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Claims court costs if you lose
I am making a claim against my concil for just under £1.000 for pothole damage, although I feel that I am in the right besides losing the application fee are there any other costs I would have to pay if I lose?
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Car service plan - might have dodged a bullet, but are they all bad?
Hello,I recently bought a seven year old Suzuki with circa 72k on the clock and in generally excellent condition. It came from what was once Car Store but which, since the sale, has now been taken over by Evans Halshaw. They are now offering to sell me one of these EMaC service plans. They sent me a link to get an online…
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2002 corsa alarm not working?
I have a 2002 vauxhall corsa sxi 1.2L I'm currently repairing. When I was looking through the manual I discovered it supposedly has an alarm. However in all the time I've owned it (over a year), said alarm has never switched on. I'm presuming it's faulty, or is it an alarm you can turn off? The insurance quotes have been…
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Vectra C rear passenger side floor soaking
Hi all, Have sprung a leak near my rear passenger door somehow but can't find any signs of where it's coming in. Every google search leads me in under the pollen filter to a tapered drain that was blocked with debris I cleared that out six weeks ago and despite a relatively dry period weather wise the rear carpet is still…
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Sold my car to Arnold Clark - no receipt/paperwork from that
Hi, I’m wondering if I’ve made a big error. I arranged to sell my old car directly to Arnold Clark via their Sell My Car web page. The price quoted was what I was offered post-appraisal at my local dealership. Their appraisal was really quite short and not in depth but they agreed to buy it at the price quoted online. I…
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Advice Regarding taking a Limited Company to the small Claims Court when they are no longer trading.
Hi everyone. I'm after a little advice please. So I purchased a 2014 Abarth in July this year. 6 weeks later and only having driven approximately 500 miles, a Check Transmission warning light appeared on the dash. I contacted the dealer and they agreed to repair and claim the cost back from my warrantee. Unfortunately, the…
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Quick question about second hand Kia Picanto
Would be grateful for anyone who has a comment.I really need a newer car, my Ford Fiesta is 24yrs old and although a goer insurance is getting iffy about it. There's a Kia Picanto EcoDynamics for sale at a price I can afford. 33,000 miles, clean MOT.You can switch the ED on or off I understand. Driving is rarely towns,…
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High Street Mechanics Bricked My Car
Apologies for the long blog post (tl/dr: cam belt change has bricked my car and mechanics are denying it has anything to do with the cam belt change) Took the car (Discovery 3) to a High Street mechanic for service and MOT back in July: amongst a few other things, they suggested getting timing belt changed (last time was…
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14 days cooling off period when buying used car online?
Hi all! I've read that when you're buying used car online from a dealer, you actually have more protection than when you go to a dealer. But some dealers try to avoid it by asking you to pay some fee upfront or something like that. If I find the article, I'll post it here. So how many of you have some experience with this?…
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Is this genuine? Motor insurers bureau
Just got a letter from the Motor insurers bureau telling me i have 28 days to SORN my motorcycle to avoid a fine. I have no problem with SORNing it but is it true that you can be fined for having no insurance on a vehicle that is not being used? For clarity i have 2, 40 plus year old motorcycles that this year i had…
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How do I fight a NIP outside of the 14 day limit with my Company being the Registered Keeper?
Hello there, I would really appreciate some insight and expert advise please. I have a company car (leased) and according to documentation, the company I work for are the Registered Keeper. Lex Autolease are the owners of the vehicle. My company received a NIP and request for driver information on Monday 28th October from…
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Renault kadjar 2019 engine failure.
Hello fellow forumites. I am after some advice please. On the 13th September my engine failure light came on my 2019 Renault kadjar, I cruised to the nearest layby and turn the car off with grey smoke coming from under the bonnet. Called the AA who advised the coolant thermostat was cracked. I was towed to the nearest…
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MOT ready
So just had a nice mot bill for wife’s car £450 have a thread on this partly my fault for not forward planning and ended up going on a credit card!!. so Astra mot is due 9th of jan between that I’ve got my daughters birthday Xmas and wife’s 40th!!! so how to I go about making the burden less painful so one less needs doing…
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Parked In Carpark At Supermarket Help
Brand new learner driver on road and first time someone drove into back of my moped Parked my motorcycle in bay and van driver reversed into my motorcycle lucky enough there is only scrach damage and wheels and all that is fine. But Driver did not stay and wait and gave the reg to the store. Just wondering what should do…
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Car finance agreement exit options
I have an agreement with moneybarn, am now at roughly a half way point and wanted to consider voluntary termination. I’ve initially emailed moneybarn regarding this and have had a response saying that ‘they have noticed we have never sent you the options for exiting the agreement before’ and I should call them. I’ve yet to…
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Windscreen Chip
Had a look and it's about £60 repair, do people normally go though insurance or just pay for it?
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To claim or not
Having had my car vandalised two days ago I’m unsure whether I should claim on my insurance or not. What should I consider? Cost of damage around £500 (guesstimate) excess £100 no claims protected currently and no other claims made on policy I guess it’s impossible to say what the effect may be on future premiums because I…
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Red light traffic light cameras
II accidentally went through a red light. It was changing from amber to red; this is on Claremont Lane where you can go straight towards Esher or you can turn right and go onto Milbourne Lane which goes towards Claygate. Can anyone confirm if there are red light cameras on those traffic lights or if anyone's been caught…
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Increase in fuel tax in budget?
If the chancellor increases the tax on fuel in the budget, does it go up immediately?
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Ending Personal lease hire contract
Help - I have a car on lease which is due to come to an end at the beginning of December - I am able to early terminate the contract. Have a new car on order which is ready to be delivered Here is my problem - my current car now has a fault with the onboard charger so has to be replaced under warranty - part is on back…
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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