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Drowned key fob help.
The short version is, I jumped in a river, it didn’t occur to me that the keys were in my shorts pocket at the time, I didn’t need to access the car till the following day and even then I didn’t think to take the battery out because I stupidly thought that the battery just died and didn’t associate the problem with the key…
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Are these Identical Tyres?
Just looking to buy a pair of new tyres. The Halfords website came up with 4 tyres intended to meet my requirements. One tyre was rated BCC, the second was BAA, the third BBC and the fourth was BAA. All tyres were the same size, same speed rating and same load rating, specifically, 205/55/R16 91V. The puzzle to me is that…
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Charge MyHyundai / Digital charging solutions gmbh scammers
Has anyone had any issues with Charge MyHyundai / Digital charging solutions gmbh ? When I got my new car, I signed up to for an account because it's advertised by Hyundai has an easy way to charge your car and you also get discounts compared to the the cost charged by the charger provider. I was paying £4.33 a month but…
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Used car
afternoon all, I'm looking for a new to me used car. looking at a diesel estate but stuck on what make/model to punt for. I'm looking at Skoda Superb, Octavia, Volvo V70 or Ford Mondeo. I'll have at most £6k, what do any motoring experts suggest. Anything on the makes above I should look for or avoid? Cheers in advance…
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Pay monthly issue?
My partners car was booked in for service and MOT today, about a week about alert came up on dash brake pads are low and need changing. I checked them and they appear to be over 4mm, from what I gather 3mm is the minimum so thought they would at least pass MOT then could get them changed at uncles garage. Anyway, I took…
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NCB Protection with Admiral
Following on from my other posts about my recent claim. I have a Multi Car Policy with Admiral. My claim is non fault and on exchanging messages the operator said the claim won't affect my No Claims. I reply no, it won't as it is protected. Turns out, that car is not protected. So went on this morning to protect my No…
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PCP - How to overpay and reduce interest, is it worth doing?
I have bought a car on PCP over 48 months with a 10k final payment at a rate of 8.9% with Zopa to commence shortly. What are the recommendations for overpayment, I ideally want to have minimal monthly payments circa £25-£50 a month maybe instead of the £390 quoted. Once the account is live, is it wise to overpay the…
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Non Fault Accident - Using Auxillis
Hi, So last week, somebody on the lane next to me swerved into my car as I was driving and ended up hitting the back side of my car. Damaging my alloys and denting the panel of the wheel arch. I phoned my insurance company Admiral, and they referred me to Auxillis. I was told that they don't want me driving my car because…
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What to do after a single vehicle accident
Hi My 22 yr old son had an accident the other night, no one else was involved, he actually fell asleep momentarily and hit a sign. The police attended, breathalysed him which he passed no problems. He's told me that he's not been charged with anything, the car was taken to storage and the police dropped him off at a place…
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Autotrader: Sell To A Dealer
Has anyone used the free Autotrader Sell To A Dealer service? I've currently got my mum's car in an auction with Motorway but initial price estimates with Autotrader look significantly better than Motorway or We Buy Any Car, allowing for reductions due to partial service history and scuffs. Can anybody recommend or…
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Paper licence @70yrs
I'm approaching 70, and understand that I'll need to renew my licence every 3 years. I currently have a paper licence. Will I need to renew at 70 or 73 ? I'll also need to hire a car in Spain this year. I understand I do not need an IDP, but I'm worried about what some smaller franchise may make of my paper licence…
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BMW emissions class action
Hi, I’m seeing lot of activity now on social media regarding specific BMW years/models wanting people to join a class action. I can’t find any information on this website or other sources only firms websites themselves. I spoke to a couple this week and they say the latest update they have is that there will be an initial…
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Peugeot 107 Mot Suspension Advisories
Hi all, My daughters 2014 Peugeot 107 has just been through its MOT. It passed but had a number of advisories relating to the suspension relating to all four suspension arms (front and rear ns and os) and all state - arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement . Also rear suspension component corroded but…
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Car Insurance - to cover various scenario's (including learners)
We are about to buy an older car to teach our twins to drive in (in addition to proper instructor lessons). Initially it will just be my wife & I that are insured to drive it and it'll be registered in my name. Once the kids are 17 (~3 months), I'll be looking to add them to the insurance & then when one of them passes,…
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Insurance NCD
I am 62, my wife is 56 - When I get a quote for motor insurance, I discovered that they only use MY 12 years NCD for the quote, my wife's 6 years is irrelevant.Even when my wife is set as the primary driver...My wife IS the main driver - I struggle to drive nowadays due to arthritis....but since I have the most NCD, and…
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Car battery Solar panel for windscreen with OBD port and/or cig lighter connection ?
I have a older van thats now sits parked more than it used to on a busy london main road . It can take any battery that fits the battery box in practice so I have fitted a higher rated one . Considering a Solar panel to help stop the battery running flat from parasitic load but so many varibles exist as far as Solar panel…
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Car damaged by house builders earthworks
Hi all, Looking for some advice. We moved into our home a few years ago, which sat across from an empty field. In the last year a house builder has undertook a major earthworks exercise on the site, creating what could be described as dust storms that have covered our cars on a daily basis. I noticed when washing the car…
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How to finance buying a car…
Hello, maybe this is a straightforward question. We are in need of a new car as our 15yrs old car is getting too small for the growing family and the odd reliability issue creeping in. Through my employer I have access to a “preloved” Tusker EVs with salary sacrifice. A Kia Nero comes out at an effective cost to my take…
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Insurance company didn't report car as class N for two years.
My friend has asked me to help him selling his car - a 2012 Volvo estate in really nice condition. However, when I downloaded a Car Analytics report on the vehicle it showed up that the car had been a Cat N back in October 2019. My friend had the car checked when he bought it in January 2021, and it came back clear. NFU…
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When to reject a lease car?
Hi all, I’m leasing a new car for the first time. After 4 months it arrived. I noticed upon receipt one of the rims had a small 5mm chip which I pointed out. The driver said I could outright reject the car over it, or request a repair. Both options seem kind of overkill for such a small cosmetic issue, but it is a brand…
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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