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Car Recall fix delayed - some advice would be welcome
My car had its first MOT early June this year. A recall was flagged. I booked the car in to have the issue sorted, (couldn't get slot until July), but the dealer has, with less than 12 hours notice, cancelled the appt. and said earliest slot is now in October, stating parts issue. The recall is due to fuel line chaffing. I…
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What car for 80 year old?
My car is on it's last legs and I need a new car. Even the mechanic who has looked after it for the past 14 years says that it is not worth spending any more money on it. I only drive about 4000 miles a year, I wouldn't bother with a car but where I live public transport is practically non-existent. The furthest I drive…
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Parking motorhomes on residential streets
I've done a several searches and can find no rules. We have one parked at the exit to our cul-de-sac which blocks all visibility. It doesn't belong to anyone nearby. Another at the next junction, not belonging to an immediate resident, again blocking all visibility. Both have been there months and there have been several…
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Computer screen frozen/on the blink in Ford Galaxy, likely fix?
We've just paid £1.6k to get our 16 plate Galaxy through its MOT but the garage can't do anything about the frozen screen. We can't change media source/control heating/answer calls as the screen is 'frozen' - it does respond if you touch it but only into the temperature screen where it then doesn't respond. Luckily there…
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VWFS PCP contract confusing
Resurrecting a bit of a dead thread but this was asked back in 2019 and never had a firm answer. PCP deals from VWFS contain confusing language that doesn't seem to make it clear (to me) that the contract is a PCP deal (option to hand back) and not HP with Balloon. The specific language is: Obviously I can see the phrase…
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Received Notice of Enforcement from Bailiffs for Alleged Traffic Contravention I Don’t Remember
I just received a “Notice of Enforcement” letter from a company called Newlyn PLC saying I owe £280 (including £75 compliance fee) for an unpaid Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) from London Borough of Hounslow. The alleged contravention is for “Failing to comply with a prohibition on certain types of vehicle (motor vehicles)”…
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Response time for PE2 and PE3 forms
Hi all, I will submit my PE2 and PE3 forms to the Traffic Enforcement Centre after getting them witnessed today (due to a PCN escalating to bailiff stage that I wasn’t aware of because of a previous address issue). How long does it take for TEC to process your PE2 and PE3 forms and tell the bailiffs to place enforcement on…
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Charge to change to married name
I’m furious! Rang to update my name to my married name now that I have my updated driving license. My insurance company is charging me over £130 to do this! Is this normal? My new passport will be cheaper 🙄
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Brake fluid problem for mechanic help
I’ve had brake fluid changed in Agila 1.2 auto 63 plate. I questioned the mechanic because my hand brake light on dash board flashing. his response: your car flashing brake light only when you move from your car from the parking on the front of.your house is flashing becouse is park down hill and the brake fluid sensor…
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Motonovo Voluntary Termination
hello🙂 just after some advice with regards to voluntary termination with MotoNovo. took out PCP on a Ford Kuga in January 2023 so we have made over 50% of payments. my partner has now had to take a drop in wage so having to re look at finances. MotoNovo have agreed that we can hand the car back, we know we will have access…
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Car Insurance Renewal - changing address where car is going to be kept for the majority of the year
Last year we bought my son his first car using some inheritance my husband had been left by his late mother. As a university student with no money, we paid our son’s insurance premium. When we insured the car we correctly gave the address the car was being kept as our home address as that is where he was living at the time…
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Ex-motability car still exempt from London charges
Hi, I purchased a used vehicle that, according to the dealer who sold it to me, was a Motability vehicle. When I registered for Auto-Pay London Road User to automatically pay for tunnels or congestion charges, it showed the vehicle is "exempt" from both of them. However, I have already received the V5C and I am the…
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Add son to car insurance policy, or give him car and add mine to his policy?
Hi My son has just got his provisional license and turns 18 in a week. I have a small mini that my mother let me transfer into my name when she could no longer drive due to ill health. The V5 shows it to be mine. I have just got a quote from my existing insurer to add my son to my policy (fully comp in my name), and it is…
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Motor insurance parasites
No wonder we all pay so much for our insurance policies... I had a prang recently. Other driver pulled out in front of me from side road, apologised and admitted liability at the scene. His insurance company was in touch promptly saying their client had admitted full liability. They also offered to handle the whole claim…
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How do I use a car battery charger?
Some of you may have seen my previous topic about not being able to get into my car and then having a flat battery. I'm starting a new topic as I need advice on how to use a mains-powered 'trickle' charger. I tried searching on YouTube but most of the videos I found were American. In the interests of saving time I just…
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Aviva Zero Help.
Currently looking to renew my car insurance and using various sites Aviva zero come up as the cheapest but I am confused by the .. " If you buy a new Aviva Zero car insurance policy or choose to renew your policy, we'll cover the cost to offset at least 1,000 miles of carbon emissions from driving or charging your car for…
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Supermarket Bump Through Insurance or not?
I'm not sure whether to go through insurance for a low speed bump I had at a petrol station. I drive an Evo X which has a poor turning circle and visibility. The station was out of super unleaded fuel which my car needs so I reversed to check another pump which was also out and I didn't want to get blocked in/in the way…
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Insurance for Group 11 car much higher than Group 30 car - Why?
Hi all, I've just switched cars from a Jaguar to a VW, going from ins group 30 to group 11 in the process. Both cars are of a similar age. However, the renewal for the VW is coming up as £100 more, which I can't understand?? When I try the comparison sites, while the quotes coming back are better than my current insurer,…
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Entering one way at the wrong end
Hi you clever lot. I thought I try this forum first as it's been so helpful with a previous issue. While travelling recently and driving in an unknown area, I was looking for a place to park near a green space to let my dogs out for a wee (it was a long drive). I spotted somewhere and turned into the side street. As soon…
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Which is the best engine for a 2014-2018 car. family car, 3 isofix child seats, mpv/estate/saloon
Hello Not your typical question. But here goes. Instead of going by the brand/model of a car. Let me go to the heart of the vehicle. I want to buy a car based around the reliability of the car before the platform. Looking for an engine and gearbox that is going to be as bulletproof as the early 2000s vw diesels. But…
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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