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MOT advisory - front bush corrosion/minor exhaust leak
Hi Looking at buying a 2018 Renault Kadjar which has done 55,000 miles but from last MOT in Nov 24 had someMOT advisories, one of which was: * Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Salesman advised this had been fixed but would do repeat MOT for…
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Space saver tyre 15" for car with 17" wheels
I have a 15" space saver but my new car has 17" wheels (I thought they were going to be 16 to be honest) I can see from Googling that its generally OK for a space saver spare tyre to be slightly smaller for a short, lower speed trip but is 15 -> 17 inch difference OK? What do you think?
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Bought defective vehicle from broker
Late last year I bought a rather expensive camper van from a broker. The purchase took several weeks to complete during which time necessary checks and servicing were carried out on the van (which is only 3 years old) including a “habitation check” that ensures all the onboard facilities are working - lights, hot water,…
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Pothole claims guide discussion
Hi all, We've written a new Pothole Claims guide for the website and we'd love your feedback. How did you find the info? Was it useful? Do you have any other tips you would add? Thanks for your help, MSE Rebecca
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Vehicle excise duty (VED)
Does anyone remember tax discs? Colour-coded by month, you’d
tear round the perforations and insert them in a little PVC sleeve on the inside
of your windscreen. It was a selling point if your new car had 11 months to run,
but if your vehicle excise duty had expired (or was about to), you’d be
straight down the post office…
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Contemplating rejecting an older used car - do I have a case?
Hi all I've very recently purchased a used "fun" car, which is approximately 15 years old. The vehicle was sold to me with a few known faults, that I felt comfortable sorting out myself. This was stuff like scuffs to the paintwork, brake rotors needing replacing, etc. However, when I got back home after picking the car up…
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Repair garage has damaged my car..
Hope someone can offer some advice on right and possibly mechanical knowledge. I’ll start by adding I’m not experienced with cars I’m relatively new to it all. I have a 2018 3008 with the 1.5 blueHDI. I’d heard about issues with the 7mm chain. Cars in with a well established local garage, for cambelt+pump, upgrade kit to…
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Road resurfacing, potholes
It's everyones favourite pastime, to complain about potholes. I have noticed in my area a few roads are getting resurfaced, but they are not the ones with potholes, which is strange. The potholes will get a temporary repair and it may last a few months. Does this sound familiar? They do sometimes do a large section of a…
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Drunk driver hit my parked car - advice needed
Urgent help needed please. My car was parked outside my house on the road. A drunk driver (car A) collided head on with another car (car B.). Car B was pushed into my car. It was a high speed accident which resulted in my car being pushed from the road into the kerb and on to the pavement. The driver of Car A staggered out…
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Car Dealership Formal Complaint Query
Wanted to get some advice/insights/guidance into the below and whether I could actually get anything out of it or if I'm wasting my time? I have a car on HP financed by VWFS since 2023. I filed a formal complaint in February 2025 after encountering issues with the car following services that took place at the dealership. I…
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PCP advice
Hi. We currently have a car on PCP until September 2025. I'm just considering whether to buy out the balloon payment or change to a new car. I've looked at new cars and as I put a good deposit into this car, I'm being asked to put a similar amount in to get good monthly payments or like for like on my car is currently…
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Deisel Emmisons
Hello, Are there any solicitors still accepting Peugeot claims?
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Is it worth going through Admiral Law personal for injury claim?
Hi all, On Monday, my younger brother was involved in a car accident, hit by a drunk driver. His little old car is a write off and the lady said to us on the phone he doesn't have motor legal protection on his policy, and that Admiral Law will be in contact about his injuries. Mum took him to walk-in hospital for a checkup…
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Irish Car rental firm wants to charge my partner A LOT of money for a cracked windscreen
Hi everyone, I'm afer some advice regarding a difficult position my girlfriend is in. She last week went to Ireland to see her aunt who is very ill and hired a car (2024 Hyundai i20) from Eruopcar in Dublin for 6 days. I think it cost her about €50. She didn't take out insurance as she thought it was too expensive…
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severing HP car finance agreement; best options
as above, i wish to severe from an unaffordable and desirable car finance agreement. HP deets: amount o credit: 8920 balance payable: 11646 settlement fig: 8224 car calue approx: 6500 deposit: £250 Finance term: 60 months APR: 11.6 fixed monthyl cost: 193.94 What i want (Asterisk- attempted and cannot refinance): i wish to…
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Vauxhall Puretech 1.2 belt failure - Known design fault - What can I do?
I have a 2019 Vauxhall Combo 1.2 Petrol. It refused to start yesterday, RAC man came and told me the timing belt has failed. Apparently it's a known fault with this particular engine, for which the parent company Stellantis recalled cars with these engines to change the timing belts, updated service recommendations and…
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Are extended warranties worth it (Dacia in my case, but applies to other makes)...?
TL;DR - is it worth getting the extended warranty on a used car if it ties you to using the approved dealer garage (presuming that's even possible)? More details.... Hi all That title probably sounds like gobbledygook(!) so let me try to explain... :) We've looking to buy a Duster. Most likely a new-ish used on, but…
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Buying a new (old) car with negative equity
Good afternoon, I'm posting on behalf of a family member. They currently a year into a finance agreement on a new vehicle, which they are struggling to afford. They are looking to downgrade to a much cheaper car but the valuation on the current car would put them in a position of negative equity (around £5000) The original…
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Fault with leased car in the days leading up to returning it
I have a leased car Direct with Volvo. The 3 year lease expires Monday 10 March 25 and we have arranged for the car to be collected on that day. However yesterday 5th March the car developed an electrical fault where the central dashboard that controls the audio and heating has gone blank. It reset itself this morning but…
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Private Plate Retention when PXing
Has anyone a clue on retaining your private plates whilst selling your car? I’m currently tearing my hair out trying to get a clear/quicker answer! I’ve reserved a new car, and I’m likely to PX my current car. I have a private plate, which I want to retain and put on my new car. DVLA website would suggest I can’t sell my…
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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