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Peugeot 207 - MOT fail due Blue smoke from exhaust
Low mileage driver - bought at 40 Ks in 2016 - still only 55 Ks ((EDIT - just checked MOT history - we actually bought it when it had 45 Ks - not 40 - so we've done even less mileage over the last 8+ years we've had it)) Kwik Fit failed the MOT on emissions - LAMBDA and CO and HC failures - said smoke is white Told to take…
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They stole my car from Webuyanycar
On Tuesday 11th March 2025 I sold my car to Webuyanycar, I was happy with the fee, and I paid for the next day payment option. Overnight (12.30am) the car was stolen from their site. I’ve been told that none of the normal procedures had been followed. Keys left on site, expensive car not called in, gates to the business…
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Land Rover on finance with Engine failure
We bought a Land Rover Discovery early Sept 2022. On the 27th of September 2022 we had a dashboard warning light coming on intermittently, we called the Car dealer who advised us to ignore it until the light stayed on permanently in order to be able to identify the problem. The intermittent light fault continued and on the…
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MotoNovo have cancelled my debt?
I recently received an email from XMB Welfare Support (MotoNovo Finance/Aldermore Bank)relating to my arrears on my car finance contract. Admittedly, I got myself in a bit of a mess regarding my repayments but MotoNovo never chased me up for the arrears. I had every intention to clear this debt but then at the beginning of…
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Caravan Tyres
Our caravan needs new tyres and I can get cheaper ones made in China. Are these any good or should I get some better ones made by established names? I cannot find any reviews on this.
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Hyundai bounces along the road.
My 2011 reg Hyundai i10 has developed a slight gentle bounce when I am driving at speed on a dual carriageway that I drive on two or three times a week. I am of course used to it, even though it is noticeable, as is my wife but the other day I gave a friend a lift on a journey of 25 miles, 20 of them on a dual carriageway…
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Extended Vehicle Warranty
Last week I purchased a car from Carbase. I bought the extended warranty for a three year period. When I collected my new vehicle two days later I was given the warranty T&Cs. I established that I don’t require this product and I have asked Carbase and The Warranty Group to cancel and provide a full refund. Both companies…
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Advice needed on replacement for Peugeot 207 / Ford Escort
Gave up a 1997 Ford Escort hatchback a few years ago due to ULEZ non compliance / and my mother let me use her 2009 Peugeot 207 since - which now might be too expensive to repair after MOT emissions failure Want a replacement 5 door hatchback that isn't Ford or Peugeot - 1.4 to 1.6 litres - and a bigger boot than a 207…
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Delay paying £165 EV car tax for a year legally
Hi, in April 2025, electric EV cars switch from £0 per year car tax to £165. If your car is registered in March, you'll avoid paying it next year. But if registered in April, May or after, you just miss the cut-off and will pay £165 on renewal. This method delays it for a year to March 2026. I went to the "tax your car"…
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Would I be mad to buy a second hand PHEV?
I’m looking at a 2017 PHEV - the car has great reviews but I don’t know if it’s stupid buying an electric based car that old. Any thoughts?
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Ticket machines out of service
This weekend I drove into a car park and both ticket machines were out of order. Quite a few of us were there trying to buy a ticket. One lady did telephone the company to let them know the machines were not working. I kept going back and forth to the machines and one machine did start to work so I bought a ticket. I am…
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VW seviceplan termination
I've had a service plan with my VW and have been paying £35 per month. The payment plan runs until Dec 26, but I have used both services on it so was planning on terminating in December when the plan runs out as it also includes breakdown cover/warranty and still have 1 MOT on it I called up to see how much a settlement…
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European toll road tags
Hi all. Travelling through France/ Belgium/ Holland/ Germany next summer and I was wondering if anyone could recommend an all in one tag for my journey? Thanks.
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Best way to buy/finance a car at 80 years of age?
I need to buy a new car, my old one was in an accident and is a write off. I have £15,000. What would be the best way to pay for it finance if I can get it or cash, considering I could end up not being able to drive it shortly given my age? I am loth to pay £15,000 if I might only be able to drive it for a year or two, I…
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Ending PCP after 2-3 months
Am I correct in thinking I can cancel my Audi pcp contract say in month 2 and only pay the interest gained over the 2 months? That’s what the salesman says however I don’t think it’s ideal
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Car insurance when you lose your licence
I have just been informed by my GP that I must stop driving due to a medical condition. This will be in effect for 12 months minimum so I must surrender my licence to the DVLA. What will happen to my insurance when I tell the insurance company?
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Vehicle tax rate increase 2025 explained
Hi, Ive been looking at the on line DVLA website for tax rates for 2025 and can honestly say I cannot 100% say I know how much I will be paying and the amounts shown are very concerning. Can any one tell me what I will be paying for a 2013 VW transporter van co2 of 211 g/km
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Advise on Negotiating Total Loss Vehicle Value With Insurer
My vehicle was stolen and I have received an offer far below what I believe is the value from AGEAS. The method they have employed is to look at the cheapest vehicle (same make and model) that are within 30k mileage to my vehicle. The ones they have chosen are c.160 miles away and all have a higher mileage than my vehicle.…
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Higher rate car tax.......
I have a car first registered Sept 2019 (I purchased in July 2020), valued over £40k, so I have had to always pay the higher rate of car tax with the extra £410 per year. My car tax is due end of June 2024 and comes to £600 because of that higher rate. However, my car is 5 years old in September 2024. I thought it would…
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Car Tax - Late Payment Fine?
Hello Looking for some advice please from anyone else who may have been slightly late in paying their car tax... Due to having a family bereavement and going to the funeral this weekend, I completely forgot to pay our car tax - it was due on the 31st Oct and I paid it online yesterday, so 3 days late... Obviously 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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