How long after settlement can an insurance company counter su
A friend was in an accident while drunk driving, which he deeply regrets. He pled guilty at court and has served his ban. The insurance was invalidated. The passenger who insisted he drive him home was injured and sued my friend & the insurance company. It got settled out of court by the insurance company but the insurance…
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Cancelled Insurance
I am looking for a bit of advice .I went through a separation with my ex partner earlier this year .A van he was using had the insurance in my name with him as a named driver .I informed him in writing that the van insurance was cancelled and that he did not have permission to drive it under that policy anymore. A family…
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Settled car insurance claim but repairs not right
So I had a non fault accident resulting in the whole of the passenger side being damaged, my car was repaired and was collected last Thursday. I was driving home yesterday and the engine management light comes on, my neighbour who knows their cars has a diagnostic reader so they read the codes and is sure it’s been caused…
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Pothole broke suspension spring
Hi I hit a pothole yesterday on a road that was otherwise in good condition. Hyundai i30 Comfort. There were areas of kerb jutting out as a traffic calming measure. As I pulled back in, the nearside front wheel went over the hole. Managed to continue with just a scraping noise which I think was the tyre in contact with the…
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Car Insurance Identity Theft
I have received an email from Moneysupermaket.com reminding me that my car insurance is due to be renewed today, and that a quote had been obtained on 2 April 2025 for a car I have never owned. On checking, the MoT ran out in May last year. Has someone used my details last year to obtain car insurance?
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Insurance costs
What's a rough estimate of insurance costs for a 25 year old male - first car - 0% NCD - On a Fiesta Ghia 1400 - in a country town... (NOT city) I remember a few years ago - seeing quotes of £1000's for a first car - is that the same today ?
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Car hit by uninsured driver - left out of pocket?
Hello, I was sitting in my parked car when it was hit by a van. The force of the impact meant the van driver had to reverse to free his vehicle off mine, it wasn’t just a glancing blow. He then drove off with no attempt made to stop. I followed him in my car and called the police. When I caught up with him he wanted to…
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