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New MOT/service before part exchanging car
So I'm looking to part exchange my current car, MOT and annual service run out in about 3 months time. I know the webuyany derivatives say that if a car has less than 6 months MOT on it then the price will be affected, don't really want to go to the hassle of selling it privately having horrendous previous experiences so…
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Warranty Claim - 72 reg car
Hi, I bought a car back in April / May which is a 72 plate Nissan. We hit upon some gloriously warm months after purchasing the car so didn't use the heaters in the car. Now it's getting colder, and I'm trying to use the heaters, they intermittently warm up. I've just done a 30 minute journey and it took until 25 minutes…
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Driving other cars, third party cover
I thought is was standard for motor policies to give third party cover for driving other vehicles, but today two companies (GoSkippy and Vavista) have said they do not give this cover. Has this changed in recent years - is it becoming standard not to provide this cover?
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Alternative Vehicle Tracker than Scorpion - Recommendations please
Hi all Please can you tell me if there is an alternative Tracker to the Scorpion ones, that work as well. Scorpions customer service has been shocking since the start of the year. Unfortunately, my company insurance says that having a tracker on my car is mandatory, so I must have a tracker. Thanks all
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Which breakdown service would folk here recommend
Several years ago, after reading an article on this forum, I opted for AutoAid, which I have had ever since. My contract wnds in about 2 weeks I am wondering whether this is still a good buy My car is only 3 years old and I only drive locally
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Seeing vans for 500 but 50cc scooters start a 1000?
why so expensive?
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How to get rid of scratches inside the car
Recently bought a new car (Lexus UX) for £24k with 15,000 miles on it. Found some scratches inside the cabin wall along the driver side. Any idea how to get rid of them or improve their appearance with DIY.
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How to book parking at Wokingham station car park?
Hi, I must have booked parking at 90 or more railway station car parks over the years...but i cant find how to book parking at wokingham station from tomorrow to a week later. I am trying to do it on my laptop....i logged into my apcoa account and can see it says there are 531 spaces and for £35.50/week, but i cant find it…
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Gave up licence for health reasons: Do we need to switch the registered keeper?
My husband is the registered keeper of a car we both drive. He's had to surrender his licence for health reasons so from now on I will be the only driver. Is it necessary/beneficial for us to transfer the car to me as registered keeper? I can't find the exact answer to this anywhere. From what I can see there's no…
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ID this classic car jack?!
Tidying my garage, and came across this jack. Doing my crunch trying to work out what it's for! Very distinctive 'pawl' that engages with the vehicle - it can surely only suit one model? Operated via a 19mm nut on the side at the top. Put me out of my misery, pleeeez.
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Used car fault reported after 2 weeks but not fixed after 3 months. What are my rights
Hi all, I bought a used car at the end of August. I reported to the dealer that the car had faults with the suspension, bushes and a few other things which caused the back end to track badly and be loose and also the tyres to wear excessively in the inside. The dealer had the car back twice to fix these but the faults…
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QDR Solicitors letter receieved for non payment of fuel
Good evening, The registered keeper of our car has just received a letter from QDR solicitors about non payment for fuel. It's a petrol filling station we routinely use and on that day the driver selected "pay at Pump" then entered the credit card and PIN number. As usual, the pump held the £100 and we fuelled and left the…
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Faulty tire rejected for warranty
I purchased a tyre from a big company who fitted it in Feb. It had a slow leak but I'd not had time to take it back to the shop to sort and I also thought it would settle as it could have not seated fully and would resolve itself. However it was getting to the point of where it would loose 2-3psi a day. I finally had time…
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Best insurance companies for driver with cancelled insurance
Hi. About 12 years ago I received a letter on the last day of a car insurance policy telling me it had been cancelled. The reason behind it was I had told them about a change of address and then because of lack of money/stupidity I hadn’t paid the ridiculous fee they charged for changing my details. I haven’t driven for a…
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Bank details for deposit
I’m paying a small deposit to secure a vehicle I’m buying from a private seller. He has provided his Bank name, a/c no & sort code and his first name only. Is this usual & nothing to be concerned about? As an aside, I seem to remember reading a recent post on here re: names no longer appearing on V5N’s (log book). Perhaps…
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Scrapping a car?
Has anyone had any experience of scrapping a car. Our situation: 2016 Peugeot 206 with 125,000 miles on it. It failed it's MOT pretty badly. Mostly on emissions which will require a major engine rebuild to deal with. Also got a few scrapes on body and bumper. But hey it has a brand new windscreen, rear tyres, exhaust and…
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Hgv driver tax on expenses
I am working for an agency where I have to spend the week out tramping. When I stay in services I have to pay the cost of the overnight parking and then claim the expenses back. I've had my 1st payslip.... For 58 hours at 17.5 an hour £1015 I've also submitted for 4 night out @ £25 a night £100 which I believe should be…
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Leasing Advice please about disclosing pre reg before delivery.
A few months ago I placed an order for a car i liked , and a good deal on a 36 month lease on as they described In Stock at port delivery. My car is due for delivery on Thursday by the suppling dealer. I have to say that so far the leasing broker i have used has been exceptional. They have kept me updated all the way…
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Insurance Claim Unsettled - 2 years 5 months and counting
Hi all, My mum had a bump in June 2023. She wasn't at fault but the other driver is disputing this. The claim is for repairs to both vehicles, no injuries (the other vehicle is a van registered to a company). The claim has been passed from the insurance company to a litigation company. The litigation company are very slow…
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Car insurance not repairing to good standard
I had a small accident n my car and scratched the passenger side rear door. It went in for repair but came out with the rear door a slightly different shade of paint but that was also sparkly/glittery when the rest of my car is not. They had also not gone to the edges so there was a silly line that was really obvious. I…
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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