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Any ideas - intermitent power loss from car!
Hello all, I'm hoping someone might have some insight. A few weeks ago, pulling out of a junction, my car (Astra Diesel 2011) wouldn't accellerate past 10mph and no revs either. 500yds later, power returned. I took it to a garage and they suggested changing the filters so I agreed to this. All fine until this morning and…
Renewing Driving License Online - DVLA says they cant confirm my identity
hi! Is anyone having problems renewing their driving license online with a new passport? My passport has just been renewed and when I try to renew my driving license online, I get a massage saying that the DVLA can not confirm my identity and that I will need to apply another way.
Motor Insurance and accident
2 years ago, my first accident occurred driving at 12mph around a corner on the correct side of road (left) My query is is this a matter for the motor ombudsman as my insurer eventually assigned fault to me as the driver. Yet I had purchased legal cover and the various add ons. The legal cover department admitted my…
Which cars provide the best "self driving" aids?
As I get older, I find it increasingly tiring driving. I think there's been a lot of hype about self-driving cars, so what is achievable, and have any manufacturers implemented it significantly better than others? The aids I am aware of are: * Automatic emergency breaking * Lane keeping * Cruise control that automatically…
MSE Guide - Diesel Emissions Claims
This is a dedicated thread for our new guide on: Diesel Emissions Claims Please let us know your thoughts and give us your feedback. If you haven't already, join the forum to reply.
YouTube Advert Pushing Magic Fluid
I watch a lot of car related content on YouTube, so the adverts I get pushed are usually car related. It seems every other video I watch has the same advert, for a Magic Fluid using nano technology that shines up the car and hides massive gouges in the paint for no effort. Now I'm a bit of a sucker for Magic Fluids, I have…
ULYS Tag (France) anyone used it?
Doing a week in France this Easter and was saw that they do a nice deal (Zero charge for unused months and only 2 euros for months used). Has anyone used them before and am I right in thinking that they are a standard toll company who will charge the standard toll tariff and reclaim via direct debit? Lastly has anyone had…
Are insurance companies obeying the rules on renewal prices?
As far as I understand it, car insurance providers are suppose to offer existing customers the same price as new customers. Not convinced that is actually happening. In my case my renewal quote was £200 higher. When I had no accidents, no claims, no points on my licence and no motoring convictions in the year. In fact the…
Car leasing & post contract fair wear & tear charges
Having leased vehicles in the past, I was aware of post contractual inspections on the return of the vehicle. However, I was astonished by the inspection and outcome of a recenty returned vehicle I'd had for 3 years. The inspection, by Manhheim on behalf of Novuna Vehicle Solutions, took over an hour and was done with what…
Dash Cam recommendations
Hello, I treated myself to a brand new Mazda and collected it on Christmas Eve. Can someone please recommend a decent dash cam? Thank you very much and Merry Christmas.
No coolant and completely unaware...
Had a minor melt down today (well, at least just I did and perhaps not the engine) Just by pure chance I gave a mechanic friend a lift to a petrol station and he did noticed a strong anti-freeze smell in the van (NV200/DCI1.5K) so we stopped and to my horror I saw some fumes coming from the engine bay. Not a single drop of…
Bring my car home
There seems to be a bit of a gap in possible insurance cover: I am about to take along drive across the country with my family. If my car breaks down, it has break down cover. If anyone gets sick, I am sure we can find a doctor. But I am the only driver. What if I am no longer able to drive? (Let's say I break my foot, for…
Lidl -50C Screenwash Back In Stock. £2.99 5L
As title. Back this year at the bargain price of £2.99 for 5L. A lot cheaper than de-icer spray
How long can I keep my car?
Most people seem to buy a new car every so many years. Mine is over 10 years old and I still like it. It is a Cat N now following a minor accident (the other driver's fault) so it isn't worth much to sell. I pay for tyres, MOT, insurance and occasional oil etc but it's pretty efficient (60+MPG). Tax is almost nothing as…
PCP Agreement
I purchased a car from a dealer in January 2023. In October 2023 the car failed and to this day is still in the garage. The main dealer advising they cannot get the parts etc. The car has 2 outstanding recalls. 1 for software and 1 for a battery issue recall. The fault the car has is in respect to these recalls. The…
Loss of use claim
Hi there, A friend of mine was involved in an accident earlier this year driving his German registered and insured car in UK. The other driver is at fault and their insurance has accepted liability. The insurance has named a partner in Germany as the first point of contact to deal with the case due to the foreign…
Dealer did not replace timing belt at correct interval causing engine to cut out and a large bill
Looking for advice... The (wet) timing belt on my Citroen C4 Grand Picasso failed after 72,000 miles requiring the garage (Main dealer) to replace the belt and drop the sump and clean out all the rubber pieces, resulting in a bill of approx £2000. At my last service the mileage was 62,900 which is only 1100 short of the…
Seat/VW Group wireless charger useless?
My new Leon includes wireless charging. A handy feature if it really worked. Unfortunately, if you uses your phone for anything useful, such as running Waze (a superb satnav/road hazard app by Google), the wireless charging is putting less into the phone battery than is being taken out. Has anyone had success with wireless…
Is autotrader working
I get this message for every car I click on advert you’re looking for is no longer available. But we’ve found some similar vehicles for sale that match your search criteria. edit, working on my phone so it’s just not working on my iPad edit, seems like it’s just the website which still doesnt work despite clearing history…
My diesel claim (Pogust Goodhead)
I just received a worrying email from Pogust Goodhead say my claim cannot continue as below. They say I've not sent them the information despite recent attempts. I've sent them everything I have in fact I've gone out my way. " As you may have seen, the Defendants have now reviewed the claims on the Group Register, and…

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Bank of England cuts base rate to 4.25% – here's what it means for your mortgage and savings
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Is now a good time to fix your mortgage or should you wait? Brokers answer as rates continue to fall ahead of expected Base Rate cut
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Fixed-rate mortgages continue to fall ahead of expected Base Rate cut – so do brokers think now is a good time to fix?
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Martin Lewis: How to call your bank by dialling just three numbers
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Martin Lewis: How to call your bank by dialling just three numbers – as 'anti-scam' phone number called over a million times
One million calls have been made to the '159' anti-scam phone number since its launch in 2021, new figures reveal today (Wednesday 30 April). MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis – one of the well-known faces most used in scams – explains how to call your bank by dialling just these three numbers.
Martin Lewis: How to call your bank with just three digits – as 'anti-scam' phone number called over a million times
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Revealed: Holland & Barrett's supposedly cheaper 'Subscribe & Save' often costs more – it's promised a review after our investigation
Holland & Barrett's 'Subscribe & Save' scheme claims to offer regular shoppers "the best value" – but it failed to do so in the majority of cases MoneySavingExpert.com checked over a five month period. The retailer has now promised to review the scheme after our research found it was often more expensive.
Don't get your passport by post – 360,000 paid more than needed last year
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Sainsbury’s Bank customer? NatWest takes over this week – here's what it means for savers and borrowers
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