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Nissan Leaf Battery Woes
Hi, looking for some advice... I have a 2019 Leaf that has done 47,000 miles and has had the Service EV light come on. Long story short is the car has been diagnosed by Nissan as needing a new battery which is not covered under the 5 year warranty as it's 6 years old and is not covered under the 8 year warranty for…
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Peugeot Adblue Emissions system - massive £6k bill for repeat adblue error
My 2019 3008, purchased as an approved 2nd hand car with 12k miles from an official Peugeot dealer, had the same P20EE emissions / adblue error 3 times, including the mileage countdown which stated the car would be impossible to start after 750 miles. The car currently has 32,200 miles. The error points to an emissions…
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emergency repair to brake light
So we've discovered this morning that a tail light (the red brake bit) has been broken leaving a hole with some of the red plastic missing. Normally this would be straight forward and we'd get it repaired. Unfortunately that's not going to be possible before we drive off to Germany on Tuesday. And it's unlikely we'll be…
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Temp car insurance or full year for uni student
Hi My daughter passed her driving test last year and drove for a full year before going off to uni. When she went I let her insurance lapse and didn't renew as I thought we'd just temp cover her when she was back during holiday times. Now she's coming back for Christmas I've done a search and temp cover is quite expensive…
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ML 270 CDI Auto, UK Diesel version (2001) - Carplay
Hello, I have a lovely (now quite old) Mercedes - ML 270 CDI Auto, UK Diesel version (2001). I replaced the original sound system (which had CD decks in the boot - now obsolete and not used) with a single din Sony CD/stereo from Halfords years ago. I now want to replace the Sony stereo with Carplay/Android screen. I want…
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Car Finance Help Voluntary Temrination
I am looking for advice please, we have a car (Discovery 4 ) on finance that was taken out in 2022 March and in November 2022 the crank snapped requiring a new engine. we had cover for repairs on the car but it didnt cover this, the finance company were no help at all and said we would need to repair the car or hand it…
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MSE News: Car finance mis-selling payouts of £700 each likely for 14 million people
Car finance mis-selling compensation is one step closer as the financial regulator has revealed the details of its proposed redress scheme. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis takes you through it in his new video... Read the full story: 'Martin Lewis: Car finance mis-selling payouts of £700 each likely for 14…
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Car Scrap Comparison https://www.carscrapcomparison.co.uk/
Was quoted £450 for my car. A day later I was called and told them there was a traction light on dash and a minor oil drip which didn't affect the running as it was on a breather pipe not the engine. I then was offered £350 due to this leak and we agreed to go halfway £400 as it wasn't an engine oil leak. Car was collected…
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Cinch - anyone had recent experience with them
I live in a rural area and was wondering about using Cinch for a new car (not new new!) just wondering about peoples experiences - I have had a look at one or two complaints but can't see anything recent or anything positive?
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Driving abroad in an ev after new tax is introduced
I take my petrol car to France via the Eurotunnel and drive about 2,500 miles a year there. The fuel tax I pay in France goes to the French government, and when I return to the UK I don’t have to pay that tax again to the UK government. So when the 3p-per-mile charge is introduced for electric vehicles, how will that work?…
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Will the new EV per-mile tax change your purchasing plans?
We've had a lot of debate about how a 3p per mile tax will be adminstered, but I'm curious as to what difference it'll make in reality. So does this tax have any bearing on your decisions around your current or next car? Bonus question: Does anyone think the tax will have much impact on used car priced, for either EV's or…
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Cinch- Velar turbo failure.
I purchased a Velar from Cinch after hearing good things from my uncle about the company. All was going well, the purchase wasn't too stressful, the delivery fee was a bit of a pain but I wanted the car sharpish so forked out for it. delivered 6th Sept 2025 All was going well until I heard a weird noise from the engine…
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ULEZ charges in error: more than two-thirds of mine are wrong!
Like a good boy, I signed up with TFL for automatic payment. I live outside the expanded ULEZ area and have to enter it (just) for childminding duties. They photograph me in my car and they charge me; simple. But no, my bank account has been plundered and, to date, about two-thirds of my payments have been for cars which…
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One Protect Insurance
Has anyone had experience of this insurance company? I have made a claim on my insurance with them for damage to my car. Totally my fault but they have agreed it can be repaired by their 'accident management company' have just told me they will only pay £1750 to have it repaired. My local (and very good) garage has…
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PCN (52M Failing to Comply with a prohibition on certain types of vehicle (motor vehicles)
Hi everyone, I received a PCN from Greenwich council for the above mentioned reason. One where the restrictions are not 24/7, but timed. Personally, I have no recollection of doing so. So I logged in to see the evidence, and all photos and the video they have is from me driving out if said zone. I know I might be…
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Car touch up paint advice please
Today, I accidentally tapped my wristwatch on the main body of my newish car. The part that the driver's door closes onto. It has only left a small chip, but I notice it. I can see the grey below the paint kevel. I have the proper touch up paint, but today is raining and it is due to be damp the next few days. Will I cause…
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Hastings Direct insurance & "data sharing"
Just taken out insurance since Direct Line were ridiculous this year. T&Cs of this HD policy is you have the app. Also mentions "data sharing" which isn't yet live. What exactly is likely to be shared here? Are they somehow using the app on your phone to track your speed so when you're 31+ in a 30 they'll then contact you…
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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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Does anyone use Fuel Cards for personal use, not just business?
Anybody else notice ads for fuel discount app/cards in last few months on Facebook/Instagram? Just wondered if anyone has had any experience or used a Diesel fuel card personally or through their work, are they worth it.
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Central locking car issue - using a standard "manual " Key without setting off the alarm ..
bit of advice please I have a 2009 honda civic 8th gen and having issues with the central locking. It works very intermittently,it seems to lock the car but not open when I press the fib. I originally thought it was the battery which I swapped out which made no difference , then had a spare key which seemed to work for a…
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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