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Selling on autotrader tips/experiences
About to try listing a Ford Fiesta 9 years old on Autotrader. Car is freshly MOT'ed, FSH, and beyond a few minor scratches in places looks decent (in my opinion!). Previously sold a more higher spec (albeit 6-7 years old) car on the site about 10 years ago, it went fairly well. However, beyond the obvious making a good…
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Removing mud flaps
I’ve had problems before with the left rear mud flap half falling off whenever I’d drive over a bump. The mechanic put a bolt in the bottom attaching to the bumper to hold it on. But now the top clips have fallen apart again and I’m fed up with it so I decided to remove both rear mudflaps. Does anyone know what screwdriver…
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No return within parking rule
Hi all, I'm getting mixed info on this one. A sign says "4 hours free parking, no return within 1 hour" This is at a location where I may wish to come and go within a 4 hour period. From what I understand if you leave at any time within that 4 hours and return then you could be fined and not "no return for an hour after…
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Will car start after 11 weeks standing
Advice please...... About to go away for 11 weeks so car will be unused. It is a Hyundai Tucson self charging hybrid. 2.5 years old done 15k miles and will be left in an underground car park (open to the elements at the entrance. The car is used for a mix of long and short runs and is likely to have a 20 mile journey the…
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Carbase Issue
Hi, Looking for some advice regarding my car purchase from Carbase Weston and the service after So bought a Hyundai Tuscon in February and the Carbase Car Club Membership. Car had short MOT, but as the car is supposed to go through RAC Checks before sale I assumed any issue would have been picked up So onto the MOT at my…
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What is this stupid car?
Loud rorping exhausts which are fed through the back wings, and weird boxes and panels on the roof and sides. Chust 🤨
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How to optimally describe/catagorise car hire incident when renewing regular car insurance?
Hello, I'm renewing my car insurance and want to make sure I declare a previous incident in the most correct but optimal way. I caused damage (scratch, knocked off some trim) to a hire car a year ago, no third party involvement. I paid the CDW and claimed the money back through a third party excess insurance. Using MSE's…
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DAMAGED TYRE
Hi Folks I have a damaged tyre. Do you think it can be patched up or would I need a new tyre? Thanks
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Tyres
I need to replace the tyres on my Toyota Aygo. I drive about 4,000 miles per annum, mostly on city roads/motorways. What should I be looking for/any recommendations?
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Car Battery
I started my car this morning after scraping off the first proper ice of the winter. Travelled 2 miles to the supermarket. An hour later having done the shopping, the car wouldn't start. The electric windows, radio, time & date all not working too. I called a breakdown recovery through my insurance. The guy arrived & said…
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Expired EU Driving Licence in UK
Hi Hope someone can help with this query for a friend please. They have been driving in UK on an EU licence. Now resident in UK. They declared EU licence to insurer when taking out car insurance. Just realised the EU licence was about to expire so made application to DVLA to exchange it for a UK licence. The licence was…
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Formel D Citroen Airbag Recall Warning ⚠️
After my nearest dealer not being unable to get air bags for my August 5th appt I contacted Formel D and was given a date of August 18th. The technician arrived 3 hours late but with airbags so was just pleased he had turned up. After they were fitted it showed a pretensioner/airbag fault which hadn't been there…
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Tesla PCH terms
My current car (VW) is coming to an end on its PCP deal which I am going to hand back, I have came across a brand new Tesla on a PCH deal 2 year lease around 295pm for 2 years. This seems a really good deal but I have never leased before, was just wondering if there is anything I should be careful of as I know new cars may…
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Car from Cinch, false service history
Bought a car from Cinch in October, three month warranty. Recently started going into limp mode and struugling to get over 50 mph. Took it to a garage this morning (garage is owned by a good friends dad, I trust his opinion.)…with the state of the filters etc, it looks like its NEVER been serviced. The documents state five…
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Buying an EV outright?
I was thinking that the next car would be ev for the wife as she only has a small daily commute to work. With technology getting better and better, I thought it would be better to go PCP and change the car rather than drive outdated tech, much like a phone? Having never gotten a car on finance, I was on Arnold Clark…
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Expensive car tax refund denial by DVLA
hi, new here but wanted to share my news. This morning I received a new V5 for my electric vehicle that I bought in January, I paid £605 vehicle tax, due to the recent budget, it has been reduced to £200 for vehicles below £50k from 1 April 26. DVLA are not issuing automatic refunds for what you have already purchased, so…
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Motoreasy alloy and cosmetic insurance
Hi I recently bought an almost new car (pre-reg) and was looking to buy a motor easy gap insurance but interested in the Alloy and cosmetic cover. The alloy and cosmetic cover are considerably cheaper than dealer offerings. However, are they worth it and are their claims and customer service any good? I have had their…
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Tom Tom Live Traffic renewal ,
Have just had the renewal for Tom Tom Live traffic , has gone up from £17 to £29 which is a huge increase , not sure how they justify it , was thinking of running Waze as well and not bothering to renew . I would just use Waze , but I've got an Aussie guy on the sat nav , who's amusing ,
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Electric cars and solar panels
I'm likely to buy a small EV in the next few months. I've got solar panels, not a storage battery (i.e. I don't sell back to the grid exactly what I produce), so I get a certain amount of electricity "free" when it's bright, and a quarterly payment. The FIT system. In the past, I've not been able to have a smartmeter…
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End of car lease - newbie!
Handing back my first ever lease car in August - Nissan Qashqai on a 48-month contract with RCI Financial Services. Looking for advice from anyone who's been through this before. Here's my situation: the car needs a final service before handback. My local Nissan dealer (Aberdeen) wants £300 for it. But looking at 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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