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Changing photo on driving licence
Hi all, I am trying to update my photo on my driving licence as it's an old photo and looks nothing like me which really should have been changed ages ago. I've not been sent a renewal letter yet as I think that's due 2027. I don't have a passport. I have a D1 form and I've taken a new photo but what I was wondering is do…
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Low mileage diesel, need to drain annual addblue tank??
Asking for a friend who has recently got a Wheelchair Access Citren Berlingo diesel with an addblue tank. They are not planning to do many miles a year, (possibly only 2k). After doing some research I understand that the shelf life for Addblue is about 12 months. The Berlingo has a 17 litre tank that if filled will last…
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Notice of Intended Prosecution - Variable Speed Limit
I recently received a speeding fine for apparently doing 46 mph in 40 mph zone on the M1 motorway. The variable speed limits changed throughout the journey, from the standard 70, to 60, 50, 40 and maybe even 30 ! I feel the constant speed limit changes throughout my journey was very mis-leading. From lower speeds to higher…
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Salary Sacrifice - Car scheme
My employer offers a salary sacrifice car scheme but I am not convinced it's good value and I think that the lease company are benefiting more from the reduction in my tax than I would be! Here is an example: AUDI Q4 Q4 E-TRON ESTATE 210kW 45 82kWh Sport 5dr Auto the GROSS cost (excluding insurance but inc maintenance) for…
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Hire car excess insurance
We're off on our travels soon, and will be hiring a car in Japan - two rentals, total of eight days. Any suggestions for good or bad excess insurers, without having to trawl a wall of google results?
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Lex auto car tax rules
I've an EV.. Martin mentioned last night about applying early for car tax so you get a free year from April when tax applies to EVs too, regardless of when it's due. I lease from Lex Auto. They won't tax it early, I asked them today, due to their 'rules'. That's a shame as anyone driving an electric leased car will miss…
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Road Tax on electric cars registered before April 2025.
Can someone please help with the answer to these questions. If we buy a new electric car over £40,000 before April 1st, will we be having to pay the higher road tax in the future. Also, we currently have a 2 year old electric car, which was over £40,000 when new. What will the rate of road tax be after April 1st please.…
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Petrol differentials
What is a fair difference to pay for super unleaded petrol. The service stations advertise the price of ordinary unleaded but you don't know the price of super until you are at the pump. I've paid 7p extra at Tesco and 19p extra at Morrisons!
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Took my car to the garage and now it won't start! What are my options?
Hi. An amber engine warning light started to appear on my car's dashboard around two months ago. It was functioning ok, although there were some noticeable issues with it 'kangarooing' when moving up the gears too quickly if I accelerated hard (it's an automatic). I decided to bring the MOT and service forward by a month…
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Have I made a mistake with Green Flag ?
My breakdown cover is due for renewalLast years green flag cost £64Renewal would have been £68I have just taken out a new policy (yesterday) - at £48 !!Todays price is £53 I don't understand how greenflag work Unless I have made a boo-boo ?Recovery Plus does cover any driver in my car - doesn't it ?
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Santander Consumer Finance for PCH - are they OK?
Hi, I am looking at getting a new car on Personal Contract Hire, and Santander Consumer Finance have given a really good quote - substantially cheaper than anyone else including the main dealers. I've just looked on Trustpilot though and they have lots of really bad reviews! They are part of the Santander group, so I can't…
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Deposit refund and other issues on car purchase
A friend has got herself into a pickle with a local dealership and I would like to get some input as to her best way forward. She decided to look into changing her car (used and on finance) and went to the dealer to have a look at one. She liked it and after the calculations had been done decided she could afford it so did…
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Serviceing stop. Untrustworthy or worse?
Beware made up additional costs and work Firstly, the collection of my car was delayed twice without notice due to issues at the repair garage, causing a two-day delay. On the third attempt, it was taken to a different garage. The full service was eventually completed, and after driving approximately 30 miles, the vehicle…
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Changing private reg on car
I’m getting a new car in a few months and will be putting my private reg on it. So obviously I have to take my private reg off my current car that I am selling via motorway. Only issue is, my current car has only ever had my private reg on it so once I’ve filled out the forms regarding retaining the private reg I’m unsure…
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Car finance/purchasing
Good afternoon fellow forum members. I'm considering a buying a new (to me, I.e. used) car. My price range is in the 20 grand range.I'm in a position where I can pay cash.... but should I ??Reading the all knowing Internet, the opinions are varied.Pay cashDont pay cashLeaseFinanceYou can't haggle if paying cashPaying cash…
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PCP end of lease charges
Hi, I’ve just handed my car back after 2 years and I’ve been charged £750 for some ridiculous things. £200 for a missing cable when I only recieved one cable when I got the car. £400 for ‘poor repairs’ I’ve never had the car repaired so how on earth can I be charged for this? Apparently a poor repay has lead to dulling or…
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Electric Mini Aceman SE driver's seat - Help please
I'm sure when I finished the test drive in the demo Mini Aceman and went to open the door the driver's seat slid back so I could get out more easily with a warning to be aware of anyone in the back seat. Unfortunately, I cannot find out how to make my new Mini Aceman SE do this. Does anyone know what settings I need to…
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"Change Engine Oil" warning light
We've just had a change engine oil, warning light appear on our Suzuki dashboardWhat exactly does this mean ?The car was given a full service this time last year - oil and filter change and we've only driven 1000 miles since...
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Audi Service plan
I’m about to sell my Audi to a car dealership. I have a service plan which runs until April 26 (paid monthly). On looking at it it’s a separate payment and can’t be cancelled? But can be transferred to the new owner. I will give them a call tomorrow but just wanted to check if anyone here has been in a similar situation…
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Hybrid >40K vehicle tax
Hi, I'm assuming the recent video by ML about re-taxing your electric vehicle and saving one year on tax only applies to full electric and not hybrids?!
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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