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Cancelled car deal, or my reasons valid?
Sat with a car salesman at a main dealer to buy a new car. I asked for a service pack and extended warranty but was told neither were available (although have since found out they are). I wasn't offered the current deal they have running on the vehicle I was buying. Salesman glossed over the PCP agreement, didn't explain…
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PCP and early settlement
I am about to buy a brand new car and the manufacturer is offering £3500 deposit contribution if I take out the PCP. I was planning to settle the PCP after 2-4 weeks. However, the dealer said I had to let the PCP run for a minimum of 6 months. Is he pulling a fast one? There is nothing in the finance T & C about it having…
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Decided to upgrade my EV charger
Thought some of the forum members might be interested in my DIY EV Charge point cover It's a DIY job, made from plastic fascia & capping boards, some retro pump stickers and a Shell light. The original charger is inside and fully accessible as the front comes off I've documented how I built it, but don't know if I'm…
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fed up with euro car parts prices
They used to have these expensive prices before and then youd have to use a 30% coupon to get an acceptable price. Now it seems, they dont care about hobbyists. they're going to charge use halfords prices for a trade service. I used to buy h7 bulbs for £1.50 or therabouts. Now they are charging full retail at £4.50 a bulb.…
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BYD EV range over 1000km
https://electricdrives.tv/byd-flagship-electric-saloon-revealed-with-over-1000km-battery-range/?fbclid=IwY2xjawT6S6RwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4BwqIQLsjaUmyayu2QzML2yXscBdK4RL3tIipDL_PgT5cBuy5mxJGl3cG6Gw_aem_yLt_kQ7k4jC3wHGjNWNn6g This could be a game changer - shame the car is so big…
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Looking for: Van or MPV for occasional day trips with dogs (£5k max, all-in)
Hi all, on the hunt for a vehicle to convert into a simple day van — used occasionally, not daily. Budget is £5k max, including the vehicle and any small mods, so looking for something realistic rather than showroom condition. Here's what we're after: Seating: Either 3 seats up front (no rear seats needed), OR 2 seats up…
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Wasn't asked about cat n when insuring car
Asking for a friend… Used a comparison site to insure car, don't recall seeing a question about a previous write off. So do you have to insure your vehicle and then ring and tell them about car being cat N - which might then drastically alter the quote? Seems crazy. Didn't even occur this might be an issue, was just a new…
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RAC service offering
Hi, has anyone used the car servicing offering that RAC suggest on their app? It's way cheaper than a normal garage/service place and the service takes place at a home address - it is also offering a MOT money-back guarantee - (with Ts&Cs and exclusions) sounds too good to be true! Any feedback on this service would be…
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main driver has accident do i have to declare it as a named driver
im on my mums policy as a named driver she has had a accident which i was not involved in do i have to inform my insurance when it is up for renewal as i was not involved but i was a named driver on the policy
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Route planners with multiple destinations
hi I have to travel tomorrow morning about 50 miles away I am collecting items I have 3 destinations to pick up from, is the a route planner available that I can put my postcode in then the other 3, and it will work out the best route, time and mileage wise. You don’t want to double back on myself.
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Spray painting outside
I am repairing a few dents in my van. I have read that primer and P38 filler are porous and so if it gets wet it can cause the metal underneath to rust. Forty years ago, I was aware of this, when I painted cars etc. we used wet n dry paper etc. How worried should I be when painting my van outside and leaving it overnight?…
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Honest John is No More
"After 25 years of helping people choose, buy, own and run their cars, HonestJohn.co.uk is now part of drive.co.uk." drive.co.uk is owned by Volkswagen Financial Services, so perhaps not the first place to look for independent advice.
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Nutshell car insurance
A Quick one - are NUTSHELL car insurance OK ? They are much cheaper than the opposition on Quidco and I was just wondering why ?
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New PHEV owner seeking same.
Hi. Ive just bought a 3 year old Citroen C5 Aircross Shine with 3000 miles on the clock. A bit of an impulse buy with no research..... very unlikely me! I'm now puzzling over energy tariffs as mine with Eon expires on 1st October. We are a retired couple, drive about 8000 miles a year with the occasional journey exceeding…
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QDR Solicitors non-payment of fuel advice required
Hi. The registered keeper of our car has just received a letter from QDR solicitors about non payment for fuel. It's a petrol filling station we routinely use so entirely possible one of the people with access to the car has made a mistake here and driven away without paying or had problems with payment which wasn't picked…
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A31 Southampton to Bournemouth is closed
Hi, Now been closed for 10 days (for 30 miles including bit of M27) due to surrounding forest fire damage to road. No sign of re-opening. Just took me 1 hour and 10 mins to get from Bournemouth to Southampton at around 1300hrs Tuesday. [EDIT…That was via A35 through Lyndhurst, ie the recomended diversion ENDofEDIT] The…
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Charge place Scotland rfid card and Evolt.
Hello. Has anyone used the Charge place Scotland rfid card with Evolt network ?. Evolt have taken over lots of CPS chargers so not sure if the card will work. Thanks in advance.
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Anyone able to do a check on a vehicle for it being involved in an accident?
Long shot I suppose this one. Just wondering if anyone reading this has some kind of unlimited check account where they can run a reg check to see if a vehicle a family member owns has been in an accident. More to the story which I'll happily give you the info via PM if so but if this check isn't available then no problem.…
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Breakdown cover. Am I doing the right thing?
Ok so I know it's just opinions but wonder if there's another option. I live on the moors and at the moment don't travel far but a breakdown is far from garages that do recovery. I've been with the AA for ages because of the pandemic and then disability though I am up and walking normally again now. Reliable car as far as…
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Eurocarparts price promise
Hello, Unfortunately I made a quick purchase (today via click and collect, paid in store) without checking around for the best price. I later noticed it much cheaper elsewhere. The part in question is : https://www.eurocarparts.com/p/exide-012-car-battery-3-year-guarantee-444770120 And I found it cheaper here :…
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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