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We're not going to offer to renew your car insurance??
I've received this message from Churchill about my car insurance which is due for renewal at the beginning of April. There's no reason given and I can't think of one. I rang Churchill to ask for an explanation. All they've said is that their underwriters have refused and given no reason. I've asked for someone further up…
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Parking large vehicles
I believe HGVs are not allowed to park in residential areas, but are there and specific rules for large vans?They can block your view when parked, I have an old friend complaining about one of our large minibuses parking close to the entrance of a gym. He parks partially on the pavement, but close to the entrance.
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Need to declare Diabetes to DVLA?
Hi, Do I have to declare to the DVLA that I am diabetic even though I have never had a formal diagnosis of it? Ive been diabetic since age zero but only found out when I was 50 years old.It was during covid and I couldn't get to the shop and so ate only apples for 3 days ..and it made me feel so, so much better....I…
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Help Need Advice On Moped
My workplace has an carpark and has motorcycle bays but sadly they have these 6 lined speed bumps that keep bouncing my moped up and down. Sadly when left carpark notice my gearbox keeps rotating up and down and caused my moped to drive on it’s own never had problem used carpark for months and months and when left home…
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Martin's rule of obtaining car insurance quote 26 days before renewal
Hello, I've heard Martin mention that the best time to get insurance quotes is 26 days before your renewal date. My question is: since most insurers only send out their renewal offer about two weeks before the renewal date, how can I effectively compare quotes from comparison sites with what my current insurer will…
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car refund
HI my daughter recently bought a car from a VW dealership. She paid the deposit, signed all the relevant paperwork and following day sent the remaining cost of the car. She was then told she could collect the car after it had been inspected. The following day she received a phone call to say she could no longer have the…
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R1234yf and R134a air-con canister fitting.
Hi.I understand the difference between the two types of gas, and my current car uses the more recent R1234yf. I have topped up my previous R134a car successfully using a kit, so understand the process. My current car had a full air-con gas replacement a couple of years back, at a reasonable £50 or so, but the same task now…
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Third Party Insurance for Courtesy Car
I have booked a car service at a dealer that offers a courtesy car for me to use while my own car is being serviced. The courtesy car insurance they provide has £750 excess by default, or I could pay £20 to reduce the excess to £50. Are there any third-party excess cover options for courtesy cars that may be cheaper? Would…
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Part exchange advise please!
All sorted. Good result 😀
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Ford Focus, Mondeo or Vauxhall Astra Estate?
Hi all, I need to swap my Vauxhall Astra 1.6 petrol hatchback (63 plate) for an estate so it can accommodate my two large dogs. I am considering another Astra or swapping to a Ford Focus or Ford Mondeo. My current Astra is lovely to drive and is really comfortable, but it's cost me a fortune in repairs, etc. I have owned a…
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Deciding not to renew a licence 70+ - how to do it
My Mum has received a letter & form with an application to renew her driving license. She hasn't driven for a while now - no-one has told her she can't drive, but she doesn't feel safe/confident to do so any more. Can she simply not return the form, or does she have to somehow tell them and return her license? There's…
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Beware Autoaid Automatic Renewals
I have just had an email advising me of automatic renewal which I am sure did not happen last year. I was going to renew so I am glad I looked closely at the email which showed my premium had increased from £54 to £94! They had only added £30 for my car being over 16 years old (a*Optional: Click to remove but my car is…
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Help on radio code
Hi can anyone find my Radio code serial number for Audi radio is AUZ1Z3A9612845 Thanks
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GAP insurance and Finance Company, and me stuck in the middle :(
I am in need of some advise, maybe somebody has been through the same situation I am in currently. It was my first time taking out a lease car, and I was advised to get GAP insurance should the worst happen, a few months into the lease and the car was in an accident and sadly was classed as a total loss, my Insurance…
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DVLA fitness to drive notification
I completed a fitness to drive form for the DVLA due to a recently diagnosed medical issue. I got a response by email saying not to reply to the email as it would not be acknowledged but that they would be in touch with progress shortly. It was a week ago that I applied but I wondered if anyone had any experience of the…
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Fuel efficiency and Older cars : getting tank to empty before filling or not.
I've always worked on the assumption that getting the fuel tank down to near empty is best due to the weight of the fuel decreasing mpg. However I recently got my 15 year old zafira down to only about 2/3 full and and refilled and the fuel efficiency was about 40 mpg compared to about 33 mpg when getting it near empty. A…
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What are the facts about 'wet cam belts', Vauxhall and others?
Hi. I'm considering buying a 2020 Grandland X, 1.2, 24K miles, FSH. I am aware of the horror stories regarding the 'wet cam belt' design in these engines, which is also used in various Peugeot and Citroen models, possibly others. It seems pretty clear that there is an 'issue', with early 'wet' cam belts - say 2017-2019…
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New Car Registration by Dealer
Good evening, We ordered a new Kia in early December last year. Estimated delivery date was end Feb. Production delays meant it didn't reach the UK port of entry until 31 March. There have been further delays in the PDI process and transportation to the dealer. I was advised it would reach the dealer last week. The dealer…
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AA. Real down cover - can I cancel to get a better deal
I’m Currently with the AA for break down cover. My renewal price came through and was extortionate. I’ve called them and they’ve reduced it to £140. New members can get the same cover for just under +£90. I said I’ll just cancel and take out our new joint cover in the other persons name - the lady said I can’t do that and…
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RAC 3rd Party Mechanic Damaged Car
A few weeks ago I had a flat tyre. I called the RAC who sent out a local mobile tyre fitter who changed the tyre. I then booked the car in at my local tyre fitter for a wheel realignment. I then get a phone call from them saying they haven't removed the hub because the bolt has been cross threaded - almost certainly…
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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