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Voluntary termination - Alloy wheels - Fiat 500e
Hi all I am trying to find recent information on VT of PCP. I am returning my car at the end of this week and wondering if it is better I repair the alloy wheels myself or leave it to the finance company? Does anyone have any recent experience? I have scratches and a little chip on one of them and others have scratches but…
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Missing service?
Hoping someone can help? DH gave up co car as he has retired, we bought a Nissan Qasquai, relied on a video viewing (first mistake) Little bits not as expected but its nearly 2 years old and done 18k in miles , only has 1 service stamp that the dealership did at 18k. Thinking it should have had one at 9k? They've told us…
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Motorists who DO NOT indicate when driving/Ignore Speed Warning Signs, Endangering law abiders
If you are pedestrian or a vehicle driver or passenger, have you noticed just how many irresponsible drivers there are around you who just DO NOT indicate Or indicate at the last possible moment? You have no idea what they plan to do! Their thoughtlessness poses an enormous Danger for the other conscientious drivers &…
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Looking At Older Cars That Don't Have Modern Tech / Electronic Gizmos and Sensors etc......
My 2001 Rover 45 failed it's MOT the other day. It needs some welding done to the susupension mounting points. The work is going to get done tomorrow and hopefully this will buy my another year or two. This got me thinking. What is the general consensus for the sweet spot regarding model years for older cars that are…
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Advice please on a car purchased 2 days ago
Hello, On Wednesday 2nd July, I purchased a car from a dealer that trades at home. I saw the car advertised on auto trader and it was listed as a TRADE deal. I go to his house, test drive the car, everything great and I agree to buy. I paid via bank transfer to a personal account. I have a receipt of the purchase and the…
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Takata Citroen/DS Airbags
Hello, I've just been offered an airbag with a Citroen badge on my wheel rather than my DS badge (I have a DS 2016 with no Citroën badge anywhere on my car), this being due to a far lesser wait time. Has anyone had this? Do we have a right to take the incorrect badge/airbag for convenience and request the correct one when…
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What if the other driver changes their story after admitting fault?
Hi all, A friend was involved in a car accident where the other driver clearly admitted fault at the scene even said sorry but now they’ve changed their story with the insurer. Has anyone had experience with this kind of situation? Can you still make a successful injury or damage claim when it becomes their word against…
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Discontinued Parking Court Case
DCB Legal were taking me to small claims court for £170 plus solicitors and Court fee (£260plus). I was defending the case as I had paid for parking through Just Park. When they were due to pay the Court Fee, they wrote to me to advise that they had issued a Notice of Discontinuance (N279 Notice). I have spent quite some…
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Non DS brand logo on airbag
Luckily i've got an imminent appointment to get my bag replaced but the dealership are telling me its not going to be a DS logo on the centre of the airbag, instead a Citroen Chevron aka C3. Its not the end of the world but the car should be as per original in my view. What should I do?
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iPhone cuts out Honda radio!
When I am driving out HR-V my wife uses her iphone to check messages etc. This cuts out the radio in the car! Is there a way to prevent this happening?
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Windscreen Replacement - 7 Week Delay!
Hello MSE, I'm wondering if anyone has any advise for me, I don't even know if this is the right place to ask but I'm running out of ideas. Back in May my windscreen cracked & due to the cost involved it had to go through my insurance company, my insurance company charge £250 to use your own repairer, so I had no choice…
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Clause Free National Recovery - only AA / RAC?
Hi all! So I've been looking into breakdown cover, in particular 'national recovery'. Seems on closer inspection it appears only the AA & RAC offer clause free national recovery, whereby you can choose to have your car towed back to your home if you so choose, without any other obligations. Others look to a have a clause…
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Second hand car break down
Bought a car March 2025. Two months after purchase had a nasty break down. Brakes siezed on motorway . Short version is that trader ignoring my calls and warranty won't pay . Surely trader has a responsibility in this. Was a 600 pounds repair . Any advice
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Car Insurance Arrangement fees - price comparison sites should have option to exclude
1st Central charges an additional fee of £50 to set up a policy. yet this does not show up in price comparison. It would be good if price comparison site result lists allowed users to exclude such companies in the results list, or, at the very minimum, to work with the full price including any such compulsory introductory…
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Car Radio Unlocking - Part 2
Hi all, I notice the previous Car radio unlocking thread has been closed (yesterday) so thought I'd see if I could start another as I cannot see any other thread!Anyway, I've a Blaupunkt CD43, Serial Number BP026318419367 which I took out of my car a few years back and now I want to refit I can't find the card the code was…
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Siphoning Petrol from Hyundai i10?
How do you siphon petrol from a Hyundai i10 when it has an anti siphon in the fuel filler funnel?
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Car insurance - DOC
I've been getting quotes ahead of renewal in 3 wks. One aspect the aggregators are silent on is the issue of DOC cover. I'm spending a lot of time unnecessarily completing proposals only to find out the policy quoted may not be suitable. Any ideas which companies offer DOC as standard?
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W213/S213 E-Class (2017–2022) – Instrument Cluster Flickering, Dealer says £4k replacement :/
Hoping someone here can help, as this forum has been more helpful than the professionals in the past! Car details: * Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate – S213 (2017–2022) * Issue: The main digital instrument cluster (speed, revs etc.) flickers on and off. The central infotainment screen works fine. (see video) Timeline: *…
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Citroen DS3 airbag recall
The recall can be done quickly subject to parts availability. Formel D are the official "at home" repairers simply choose the at home repair option when registering the car for the recall with Citroen UK. The Formel D telephone number is 0121 661 5042 but is is rarely answered. Instead, contact them by email…
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MOTOR OMBUDSMAN is it worth it?
bought a car in July 2023, the garage had it back a couple of times in 2023. In 2024 the garage had it for nearly 3 and half months due to waiting parts. I made a complaint to the motor ombudsman in July last year, I have sent all the evidence through to them, they've said that the garage have not responded. I have tried…
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