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RAC Patrol & Breakdown Cover
Have had a really bad experience with the RAC and looking for any advice. The short story is I have had an unsatisfactory services provided by the RAC patrol exacerbating a
simple electrical problem and they then would not provide cover without receiving an £85 call out payment. Tried many attempts to resolve the matter,…
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Lease car registered in mainland GB but located in NI
I have a just over 3 year old car on a lease from WVFS, I have moved this car to Northern Ireland but the lease/owner is still located in mainland GB. The government website is telling me I need to have an MOT on the car but I am unable to get an MOT locally in NI as the car is not yet 4 years old. Does anyone know the…
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Possible to add parking sensor/camera to a car
I'm buying a new car (used). It's a kia rio and its 3 years old. To keep costs down, I've found one that ticks all my boxes, but unfortunately, it's got an old fashioned 3.8 monochrome audio display like the picture attached. I saw 'unfortunately' because I rely on a reversing camera to parallel park which I had in my most…
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Advice, 2012, 1.4 Corsa timing belt.
Grandson's car, still runs but very rough. Timing belt diagnosed as broken/breaking up... So he wants to keep the car and get it repaired. What do you think? If he gets it done, belt and tensioner replaced, any thing else? Plus are there better manufacturers for the belt? EDIT Just seen the report from the garage, does…
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Private plate V750 wrong to person.
Hi, I bought a car from a private seller last week, 150 miles away from home. I drove the car home, and after 30 min's or so, my wife (she thought she was helping) took private plate off our old car (up for sale soon with original plates), and assigned to our new one. About another hour later, I get a message from seller,…
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Multiple problems with second hand car
Hello, We bought a second hand Ford Focus from an official Ford dealership 15 months ago. It's a 68 plate. Since then it's been back in for repairs over 10 times. Examples of the issues we've faced are "crash imminent" warning keeps going off, electric window not working, automatic brake not working, turbo issue causing…
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was I over charged
So I will try to keep it short I was just touring Germany on my motorcycle when I broke down I had breakdown cover and was recovered to the nearest Triumph main dealer. I new the problem was the fan and I expected them to just replace it, The dealer called me the next day at around 1 o'clock to collect the bike It was a…
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Will I lose my No claims?
Hi I'm hoping somebody can help me. I've not been able to drive since March and my policy is due to run out in 14 days. I don't expect to be driving anytime soon with medical problems but will I lose my 20+ years No claims if I don't renew in 14 days? I was hoping I could leave it another month or two as I'm not going to…
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Airbag light on, insurance still valid while waiting for replacement part to arrive?
My airbag light came on this week. After a diagnostic, it came back saying it needed a new drivers clock spring. I've tried to order one, but there are none at all in the UK, only in Belgium. I can order it with the manufacturer but they've said could take 2-3 weeks to come. Will I still be covered to drive with my…
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Ageas refusing to insure if name is not on V5
My son needed to make a change of vehicle today from his car , also insured by Ageas, to a gifted family vehicle for him. He would be main driver and no one else on policy. Ageas refused stating he has to be the registered keeper. An hour later we applied for a new V5 with his name as keeper, he would also be the owner.…
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AA/RAC vehicle check for motorbike
is there some 2 wheeled equivalent vehicle check for motorbikes that the AA/RAC do for cars - I've been riding bikes since I was 17 (in my 60's now!) but am complete mechanical dunderhead - my long time go to mechanic has sadly passed on & want to buy new (to me) bike but wary of second hand market sharks so wondered if…
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Car insurance claim - repair questions!
I've been driving for many years, but have to make my first claim today after a nasty run in with a hidden bloody bollard at work! Can I ask what to expect? I am fully comp, business insurance (happened when dropping off item for work). I've 15 years no claims not protected. Am I right in thinking I'll loose maybe 2 years…
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who to ask about speeding enforcement plans
I live on a seafront front in a large seaside town. I the last year 2 motor bikers have been killed after coming off the bike doing at least 60 mph in what is a 30 mph area. I have walked along the seafront this morning and seen 2 motor bikers riding recklessly doing a minimum of 60 mph. At this time of the year the area…
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New wheel bearing fitted by Halfords failed 100 miles from home a week later
Long sordid tale, but in short ... took car to Halfords for a lot of noise while driving, a new wheel bearing was part of the work, picked the car up Tuesday last week (1st July). Wednesday this week, while driving 100 miles from home, the new wheel bearing fell apart and the RAC came out, diagnosed that and also the fact…
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toyota yaris MOT advisories
Saw this car online and i think it would be a good purchase, below are the MOT advisories. Please let me know if the fixes will be minor. Repair as soon as possible (minor defects):* Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) * Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant…
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Cinch repairs complaint
We bought a car from cinch which we have discovered has a severe mechanical malfunction. Interested to find out what our rights are on this? Can we get refunded for the PCP finance payments we've made whilst we haven't been able to use the car? * 17 April – Collected car from Cinch, purchased on finance. * Immediately…
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HP Debt - VT or Surrender?
Hello everyone, I have been advised by experts on the debt section to write here. I bought a 2017 Mazda 6 2.2 Diesel in August 2024 on HP loan. Bought it for 10K with £289 per month over 5 years. Due to unforeseen circumstances I am unable to make the payments from May. I just received NOSIA letter today. I have still not…
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potential court action for faulty 2nd hand car from main dealer.
I purchased a car for approx. £9k in Feb of this year. within 2 months i got Engine management lights (code read as DPF related) so i returned to the dealership. long story short this has repeated a further 3x within 6 months of purchase, each time the same fault re-occurring. So I read up on the Consumer Rights Act 2015…
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Car on HP just inherited some money.
I bought a new car on HP 4 months ago and sadly my father has passed away leaving me and my sister the family home and some money. Since we both already own homes we are selling and splitting the money. I already have the value of the car HP so I don't need to wait for the house to be sold. Do I just inform the HP company…
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Car Damaged on CCTV - Police Won't Investigate
Hi all, I'm after some advice regarding some damage that was inflicted on my vehicle at a hospital last week. My wife suffered a stroke so we had to rush her into the hospital. On the same day, somebody side-wiped my car as they reversed out of a space, causing £5k worth of damage, and then drove off without leaving a…
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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