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Hyundai bounces along the road.
My 2011 reg Hyundai i10 has developed a slight gentle bounce when I am driving at speed on a dual carriageway that I drive on two or three times a week. I am of course used to it, even though it is noticeable, as is my wife but the other day I gave a friend a lift on a journey of 25 miles, 20 of them on a dual carriageway…
Extended Vehicle Warranty
Last week I purchased a car from Carbase. I bought the extended warranty for a three year period. When I collected my new vehicle two days later I was given the warranty T&Cs. I established that I don’t require this product and I have asked Carbase and The Warranty Group to cancel and provide a full refund. Both companies…
Advice needed on replacement for Peugeot 207 / Ford Escort
Gave up a 1997 Ford Escort hatchback a few years ago due to ULEZ non compliance / and my mother let me use her 2009 Peugeot 207 since - which now might be too expensive to repair after MOT emissions failure Want a replacement 5 door hatchback that isn't Ford or Peugeot - 1.4 to 1.6 litres - and a bigger boot than a 207…
Delay paying £165 EV car tax for a year legally
Hi, in April 2025, electric EV cars switch from £0 per year car tax to £165. If your car is registered in March, you'll avoid paying it next year. But if registered in April, May or after, you just miss the cut-off and will pay £165 on renewal. This method delays it for a year to March 2026. I went to the "tax your car"…
Would I be mad to buy a second hand PHEV?
I’m looking at a 2017 PHEV - the car has great reviews but I don’t know if it’s stupid buying an electric based car that old. Any thoughts?
Ticket machines out of service
This weekend I drove into a car park and both ticket machines were out of order. Quite a few of us were there trying to buy a ticket. One lady did telephone the company to let them know the machines were not working. I kept going back and forth to the machines and one machine did start to work so I bought a ticket. I am…
VW seviceplan termination
I've had a service plan with my VW and have been paying £35 per month. The payment plan runs until Dec 26, but I have used both services on it so was planning on terminating in December when the plan runs out as it also includes breakdown cover/warranty and still have 1 MOT on it I called up to see how much a settlement…
European toll road tags
Hi all. Travelling through France/ Belgium/ Holland/ Germany next summer and I was wondering if anyone could recommend an all in one tag for my journey? Thanks.
Best way to buy/finance a car at 80 years of age?
I need to buy a new car, my old one was in an accident and is a write off. I have £15,000. What would be the best way to pay for it finance if I can get it or cash, considering I could end up not being able to drive it shortly given my age? I am loth to pay £15,000 if I might only be able to drive it for a year or two, I…
Ending PCP after 2-3 months
Am I correct in thinking I can cancel my Audi pcp contract say in month 2 and only pay the interest gained over the 2 months? That’s what the salesman says however I don’t think it’s ideal
Car insurance when you lose your licence
I have just been informed by my GP that I must stop driving due to a medical condition. This will be in effect for 12 months minimum so I must surrender my licence to the DVLA. What will happen to my insurance when I tell the insurance company?
Vehicle tax rate increase 2025 explained
Hi, Ive been looking at the on line DVLA website for tax rates for 2025 and can honestly say I cannot 100% say I know how much I will be paying and the amounts shown are very concerning. Can any one tell me what I will be paying for a 2013 VW transporter van co2 of 211 g/km
Why doesn't the DVLA tell you if a vehicle has been scrapped??
Hi all. Very strange considering you can find out MOT history, car tax check, and even insurance (via MID). Why the supposed secrecy with information about scrapped vehicles?
Advise on Negotiating Total Loss Vehicle Value With Insurer
My vehicle was stolen and I have received an offer far below what I believe is the value from AGEAS. The method they have employed is to look at the cheapest vehicle (same make and model) that are within 30k mileage to my vehicle. The ones they have chosen are c.160 miles away and all have a higher mileage than my vehicle.…
Higher rate car tax.......
I have a car first registered Sept 2019 (I purchased in July 2020), valued over £40k, so I have had to always pay the higher rate of car tax with the extra £410 per year. My car tax is due end of June 2024 and comes to £600 because of that higher rate. However, my car is 5 years old in September 2024. I thought it would…
Car Tax - Late Payment Fine?
Hello Looking for some advice please from anyone else who may have been slightly late in paying their car tax... Due to having a family bereavement and going to the funeral this weekend, I completely forgot to pay our car tax - it was due on the 31st Oct and I paid it online yesterday, so 3 days late... Obviously I…
Tyres - one off compared to others
Just wondered if anyone could shed a light on my slightly unusual (for me) tyre wear. Just got my car back from service and MOT and on the health check document they've said the following about the tyres:- (Inner, Middle, Outer) N/S Front - I6.0, M6.0, O4.5 O/S Front - I6.0, M6.0, O5.0 O/S Rear - I7.0, M6.0, O5.0 N/S Rear…
Driving licence name differs to passport. DVLA won't renew
I have recently tried to renew my photocard driving licence because it is due to expire but am having issues getting the DVLA to renew it.The forename on my licence is a shortened version of my actual forename that appears on my passport (e.g. Chris / Christopher) and it has been this way for 20 years but something must…
Garage mechanic crashed car
Hope this is the correct place to post My husband took his car for an MOT. The car was collected from the garage and driven to the testing garage. It was then returned to the original garage and he went to collect. When home he noticed damage to the front, called the garage who asked him to bring it so they could look.…
V5C Fraud - Beware
Afternoon all, I just wanted to post a warning here to others in the hope I can stop what Is currently happening to me happen to someone else. Recently when selling my car privately I had a few people come and have a look, took a number of calls on it with the majority being dealers wanting it for nothing. One call I took…

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