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Fault on 2nd hand car - who pays diagnostics
would appreciate some advice. Bought a 2nd hand car. Light has come on after 2 months, need diagnostics. I have a platinum warranty, they don’t take responsibility for initial diagnostics but will refund it if fault is covered. Retailer says they will repair but initial diagnostics is down to me. is this correct within the…
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Do I have to declare an accident in my Van on my new Cars Policy
Hi, I had an accident in my van, and I lost 1 year of NCD. It was a minor bump to the other car, but it still cost £6K!!! I am about to re-insure my Van and my car. I will be switching to a new insurer for my car, and I was wondering if I need to tell them I was in an accident in the Van. Even though it has nothing to do…
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Driving licence renewal - the DVLA and GOV.UK online labyrinth, and its pitfalls and options
I am over 70, so I have to renew my driving licence every three years. My current licence expires in January 2026. I have just received by post a copy of the D46 licence-renewal application form. That paper form is for completion and return by post; but it encourages people to apply online instead via the www.gov.uk…
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Main dealer 'drive away 5 day insurance'
My daughter is purchasing an approved used car from a main VW dealer this week and they offer 5 day drive away insurance which we intend to use to get it home and it gives us time to sort out a policy. I am sure the answer to my question below will be yes so this is a double-check/sanity check. With this in place is my own…
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Insuring a car not using
my son is getting a company car but would like to keep his own car in case he changes jobs in the future his insurance is very expensive as he's 19 which would be the best way to insure it? its unlikely he will use it maybe occasional use - it will be kept on the street or in a garage.
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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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Holding Deposit not returned, dealer blew a gasket!
Just before Christmas I saw a car at a dealers. There was little time to look at it in detail at the time but enough to peek my interest. I did an online car check that evening and contacted the dealer the next day to arrange a further inspection and test drive. We couldn't arrange a date prior to Christmas but said he…
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Moss/algae suddenly springing up on car - any fixes?
Have had my 'new' car for 6 months but, with all the damp conditions lately, I noted today an alarming sprouting of very fine, bright green moss or algae along many of the seals and edges. Is there a reliable way of dealing with this problem? Very grateful for any thoughts.
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Budget Sunglasses needed !! (Sun is in eyes !!) - any suggestions?
Need Sunglasses for driving (sun is irritating) can you give some budget sunglasses suggestions plz. The sun gets in the eyes when driving, have never really had a pair of sunglasses when driving but see people use them. Where can I get a budget pair of driving sunglasses? is it compulsory to have a prescription from the…
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What exactly happens if there's no tax, insurance, or MOT on a vehicle?
Hi all. Does the registered keeper get any letters or visits from the police? Because there's a car in my area with no MOT for a few weeks now. Presumably they've not had any contact from the relevant authorities including the DVLA? Thanks.
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Car accident – repair privately vs insurance ( worried that Insurer will opt for r writ-off?)
I’ve recently had a car incident (no injuries) and my car needs some bodywork repairs due to deep scratches. I’m trying to work out the most cost-effective way forward. Damage is some deep scratches around rim. Damaged when car was parked. I have Insurer excess of £500. My One concern is that although the damage appears to…
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EV cars with height-adjustable boot
Every time I try to search for this, the results are all about cars with big boots. I've seen the BYD dolphin, MG4 and Hyundai Inster do, but it's really long-winded to look at every car. Does anyone know of a good website where you can compare features like this.
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Motorbikes & carrying ... stuff?
I don't have a bike licence but I'm interested in getting one. I only really use my car to get to work & back these days which is also all I'd be using the bike for pretty much I imagine & it's this that's put me off over the years but also something I've never properly looked in to - I know you get bike boxes where you…
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Hyundai Kona Self charging hybrid transmission issues
Hello all, So I have intermittent transmission issues after longish journey (90+ mins) where it seems to get 'stuck' in a particular gear and accelerating only increases revs and not speed, it's like it won't go up to the next gear. Today was doing 60 ish on motorway and when putting the foot down nothing happened except…
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Buying used cars now
Hello, Keen for some thoughts please. I have a 13 year old car, a bit battered on the outside but a decent drive. My plan was always to run it into the ground before thinking of another. But, I had my first big(ish) garage bill and expect that at some point I'll need to replace brake pads, timing belt and tyres etc. So…
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Differences between driving requirements, old and new.
Hi. This refers to the driving requirements for new drivers, compared to what us oldies had to do 50 years ago... For example, giving lessons to daughter, I emphasised to not let the steering wheel slip through her fingers, but I wasn't sure whether push-pull was still the order of the day. I suggested she ask her driving…
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Looking to buy a new car
Hi all I will probably come across as naive but I need some help from the good folks here. I am looking to buy a new car after horrific experiences with Toyota and their hybrid cars. I am looking for a reliable automatic Hybrid car similar in size to a 2022 Yaris with security features like reverse camera, lane assist and…
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Driving Licence renewal photo
I need to renew my driving licence by the end of the month. However the website insists I have a new photo done as my passport has expired and as I'm not planning on going abroad anytime soon I'm not bothered about renewing it. After several attempts to take the photo myself (none of which were accepted) I've just bitten…
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Buying a car these days low budget
Typically I would buy a 15 year old car for 1-2k and run it for 3-4 years. I have a similar budget right now and wondered if there's any other options as so much has changed. I would be happy to pay something monthly for a better car instead of old ones. Just don't know where to look, I want it to be easy and quick, and…
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Help with pothole appeal to council please
Hello I hope you can help. I drove in the early hours of the morning along a main 30 road coming off a 50 road in wet conditions and hit a very large pothole. This resulted in a burst front right tyre and I needed to get roadside assistance and a new tyre. I took photos and submitted a claim via the council website but…
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